Welcome to your future I find this walkabout a big ominous! I can visualise a future of city’s bursting with skyscrapers, glass, steel, and soulless. No identifying architecture to be found anywhere anymore. It’s so sad
that was an interesting tour... thank you sean 😃 i havnt been to london since 1999 when my son was in gosh 😪 london is too busy for me.. im use to living in my market town in dorset.... and our town is changing fast aswell.. loads of lovely buildings gone and tons more new housing going up... our town is struggling to cope with the extra growth... ie doctors,chemist etc.... sometimes i wish they would leave things be.... and i agree with you... not always for the better ..
Yes. I was born in the 60s and I have never seen things change as quickly as they do now in 2023. I agree. The fishmongers' Hall looks interesting-Georgian. Your accent is really nice. Your tambre is of nice quality, too. I am an elocution teacher....forgive me for being a bus drivers' holiday!
Its such a shame that they keep changing the buildings, for me the beauty of london is the old buildings, the dramatic architecture and the history of it all. X
@@lauraswihart4816 Hi, I think they do it because they're caught up in the world. The world doesn't put beauty first it puts money first. Money is the definition of the world, sadly, but anyway, I apologise for going on about it here 🙂
Thoroughly enjoyed that Sean, thankyou. So sad to see such grand old buildings being destroyed in favour of glass walls with absolutely no character. And just as sad to see so many empty ones too.
I could see, hear and smell the the area as you walked around even though it has been 20 years since I was back there. I remember walking Fleet Street and finding the little historical places and green spaces as I walked around and randomly popped into alley ways and such (which didn't end up being alley ways as much as small pockets of micro cultures and hidden treasures.) I think that is a part of the charm of London hidden within the massive size of the place. St. Paul's had scaffolding out front when I went as they were doing a restoration of the front facade so not as many were going inside thinking that the work was going on inside as well so it was nice to almost have the place to myself when I visited. A grand tour Sean and some wonderful memories!
Thank you Sean My mother came from London she moved up north during the 2 nd word war when they got bombed out ,I have been back over my life time but it’s so much better getting a guided tour by you
Really enjoyed that. A few years ago we went for a day trip to London, hadn't been for many years as we're now living near Nottingham. Just wandered around for the day and we went down the other side of the Thames, crossed by St Paul's then back along the bit where you said the ship you worked in was. Very interesting to hear your perspective on places. You'll love the scenery when you move to Wales though.
When I was a kid we used to go for walks on the embankment, as my grandma used to live at the back of Heathrow Airport and sometimes on the way back home you would see Concorde in its hanger. London was always busy and I never went to the west end until I was in my early 20’s. The best thing about going to London was the old buildings and not the new modern buildings that you can see anywhere as they have no soul.
Thank you for this video, Sean. My husband and I spent many hours over the years wandering in this area when we used to visit family in England two or three times a year, years ago. Brought back happy memories but so many changes. Fondly, Dorothy.
Hi Sean, I really enjoy your walks around London espcecially showing me the famous landmarks. I live in Nova Scotia and will never likely see the things you talk about on your London walks. I look forward to your new adventures in Wales and seeing the landmarks and starting up a new garden in Wales. I am a gardener, and our gardening season is a lot shorter season then yours. Is the season the same in Wales?. Have a great Holiday season ..from a long time subscriber Danny.
The seasons I knew in Wales were from 30 years ago so it will be interesting getting to know them again. We would usually have snow throughout Winter and especially January/February so let's see what happens!
What a beautiful trip around London. What a shame the old buildings have been torn down. I guess it happens everywhere but London should be the exception the rule to me. Thanks Sean. Wonderful.
Really enjoyed that tour mate. Some familiar sights of my few years living and working in central london. It is a shame so many more new sterile buildings overshadowing the old world structures, but still a lot of amazing history
Hi Sean , I can also remember the "old London" , in fact there was also theatre instigated by the late Bernard Miles called The Mermaid . London was a thriving place with quite a few lunchtime activities .
Wow I used to work there too, quite surprised the changes. Altho I'm fairly sure when I was there was after fuzzys that sounds like it must have been great though!
Fantastic tour Sean, very interesting. Like many i dont lime change too much but it's part of life i guess, however lately there is something that feels rather dark behind the changes that are occuring across vast sections of the world, i don't like it. All the money in the world couldn't tear me away from Wales. The beauty the mountains, rivers, lakes etc all bri g a sense of calmness. You worked on some big shows by the sound of it Sean, what a fascinating life, i had no idea. I don't watch much TV at all, are you famous? I hope you won't be offended that i asked. I'm catching up on some of your older videos. I think you definitely have a wonderful gift for video making & story telling. Your channel is awesome. I'm so looking forward to all your future videos. Wales is very lucky to have you back🙏Best wishes Annie🏴
Lovely comment Annie. It’s so true about the bad feeling you have about these hurried, dramatic, sudden changes occurring all around the globe. We have to accept the inevitability of change , but it’s usually for good reason and over many decades. This feels different. As if all that is good is being eradicated, and quickly. I’d stick to Wales Sean!! They can’t demolish the mountains.
@@neil-nx3ei Thanks Neil, all the systems that hold us together are all broken. One thing they cannot destroy is human nature & I’m sure whatever happened will stand strong, stand together & get through it🙏🏻I hope you have a lovely weekend. Annie
In the 70’s when there were still a few bomb sites from WW2 there. They were handy for a quick pee, coming home late from collecting a job brief from a client at a pub. As the new buildings appeared on these sites my friend use to reach his railway station complete with the map of Italy down his leg! Roger R.I.P.
This was so interesting Sean, what a lot of lovely memories you will take with you. My Dad worked in the print as a compositor and his whole working life was on Fleet Street, first at the Cornwall Press and then the Mirror, there was a pub that all the print workers used to gather in but I can’t remember which one, thanks again for this great little trek around the City.
Sean, could you, one day, make a video on the history of your London experiences and start with why you went to London from Wales. I would find it so interesting. Kind regards from Mrs D in Holmfirth.
Thank you Sean for that wonderful visit. I always think that I would like to go visit big cities then I feel so anxious just watching you walk through them. The old building are really fun to look at though. Was that drone footage at the end? If so you fly very well!
Very enjoyable and informative, Sean .Good to see it from your personal perspective.The only time I've been to London is on a Christmes shopping trip to Oxford Street in the 1980s..it was way too busy and hectic for me.I don't expect I will ever visit London again so its nice to have videos such as this to watch.You won't miss it once you're settled in wales.
appreciate this as I was born at Barts and like seeing London on your's and John Roger's channel - would like to know what you use to film with eg microphone and video camera because I'd like to do something similar in far west Cornwall
London always catered to the need's of the affluent but also for the ordinary workers ect. Unfortunately it no longer helps ordinary people and the result for them all is no quality of life.
1. English cabs aren't all black? 2. The TARDIS is bigger on the inside, even with cut backs. 3. You were at the LOTR after party?! 4. Forgotten Streams is beautiful.
Welcome to your future
I find this walkabout a big ominous!
I can visualise a future of city’s bursting with skyscrapers, glass, steel, and soulless.
No identifying architecture to be found anywhere anymore.
It’s so sad
Smart cities vs rural communities. 2 different timelines setting in.
that was an interesting tour... thank you sean 😃 i havnt been to london since 1999 when my son was in gosh 😪 london is too busy for me.. im use to living in my market town in dorset.... and our town is changing fast aswell.. loads of lovely buildings gone and tons more new housing going up... our town is struggling to cope with the extra growth... ie doctors,chemist etc.... sometimes i wish they would leave things be.... and i agree with you... not always for the better ..
That was a very interesting mini tour video. 🇬🇧🏴☕️👍🏼
Yes. I was born in the 60s and I have never seen things change as quickly as they do now in 2023. I agree. The fishmongers' Hall looks interesting-Georgian. Your accent is really nice. Your tambre is of nice quality, too. I am an elocution teacher....forgive me for being a bus drivers' holiday!
Thanks for the walkabout, so much is / has changed
Loved watching this again, what a great storyteller you are.
I really enjoyed that! You've had an interesting life, time to slow down.
Another great vlog Sean. You have led such an interesting life. You should be som proud of yourself.
Nice go back london before going back to Wales great place to visit
Its such a shame that they keep changing the buildings, for me the beauty of london is the old buildings, the dramatic architecture and the history of it all. X
So sad they ruin the world for an empty building....
The reasoning is beyond me! 😮💨
@@lauraswihart4816 Hi, I think they do it because they're caught up in the world. The world doesn't put beauty first it puts money first. Money is the definition of the world, sadly, but anyway, I apologise for going on about it here 🙂
@@elizabethdarley8646 I agree 💯 with you! 💗
@@lauraswihart4816 Hi and thank you Laura x
What an interesting walk - with a delightful guide!
I learn something from every video you put up. Marvellous. Thanks
Thoroughly enjoyed that Sean, thankyou. So sad to see such grand old buildings being destroyed in favour of glass walls with absolutely no character. And just as sad to see so many empty ones too.
Very sad so many old buildings and beautiful architecture being destroyed those buildings along with those that remain have a story to tell
I could see, hear and smell the the area as you walked around even though it has been 20 years since I was back there. I remember walking Fleet Street and finding the little historical places and green spaces as I walked around and randomly popped into alley ways and such (which didn't end up being alley ways as much as small pockets of micro cultures and hidden treasures.) I think that is a part of the charm of London hidden within the massive size of the place. St. Paul's had scaffolding out front when I went as they were doing a restoration of the front facade so not as many were going inside thinking that the work was going on inside as well so it was nice to almost have the place to myself when I visited. A grand tour Sean and some wonderful memories!
Thank you Sean
My mother came from London she moved up north during the 2 nd word war when they got bombed out ,I have been back over my life time but it’s so much better getting a guided tour by you
I utterly enjoyed your walk, thank you! ☺️
Really enjoyed that. A few years ago we went for a day trip to London, hadn't been for many years as we're now living near Nottingham. Just wandered around for the day and we went down the other side of the Thames, crossed by St Paul's then back along the bit where you said the ship you worked in was. Very interesting to hear your perspective on places. You'll love the scenery when you move to Wales though.
I was born in whitecross street, islington, and l used to walk to school through xmas market to st Lukes school,
When I was a kid we used to go for walks on the embankment, as my grandma used to live at the back of Heathrow Airport and sometimes on the way back home you would see Concorde in its hanger.
London was always busy and I never went to the west end until I was in my early 20’s.
The best thing about going to London was the old buildings and not the new modern buildings that you can see anywhere as they have no soul.
Thank you for this video, Sean. My husband and I spent many hours over the years wandering in this area when we used to visit family in England two or three times a year, years ago. Brought back happy memories but so many changes. Fondly, Dorothy.
I've been to London but never had time to see St Paul's. So much to see it is exhausting♥️☺️☃️
Somehow I don’t think you will miss it as much as you think. Thank you for showing us around, I remember many visits to those areas. Great video.
Hi Sean, I really enjoy your walks around London espcecially showing me the famous landmarks. I live in Nova Scotia and will never likely see the things you talk about on your London walks.
I look forward to your new adventures in Wales and seeing the landmarks and starting up a new garden in Wales. I am a gardener, and our gardening season is a lot shorter season then yours. Is the season the same in Wales?. Have a great Holiday season ..from a long time subscriber Danny.
The seasons I knew in Wales were from 30 years ago so it will be interesting getting to know them again. We would usually have snow throughout Winter and especially January/February so let's see what happens!
What a beautiful trip around London. What a shame the old buildings have been torn down. I guess it happens everywhere but London should be the exception the rule to me. Thanks Sean. Wonderful.
Really enjoyed that tour mate. Some familiar sights of my few years living and working in central london. It is a shame so many more new sterile buildings overshadowing the old world structures, but still a lot of amazing history
Aberdeen is the same,we seem to have lost the heart of the city.
Really enjoyed , thanks for the tour Sean, love our history, shame it's all changing, great memories for you to remember.
Hi Sean , I can also remember the "old London" , in fact there was also theatre instigated by the late Bernard Miles called The Mermaid . London was a thriving place with quite a few lunchtime activities .
Nice video. Bittersweet
I have never lived in London and have made very few visits but maybe this is why I found this video very interesting.
It's a shame how they keep destroying the soul of our older cities . Thank you for taking us along again. Loving these walkabouts 😊👍🏻
Wow I used to work there too, quite surprised the changes. Altho I'm fairly sure when I was there was after fuzzys that sounds like it must have been great though!
Fantastic tour Sean, very interesting. Like many i dont lime change too much but it's part of life i guess, however lately there is something that feels rather dark behind the changes that are occuring across vast sections of the world, i don't like it. All the money in the world couldn't tear me away from Wales. The beauty the mountains, rivers, lakes etc all bri g a sense of calmness.
You worked on some big shows by the sound of it Sean, what a fascinating life, i had no idea. I don't watch much TV at all, are you famous? I hope you won't be offended that i asked. I'm catching up on some of your older videos. I think you definitely have a wonderful gift for video making & story telling. Your channel is awesome. I'm so looking forward to all your future videos. Wales is very lucky to have you back🙏Best wishes Annie🏴
Hi. I worked behind the scenes putting the shows together.
@@seanjamescameron Thank you so much for telling me, that makes a lot of sense now with all your skilled editing etc. Fantastic👍
Lovely comment Annie.
It’s so true about the bad feeling you have about these hurried, dramatic, sudden changes occurring all around the globe.
We have to accept the inevitability of change , but it’s usually for good reason and over many decades.
This feels different.
As if all that is good is being eradicated, and quickly.
I’d stick to Wales Sean!!
They can’t demolish the mountains.
@@neil-nx3ei Thanks Neil, all the systems that hold us together are all broken. One thing they cannot destroy is human nature & I’m sure whatever happened will stand strong, stand together & get through it🙏🏻I hope you have a lovely weekend. Annie
4:22 The beautiful building gone?!?! 😮😳😮💨😢
In the 70’s when there were still a few bomb sites from WW2 there. They were handy for a quick pee, coming home late from collecting a job brief from a client at a pub. As the new buildings appeared on these sites my friend use to reach his railway station complete with the map of Italy down his leg! Roger R.I.P.
This was so interesting Sean, what a lot of lovely memories you will take with you. My Dad worked in the print as a compositor and his whole working life was on Fleet Street, first at the Cornwall Press and then the Mirror, there was a pub that all the print workers used to gather in but I can’t remember which one, thanks again for this great little trek around the City.
Fascinating tour, thanks for taking us along.
Sean, could you, one day, make a video on the history of your London experiences and start with why you went to London from Wales. I would find it so interesting. Kind regards from Mrs D in Holmfirth.
Great video idea for later in the week. Thanks.
@@seanjamescameron Thank you for your kind reply, Sean.
Holmfirth.
Another lovely little quaint place
I can see Compo, Clegg and Foggie Dewhurst even now
Thank you Sean for that wonderful visit. I always think that I would like to go visit big cities then I feel so anxious just watching you walk through them. The old building are really fun to look at though. Was that drone footage at the end? If so you fly very well!
On the bus.
that was great
Lovely video Sean, the last time I was in London was when I went up to Oxford Street to buy my wedding dress! Over 50 years ago!
Thanks, Sean. I've never visited London before. Thanks for the tour.
Great video Sean - what an interesting life you have led.
Very enjoyable and informative, Sean .Good to see it from your personal perspective.The only time I've been to London is on a Christmes shopping trip to Oxford Street in the 1980s..it was way too busy and hectic for me.I don't expect I will ever visit London again so its nice to have videos such as this to watch.You won't miss it once you're settled in wales.
Thanks Sean .
Thank you for showing us round, different to Lincolnshire
Thanks for this video, Sean. Very interesting.
appreciate this as I was born at Barts and like seeing London on your's and John Roger's channel - would like to know what you use to film with eg microphone and video camera because I'd like to do something similar in far west Cornwall
DJI Mic, DJI Pocket 2 and DJI Drone.
Gosh thanks for the info - I'll have to save the pennies first@@seanjamescameron
London always catered to the need's of the affluent but also for the ordinary workers ect. Unfortunately it no longer helps ordinary people and the result for them all is no quality of life.
1. English cabs aren't all black?
2. The TARDIS is bigger on the inside, even with cut backs.
3. You were at the LOTR after party?!
4. Forgotten Streams is beautiful.
1. Black or Gold
3. Yes
What a miserable drab and depressing city it's no wonder you want to get out.
Really interesting Sean. .Thanks for doing this ..