Is Kings Cross The New Luxury Borough of London??

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
  • Welcome to another episode of my Summer 2023 walking tours in London. Today I am at the famous Kings Cross and St Pancras, known for the beautiful train stations and so much more. The new Coals Drop Yard is the amazing regeneration of the area, which holds some really exciting history!
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  • @Rob.S-
    @Rob.S- 10 місяців тому +85

    We need a Hannah Ricketts and Joolz Guide team up, throw in watched walker for good measure though he never has much to say.

  • @harlanchinn8121
    @harlanchinn8121 10 місяців тому +65

    Lovely presentation of the rich history and architecture of King’s Cross and St.Pancras. Food halls abound with varieties of world cuisines. It’s nice to see everything so clean. Yet another need to do/see, next time in London. Thank you.

  • @sonofagunner50
    @sonofagunner50 10 місяців тому +70

    Another week, another thousand subscribers, Hannah. and thoroughly well deserved, too. As ever, chatty and informative, you're delightful company on these excursions. Friday mornings here in California are invariably brightened by a cup of good coffee, and a walk around with you.🥰

  • @nydiamontanez8025
    @nydiamontanez8025 10 місяців тому +30

    I love the modern structures combined with the old. Thanks for another fabulous video. 😊

  • @sof-209
    @sof-209 10 місяців тому +20

    Not boring at all! Love all the interesting facts and history and showing other places of London.

  • @MargaretUK
    @MargaretUK 10 місяців тому +25

    I love a bit of sofa travel 😍 Thank you Hannah for showing us this beautiful area of London 😊I don't think I have ever seen someone mopping a pavement before!😄

  • @cindyvaldez3310
    @cindyvaldez3310 10 місяців тому +7

    Hannah Thank you for being a wonderful ambassador for all things London!!❤️

  • @jeandunlop2922
    @jeandunlop2922 10 місяців тому +8

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make all of your vlogs. Please continue to do what you're doing. Greatly appreciated.

  • @helmutreichart9081
    @helmutreichart9081 10 місяців тому +8

    Hannah, I just really love your videos. They’re so interesting and you do a great commentary, don’t change. Hope you do them for a long time👍👍👍

  • @kenblockx2010
    @kenblockx2010 10 місяців тому +4

    Great place St Pancras Station and all around Kings Cross is now very cool 👍👍👍👍

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 10 місяців тому +9

    Now that's how you vlog a tour of London.....awesome video Hannah 🫶

  • @margaretmurphy6623
    @margaretmurphy6623 10 місяців тому +4

    Love this vlog, especially how you inserted the old photos on top of current locations - really adds to your tours. I know that adds a ton of extra time in editing, but it is noticed and appreciated!

  • @Splash-nr8ot
    @Splash-nr8ot 10 місяців тому +13

    Hi Hannah, as soon as I saw that gorgeous staircase I knew it was the Spice Girls' debut video. What a hit and what a memory. Thanks for the splendid tour. :)

  • @debwill13
    @debwill13 10 місяців тому +45

    Hannah! this is one of my favorite areas you've taken us! The level of information you provide about every area you go is amazing, truly. And I completely believe everything you say and if someone ever contradicts what you've shared with them they will be branded a liar to me. lol Seriously though you would have an amazing tour guide business if you were ever inclined. thank you as always for sharing this with us! xoxo

  • @BristolLeathered2010
    @BristolLeathered2010 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm coming up to London , week after B H Weekend for 3 nights ... I may look around here n grab a coffee ... looks nice

  • @geoffdeakin9428
    @geoffdeakin9428 10 місяців тому +3

    Great video 👍

  • @vanessaarsenault9938
    @vanessaarsenault9938 10 місяців тому +10

    ❤️ The timing of this video couldn’t be more perfect! We will be arriving at St Pancras from Paris this week! London here we come! 🇨🇦

  • @reyjay1965
    @reyjay1965 10 місяців тому +7

    LOL I'm an old lady and I and loved the spice girls. I knew right off and that surprised me. What a fabulous area and I agree that the architecture is amazing. At this rate I'll have to book countless holidays to enjoy all the areas you've shown us. Thanks again for all the work you put into these informative and fun video tours.

  • @fleurg1
    @fleurg1 10 місяців тому +14

    When I first moved to London in 1977 Kings Cross was an awful area, really sleazy, dirty and definitely not somewhere you’d want to hang around. I used the station regularly as I used to travel by train up to Hull to visit my parents. The area has now changed beyond recognition. Another great video Hannah! You’ve made me want to visit it. It’s not somewhere I’ve ever thought of going to on our trips to London. Will definitely check it out

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex 10 місяців тому +17

    I'm going to have to explore! When I travel to London by train I arrive at Paddington, I then get into a taxi to take me to my hotel. I've never looked at the areas around the stations. Thanks, Hannah for the encouragement. x

  • @charc9009
    @charc9009 10 місяців тому +9

    They’ve done a wonderful job of blending old and new buildings. I love that the history is preserved now instead of being torn down. It’s beautiful! You have a wealth of amazing places and history in London. It’s my favorite city in the world!

  • @susprime7018
    @susprime7018 10 місяців тому +3

    Those gas storage units, every British cinemaphotographer's favorite shot in black and white fifties movies. I remember seeing a photo spread in a home decor magazine in the eighties where one had been made into an interesting home conversion.❤ Thank you.

  • @annazakhary949
    @annazakhary949 10 місяців тому +2

    Really enjoyed that blog! Thanks!

  • @sharonhughes1538
    @sharonhughes1538 10 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant video Hannah thank you 🤍🤍

  • @allysonrollitt210
    @allysonrollitt210 10 місяців тому +4

    My daughter and I have an annual trip to London and always stay at a hotel near King’s Cross. It’s so handy for everything and we love the coal drops yard area… especially Dishoom! We’ve never had a bad meal. The whole feel of the area is amazing. I’m old enough to remember how it used to be…. Certainly different now. Thank you again for another wonderful video x

  • @user-ei1fj8zj2e
    @user-ei1fj8zj2e 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! ANOTHER INTERESTING/IMFORMATIVE 🇬🇧 video from the beautiful Ms.Ricketts...You were BLESSED with the most BEAUTIFUL voice EVER!!! I can listen to you say "BURRITO" ALL DAY LONG !!! 😆... Stay Safe @ get yourself a ☕ AT RALPHS.

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much!! Really appreciate the support!

  • @saekoi4213
    @saekoi4213 10 місяців тому +3

    I actually walked this area with my son as his Uni dormitory was not so far from there. I was also surprized to know the apartments converted from gas holder 😮

  • @marcopolo-xv7mg
    @marcopolo-xv7mg 10 місяців тому +1

    I've wanted to write you a thank you for a long time. Every friday you post a video here. for me it is a highlight every friday. Thank you very much Hannah. Go on. You're Marvellous. Thanks very much.

  • @lyndahunter1183
    @lyndahunter1183 10 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic as usual ..... so interesting..thank you Hannah

  • @reubenf6089
    @reubenf6089 10 місяців тому +5

    "Never more than 50 yards from an oat latte" Hilarious commentary and cultural insight from Hannah. I love this area of London, there are some the best restaurants here that can satisfy any craving you are having from steak and potatoes to the more adventurous.

  • @squidgy2595
    @squidgy2595 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved this one Hannah 😂👍Thankyou 😘

  • @davidcattermoul7991
    @davidcattermoul7991 10 місяців тому +6

    I worked across the Euston Road in the Seventies and Eighties, before the British Library and its multiple basements were pile driven into existence. There was a potato market which became a coach park. My new wife and I, in 1981, caught a coach from there to Luton Airport to fly to Malta on our honeymoon. In 1985 we moved to Yorkshire and never returned, other than to visit. The transformation of the area is stunning! More so, because every time I visit something new appears.

  • @icecom_tv
    @icecom_tv 10 місяців тому +1

    It's always an amazing video 📹 🙌 ❤️

  • @KB0101
    @KB0101 10 місяців тому +4

    I absolutely LOVE your stream of consciousness chatter. It’s so fun to listen to. Your videos are amazing! Keep them coming. ❤

  • @peggyscoggins-geho3473
    @peggyscoggins-geho3473 10 місяців тому +2

    Another fun, informative vlog! Hubby and I will be flying over to London from USA mid September for our son's wedding. He lives in Guildford. I now want to spend some time in this area of London because of your lovely vlog! We love you sweet, beautiful Hannah!! Thank you for sharing your time with us! ❤❤❤

  • @jaxfl8945
    @jaxfl8945 10 місяців тому +1

    I love your video. Keep up the good work Hannah.

  • @danielstofko2964
    @danielstofko2964 10 місяців тому +6

    Fabulous photography and history lesson! Interesting how the area has changed through the years

  • @barbarascarr3417
    @barbarascarr3417 10 місяців тому +1

    Interesting and thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you

  • @Rx_VV
    @Rx_VV 10 місяців тому +1

    I can just concentrate two nice green eyes ❤😊who cares the stone walls of london 😊

  • @huapiavesyviajes
    @huapiavesyviajes 10 місяців тому +3

    I love modern structures combined with the old. Very nice place, thanks for this entertaining video.

  • @ingaborlowski1536
    @ingaborlowski1536 10 місяців тому +12

    I was amazed & awed by the absolutely stunning architecture, especially the ceilings in the train stations. Gorgeous! You’re doing wonderfully by mixing things up with the walk abouts, food, fashion….loving your channel🙋🏼‍♀️👏🏻

  • @rosiemac56
    @rosiemac56 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes! Hannah on the BBC! You have a very natural way of talking and are a wealth of information! Love your videos!

  • @moonpye8457
    @moonpye8457 10 місяців тому +1

    And yes, please do more fashion. I absolutely love that.!! harrods is one of my favorites!

  • @surphing
    @surphing 10 місяців тому +6

    Hello from California! This was perfect b/c it looks like we'll be spending our last night in London in this very area after returning from Scotland. It looks just right for wandering around and finding somewhere to eat and just relax before departing back to LA the next day.

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Місяць тому

      Hello from L.A.!! I love St.pancras International station !! I hope you had a wonderful time there !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇬🇧💞

    • @surphing
      @surphing Місяць тому +1

      @@spark_6710 We sure did! We didn't get to go inside though. =(

  • @bristolishome8049
    @bristolishome8049 10 місяців тому +2

    I love how you show us lots of London that I wouldn’t even think about. So fun!

  • @marceloaraujo7386
    @marceloaraujo7386 10 місяців тому

    You are delightful Hannah. Keep sharing your London with us, please.

  • @gillianashley1820
    @gillianashley1820 10 місяців тому +7

    No, it was not ‘boring’, Hannah! Fascinating introduction to an area unknown to me. Great job, and thank you.

  • @henrymark8528
    @henrymark8528 10 місяців тому +3

    Hi Hannah, I love all your vlogs. SUPER SUPER NICE. It still looks cold in London. Here the weather in DC is lovely. I hope to visit London in September. Happy Friday, and I hope you have a great weekend. 💐🇬🇧❤🇺🇸💐

  • @michelledevereux1905
    @michelledevereux1905 10 місяців тому +1

    Very enjoyable 🛍

  • @michelemcgarvey7517
    @michelemcgarvey7517 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! Great video! Really enjoyed it.

  • @johnhughes4877
    @johnhughes4877 10 місяців тому +1

    Dear Hannah just watched your latest video.loved ❤ it you are So lucky there’s always something going on.keep making the videos.XO 🌹

  • @robinmccully8784
    @robinmccully8784 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Another great video.

  • @moonpye8457
    @moonpye8457 10 місяців тому +6

    Hi Hannah! Love your new video! I love the fact that you give a bit of history to your tours. I hope you always have that in your videos to come.❤❤

  • @JAY-dl3tj
    @JAY-dl3tj 7 місяців тому

    Absollutely amazing ...love London Architecture :) so opulent !!!Thank you

  • @antioxidantsforyou3500
    @antioxidantsforyou3500 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for taking us on this amazing area! Agree and love all you say about it. OMG yet another great memory when you went past the Searcy's area and seating and showing the menu card for bubbly etc.!😄🥰 We had our Wedding Reception and buffet at Searcy's In Pavilion Road, just off Sloane Street, Knightsbridge! Almost 50 years ago on Saturday 15th September 1973!! This was after our wedding in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Farm Street, London W1! In fact we are keeping our fingers crossed to have our 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration as a 'Sparkling Afternoon Tea' at The Devon Hotel on the edge of Exeter, Devon on Sunday afternoon 17th September with some 'old' friends and family - a few were at our wedding (including my Chief Bridesmaid who is a friend for many years from our childhood! )In fact your whole vlog is wonderful with all the history you incorporated in to it, along with pretty canals, locks etc. please keep them coming - like a happy hour on our sofas watching! 😂🤩🌹🌻💐🍾🥂🍰🥧Love and best wishes Christina and Nick, Crediton, Devon UK.

  • @traderjoe141
    @traderjoe141 10 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are informative and so well done! Bravo! and you are adorable as well😀

  • @floridamom9073
    @floridamom9073 10 місяців тому

    BBC would be lucky to have you!! So enjoy your walkabouts. I do it all the time at home and away, and extending my look about with your vlogs after my walks or runs is a joy!

  • @runlife195
    @runlife195 10 місяців тому +1

    And another great Friday vlog Hannah ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kathyevans2968
    @kathyevans2968 10 місяців тому +3

    It’s the way you do things like slot in a little reference to the need for WD40 on the squeaky swing, mid sentence, that makes me chuckle all the way through! You really showcase London the way only a local with a positive and observant perspective on life & vlogging can capture. Loved this, as always!

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Місяць тому

    I love love St.pancras International Station 🚉 💕 I have visited there twice in my life ,the last time in 2022 . I love ,love Paddington station & St.pancras International station !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇬🇧💞

  • @jasonsmart3482
    @jasonsmart3482 10 місяців тому +7

    Hannah for years I commuted on High Speed 1 from Folkestone into St P. it was so interesting seeing the redevelopment of the area over those years. Just a few weeks back i was early for my train to Scotland from kings X and had my first walk around the area was very impressed. The hotel at St P I have stayed in a few times it really was rather lovely and has details of some of the history of the original hotel which was very interesting and rather romantic.

  • @barbarabombshell
    @barbarabombshell 2 місяці тому

    I love your channel Hannah, please keep these videos/vlogs coming!
    I live in London myself but will never get tired of it!
    ❤😁

  • @dazzlingchick
    @dazzlingchick 10 місяців тому +1

    Another fantastic video Hannah! Beautifully shot per usual! Thank you again. Looking forward to the next mini adventure. Continued Blessings and Support. ~Love&Light♥️C.

  • @skyem466
    @skyem466 10 місяців тому +2

    These videos just get better and better… amazing shots, amazing info, amazing lady…. Even if content gets less or more infrequent/ frequent, hopefully we always get to enjoy these always! ♥️🧡♥️

  • @samanthacrocker4658
    @samanthacrocker4658 10 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed, loved the information on the history of the area 😊

  • @Burlgurl61
    @Burlgurl61 10 місяців тому +1

    Adore your videos. Thank you

  • @debbier9325
    @debbier9325 10 місяців тому +1

    St. Pancreas absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the Friday walk, you make a great tour guide ☺️. Every Friday for 25-30 minutes it feels like I went on a short vacation, lol. Thanks again for the great Vlog, see you next Friday. Happy weekend.❤🌼

  • @francisgo9152
    @francisgo9152 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Hannah for the video clip showing one of the beautiful attractions in London.

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth 10 місяців тому

    Always a joy to hang out virtually with you have a wonderful weekend thanks for sharing ❤

  • @davinapickering1235
    @davinapickering1235 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for your efforts Hannah, truly appreciated. Keeps me company over breakfast. Fell such nostalgia with each of your posts. Just know there's a Londoner that's Bangkok Thailand based that tunes into your channel regularly, such a joy & your commentary is just first class

  • @calliope2009
    @calliope2009 10 місяців тому +3

    Amazed at how much research and thought goes into these videos, they're always such a joy to watch and I'm thrilled you're making them, because they come out SO good.

  • @donatvarlet6477
    @donatvarlet6477 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the visit ! Very interesting 😊

  • @ButacuPpucatuB
    @ButacuPpucatuB 10 місяців тому

    I truly loved the tour and mooch about! Thank you so much for also showing the older photos. I love hearing the background story that led up to the London we know today! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

  • @andybiddle9088
    @andybiddle9088 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant! Bit of a History lesson too 👌🏻 I love me London History. See you next Friday x

  • @dougchinn2820
    @dougchinn2820 9 місяців тому

    Great tour of King's Cross, St. Pancras and Coal Drop Yard.

  • @heidistinton9213
    @heidistinton9213 10 місяців тому

    thankyou for all fab blogs i seen with this one eye sight on my tv.london a beautiful city and lots of beautiful plus interesting places to visit.😊

  • @robertlopez3941
    @robertlopez3941 10 місяців тому +1

    Lovely tour of King's Cross and the surrounding area. I think it would be interesting if you added a person to interview when you are at a location who is from the area to share a quick sentence or two about the location. I love that you share a small bit of history of the location you are vloging in.

  • @Hshomecooking
    @Hshomecooking 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this lovely walk. I discovered this area during my last visit to London, a really nice area.

  • @msadurski
    @msadurski Місяць тому

    Pretty interesting episode. Thank you.

  • @rhondalockrey9592
    @rhondalockrey9592 10 місяців тому +2

    Love your walk arounds taking us to all the places Hannah!! All those food choices so hard to resist lol

  • @aunemagi5311
    @aunemagi5311 10 місяців тому +1

    So cool ☺thanks!

  • @angeladormer6659
    @angeladormer6659 10 місяців тому +1

    Dearest Hannah, your incredible vlogs always wake memories. Who would have thought a gassometer would make me nostalgic. When I was little, in 1950s, and we had a nice summer Sunday and my mother was not working. We used to get a bus to Brentford, another large gas works, and walk to the Thames to a where there was a very large pub, old can't remember the name (Crooked Billet? ), then walk down to Richmond Park and Hampton Court. There we would spend the day with a picnic and in the late afternoon and walk back and at the pub, there used to be a cooked seafood stall and ,if dad had money, he would treat us and we would take them home for tea. I am so loving this series, thank you so much for giving up so much of your precious free time.❤❤👋👋👵

  • @lindsayturcaloro5661
    @lindsayturcaloro5661 10 місяців тому +1

    I just love every section of London! It’s such a beautiful city!! 😍😍

  • @maryproppins
    @maryproppins 10 місяців тому +1

    Great Video Hannah! Not boring at all. Thanks for transporting me from my couch in Toronto, with my M&S cup of tea, to a bit of London that I’ve not yet visited 💖

  • @valeriekelly315
    @valeriekelly315 10 місяців тому +7

    Great walk Hannah - loved the way they've mixed all the old with the new - Definitely a great improvement - London has had a great face lift haha x

  • @barber0611
    @barber0611 10 місяців тому +1

    loved it Hannah!.....really good

  • @geoffreygoldberg7326
    @geoffreygoldberg7326 10 місяців тому +2

    Great tour and very authoritative as all your videos are 😊, as a Canadian , your information really helps me out when I travel to London 🇬🇧

  • @annyaboyd3141
    @annyaboyd3141 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved it, so interesting how much it has changed. My friend used to live in a hotel in Kings Cross in the 90's and it was so seedy then!

  • @rickmiller6520
    @rickmiller6520 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant video! Thank you for including Platform 9 3/4!

  • @lisa-e305
    @lisa-e305 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Hannah, I've been a subscriber for a year now & I just wanted to say that I love watching your videos. Please keep up the good work, as you certainly have a good eye for fashion & all the sights of London. Looking forward to your Christmas videos 🤗👍

  • @adams8847
    @adams8847 10 місяців тому

    Amazing architecture I seen the picture as a screen saver always what the building was thanks Hannah

  • @gogoboom4951
    @gogoboom4951 10 місяців тому

    Do not worry about vlogging with your sunglasses on ……… you wear them very well and your personality and charisma comes through with much enthusiasm 😎

  • @kaitlinradziewicz301
    @kaitlinradziewicz301 10 місяців тому +1

    Your uploads are one of the highlights of my week, you’re so informative and put so much effort into your videos ! It really makes my work week and uni workload have some joy sprinkled in

  • @mariahunter9882
    @mariahunter9882 10 місяців тому +2

    Hannah, thanks so much for this video. I loved it. Super interesting and super fun. You are a truly talented tour guide.

  • @lesterthorpe4190
    @lesterthorpe4190 10 місяців тому +9

    Another great , informative sequence of areas ! Interesting to see the contrast between the “ crowdiness “ of Camden Lock , and this more spread -out ness of the areas you walk through here . Also , the Kings Place venue is a really newish cultural centre , where many types of events happen . Well done for highlighting this historic area.

  • @cjenkins8785
    @cjenkins8785 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for showing a very interesting and historical part of London. Looking forward to more walking tours of the city.

  • @brewsterkits
    @brewsterkits 10 місяців тому

    lovely walk today, it does look so much better now, thanks

  • @louisewhalen9761
    @louisewhalen9761 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi, living in Spain now, but visiting UK in Sept to spend time with family and friends. Have booked a night stay in Kings Cross so your video was so interesting to see how the area has changed, Looking forward to checking it all out. Really enjoy your style.❤

  • @prof.m.19
    @prof.m.19 10 місяців тому

    This was so beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing.

  • @karensharp5167
    @karensharp5167 10 місяців тому

    Hi @hannahlricketts I never get tired of watching your vlogs. It does feel like I’ve taken a lovely short holiday without ever leaving my home. 💕