Walking London's SOHO in HEAVY RAIN - Saturday Evening City Ambience

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  • Walking London’s Soho in the heart of the West End, during the pouring rain on a warm, stormy summer's evening post-lockdown.
    Recorded in Aug 2020
    Sat evening, 19°C/66°F
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    ROUTE MAP - 2 miles/3.2 km walked
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    ROUTE TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Piccadilly Circus
    01:29 - Glasshouse Street
    02:50 - Air Street
    03:13 - Brewer Street
    06:14 - Rupert Street
    06:26 - Tisbury Court
    06:50 - Wardour Street
    07:11 - Old Compton Street
    08:55 - Frith Street
    09:53 - Bateman Street
    10:29 - Dean Street
    11:43 - St Anne's Court
    12:48 - Wardour Street
    13:06 - Broadwick Street
    13:35 - Berwick Street
    16:02 - Oxford Street
    19:46 - Oxford Circus
    20:06 - Regent Street
    24:04 - Tenison Court
    24:34 - Kingly Street
    25:58 - Foubert’s Place
    26:35 - Carnaby Street
    26:46 - Foubert’s Place
    27:07 - Newburgh Street
    27:52 - Ganton Street
    28:14 - Marshall Street
    28:39 - Broadwick Street
    30:55 - Berwick Street
    32:11 - Peter Street
    32:18 - Walker's Court
    32:46 - Brewer Street
    33:44 - Great Windmill Street
    34:23 - Ham Yard
    34:57 - Denman Place
    35:08 - Denman Street
    35:40 - Sherwood Street
    36:01 - Glasshouse Street
    36:29 - Piccadilly Circus
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    SIGHTS SEEN WITHIN THIS VIDEO
    Piccadilly Circus Underground Station // Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain - Victorian memorial fountain topped with Anteros sculpture // Piccadilly Lights - digital advertising display // Quo Vadis - restaurant and private members' club // Flannels London - contemporary fashion store // Oxford Circus Underground Station // Sophie Tea Art Gallery // The White Horse - pub // Masala Zone Soho - Indian restaurant // Yauatcha Soho - Chinese restaurant // Randall & Aubin - Seafood restaurant // Duke of Argyll - pub // Blacklock Soho - basement restaurant and bar for seared meat chops, plus cocktails
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  • @watchedwalker
    @watchedwalker  3 роки тому +131

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    SIGHTS SEEN WITHIN THIS VIDEO
    00:22 - Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines
    00:28 - Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain - Victorian memorial fountain topped with Anteros sculpture
    00:40 - Piccadilly Lights - digital advertising display
    00:51 - View northeast along Shaftesbury Avenue
    06:58 - View north along Wardour Street
    10:45 - Quo Vadis - restaurant and private members' club
    16:41 - Flannels London - contemporary fashion store
    19:36 - Oxford Circus Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines
    25:53 - Sophie Tea Art Gallery
    27:30 - The White Horse - pub
    28:09 - Masala Zone Soho - Indian restaurant
    30:38 - Yauatcha Soho - Chinese restaurant
    32:53 - Randall & Aubin - Seafood restaurant
    33:27 - Duke of Argyll - pub
    33:48 - Blacklock Soho - basement restaurant and bar for seared meat chops, plus cocktails
    :)

    • @Random_qubit
      @Random_qubit 3 роки тому

      nice ray tracing

    • @user-qu6ti9mr7e
      @user-qu6ti9mr7e 3 роки тому

      Please answer me, can I live in London? I am from Iraq

    • @manisingh2927
      @manisingh2927 3 роки тому +2

      My dream country uk 🙋. 🇬🇧

    • @sidharthshajic.k1510
      @sidharthshajic.k1510 3 роки тому

      which camera are you using to shoot these kinds of amazing vlogs.

    • @user-tz8cm3xi5l
      @user-tz8cm3xi5l 2 роки тому

      فا تتتهععع . ةاغغعدددزتنمََََ٩خ٠٠٠ََوََمkkklljll. Koji جج. @س

  • @wahidiphone
    @wahidiphone 3 роки тому +1467

    I live in London, and never get to admire the view this way, as when it's raining like this, I usually hurry to my destination. great video

    • @positiveahay7167
      @positiveahay7167 3 роки тому +29

      sameeeeee i am always looking down and going fast never taking anything in! sometimes you just have to relax

    • @khanjan-xu7wn
      @khanjan-xu7wn 3 роки тому +11

      you cant even imagine how lucky you are to live in this part of the world

    • @khanjan-xu7wn
      @khanjan-xu7wn 3 роки тому

      @C. C. thats sad , i am sorry

    • @adinadin5854
      @adinadin5854 3 роки тому

      @@khanjan-xu7wn that's true

    • @HS-ie8tj
      @HS-ie8tj 3 роки тому

      Same!

  • @damondominique
    @damondominique 3 роки тому +1614

    This made me fall even more in love with London

    • @rescamesta
      @rescamesta 3 роки тому +78

      Trust me is just a big disappointment

    • @Yh-vi2sv
      @Yh-vi2sv 3 роки тому +47

      @@rescamesta speak for yourself.

    • @user-xw8zo9zz6u
      @user-xw8zo9zz6u 3 роки тому +61

      @@rescamesta Na I live in London and its amazing. Your life just sucks

    • @saktigong1645
      @saktigong1645 3 роки тому +33

      London is a sh*thole compared to tokyo

    • @indomiepanggang4258
      @indomiepanggang4258 3 роки тому +5

      @@saktigong1645 Tokyo is the best city itw

  • @odette4059
    @odette4059 3 роки тому +1276

    isn’t it amusing how about 80% of the population born and raised in the UK dont see london as this because we’re too busy rushing and not caring but other countries see this as magnificent? i need to start appreciating my city more

    • @dustinhiggins710
      @dustinhiggins710 3 роки тому +87

      Same with everyone else living in their first world countries. They don't appreciate it.

    • @TheZumph
      @TheZumph 3 роки тому +31

      80% of the population don't see London as part of the UK

    • @kaisseryalaoui6722
      @kaisseryalaoui6722 3 роки тому +10

      bro that's a paradise on earth

    • @jtsmphotography
      @jtsmphotography 3 роки тому +27

      I live about an hour away from London and I've been there when it's raining at night and the lights reflecting on the ground, cars going by, big buildings towering over you, it's so beautiful, i haven't travelled much at all but I think London will always be one of my favourite places, even with all its problems.

    • @rooneye
      @rooneye 3 роки тому +7

      @@dustinhiggins710 lol so true! But it goes deeper, maybe people in a 3rd world country take their house for granted and don't realize that a homeless person thinks they're so lucky to have one. Or a job.

  • @davidroche7949
    @davidroche7949 3 роки тому +141

    I love how all of the lights reflect off of the rain on the ground

    • @SephirothSpirit
      @SephirothSpirit 3 роки тому +16

      Raytracing ftw.

    • @Nick-kb2jc
      @Nick-kb2jc 3 роки тому +1

      @@SephirothSpirit Physics ftw

    • @AdioAurel
      @AdioAurel 3 роки тому +8

      Frickin modding community, always fail to make realistic water effects.

    • @rahulharidasz
      @rahulharidasz 3 роки тому

      @@SephirothSpirit 😂😂😂👍🏼

  • @fascinatinglist9654
    @fascinatinglist9654 3 роки тому +303

    Future generations in some unknown distant future owe you a great deal of gratitude for these videos.

    • @deadbody5673
      @deadbody5673 3 роки тому +4

      oh yes..

    • @suzannelawson9215
      @suzannelawson9215 3 роки тому +1

      100% agree! So grateful for all this man does to bring his videos to us, rain or shine; all inclements of weather. Can't thank him enough!
      I am just so glad the day I came upon his videos and have been hooked ever since. May God keep him safe.

    • @MarcoCC91
      @MarcoCC91 3 роки тому +1

      True, as we're grateful regarding videos like that from the past

    • @PeterShieldsukcatstripey
      @PeterShieldsukcatstripey 3 роки тому +2

      True.

    • @SamuelBlack84
      @SamuelBlack84 Місяць тому

      One can only imagine how London will look a century or more into the future

  • @NYCScooting
    @NYCScooting 3 роки тому +725

    Greetings from New York City. The rain makes London even more beautiful!

    • @watchedwalker
      @watchedwalker  3 роки тому +40

      NYC Scooting, I enjoy filming in the rain, though it has to be the right type of rain! Greetings to NYC :)

    • @evelynh2436
      @evelynh2436 3 роки тому +24

      Until you live there and there is bloody rain 🌧 almost everyday🤣🤣

    • @chilipaprika9
      @chilipaprika9 3 роки тому +3

      So so true

    • @hassymiia6267
      @hassymiia6267 3 роки тому +17

      London is beautiful people in London dont realise. Look at the amount of overseas tourist that come to London each year.

    • @hassymiia6267
      @hassymiia6267 3 роки тому +6

      That song New York Alicia Keys sung. London needs a song like that. The streets, architecture inspires you, many things makes you brand new!

  • @JSmith-ii6yn
    @JSmith-ii6yn 3 роки тому +493

    As someone from America, I really wish we had cities like this, NYC is kinda similar but it still lacks the history and culture that cities in the UK have.

    • @ds1868
      @ds1868 3 роки тому +38

      NYC was created by the British after kicking out the Dutch Settlement in South Msnhatten. Named after James Duke of York later King James II. It's no surprise the atmosphere is different. London is 2,000 years old NYC only really got going in the 19th century. You can't buy time.

    • @cyberpunkdenton9497
      @cyberpunkdenton9497 3 роки тому +18

      @@ds1868 "London is 2,000 years old".
      Majority of the buildings aren't, so I don't really see what's the point of writing all that is.
      "NYC only really got going in the 19th century."
      Uff.

    • @theotherstevesteve
      @theotherstevesteve 3 роки тому +28

      @@cyberpunkdenton9497 quite a lot of it is several centuries old though. American cities bulldoze and rebuild all too often where as European cities protect their heritage.

    • @kushal4956
      @kushal4956 3 роки тому +11

      it's not really possible bcuz america didn't even exist before 300 years. american architecture looks fine too

    • @JJaqn05
      @JJaqn05 3 роки тому +4

      @@cyberpunkdenton9497 Of course the majority of buildings aren't. I don't think there is any city with much buildings going back 2000 years ago

  • @becbec3541
    @becbec3541 Рік тому +29

    These videos are so transporting. They are like meditations. I love the tiny snippets of conversation you get as people pass by. Like glimpsing something through a tiny window then it’s gone.

    • @itzrezxyyy
      @itzrezxyyy Рік тому

      “They a are like meditations” , love that sentence. 😊

  • @damonhardy3532
    @damonhardy3532 3 роки тому +396

    I love how everyone's doing their own thing, all of them from different paths in life, some from completely different places yet they are in London either getting some food or just having a walk about, and if you're from London and watching this you can just imagine the smell while he's walking around. Wholesome :)

    • @lg231
      @lg231 3 роки тому +11

      That's the beautiful thing about London, everyone is welcome.

    • @certifiedtrainerpetersouth9894
      @certifiedtrainerpetersouth9894 3 роки тому +1

      Me too

    • @zackariasevertson7733
      @zackariasevertson7733 3 роки тому +4

      @@lg231 I'm Swedish and when I was on a vaction in London 2015 I didn't really felt welcome, everyone was just so bitter

    • @mrc7684
      @mrc7684 3 роки тому +2

      @@zackariasevertson7733 That's just one bad experience many years ago, it's a lot better now.

    • @cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638
      @cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638 2 роки тому +3

      NPCs

  • @nubbyrose87
    @nubbyrose87 3 роки тому +509

    I love walking in the rain. I would be one of those people eating outside under an umbrella. I hope to visit London someday.

    • @victorbegnini5754
      @victorbegnini5754 3 роки тому +14

      It’s beautiful. I went there with my wife in may/2018. Hope you have the chance...You will love it!!

    • @saadalam253
      @saadalam253 3 роки тому +24

      I'm INDIAN but i live in UK and i love british people they are so humble even I'm used to the rain cause" we indians face flood every year due to storm or heavy rain but whatever we are used to it!

    • @kasturik2294
      @kasturik2294 3 роки тому +5

      It’s cold in the rain, dear. Not very comfortable.

    • @nubbyrose87
      @nubbyrose87 3 роки тому +3

      Kasturi K I know what cold and rain is but I wouldn’t be the one in shorts and t-shirt.🙂

    • @kasturik2294
      @kasturik2294 3 роки тому +2

      @@nubbyrose87 sensible decision 👍

  • @tonyn9858
    @tonyn9858 2 роки тому +2

    i love the rain. it makes you feel better.

  • @easonacatperson975
    @easonacatperson975 Рік тому +2

    I used to study in London, that is one of my favorite places in the world. I do love the rainy days there~

  • @darwinsaye
    @darwinsaye 3 роки тому +338

    Hello from Canada. This is extremely pleasant. It gives me nostalgia for the time I bicycled from Germany to London in 1995.

    • @danielmessi1092
      @danielmessi1092 3 роки тому +22

      U what??

    • @darwinsaye
      @darwinsaye 3 роки тому +70

      @@danielmessi1092 From Dusseldorf, down the Rhine, along the Mosel, across northern France, ferry to Folkestone, through southern England to Gatwick. Took a little over two weeks, in September 1995. Great experience!

    • @finleytobinjones
      @finleytobinjones 3 роки тому +24

      @@darwinsaye That's impressive. Journey must've been amazing, seeing all the different countries and their cultures.

    • @darwinsaye
      @darwinsaye 3 роки тому +29

      @@finleytobinjones It was a once in a lifetime experience for me - I have my brother to thank for the idea and for doing all the communicating along the way where my english-only language ability would have made things difficult.

    • @shinchannohara4574
      @shinchannohara4574 3 роки тому +6

      Isnt there sea in between?

  • @thomasknight1190
    @thomasknight1190 3 роки тому +217

    It’s amazing the amount of people out and about without a coat on or even an umbrella great video born and bred in London

  • @lizfeelsfunny9949
    @lizfeelsfunny9949 3 роки тому +72

    One my favourite and funniest moments happened in Soho while it was raining - I was around 12 and my grandpa took me to see an art exhibition and walk around (this neighbourhood is one of his favourites). We were walking by a road - he was on the shop side I was closest to the cars - when a taxi went by fast and splashed a puddle all over me. Because of how we were walking I covered the blow from him - he found it hilarious while I was soaked and grumpy. I look back on it and it’s my fondest memory with him :,)

  • @samiecunio
    @samiecunio Рік тому +3

    I really like weather like this, i dont know why... its relaxing me

  • @lauramachado2359
    @lauramachado2359 3 роки тому +64

    Absolutely beautiful city, I know in my heart I'll go there, soon

    • @graciellie.111
      @graciellie.111 2 роки тому +1

      trust me it’s not always like that lol

  • @MakeMakeShift
    @MakeMakeShift 3 роки тому +90

    I was born in London and have lived here all my life. Sometimes I hate it and it can be a hard place to live, but there is no denying it’s magic, especially in the rain. Even though I’m still in Soho from time to time , there is something about seeing it on camera that really evokes memories of amazing nights out and of people who are sadly no longer around. Thank you 🧡

    • @TinyMaths
      @TinyMaths 3 роки тому +3

      have to agree with you on the love/hate thing. Sometimes I want to move away. Looking at this video today though; just WOW, such a beautiful area. I haven't been around there since the pandemic began, so maybe it's a bit of nostalgia kicking in.

    • @wolverineiscool7161
      @wolverineiscool7161 2 роки тому +2

      @CT20 That's the same for a lot of big cities basically

    • @mrcool2107
      @mrcool2107 2 роки тому

      No mate. London is one of the best cities . Only jelous mules say that london sucks because their country city sucks

    • @allornothing4608
      @allornothing4608 Рік тому

      How are you, if you have telegram send me your id

    • @user-en1so2nx4m
      @user-en1so2nx4m 8 місяців тому

      ليش أن اشتي لندن ادخل

  • @rome316ae3
    @rome316ae3 2 роки тому +3

    I love rain and this makes me happy and not depressed

  • @snowflake7952
    @snowflake7952 Рік тому +2

    It's my dream to walk on these streets on a rainy day and to eat in a cozy aesthetic restaurant on a cold Snowy day. My friend told me that it's raining there right now. Oh how I wish I was there.
    Everyone who is living my dream Stay happy and healthy. Sending you love❤😊

  • @MrKentsu827
    @MrKentsu827 3 роки тому +47

    I lived in London for six years. I love walking in the city. So full of history, class, grace and beauty. It will always hold a dear place in my heart.

    • @bugsbunny9952
      @bugsbunny9952 3 роки тому

      Where are you now ? Why did you left london bro

    • @MrKentsu827
      @MrKentsu827 3 роки тому

      @@bugsbunny9952 Moved to Shanghai for work in 2019. Wish I could go back to London!

  • @-Hooman-
    @-Hooman- 3 роки тому +38

    I was 8 when i moved with my parents to this beautiful city , I have travelled cross all 5 continents but London is something else

  • @lifewithmultipurpose
    @lifewithmultipurpose 2 роки тому +2

    i'm from india ❤ i hvn't imagine that london's streets will be so so beautiful and relaxing nd this rain made london so much pleasant i was enjoyed a lot❤❤❤❤ thnxx for this adorable vdo❣❣❣❣🤗🤗🤗

  • @STYULS
    @STYULS 2 роки тому +7

    Everytime I ain't feeling myself and need to refocus and relax, I come to this video. Smoke a joint have the AC on with my air purifier and put my headphones on and start to appreciate everything while watching this. I just like how everyone is with their day in this weather and the city looks amazing.I'm not from London but there's just something about this video that gets to me; Hope to travel to London one day in the future especially when it's this type of weather :)

  • @rezahoque8655
    @rezahoque8655 3 роки тому +52

    Thanks a lot. It never occured to me that watching someone's POV while walking casually in the streets can be so enjoyable and relaxing. Sometimes you don't know what you like until you come across it.

  • @ovig8917
    @ovig8917 3 роки тому +84

    Man, this took me back to over a decade ago when I used to live in London. I lived in Maida Vale and Dollis Hill. I saw bus 98 in this, used to be my bus to go to Maida Vale and later, Willesden Green. From there I would walk to Dollis Hill. 98 and 16 were my favourite buses. I used to take long walks like this all over town as well. The amount of Nostalgia in this video is almost suffocating!!! Haven't been there since my last visit on April 2011. I hear the city has changed a lot. Every now & then I see London in my dreams though. In my dreams, I walk around town just like this. I just walk and walk and walk, without a destination, just enjoying the city.

    • @deadbody5673
      @deadbody5673 3 роки тому

      where do u live rn ? great comment.

    • @lxgit-pro2190
      @lxgit-pro2190 3 роки тому

      then get help or just go back

    • @flipperpitstudio
      @flipperpitstudio 3 роки тому

      How lovely that sounds, 'without destination'. I shall do that when next I get to visit London. (In California now, despising the lockdowns. 😭) Thank you for the idea! 🥰

  • @smitp499
    @smitp499 3 роки тому +2

    Great ASMR for work while having this in the background

  • @charronmollette7024
    @charronmollette7024 2 роки тому +6

    Anytime I want to unwind, relax, and "Zen Out" I watch your videos. ❤️
    Instead of a glass of wine, I have a glass of inspiration. 😊

  • @AB-gb8lb
    @AB-gb8lb 3 роки тому +147

    I lived in London for 22 years and came back home to NZ a couple of years ago. I love the fact that this videos can take me there , I can feel every sense and smell without having to actually live there any more. I love London , and no I’m not bored of life , it’s just that it has a shelf life and after 30 minutes of watching this I can safely say I’m very happy to be back home in NZ , even if I cant pop to soho anymore , I can go there in my mind and now thanks to you , on UA-cam ! Thanks so much for posting , it gave me a little 30 minute holiday from the comfort of my own bed.

    • @watchedwalker
      @watchedwalker  3 роки тому +8

      D Bennett, you're welcome, and greetings to NZ :)

  • @beonxvi
    @beonxvi 3 роки тому +69

    I lived in London for the past 6 years but had to return home last year due to Brexit and downsizing of the company. I miss walking these streets in my spare time. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @MustafaCelepcikay
    @MustafaCelepcikay 3 роки тому +23

    Dream city! Classic, modern and elegant. I am in love with this city. I hope one day I can go there...
    🇹🇷❤️🇬🇧

  • @docsafi7749
    @docsafi7749 3 роки тому +7

    the reflections of lights on the wet road looked so pleasing!

  • @TheAlb100
    @TheAlb100 3 роки тому +15

    When I'm feeling homesick I can watch this and remember my London.

    • @prof_Sam_G
      @prof_Sam_G 2 роки тому

      mate, i have been out of england for over a decade, im beyond home sick hahahah

  • @yashupadhyay7874
    @yashupadhyay7874 3 роки тому +28

    What a beautifully old yet modern city!

  • @isiskoonce2112
    @isiskoonce2112 Рік тому +2

    Just beautiful. I'd love to walk in the rain there.

  • @EASYTIGER10
    @EASYTIGER10 Рік тому +6

    Sitting in a hot bedroom with the fan on and not being able to sleep, watching this is sooo relaxing :)

  • @howdan1985
    @howdan1985 3 роки тому +121

    Fantastic video - so atmospheric. There's something magical about London in the rain. As a born and bred Londoner it's one of my favourite things about our great Capital.

    • @heronsdoor4658
      @heronsdoor4658 3 роки тому +2

      @@kingofracism ? I'm a born and bred londoner. My grandparents were both Cockney. There's nothing racist about that. You don't make any sense.

    • @normanpearson8753
      @normanpearson8753 3 роки тому +2

      The Embankment ,in the rain ....i t shouldn't be romantic ,but it is ...and that's from a dour Yorkshireman !

    • @howdan1985
      @howdan1985 3 роки тому +2

      @@normanpearson8753 Ay oop, we always welcome a salt-of-the-earth Yorkshireman down here in London

    • @normanpearson8753
      @normanpearson8753 3 роки тому +3

      @@howdan1985 Must just take me ferret for a walk , be there soon .Take care ,in these dodgy timers .

  • @danieljamesmead
    @danieljamesmead 3 роки тому +38

    I live in Islington and haven’t been any further into Central London than where I live since I was told to pack up my desk 7 months ago. So strange seeing it all now, just a few miles away yet so distant. Can’t believe it’s been 7 whole months since I’ve been there after going there every week for 20 years.

    • @georgia1986
      @georgia1986 3 роки тому

      your missing out on south london. just saying

    • @jacintofernandes2907
      @jacintofernandes2907 3 роки тому

      It's definitely worth a few stops down the Victoria line. I always make a point to go down to Central when I'm down.

    • @ali_adnan
      @ali_adnan 3 роки тому

      Hello, are you from London?

  • @storyspeakingtree
    @storyspeakingtree 2 роки тому +1

    Walking in rain gives us immense pleasure 👍🏻

  • @Verbsdescribeus
    @Verbsdescribeus 3 роки тому +1

    the rain is always beautiful in London :)

  • @nilscres
    @nilscres 3 роки тому +78

    can wait to see this amazing city in the rain........

    • @mekol3923
      @mekol3923 3 роки тому +1

      Are you from West Bengal, INDIA 🇮🇳.

    • @nilscres
      @nilscres 3 роки тому +4

      @@mekol3923 No I am from Mumbai, India

    • @mekol3923
      @mekol3923 3 роки тому

      @@nilscres Ok

    • @saadalam253
      @saadalam253 3 роки тому +3

      @@nilscres Amchi Mumbai😂 BTW I'm from Mumbai too!

    • @saiabhishek5228
      @saiabhishek5228 3 роки тому +2

      Ma Indian folks unite

  • @nicky29031977
    @nicky29031977 3 роки тому +15

    The West End of London...arts, culture, theatre, nightclubs, restaurants and plenty of shopping. And people from all over the world who go there. Even the rain doesn't take away it's charm.

  • @jimatmile56
    @jimatmile56 Рік тому +2

    I enjoy this walk in the rain so much and I'm still dry. Thank you.

  • @veron1497
    @veron1497 3 роки тому +16

    Never been to london but someday i will go. I'm in love with london whether its the city or the countryside just love it. Pure bliss❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jacquelinepaddock7535
    @jacquelinepaddock7535 3 роки тому +56

    Thanks for the toddle, that's what I miss about London. Puts me in mind of me and mum dashing down on Christmas eve in the 50'a down Northend road last knocking to get the last bits!

  • @MrSoBitchy
    @MrSoBitchy 3 роки тому +10

    6:21 oh my god I remember buying a piece of chocolate in that very store at 11pm after walking around the entire day. How I miss London, I left part of my heart in there

  • @rockdark426
    @rockdark426 3 роки тому +1

    Ohhh.... beautiful London. I love such weather

  • @moanteq6724
    @moanteq6724 3 роки тому +6

    One of things that I like the most about England is the rainy weather. It looks really relaxing.

    • @RemiKid21
      @RemiKid21 Рік тому

      Bro i live near London and, trust me, waking up for school in the winter when its still dark outside and raining, hits different...

    • @NikauPalmCal
      @NikauPalmCal Рік тому

      You do realize London isn't that rainy. It has less rain than san Francisco, Barcelona, new York, Miami, Houston, Sydney to name a few. It's very cloudy though.

  • @tonycarpaccio9550
    @tonycarpaccio9550 3 роки тому +605

    2:01 guess this loser doesn’t have time to find a bin! Great video btw

    • @pengembarayoutube5146
      @pengembarayoutube5146 3 роки тому +3

      but it's common here in indonesia 😂

    • @Garahan
      @Garahan 3 роки тому +23

      @@pengembarayoutube5146 when in Rome do as the Romans do!

    • @terrythekittieful
      @terrythekittieful 3 роки тому +1

      Is there a bin in site?

    • @pengembarayoutube5146
      @pengembarayoutube5146 3 роки тому +4

      @@Garahan yeah i agree with u... but most of people in my country are not educated😂

    • @ayishaks6510
      @ayishaks6510 3 роки тому +8

      Haha..
      The way he ran,
      was it really the rain?
      Haha.

  • @juanme555
    @juanme555 3 роки тому +60

    Even with all the modern add-ons on the buildings, the city somehow manages to retain CLASS.
    Only Germanic country i truly respect, UK.
    Cheers from Argentina.

    • @yaser5133
      @yaser5133 3 роки тому +6

      Is this because of Germany 1-0 Argentina 2014 Semi-final?

    • @caipi7285
      @caipi7285 3 роки тому

      @@yaser5133 wtf, I hope no

  • @m0nsoon660
    @m0nsoon660 3 роки тому +6

    I live in london and usually rains a lot and i didnt realise that rainy days could be this beautiful..

    • @Alan_Mac
      @Alan_Mac 2 роки тому +1

      It really doesn't rain much in London - it's one of the driest capital cities in Europe. It has less rain and fewer rainy days than, say, Paris.

    • @m0nsoon660
      @m0nsoon660 2 роки тому

      @@Alan_Mac When i was writing this comment it was actually raining a lot ill be real, but yeah

  • @ONEFROMRIYADH
    @ONEFROMRIYADH 2 роки тому +6

    I spent about a year in London studying English. During that period I had a very emotional feeling to see the rain. we became friends,(so to speak) and loved it so much. I rarely used the umbrella because I am from a country where there is very little rain. Seeing this video brings me back to those beautiful days I spent in London. thanks walker.

    • @jackwhitehead5233
      @jackwhitehead5233 Рік тому +1

      Come back and see us any time :)

    • @ONEFROMRIYADH
      @ONEFROMRIYADH Рік тому

      @@jackwhitehead5233 It has always been a dream to visit London again. The city I loved walking in its streets. But if I return to it, will I enjoy the Latin music that emanates from its narrow streets? I think I should visit London to find out the answer .

  • @stellamaris9933
    @stellamaris9933 3 роки тому +51

    Although I said rainy days make me sad, I enjoyed this virtual walk in the rain in London. It's really the people that make a place come alive and thrive. Wishing everyone safety and good health! Thanks for this video; great camera work as usual. I tried to look for those darn logos - but it's a challenge! 🤦‍♀️👍

    • @watchedwalker
      @watchedwalker  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Stella, perhaps the rain is making the logos harder to spot!

    • @stellamaris9933
      @stellamaris9933 3 роки тому +3

      @@watchedwalker No worries. I'll keep trying. 😊

  • @JF-ib7yr
    @JF-ib7yr 3 роки тому +9

    thank you for this video, i am in isolation for a while and for some reason I cannot leave my room most of days. Going to the big city is like luxurious. Sometimes I go view google map, rather than my window because it is the same view. London may be daily to some people, but to me, it is like a far far away dream. So looking at this is really comforting.

  • @stillhere0326
    @stillhere0326 2 роки тому +4

    Just WOW ! The buildings the people the Rain - Perfection. Love your walks - super jelly !

  • @Tuscanyflower68
    @Tuscanyflower68 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful walking with you. I really love London!!! Thank you!!

  • @thewalker7172
    @thewalker7172 3 роки тому +40

    It is more than 20 years since I was in London. It's nice to rediscover this wonderful city in this video. The quality of the video and audio is breathtaking. Continue with this great work. Thank you so much for this video and the great impressions of London.

  • @thamalugajanayake5530
    @thamalugajanayake5530 3 роки тому +36

    London in rain is so lovely. But I think filming this was not an easy job for you. Thankyou! Sir, for dedicating this much to give us this kind of amazing experience.

  • @maabhadrakali3606
    @maabhadrakali3606 3 роки тому +1

    O my God this rain sound and beautiful view ❤❤❤❤

  • @WalkWithMeNYC
    @WalkWithMeNYC 3 роки тому +10

    This was so MAGICAL! Thanks for taking us around London. The rain makes it even better!

  • @wvanderwahl
    @wvanderwahl 3 роки тому +8

    I so enjoyed this. I've been visiting London since 1995 and of course traveling now is quite different for Americans so I won't be visiting this year.
    I was impressed by the couple with the lady having a smoke and a drink outside under the umbrella with her date. That's the spirit- a little water shouldn't stop you from enjoying life.

  • @elgabriel2983
    @elgabriel2983 3 роки тому +4

    I lived in London 30 years ago, I miss it if I see this, even the rain! I used to walk around a lot in this area, I worked at 'sweet centres' candy shop in the Trocadero building while I was doing my internship as a fashion designer. Those days were awesome. I wish to come back soon!

  • @Akhoon_faheem
    @Akhoon_faheem Рік тому +1

    rain and London are just like body and soul..a relaxing and soothing experience indeed! may it grows more beautiful

  • @lonewolfe2502
    @lonewolfe2502 2 роки тому +10

    Man, quality of the camera is so good. It feels so real to watch it in 4k.

  • @JJdakilla
    @JJdakilla 3 роки тому +3

    I can feel that these videos are born out of a deep love for London. Thank you so much!

  • @nowhereman6734
    @nowhereman6734 3 роки тому +33

    Rainy London beautiful and psychedelic🌂

  • @authorofscreener1564
    @authorofscreener1564 3 роки тому +2

    I never see such a beautiful place in my life like london, it is amazing i pleased with this place i fall in love with the rain 🌧️ that shows me how to live a life happily.
    Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @mehdivikia_3515
    @mehdivikia_3515 3 роки тому +1

    The rain made london more beautiful and i really love those views

  • @dilshancollection3002
    @dilshancollection3002 3 роки тому +17

    29:50 ..Romantic moment on the walkway 😄🤩

    • @i.3683
      @i.3683 3 роки тому +3

      that's disgusting

    • @Enzejansen
      @Enzejansen 3 роки тому +2

      lmoa, even with the 2 people next to them!

  • @bernie906
    @bernie906 3 роки тому +4

    This was great escapism, i really felt like i was back in Soho for a few seconds. Relaxing too. Thanks for posting this.

  • @edwardwood6127
    @edwardwood6127 3 роки тому +1

    Rain sound on point 💯 ☔️

  • @thesankaranraman
    @thesankaranraman 3 роки тому +5

    Looks beautiful, through your video, we living in other parts of world got a chance to see London. Its the lights, people who are lighthearted and doing their own stuff unmindful of others, the beautiful buses which are curved, the lights, their reflection, wide and narrow roads which both look beautiful, the rain splashing sounds, no dangling electric cables!! think electric cables are underground, all roads with drainage covered and closed, its a magical sight to watch even in video, thanks for sharing

  • @anny31
    @anny31 3 роки тому +5

    So wonderful! I may never get to physically walk down these streets.. you're doing it for me.. with great quality video.. (actually looks better on tv than i can see in real life)
    And raining yet!?
    How are so many people out just milling around.. just fantastic
    Thank you

  • @coolme6325
    @coolme6325 3 роки тому +3

    I really loved how you moved into the ways .
    it’s felt like that I’m almost walking with you in this magnificent rainy day . Really man i got my memory back from those places I used to go Thanks for sharing . 🌷

  • @CinematicXplorer
    @CinematicXplorer 3 роки тому +2

    This is so amazing, all the reflections from the surfaces, the lights and the sounds really help to feel like I'm there.

  • @bloneric
    @bloneric 3 роки тому +1

    London beautiful! ideal for cityscape photography with rain reflections, awesome!

  • @AsadTheTiger
    @AsadTheTiger 3 роки тому +8

    This video brought back good old London memories .. i was lucky to have my office just 5 mins away from this place .. each day after work , this used to be my routine traversing through the lively London streets eg -Oxford street/Bond Street .. used to start from one place and without realising would end up another place .. thats the beauty of London i guess .. u cud map the entire Central London and all major attractions on foot which i believe is the best experience you could have

  • @NewWalker
    @NewWalker 3 роки тому +11

    I know it’s hard to walk on a rainy day, but it looks awesome !! Love to hear the rain sounds 😍👍☔️

    • @watchedwalker
      @watchedwalker  3 роки тому

      NW, yes it's more tricky though I find it quite relaxing too :)

  • @TourSidekicks
    @TourSidekicks 3 роки тому +5

    Nice to see people who are walking in the rain with their umbrellas' on. Love the rain and London! ❤

  • @riyaomar2359
    @riyaomar2359 3 роки тому +4

    At 8:37 man was chanting 'Hare Krishna' that just gave me goosebumbs in such beautiful weather of London

  • @NomadographerExplores
    @NomadographerExplores 3 роки тому +25

    Streets look even prettier soaked in rain!! 😍

  • @RS-B5ZV
    @RS-B5ZV 3 роки тому +9

    London looks so different compared to earlier this year. Great video which sums up the mood

  • @rumination608
    @rumination608 2 роки тому +2

    I appreciate the captions with the detailed information. Very helpful and interesting! Great videos! ❤️

  • @cumberland19132
    @cumberland19132 3 роки тому +14

    Never been london is on my life's bucket list of places to go

  • @d0ntchange
    @d0ntchange 3 роки тому +3

    Watching your videos is so calming in such scary and crazy times...thank you

  • @thamalugajanayake5530
    @thamalugajanayake5530 3 роки тому +27

    Your videos are so priceless for people like us who can't afford travelling to London. Best wishes from Sri Lanka.🇱🇰

    • @watchedwalker
      @watchedwalker  3 роки тому

      TG, greetings to Sri Lanka!

    • @sdprz7893
      @sdprz7893 3 роки тому +1

      Sri lanka should become British again so we can make it like London

    • @pooja350
      @pooja350 3 роки тому +4

      @@sdprz7893 you mean kissing your independence goodbye for a few pretty streets? Doesn't seem sustainable mate

    • @sdprz7893
      @sdprz7893 3 роки тому

      @@pooja350 These pretty streets don't just come out of thin air, it's a sign of a strong economy and a developed nation. No Independence to be rich? sign me up

    • @ali_adnan
      @ali_adnan 3 роки тому

      Hello, are you from London?

  • @japanwalkuncuttourhotsprin1503
    @japanwalkuncuttourhotsprin1503 2 роки тому +2

    The contrast between the beautiful cityscape and the light on the screen is the best!!

  • @Intaza
    @Intaza 3 роки тому +8

    Just being born there is a huge plus for your life and I can speak from my heart that people from third world countries like me wish that we were as lucky as you .
    Opportunity and Chance to do mistakes and bounce back is what our world lacks.

    • @pro_razemobilegaming
      @pro_razemobilegaming 3 роки тому

      I get the same feeling

    • @dantompkins2584
      @dantompkins2584 2 роки тому

      I'd rather been born Japanese in Tokyo 🙄🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😉✌🇯🇵🥊

  • @JeromeJHall
    @JeromeJHall 3 роки тому +10

    this was incredible! i actually feel calmer after watching!

  • @TheJustinGreen
    @TheJustinGreen 3 роки тому +13

    This made me want to come here even more. Thank you for these videos - thank you so much. This is extremely calming for me.

  • @madswanqueen
    @madswanqueen 3 роки тому +8

    I miss London so much, especially here in quarantine (I'm from Germany). Can’t wait to go back someday - thank you so much for all your videos, they make me feel so nostalgic in a way. 🥰

    • @jackwhitehead5233
      @jackwhitehead5233 Рік тому +1

      Come back whenever you like! We'd love to see you again :)

  • @zinozad9060
    @zinozad9060 2 роки тому

    عمبالك بعد صلاة الفجر نذهب لقهوة شفيق ونفطر ونتفرج في فيديوهاتك

  • @jett118
    @jett118 3 роки тому +4

    That was a Fantastic walk with you in the Wonderful Rain...Thank you so much...Best Wishes.

  • @MrDullthug
    @MrDullthug 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks. i got a bit misty eyed remembering the years i spent wandering those very streets.

  • @GordonWhiteDesigns
    @GordonWhiteDesigns 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa. Never been to London but after watching this it's going straight onto my bucket list. Breathtakingly beautiful.

  • @thebyronicmann8292
    @thebyronicmann8292 2 роки тому +1

    Love your simple but beautiful content. Imagine people a few hundred years away watching your footage 👏

  • @stephengreen2813
    @stephengreen2813 3 роки тому +21

    So pretty , beautifully romantic in the rain and quality walk , thankyou fella

  • @DanielDeSantiago93
    @DanielDeSantiago93 3 роки тому +3

    This is honestly my favorite video of all time. I have an under-desk treadmill because I work from home and I love walking to this video every day. I love the sound of the rain and I love seeing the familiar streets I was lucky to visit last year. I wish you good heath Watched Walker and thank you for the amazing videos!

  • @naturecaptain-abdurrahmanb4858
    @naturecaptain-abdurrahmanb4858 2 роки тому

    good job , this is really amazing and perfect video. thank you for this 🙏🏻