A Journey Through the Great Fire of London

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  • @thewrecker3140
    @thewrecker3140 Рік тому +120

    What a totally absorbing and comprehensive account of the great fire of London. Part of our schools curriculum, pupils and teachers this is by far the best account on any social network. We'll done Rob you really are a first class historian.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +16

      I really appreciate that, thank you.

    • @karlp8484
      @karlp8484 Рік тому +14

      Rob is a top class historian. I love his work.

    • @hgkgiles
      @hgkgiles Рік тому +17

      I am also a history teacher - I absolutely concur with the above. It is strange that the highest quality history content now appears on UA-cam channels, or podcasts, such as the Rest is History, rather than the BBC, but there you go. This is clearly the best video online about the Fire - neither dumbed down nor inaccessible to, say, a year 7. Outstanding work as ever - much like your previous videos, which clearly involve a great deal of research and execution. Don't give up, you are appreciated!

    • @karlp8484
      @karlp8484 Рік тому

      Is there a category for Histopographical/cultural/pictorial ? @@hgkgiles

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +12

      @@hgkgiles Incredible comment; thank you so much, your kind words and support mean a great deal to me.
      I hope this video will be of you use to pupils learning about the Great Fire.
      Thanks again and stay well! 🙂

  • @paulbagley1020
    @paulbagley1020 Рік тому +31

    Once again, Rob, you have proven yourself to be the ultimate authority on the history of all things London. The superb production and editing, and the writing and delivery in this video offering are what provide more insight into the causes and results of the fire that destroyed the city in 1666. Again, Rob, you are a historian extraordinaire and I bow to you genius.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +3

      Paul, you have made my evening with your incredibly kind words. Thank you so much sir, that means a lot to me. Stay well and thank you again.

  • @domramsey
    @domramsey Рік тому +61

    Wow, Rob! That was something else, even by your own high standard! What a fantastic documentary. Thank you!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much 😉 Really appreciate your kind words.

  • @itsjohndell
    @itsjohndell Рік тому +18

    Rob, I pay you the greatest compliment a documentarian can receive...44 minutes went by in 20. I learned more about the Fire today than in all my 68 years and for that I'm am grateful. Lightly, I can never hear the name Samuel Pepys without thinking "Save the cheese!" Superb work, my friend. Shared it to my Twitter where my Hollywood channel has fair following.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +3

      John, thank you so much for your kind words and support, that means a great deal to me mate.
      I really appreciate you sharing the video too; that's a huge help. I didn't know you had a Hollywood channel- where can I find it?
      Thanks again my friend and stay well.

    • @thewrecker3140
      @thewrecker3140 Рік тому +1

      Top man John.

  • @grahamstubbs4962
    @grahamstubbs4962 Рік тому +33

    That was a tremendous piece of work Rob.
    I can't imagine how much work that took to put it together.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Graham, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well.

  • @pamcullen537
    @pamcullen537 Рік тому +30

    Hi Rob. What an incredible amount of work you put into this extremely informative video, I truly believe you should receive much more recognition for your efforts and thank you for sharing with us 💕🦆

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      That means a great deal to me Pam, thank you so much. Stay well ☺️

  • @clivefelgate9802
    @clivefelgate9802 Рік тому +20

    Great vid Rob as always. Years ago I used to work in Peninsula House on the corner of pudding lane, and used to spend summer lunch times wandering the near-by streets looking for the remaining period buildings. Good times and an interesting way to learn. Keep safe and well. C.

  • @sparky1105
    @sparky1105 Рік тому +14

    That was an excellent video Rob - far better than any documentary that I've seen on television. Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate that Sparky, thank you so much.

  • @raymonde4272
    @raymonde4272 Рік тому +10

    What an incredibly well researched, well written and illustrated documentary Rob. Not just one of your best but one of the best.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      That's so kind of you to say raymonda; many thanks indeed sir.

  • @scott-ish404
    @scott-ish404 6 місяців тому +4

    HIgh-quality videos like these, which were unthinkable not more than a decade ago, are, I believe, clearly heralding a new era for documentaries consisting mostly of a small-team's effort rather than a big media outlet's endeavour.
    Well done indeed and thank you!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  6 місяців тому +1

      Scott-ish… I honestly can’t express how much the words you’ve expressed in your comment mean to me.
      Thank you so much my friend; truly appreciated. Made my evening!

    • @scott-ish404
      @scott-ish404 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Robslondon It's the least I could do, my friend, as your channel inspires me so much.
      Greetings from a Brazilian lad who once lived in London and loved roaming its narrow, traffic-heavy streets but more so The Square Mile and surrounding areas in particular.

    • @scott-ish404
      @scott-ish404 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Robslondon Now if only they started awarding BAFTAs to TRULY independent producers...

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  6 місяців тому

      @@scott-ish404 Bless you Scott. Thank you so much; it really is kind words like yours which keep me going. Stay well my friend. 🇧🇷

  • @JacqTracks
    @JacqTracks Рік тому +8

    What a fantastic film. Well done, Rob! BBC doc quality.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      That is so generous of you JacqTracks; many thanks indeed! I truly appreciate your support and kind words; stay well my friend.

    • @crystalwaters8852
      @crystalwaters8852 Рік тому +2

      Absolutely agree with you 100%❤

  • @philrougier5533
    @philrougier5533 Рік тому +12

    What a fantastic and comprehensive documentary, Rob. You were certainly on fire with this one. Well done! 🙂

  • @johng5474
    @johng5474 Рік тому +4

    One of best telling of this well known story, with more of the little details that you provide to make it relevant today. Wonderful stuff and I am glad you didn't rush it.

  • @QuBoadicea69
    @QuBoadicea69 3 місяці тому +2

    This is THE BEST Fire of London video I’ve ever seen, and I thought I had watched all of them. How did you manage to do this???--easily outdoing all the other historians (including the usual faces like Dan Jones and Suzanne Lipscomb) and creating a piece that engages, informs, and brings it all together so perfectly!! Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  3 місяці тому

      QuBoadicea, your incredibly kind comment means so much to me, thank you- you just made my evening ☺️
      Thanks again; it’s comments like yours which keep me going. Stay well.

  • @davidfarrell3539
    @davidfarrell3539 Рік тому +3

    Dear Rob, may I be the 225th person to congratulate you on yet another fab video. When I saw it was 45 minutes long I planned to watch half today and the rest tomorrow: I was so absorbed I suddenly realised it was over! If only my earlier trip to the dentist had gone by with such speed. A fantastic piece of work pal.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much David; really appreciate your kind words. And thank for making it all the way through! ;-) Stay well mate.

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- Рік тому +8

    Can't imagine the effort needed to create content of this quality Rob, Outstanding 💪

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate that DC, thank you. Hope you’re keeping well.

  • @mikeagate
    @mikeagate 8 місяців тому +2

    I have been seeing your videos on London with great interest. But this one will be classed as one of your best.
    This video has a special place for me. I used to work for The Lloyd's Banking Group in 2011 (in their worldwide statutory accounting office) in the very building on which the 'Pudding Lane' street name is fixed. I even took my 8 year old to this site as she was keen to learn more about the Great Fire of London.
    I am planning to create a YT channel showcasing the famous streets of London on my Royal Enfield 350 motorcycle this summer.
    Once again, thank you for your love and pride in London. 👏👏👍

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  8 місяців тому

      That means so much to me Mike; thank you for the kind words. Let me know when you start your channel, I’d like to see it!

  • @themerchantofengland
    @themerchantofengland 7 місяців тому +3

    Hey Rob. I've just spent the day in London and found myself saying,
    "Seen that in Robs channel, seen that....."
    Thanks for all your hard work, I had a good knowledge of London from the start. Paul.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      Ha ha! Cheers Paul! Great comment, hope you had a good day ;-)

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 Рік тому +3

    Wow! I was totally hooked. Every year at the school I work for we cover the great fire. Now I can add a few things to keep the children gripped. Thank you for all your hard work that you have put into this one. ❤

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so, so much Gill! When I made the video, it was my hope that it could be used by kids learning about the Great Fire, so it's wonderful to hear that :-) Thanks again and stay well.

    • @thewrecker3140
      @thewrecker3140 Рік тому

      What year group studies the fire of London?

  • @darrenbertram7289
    @darrenbertram7289 Рік тому +2

    What a brilliant and entertaining documentary of the Great Fire of London! I never knew the Monument was in tribute to that event (and I've passed by it a million times!) Cheers Rob 🙂

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Darren, that is so kind of you! Many thanks for your kind words and support; that means a great deal to me. Cheers and stay well.

  • @markshrimpton3138
    @markshrimpton3138 Рік тому +7

    Hi Rob, there were times watching this that I gained the distinct impression I could smell burning and see whisks of smoke drifting from my iPad. You certainly put masses of research and effort in this. Perhaps only the dwindling number of people who witnessed the blitz could relate to this vast conflagration.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Such a great comment Mark, thank you. And yes, good point- it’s hard to imagine something on this scale. Stay well mate.

    • @markshrimpton3138
      @markshrimpton3138 Рік тому

      @@Robslondon I meant ‘wisps’ not ‘whisks’.

  • @aureaphilos
    @aureaphilos Рік тому +4

    Masterfully done, and so listen-able, as is all of your content.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      That is so kind of you aureaphilos; many thanks indeed my friend! Much appreciated 😊

  • @vickywitton1008
    @vickywitton1008 Рік тому +3

    So much to learn from this. The way that rumours became truth, the lack of preparedness, despite warnings - sounds familiar!

  • @whatsup968
    @whatsup968 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm English-American. Happy to learn more about the history of the country in which all my family members were born and several grew up
    Thank you :)

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  3 місяці тому +1

      Lovely comment, thank you :-)

  • @thfccfht
    @thfccfht Рік тому +3

    another excellent video Rob, imagine how London would have looked like today if the Great Fire and the Blitz never happened. Imagine the Pubs that would still exist and the stories they could tell. ..I love how you actually go to these areas and film instead of just showing still photographs, Cheers Rob, many Thanks from Thailand.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much…. Yes just imagine, what’s lost 😞 Stay well and thanks again.

  • @lisacameron2728
    @lisacameron2728 Рік тому +2

    I could be wrong, but I think The George on Fleet Street is another pub that survived the great fire. Thanks for the great video!

  • @christinesimpkin570
    @christinesimpkin570 Рік тому +4

    A wonderful and hard hitting video. Thank you Rob, your expertise is greatly appreciated as always 👌🏻

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Christine, I really appreciate your kind words. Stay well.

  • @susan6868
    @susan6868 7 місяців тому +2

    An amazing job of telling and showing this terrible fire nearly step by step. It does seem unlikely that there were just 6 deaths. So sad.
    Thank you for sharing, as an American knew very little of this.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      It’s a pleasure Susan; thank you so much for watching. Stay well.

  • @Britoverseas
    @Britoverseas Рік тому +4

    An epic . Great work on this one Rob. So much research, filming and editing, not to mention the time taken to put the music track together. Thanks so much. Lance

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Much appreciated Lance, thank you so much. It took a while yes! A labour of love ;-) Cheers and stay well.

  • @scruffyalice-ff5pz
    @scruffyalice-ff5pz 2 місяці тому +1

    i'm on video number 6 in a row, totally absorbing videos. superbly put together.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 місяці тому

      Oh wow! Thank you Alice :-) I really appreciate you watching; it really does help, believe me.

  • @loisrossi841
    @loisrossi841 7 місяців тому +2

    At first I didn’t want to watch,but I am glad I did. Really good presentation . Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      So glad you did Lois! Thank you my friend

  • @keithwilkinson8310
    @keithwilkinson8310 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for a superb video. Many years ago I used to often drink in The Hoop and Grapes at Aldgate and had not realised it was a survivor of the Great File.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Cheers Keith! Good excuse to pop back there 😉🍺

  • @gailmrutland6508
    @gailmrutland6508 22 дні тому +2

    *Marvelous job Rob. Your delivery and knowledge makes viewing such a pleasure. And I learned much. KUDOS and Thank You!*

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  22 дні тому

      Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you

  • @Angayasse
    @Angayasse 5 місяців тому +2

    The best account so far. And I have seen MANY. Thank you sir!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  5 місяців тому

      That's very kind of you to say! Many thanks indeed 🙂

  • @quirkygreece
    @quirkygreece Рік тому +5

    Great video Rob, but one thing you might have added was that when the monument was first erected there was no safety fence and seven people either fell or jumped to their deaths. That makes it, as far as I know, the only monument to a disaster that has been responsible for more deaths than the disaster it commemorates . . .

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +3

      Ah, good point 😉 As I say though, the Monument needs a video all of its own…

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman Рік тому +3

    You have definitely raised the bar with this one Rob. This must have taken a lot of time to research. Very informative from start to finish. 👏👏

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Ha ha! Thanks Paul! Yes, it took a while I must admit! 😉 Hope you’re keeping well.

  • @wanted9090
    @wanted9090 7 місяців тому +2

    Honestly, one of the most absorbing things I've watched! Great job!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      That means a great deal to me; thank you so much!

    • @thewrecker3140
      @thewrecker3140 6 місяців тому +1

      Wonderful comment.

  • @russellgray1426
    @russellgray1426 Рік тому +5

    Well that was an epic, both in length and quality. Kudos to you 👏🏻👍🏻

  • @michaelj3282
    @michaelj3282 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Rob, what a great account, so very well researched. So much history about London - looking forward to the Monument video.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Many thanks Michael! Much appreciated.

  • @Thefisherman27
    @Thefisherman27 7 місяців тому +2

    Can't believe I didn't watch this before, how did you do all that research (unbelievable)..Very high standard video.

  • @ladyellice1863
    @ladyellice1863 Рік тому +2

    Wow! What a tremendous documentary. 👍🏻 This is the most detailed description of The Great Fire I’ve seen. I also really enjoyed all the extra looks at the pubs and buildings that survived the conflagration. Beaconsfield isn’t far from me, so to find out paper carried on the wind from the fire ended up there was an amazing fact I had never heard of before. Bravo Rob! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much as always for your kind words and support ladyellice; much appreciated! Hope you're keeping well and thanks for watching :-)

    • @ladyellice1863
      @ladyellice1863 Рік тому

      @@Robslondon Thank you Rob, I am well, as I hope are you? I’m now looking at Beaconsfield in a different light! 😉

  • @tonycox5625
    @tonycox5625 Рік тому +3

    Amazing video Rob, Thank you, that's the most informative documentary about the Great Fire that I have ever seen, brilliant!!

  • @TheWalnut47
    @TheWalnut47 Рік тому +2

    Rob, that was a.wonderful documentary. I learnt so much. Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      It’s a pleasure- thank you so much for watching!

  • @robbojax2025
    @robbojax2025 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely superb documentary. I walk many of these streets a few days every week . I will now keep a look out for the parts that I have not previously noticed.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated Robbojax, thank you

  • @AlannahRyane
    @AlannahRyane Рік тому +3

    Excellent presentation! So much valuable info along with the visuals made this the best doc on the fire I have seen . Well done!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      That means a lot to me Alannah, thank you so much. Stay well.

  • @joycegeertsma7115
    @joycegeertsma7115 Рік тому +2

    I always enjoy your video's, but this one was exceptional. Captivating story. Thanks Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I truly appreciate that Joyce, thank you so much. Stay well :-)

  • @adamhenwood581
    @adamhenwood581 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for your hard work in making this informative video

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      It's a pleasure Adam, thank you so much for watching.

  • @johnbarnes888
    @johnbarnes888 Рік тому +1

    This was a cracking 'feature length' episode of Robslondon. I've seen a few docs covering the great fire but this was excellent at piecing together the events as they unfolded. Cheers Rob

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      I really appreciate that John; many thanks indeed! Glad you enjoyed it. Stay well:

  • @Zlorthishen
    @Zlorthishen Рік тому +4

    I like these longer videos

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      I appreciate that, thank you, and many thanks for watching.

  • @gillie-monger3394
    @gillie-monger3394 Рік тому +1

    The longer format really suited this informative and entertaining documentary Rob. Nice one!

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 12 днів тому +1

    I am SO IMPRESSED with this account. THANK YOU!! 😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  12 днів тому

      Janice; thank you much! That's very kind of you to say 🙂

  • @Nanou197373
    @Nanou197373 Рік тому +2

    this is great Rob! Thanks for all the hard work you've put into this video. I've shared it with my friends

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Nanou; your support is hugely appreciated! It really does help. Thanks again and stay well.

  • @ArcAudios77
    @ArcAudios77 Рік тому +1

    Well done Sir, a damn fine talk-through of the Great Fire of London for me. Wasn't there, can't argue upon the accuracy frankly.
    Regards & best wishes are sent from Western Scotland.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate your kind words; many thanks indeed.

  • @brigidsingleton1596
    @brigidsingleton1596 Рік тому +1

    I can really say much more, nor improve upon the comments elsewhere in this thread.
    Rob has always achieved high quality of work with his videos and thus, every one of them is both highly entertaining and educational.
    Facts, perhaps previously missed or forgottenn from other such videos, are carefully and clearly reiterated by Rob, making it easier to recall next time.
    The visual aids: pictures, sounds, diagrams and other imagerie, create much better opportunities for us to share our learned facts on a wide range of subjects on our capital city.
    London, being so old, so involved and having so much history, a dedicated historian like Rob, gives us the valuable tools of learning, with the ability to likewise impart our knowledge to others, of all ages.
    I thankyou, Rob, for your excellent research and presenration, on this fascinating, though at times, quite horrifying subject.
    I may be 300+ years too late to comment this, but...
    Rest In Peace
    Victims of The Great Fire of London.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Brigid, I am almost lost for words.... thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment; what you've said here has truly made my day!
      I don't where I'd be without such support; it's good folk like you who keep the channel going.
      Thank you again and stay well :-)

  • @Darryl_Frost
    @Darryl_Frost Рік тому +2

    Excellent video, going to watch it again after I walk the dog.. Thankyou.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Thanks David- I appreciate the repeat viewings very much! ;-) Cheers and stay well.

  • @sharonhart3111
    @sharonhart3111 Рік тому +3

    Very good film making Rob, I always love the musical choices you make as well. you made this documentary very interesting with good footage..

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate that Sharon, thank you! Stay well.

  • @ronnyskaar3737
    @ronnyskaar3737 Рік тому +5

    Great work! Really impressive and interesting! Thanks a lot. Being a norwegian, I have visited St. Olav church. Never knew it had survived the fire, and how. Now I will look at the area in a new way.

  • @peterthemediocre7242
    @peterthemediocre7242 Рік тому +2

    Well worth the wait, Rob. Excellent commentary on the fire - I enjoy your your work immensely.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Peter, I really appreciate your kind words.

  • @DouglasBrightman-yb8ry
    @DouglasBrightman-yb8ry Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for another great video
    Thoroughly enjoyable and informative
    Keep them coming Rob

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Місяць тому

      Thank you Douglas, that's very kind of you

  • @piepowered
    @piepowered Рік тому +1

    Great video! I remember going on a school trip to London in the 1970s, and learning about the Great Fire, amongst other things. I really enjoyed this video, a lot. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Lovely comment, thank you piepowered! :-)

  • @annabeetutubee
    @annabeetutubee 6 місяців тому +2

    i just subbed recently and i am hooked! i should have watched your docs prior my first ever london trip back in april.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Anna! Good to have you here and hope you make it back to London soon

  • @rontanser9369
    @rontanser9369 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Rob, for a very well put together and spoken video,❤ You made it very interesting indeed well worth listening to and watching. Thank you

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Really appreciate that Ron, thank you so much. Stay well sir.

  • @martinhowe1422
    @martinhowe1422 Рік тому +1

    Well done Rob - a fantastic visual accompaniment to Neil Hanson's excellent book on the fire "The Dreadful Judgement".

  • @michaelfotheringham4940
    @michaelfotheringham4940 Рік тому +2

    What an incredibly entertaining and educational documentary! Absolutely terrific.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Much appreciated Michael. Thank you! :-D

  • @tedthesailor172
    @tedthesailor172 Рік тому +1

    Very well paced documentary, with some excellent connections between the present and the past, and interesting views of what little physically remains of old London architecture after the fire, Blitz, and the likes of Nicholas Ridley...Many thanks...

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Much appreciated Ted, thank you.

  • @scottlewisparsons9551
    @scottlewisparsons9551 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Rob for another excellent and very well researched video. Your efforts are much appreciated. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

  • @dougknight1720
    @dougknight1720 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rob. Fascinating and informative video. No idea how you manage to find all the reference material… probably your best work to date.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate that Doug, thank you.

  • @roberttaylor6295
    @roberttaylor6295 8 місяців тому +1

    This the most enjoyable and informative history video I have watched for a while. Well done. Bring us more! Rob

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  8 місяців тому

      Bless you Robert, thank you so much! And I will do 😉

  • @vickypedias
    @vickypedias Рік тому +3

    Really great documentary, thanks so much Rob! Informative, interesting, and engaging, as always! hats off to you sir :)

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      That’s so kind of you Vicky, thank you!

  • @martino2398
    @martino2398 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rob for all your videos. One of the secret shelters on the other side of the road ifrom Goodge street station is another bunker. This was used to store precious artwork. It is now home to the government art collection used in embassies and consulates around the world as well as government departments. Down a discreet side street is an unmarked entrance. You go down a goods lift to see the collection. Very difficult to get in passport and ID cleared in advance and only open a couple of times a year and not advertised. They told me they would like to show the work but is not really secure to have more visitors.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thanks Martin, that’s fascinating I had no idea about that place… I want to know more now!! 😉

  • @htukram
    @htukram Рік тому +2

    Excellent. Thank you. I love your use of historical documents, maps and local shots of the various locations as the fire progressed. Great ending! I will be on the lookout for those granite benches with the inscriptions "London's burning", etc on my next visit to the City in November for the Lord Mayor's Show.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Yes, those inscriptions are right beside the Monument 😉 Stay well.

  • @alexwood285
    @alexwood285 Рік тому +1

    I can only add to what others have said, but this is a superb video, Rob. Brilliantly put together and as ever, packed full of facts. Some of which I knew and some I definitely didn't! Keep up the very good work.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated Alex; thank you very much indeed 😊 Stay well.

    • @alexwood285
      @alexwood285 Рік тому

      @@Robslondon You too, Rob

  • @mp-no9yv
    @mp-no9yv 11 днів тому +1

    Excellent stuff, Rob. Well done.

  • @plaws0
    @plaws0 Рік тому +2

    That was really good. Entertaining and educational. Nice work, Rob!

  • @belindanoonan6217
    @belindanoonan6217 Рік тому +2

    This was very good. Well done Rob.

  • @sheldonreed4787
    @sheldonreed4787 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding work. 🙏

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Місяць тому

      That’s so kind of you Sheldon, many thanks indeed! 😄

  • @jonathanchalk2507
    @jonathanchalk2507 Рік тому +2

    Yes, Rob, it's a fantastic piece of history.

  • @crystalwaters8852
    @crystalwaters8852 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your informative, thoughtful, & fascinating tour. Loved the test card at the end.❤

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much crystal waters :-) A lovely comment.

  • @joycemichelin250
    @joycemichelin250 Рік тому +1

    I so appreciated this! Best one I’ve seen on the subject. Thank you for this work.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      I really appreciate that, many thanks indeed 😊

  • @leedesigner1977
    @leedesigner1977 2 місяці тому +1

    Dude, fantastic video. Learned a few things, too. Thanks, Lee

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much Lee 😉 Really appreciate the kind words.

  • @SLane249
    @SLane249 Рік тому +2

    A well researched story, Thanks for sharing.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      It's a pleasure, thank you for watching.

  • @rogergregory7190
    @rogergregory7190 Рік тому +1

    Excellent, Rob! Looking forward to your next video!

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics Рік тому +2

    I am just now getting around to watching this. Very good!

  • @waynedexter3446
    @waynedexter3446 Рік тому +1

    Excellent as always Rob. I plan to make a day out following the sites mentioned (especially the pubs!)

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Wayne- really hope you enjoy your day out! (You probably already know but check the opening times for the pubs- the ones in the City are sometimes closed on the weekend!) Cheers and stay well.

  • @nicholaswalker2494
    @nicholaswalker2494 Рік тому +3

    Brilliant Rob,don’t mind waiting for a long video especially with super content,can’t believe only six people lost their lives in such a tragedy as the great fire.cheers mate and see you next time👍👍

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Nicholas. Hope you’re keeping well.

  • @dorothygreen6066
    @dorothygreen6066 Рік тому +2

    Amazing video, so much work involved

  • @seagoingcook
    @seagoingcook Рік тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      That’s so kind of you! Many thanks indeed 😄

  • @simmogj
    @simmogj 9 місяців тому +2

    Thomas Faryner's family name, as with most family names, is derived from his occupation. He worked with flour which in French is farine or Latin Farina.
    Farinaceous is still used in English to describe something that is starchy or floury

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  9 місяців тому

      Very interesting, thank you!

  • @Rachel-bo3qg
    @Rachel-bo3qg Рік тому +3

    Such an in depth video, I could almost smell the smoke ! Perfect ending also 👍

  • @martino2398
    @martino2398 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for another great video. I think growing up in 1970s nearby Greater London House is so called I think because it was part of the old GLC. It was really run down and when the replica cats and colour restored you could really appreciate the lovely architecture.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  9 місяців тому

      Great comment thanks. Didn’t think about the GLC connection, but would certainly make sense!

  • @stuart2010ification
    @stuart2010ification Рік тому +1

    Wonderful photography of the City of London. Excellent.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      I really appreciate that Stuart, thank you.

  • @judeh2646
    @judeh2646 Рік тому +1

    Another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing it with us. 😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      It's a pleasure! Thank you so much for watching :-)

  • @jamesmachin8410
    @jamesmachin8410 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video.... possibly your best one yet

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much James ☺️

  • @Charstring
    @Charstring Рік тому +2

    Making a new street plan for London after the fire was a tempting idea for a lot of intellectuals, but it was just too complicated legally. You'd have had to sort out all the property disputes before you could work out how much to pay people for their property to make way for the new streets. There were a LOT of property disputes because everyone was sure that their house used to be bigger before the fire and the house next door was definitely a bit smaller. The King and Parliament set up a special (very efficient) court system just for property disputes and it still took 5 years to wade through all the cases.

  • @peterreston6478
    @peterreston6478 Рік тому +1

    Excellent historical accomplishment. Well done!

  • @toddbonin6926
    @toddbonin6926 Рік тому +2

    Rob, this is a masterpiece. You are the greatest living historian in Great Britain. Bravo.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I'm lost for words Todd! Thank you; thank you so much my friend 😀Incredible comment; made my day! Stay well.

    • @thewrecker3140
      @thewrecker3140 Рік тому +1

      Todd what a wonderful and encouraging comment.

  • @davidc9135
    @davidc9135 Рік тому +1

    Great work, this was put together really well

  • @seagoingcook
    @seagoingcook Рік тому +3

    Very nicely done!! Always enjoy your vids.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate that, thank you.

  • @Kimmy-pw8tm
    @Kimmy-pw8tm Рік тому +1

    Great story Rob. Very interesting and credible. Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Kimmy ☺️

  • @mancroft
    @mancroft Рік тому +2

    This really is absolutely excellent. You could have mentioned the Fire Court.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! I did start looking at the Fire Court (and Fire Insurance too) but the video was already very long! I think there is enough for a second video about the aftermath of the fire...
      Thanks again and stay well.

    • @mancroft
      @mancroft Рік тому +1

      @@Robslondon A post-fire vid is an excellent idea.