Non Touristy Things to Do In London - Dickens Museum and Foundlings
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2019
- This is a very interesting area and a lovely place to visit for non touristy things to do in London like the Charles Dickens Museum and Foundling Museum, just a stone's throw from Lambs Conduit Street.
Dickens and his wife moved here in 1837 and he wrote Oliver Twist and Pickwick Papers here. They’ve got a bunch of his writing materials, paintings furniture and much more….
In Long Yard is where the original conduit was. William Lamb 1577 paid £1500 to renovate a conduit house in Snow Hill and water was fed off to here from a tributary of River Fleet, which people said tasted ok compared to the later New River which opened.
The Lamb Pub - from 1720 in named after William Lamb. It still has snob screens from Victorian times so you could drink without being observed by the bar staff.
Lambs Conduit Street itself is mostly independent shops cafe, wine bars. No chains. Partially pedestrianised and even the supermarket is run by the community.
Great Ormond Street Hospital originally only had 10 beds (1852) 1st UK hospital dedicated to children.
in 1929 JM Barrie gave all rights of his plays and books to fund the hospital’s research.
The Foundling Museum in Brunswick Square (Coram Fields) - In 1739 Thomas Coram, master mariner was appalled at the amount of children abandoned by their parents so he campaigned for 17 years until George II granted a royal charter for the Foundling Hospital.
Hogarth and Handel helped. Hogarth got people to donate art and Handal performed the Messiah in the chapel.
It became first public art gallery in UK and it’s now the Foundling museum.
Music by Terry St. Clair
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I did just that with this one!
“And it doesn’t even smell of urine” - I half-expected him to say “It does now!” When he came out the alleyway.
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Ahh, the children I nannied for used to live around here and I used to go down Lamb's Conduit Street all the time to get to Coram's Fields.
You make history fun and literature come alive, just by adding the Joolz touch. As in life, one thing leads to another. When viewed through well-read eyes, the proximity of what remains is illuminating. Thanks for taking us with you and making it look easy. The music adds a lot too!
I grew up on Great Ormond St in the 80's, great memories of Corams
The more I think I know about London, the more I realise I don't when I watch your videos, another master class video, Brilliant Joolzey
Masterclass is indeed the right word.
@JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE Hi J. I thought my remark was correctly in place as a reply to the initial comment above by M. Reagan that referred to this film as "another masterclass". I only meant that Joolz tour(s) are an example of a masterclass on how travel/ tour videos should be done. His are brilliant in the sense that the host is so comfortable with the camera on him, he stays on track and any small tangents are quick bites of humor, but are mostly a "BTW" remark related to his main topic. You get history AND stories that personalize the historical events, humor, a personable, affable host, and are always left wanting more. His are perfect examples of what I would want from an 10 or 25 minute segment on what to see when in a specific area of London. I can think of 2 suucessful travel shows here in the states that are pleasant, but "yawns" in comparison to Joolz'. They could take a lesson from Joolz as his films are a masterclass in how it should be done. He certainly has mastered on balancing relative pertinent news with fun tidbits. A friend of mine did say that one gets immediately engrossed in these films.
The host is not afraid to correct himself or even make fun of himself. It is like walking with someone that you know, trust and truly like. IMHO, his films are masterclasses on how these travel documentaries "should be" done. I'm sorry if my reply fell under your remark in error. It was meant for the initial comment/ reference to "another masterclass" by M. Reagan. My sincere apologies. I will remove my remark and THIS explanation from the thread by the weekend. No harm meant. Again, my apologies.
@JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE Oh, good. I thought I'd offended you by using the term "Masterclass", (regarding Joolz' approach and content in his films), OUT of term, under YOUR comment, AND not directled right to M. Regan's
first remark about Joolz' work being "Masterclass" worthy.
In the states, there is actually a series called "Masterclass". It's an hour interview with someone who has achieved great success in any of the arts, business, engineering, meditation & even people who hv shown immense grace through adversity. They chat to the camera about their success, their processes, and approach to their work, often really, their passion. Not to embarrass him, but if there was to be a program on how to CONTINUALLY produce brilliant travel videos packed with historical information, "curiously odd, yet related tidbits and always with an engaging manner and sense of humor that keeps viewers "wanting more". In this case, Joolz' is the obvious choice to teach such a "Masterclass". It is clear he puts much effort into each film while filming and editing them, but he also makes it all seem so effortless and truly enjoyable for the viewer. I have been to London every year since 1986 and since 1991, I have visited @ 4 times a year, often staying for 3 months at a time. NEVER have any of my friends/hosts, (all well educated), shown me so much or taught me so much and I am not even halfway thru Joolz' films. He is a "Master"! Besides all that I have said above, I love how he breaks out into "yee old" songs, his love & knowledge for/about Bowie, (who Julian could well hv missed, as D.B. is at @ 2 generations older than he is), 80's pop songs... One segway abt an area of town, had him breaking out into a verse from a song by"SQUUEZE". It made me laugh aloud, as I realized I did know ONE obscure reference! Moreso, I'm amazed how he can just be talking about a famed poet, writer or historian and then he will suddenly share a beautiful piece of poetry or essay or a simple quote written by them! I feel so ignorant. Branagh is a SIR, but I'd rather see J.M.'s as Richard III.
I only discovered Joolz @ a week ago? Odd, he came up on my YT "autoplay" after I'd been listening to an old, sad song from the 70's that I love for its lyrics & sentiment. No relation to London or travel? I was hooked and went straight to his film on Marylebone. I loved it and would have missed out on so much not having seen the piece. I will SHUT UP NOW- thank you and thank Joolz' again. I ordered a few shirts, some with the " .com " reference, and will be "advertising" for him on the beach in Malibu as I walk 4 miles 4x a week before breakfast or after dinner, ( depending .... I kp an eye on the tide calendar - but I wld bet Joolz knows to calculate any type of maritime chart! I think what wld be more appreciated than my near future "subliminal advertising, is if I stopped commenting on his every other video! I will. Part of my problem is often I don't look at YTube until I'm meant to be sleeping by 1AM and I write too often and far too much. That would be my Masterclass: " Drivel 101.
So I won't delete the comment, but will curtail my writing comments. I can't say it often enough, or in as many different ways. We have so much junk TV that 25 year old programmers do not know there is a market for Joolz's great branding. It's like walking with a friend that you enjoy and trust, (& as if he doesn't know that the camera is on), listening to him chat about a plethera of history, related trivia, funny antectodotes - watching his films is time REALLY well spent. I am sure he will find much success in anything that he chooses to pursue. It is out there, waiting for him. And Thx Jonathan, I was overtired & thought U were getting stroppy with me.Txs for yr nice reply and best to you.
I could never afford to travel to London being a poor young woman with little resources.
Thank you Julian.....with your vids I've gotten a taste of London that opened my eyes to a whole new world.
New to your channel. Will binge watch older vids. Love what you do.
Thank you for this channel Joolz. I used to live in London when I was around 3 to 5 years old. My parents worked as journalists for Soviet Union Embassy in London. It was the end of 70ties - beginning of 80 ties. I don’t remember much though I really fell in love with London and I walk through streets of London till now in my dreams. We lived on Basewater road, near Hyde park. Could you please make a video about this area. Thank you. Wish u a pleasant day!
I was a Coram Foundling, thank you so much for your tour , I’m so grateful to Corams 😀
We know this area of London extremely well as a result of many trips to Great Ormond Street Hospital since 1990 when our eldest son was diagnosed with autism. Also with our daughter, who was born in 1997 and was severely disabled, who had to go there at least once a month. We had a ten week stay in GOSH with her back in 2004 just when Ciao Bella, on Lamb's Conduit Street, was re-launched and we went there virtually every evening during that stay and got to know the owner extremely well. The last time we visited which was some years back now was to tell him that our daughter had unfortunately died and he was visibly moved.
Spent many hours with our daughter in Queen Square in her wheelchair; as she was blind she used to love to hear the hubbub of people, birds singing, even traffic sounds. Also, the Queen's Larder and the little church on the opposite corner where they used to hold an annual remembrance service for GOSH children which we used to attend.
All in all brings back so many memories....sadness, yes, but the thought of the smiles on my daughter's face when she heard just normal, everyday sounds still brings a tear to my eye.
Love you and miss you Becky X
I am sorry to read about your painful journey. Children, especially do not deserve this handed to them. I feel your daughter is happy and healthy now. She's still "with" you. Good things only to you. You're remarkable and strong people.
G Power I did not conjure the right words to reply to that wonderful, inspiring mother . But you articulated that perfectly. Beautiful sentiments.
@Alberto What a horrible thing to say..I hope all your children are healthy!
@Alberto ah cheers bro
Don’t even know how I came across your channel but I’m glad I did . Consistently informative and entertaining . More please .
My wife and I did a walk about with Joolz a few weeks ago. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, entertaining, humorous and just a GREAT guy!! As you have witnessed his videos are outstanding! Someone I would very much enjoy hanging out with over several pints. If you are going to London? You certainly should contact him! Jim and Natalie
thats great, definitely shall do that, does he charge for his walks
@@fireyflower6643 Yes. But well worth it!
@@fireyflower6643 I should hope he does charge.
WOW
Merci pour cet agréable moment.
I lived on Guilford Street for years and learned so much from this tour! Even though my friends and me are now more scattered around London our "local" is still the Queen's Larder. Had many a cosy and drunken evening there. 😊Also the Horse Hospital is just near Russell Square, being the "only existing unspoilt example of a two-floor, purpose-built stable remaining for public access in London"! 😁
London is just an amazing city!! I wish I could have lived there. Thanks Julian for giving us such an in-depth look into this beautiful, fascinating city.
Ha - the Perseverance has recently become my favourite London pub on my route back from the city to Euston....
I love waking up on a Sunday morning and seeing a new video of yours.
It’s amazing that Charles Dickens moved into a museum of the same name. 😂
I was born on my birthday...quite amazing!
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@@marcus9441 great, love that joke,pissed my self like I did when I was little, still doing the same now, I was born bald and still am, sorry for my bad ENGLISH But I am erm..... English I think... mmm
Thank you! An amazing historical video. Very well done!
These videos are addictive. Been binge-watching them. History fascinated me.
Another wonderful video! I like it very much when you include various artworks in your tours 👍
That Terry st.Clair soundtrack tho
this video was so touching especially about the poor children. that really bugs me that adults would abandon their kids
Many would have been children still themselves. Abused, destitute, exploited, starving.
Two years ago in July, I traveled to London for the first time and stayed there for a couple of days. I visited Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street and walked along Borough High Street (to see the remnant of the Marshalsea prison). I didn't have enough time to do more. This video made me feel like revisiting London to find out more about Dickens.
I stayed at the Hotel President, Russell Sq. back in the day and hung out at a pub called Friend in Hand. I was 16 years old and could drink in London but not in my home town in the US. I brought that custom home with me right straight.
Well done, thanks for that! You do an amazing job of it! Rox from California
Saturday morning doing nothing but strolling with and through these super videos...
I've only just discovered your excellent channel Joolz and I'm really enjoying your videos. My cousin Tina Marion used to live around the corner from The Lamb, may she rest peacefully in the arms of Bacchus. I have very fond memories of a lovely evening in The Lamb meeting all of her friends, at the end of the evening....ah yes...something or other....staggered back to her flat which was close enough that she didn't have to carry me.
I grew up on Rugby Street and could see A France & Son from the sitting room window. Imagine spending your formative years watching hearses come and go each day! Opposite our house was the legendary French's Dairy; it closed in the late 90s and is now the shop of designer Maggie Owen. Thanks so much for this Joolz.
Wonderful walk Julian, always entertaining! Love your narrating, always impressed at your knowledge and story telling! 💖...take care!
Love independent shops and people's supermarket! Thank you for yet another great video
Worked there in the 1970s and 80s. The Lamb was my local. Still miss it all.
Thank you Joolz for another interesting and informative video.Appreciate all your efforts for making these videos
absolutely excellent thank you so much for these tours of my favorite city in the world
My Favorite Tour Guide! Thank you for the fun & history. Love it!
Yet another very interesting documentary about central London. Dickens house, grear ormond hospital, foundling hospital etc are treasures of this nation. You made me appreciate them much better. Highly appreciated.
Thank you for the most wonferful channel. I can't get enough of your videos. You are amazing.
thanks for this video. Rekindled lots of memories of time spent in that area.
Thank you very. When I visit London is stay near Russel square. I didn't know that nearby there were so many interesting things.
I used to live around here so looked forward to this. Got a good laugh too ! Great video.
Thank you so much for “reviving” for me an area of London that I am a huge fan of. I worked there. I regularly visited The Lamb, my VERY favourite pub in London. Ah, the memories!
Very interesting, as usual. Love these videos.
I love these off the beaten track, non- touristy videos. Another quality video, thank you!
Pure Quality Joolz !!!! Never fail to impress me 👍
Great Vid! Thanks again, Joolz. Congrats on 50K subscribers! Hope the UA-cam gig is paying off a bit. At least keeps the pints flowing! Cheers!
always loving a new Joolz Guides!
Joolz, my mate and I are doing the all dayer around here and surrounding areas tomorrow. If you’re about, we’ll get you a drink or two to thank you for your hard work with these vids and the enjoyment they’ve given us.
Thanks Joolz, I have missed you. I have been to that area, nice to see it again.
I am always excited when you post a new video. I traveled to London about a month ago, and I used your videos to map out what I wanted to see. Seeing your videos makes me want to go back again already.
At 8.06 in Queen Square is the National Hospital the red coloured slightly gothic building with the new bit to the right of it that looks modern but was built 1937 ish, my mum was a theatre nurse there during the blitz and worked with Nurse Blatherwick, Sister Windybank and a surgeon named Mr Wiley Mckisick, they would operate on wounded servicemen. The Queens Larder pub was originally a storage place and I think was made into a pub in the 60s or 70s
FANTASTIC. Thank you so much. That was a trip down memory lane for me living there over 20 years ago. WOW.XX
Excellent video. Work round there so extra interesting for me 😀. Thanks
Love your videos Joolz, always interesting, informative, you seem to have a great memory too.
Fifty-thousand subscribers! You've come a long way, Jules.
@IngLouisSchreurs And now, seven months later there are 122 000!
another 2 museums I must visit - many thanks again Jools
Ah, one of my old haunts, I was fortunate enough to live on Great Ormond Street for a couple of years, it's a beautiful neighbourhood with some splendid boozers.
Thank you !! This area is one of my favourite places in London!
Excellent as always Joolz!
Super super Video .............Thank you Jules We really enjoyed this instalment of your London odyssey.
Thank you Joolz - enjoyed - as usual!!! :). :)
I used to drink in The Sun on Lamb Conduit St. when I worked in High Holborn back in the early 80’s it was a haven for the CAMRA buffs back then. I would often see Pauline Quirke sitting at the bar having a lunchtime pint ... took me a while to realise that The Sun has apparently been renamed The Perseverance ... It has been ‘done up’ quite a lot since my time drinking there when it was a proper spit & sawdust pub ... I don’t recall the ‘snobs’ being there either.
Great, as always!
I live at this area. Thank you so much for making me learn about the history around the place!
There is a lot of history my grandmother was killed by a V2 rocket in Tavistock place and I suppose few people are aware these days. I remember a lot of the place when it was still ruins and watched it rebuilt as a lad.
Thanks jools for another great video.
Thank you Joolz, excellent, interesting, lovely stories, as ever.
i spent 3 years - 2 in th mid-1980s, and 1 in the early-1990s in Brunswick Square and Meckenburgh square. Brings back fond memories. Cheers, Mate!!
Thanks Joolz a real class act in these strange times (Dec 2020). Seems like there's a better future on the horizon, but hope you're always there to let us have your very special take on the present and past.
Ah Foundling Hospital.... that place will hit you in the feels. Hard.
Thank you (belatedly) for this, that's my favorite neighborhood in London mostly because it has a fantastic constellation of super-good pubs.
Super awesome video! Keep doing non touristy things to do London videos!!! I have visited London three times and your videos were a huge help to discover London.
I used to play in the foundling as a kid in the fifties. A lovely place with swings and roundabouts and in the summer sometimes they'd fill up the large paddling pool and ice creams would be sold. Marchmont street had varied shops and you could get your shoes mended and my mum practically did all her shopping there at one stage. Kenneth Williams lived in my street and went to my primary school before his family moved to Marchmont street. My early memories were of the bomb damage to play on. The Dickens museum is lucky to be still there my dad's school was very near and that was flattened. In my teens I walked down Doughty street to work in High Holborn. Very fond memories of the old place. I used to meet up with a mate for lunch in Lambs conduit street a good blowout for a three shilling luncheon voucher.
Another interesting video Julian. Would love to take a walk in this area next time we visit London. Love the new facial hair ... it compliments the rest of your attire perfectly. Cheers!
A pleasure, as always!
One of my favourite parts of London. Used to work off marchmont Street. It always used to remind me of Kenneth Williams
Looking very nice.. Thank you...I love London an have been there many times...Thank you again...
Thanks joozs for tour of places very interested
Excellent videos sir! I like that area and never knew any of that so next time I am there I will appreciate it even more. Also, I love the fact that you always acknowledge the dogs that are present on your walks.
Excellent stuff, this is the area I know very well from student days - thanks Joolz.
Another fabulous video. You've outdone yourself. Bravo!
Fascinating tour of the area my parents lived in and where I was born. I was regularly taken to Russell Square and Coram Fields. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting areas and, thankfully, tourist light. Bloomsbury and the area down to Farringdon Road are worth a visit.
You are the BEST!!
I think I am addicted to your videos, 2 days I seem to have lost so far? - excellent stuff
This is an excellent video, so much better than the average touristy type videos. More like this please!
wonderful, reminds me of my last trip I stayed in South Kensington, but walked all over the place, I have a degree in English so love all the literary stuff.
Best video you have ever shot!
Thank you for another funny and interesting jaunt.
Yo bro. As usual, interesting, informative and educational. Keep it up, dear man. The New River starts at Ware in Hertfordshire and flows through Cheshunt, where I spent my childhood. It was crystal clear and I used to lay on the bank enjoying the river. A wonderful time. Bless you and yours. Gx
I'm always so inspired to visit London, after watching one of your films!
Steven Allen Don't forget to book a tour
Ooo missed this one in my first binge viewing of your lovely channel. What a charming vlog and how curious that the whole area seems to support children from Foundlings to Oliver Twist and the lost children of Peter Pan and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Joolz excellent guide as always.. Could you one day do Earls Court.. I would love to see it.. Thx 😃
I used to live in Lamb’s Conduit Street. Miss it! ❤️
Your knowledge is inspiring keep it up.
Fantastic history sir.
Again another fantastic video done by yourself. Love watching them all. Being I moved away from London many years ago now make me question why it is I did so. Aha. But truly love watching your videos and very much look forward to the next one.
My favorite blue plaque is one for George Orwell which was right by a security camera. Not a very reassuring.
The only thing I miss about London is looking at the old buildings, there's a lot of them so lots to look at, it's a shame so many people are there. . .though a lot are just visiting
Nice to see The Lamb is open again, it was closed last October when I was there. Lovely Lamb's Conduit Street, happy memories of times spent there.
awesome video !! and great music choice !