I've really appreciated the bit of consistency in these when I am told that embankment does indeed mean embankment because after some of the other names I'm not really sure at that point of the video.
Is it true? i was told some English pubs that have very old histories still serve drinks upon request with equally old recipes, which may not necessarily be very compatible with modern tastes
Bakerloo has some great names for stations no longer served: Carpenders Park, Hatch End, Headstone Lane, Watford High Street and Watford Junction. These were peak service stops and are now operated by London Overground. (Except Watford Junction.) Headstone Lane sounds like something out of a 70s Amicus horror anthology.
Elephant and Castle reminded me... why are so many pubs in England named "the something and something"? (Elephant and Castle, Slug and Lettuce, Fox and Hound, etc)
Back in the day when many people can't read, using recognizable symbols for social hubs like pubs helps with communication. So the peasants can just say to each other, "meet me at the pub with the fox and the hammer."
Piccadilly Circus relates to Piccadilly House. This stood nearby and was owned by Sir John Barbon, who made piccadils for ruffs, which made him rich and the house name was originally a sneer by others at his trade. He was the son of Praisegod Barebones, the Cromwellian puritan politician.
Could you show us some famous literary addresses? What's at 70 St. Mary's Axe? What does the inn where the Canterbury pilgrims started out from look like? What do famous children's story addresses look like?
You'll love the book How the Heather Looks by Joan Bodger. It was written in the 50s and is about a family who traveled to find all the places from children's books (e.g., the Tailor of Gloucester, the Hundred Acre Wood, the river in The Wind in the Willows). It's recently been republished.
Named for the Battle of Maida, Calabria, in 1806 via a pub named after John Stuart, Count of Maida. Maida Hill and Maida Vale were derived from the pub name
I've heard a different explanation for Charing Cross - that it's Norman-French Chere Reine (Beloved Queen) Cross. According to this version, Edward I's wife died somewhere away from London. her body was brought back in stages, and at each stopping-place her husband had a cross erected, and "chere reine" cross was one of them. Anyway, good to hear so many Anglo-Saxon names have survived.
I believe that Elephant and Castle was named originally for the pretender to the French throne, the L’Enfant de Castille. But, since the English get revenge on the French by mispronouncing everything, it quickly became corrupted to “Elephant & Castle.” When someone figured out that the ancient Indian chess rook was an elephant carrying a castle tower, we got the symbol. Anyway, that’s what I was told by London’s best tour guide, David Weston (voted the top by the other tour guides).
Oh interesting! I'd heard the Elephant with a castle was the emblem of a guild and that was how it ended up on a pub sign, but yours is probably the correct one based on the source! Thanks for sharing!
Ooh I like that. There is a small town in Northern Indiana near my hometown of Kokomo spelled Russiaville that is pronounced ROOshuhville. This is because it was named after the founder of the county, a Frenchman named Richardville which in French pronounced reeCHARville, which over time the spelling evolved to Russiaville. And Richardville county is now named Howard County.
It could be that something or someone in the area had something to do with the Scottish town of Dumbarton as their symbol is an elephant carrying a castle on its back. This is due to the fact that the extinct volcano in Dumbarton looks like an elephant and Dumbarton castle at the top of the volcano
The elephant with a castle on its back is supposed to show strength and it may have come from fantastic drawings of elephant carrying a howdah. For example, the coat of arms for Coventry features an elephant with a castle. The pub referenced is first mentioned in 1765 so much later than La Infanta.
This great and all, but the last one is just plain wrong. It's actually the site of a now long-demolished castle that was built by an elephant during a very brief period of pachyderm rule over south east Britain. ;)
I've really appreciated the bit of consistency in these when I am told that embankment does indeed mean embankment because after some of the other names I'm not really sure at that point of the video.
I would never have figured out what Stonebridge park means thank you
I've lived in London for over 30 years and only today learned that Piccadilly is "Lace collar junction" - amazing!
I like that a lot of tube stations are named after pubs.
Is it true? i was told some English pubs that have very old histories still serve drinks upon request with equally old recipes, which may not necessarily be very compatible with modern tastes
Embankment means embankment! 😂
Embankment means embankment! 😂 The way you say it, i love it!
Bakerloo has some great names for stations no longer served: Carpenders Park, Hatch End, Headstone Lane, Watford High Street and Watford Junction. These were peak service stops and are now operated by London Overground. (Except Watford Junction.) Headstone Lane sounds like something out of a 70s Amicus horror anthology.
I’ve never been certain about it before, but now I know:
“Embankment means embankment!
First time Harrow and Wealdstone has ever sounded cool 😁
Another outstanding production, thanks!😂😂❤
I heard Maida Vale was named after a oub and was disappointed when I read the name and discovered it wasn't 'Made of Ale'.
Love ya work, a breath of fresh air in the dark world of my You Tube.
Embankment means embankment.
Thank you for telling us about Paddington Station
Elephant and Castle reminded me... why are so many pubs in England named "the something and something"? (Elephant and Castle, Slug and Lettuce, Fox and Hound, etc)
Back in the day when many people can't read, using recognizable symbols for social hubs like pubs helps with communication. So the peasants can just say to each other, "meet me at the pub with the fox and the hammer."
Piccadilly Circus relates to
Piccadilly House. This stood nearby and was owned by Sir John Barbon, who made piccadils for ruffs, which made him rich and the house name was originally a sneer by others at his trade. He was the son of Praisegod Barebones, the Cromwellian puritan politician.
Great little snippet of history
Now have it in my head the Picadilly Circus is now just the stop for people wearing chokers.
Ruffs are the original chokers.
Could you show us some famous literary addresses? What's at 70 St. Mary's Axe? What does the inn where the Canterbury pilgrims started out from look like? What do famous children's story addresses look like?
You'll love the book How the Heather Looks by Joan Bodger. It was written in the 50s and is about a family who traveled to find all the places from children's books (e.g., the Tailor of Gloucester, the Hundred Acre Wood, the river in The Wind in the Willows). It's recently been republished.
Maida Vale is named after a battle of Maida Hill. Kilburn is chill burn (stream).
Named for the Battle of Maida, Calabria, in 1806 via a pub named after John Stuart, Count of Maida. Maida Hill and Maida Vale were derived from the pub name
And Bakerloo Line= Baker street and Waterloo Railway...
Heathen Temple And The Stone By The Forest is the title of a nihilist fantasy book 🤘
I was so looking forward for that..
Thanks ❤
I've heard a different explanation for Charing Cross - that it's Norman-French Chere Reine (Beloved Queen) Cross. According to this version, Edward I's wife died somewhere away from London. her body was brought back in stages, and at each stopping-place her husband had a cross erected, and "chere reine" cross was one of them.
Anyway, good to hear so many Anglo-Saxon names have survived.
Kil is a prefix that means church so I would reckon Kilburn is Burn’s church
Burn mean's a river or stream in Scots, so it may mean Church by the Little River.
😂 Yes, burn is a stream, nearby the station is a plaque marking 'springs' or a well.
Who remembers Underground Ernie, that really cursed Cbeebies cartoon where the London underground trains could talk?
I still get the theme tune stuck in my head sometimes 😅
Mapmen mapmen mapmen men men men
Shes extremely British
I believe that Elephant and Castle was named originally for the pretender to the French throne, the L’Enfant de Castille. But, since the English get revenge on the French by mispronouncing everything, it quickly became corrupted to “Elephant & Castle.” When someone figured out that the ancient Indian chess rook was an elephant carrying a castle tower, we got the symbol.
Anyway, that’s what I was told by London’s best tour guide, David Weston (voted the top by the other tour guides).
Oh interesting! I'd heard the Elephant with a castle was the emblem of a guild and that was how it ended up on a pub sign, but yours is probably the correct one based on the source! Thanks for sharing!
Ooh I like that. There is a small town in Northern Indiana near my hometown of Kokomo spelled Russiaville that is pronounced ROOshuhville. This is because it was named after the founder of the county, a Frenchman named Richardville which in French pronounced reeCHARville, which over time the spelling evolved to Russiaville. And Richardville county is now named Howard County.
She mentions that in one of her other tube name videos. It seems that's more of an urban myth.
It could be that something or someone in the area had something to do with the Scottish town of Dumbarton as their symbol is an elephant carrying a castle on its back. This is due to the fact that the extinct volcano in Dumbarton looks like an elephant and Dumbarton castle at the top of the volcano
The elephant with a castle on its back is supposed to show strength and it may have come from fantastic drawings of elephant carrying a howdah. For example, the coat of arms for Coventry features an elephant with a castle. The pub referenced is first mentioned in 1765 so much later than La Infanta.
This is better than the fast spoken one. Can pause and write it all down:)
This great and all, but the last one is just plain wrong.
It's actually the site of a now long-demolished castle that was built by an elephant during a very brief period of pachyderm rule over south east Britain.
;)
Always did have a certain amount of fondness for this line. Possibly because of Baker Street.
Interesting video
Great.. part 2 .. :)
Different but nice, ty
Haha, so nice 😂
Mare'lebun? I've never heard it pronounced before. I was sure it'd be Marleybone.
Look up Jay Foreman's video about English place names. You'll find it entertaining and worthwhile.
Marleybone is the most common although I once heard a train guard call it Mary Le Bon. She probably pronounced it that way to show the etymology.
So, why is it called "Bakerloo"?
It's a condensing of the original name: the Baker Street and Waterloo Railway.
Baker street and Waterloo mashed together
O.K. Good to know.
Queens Park as in the Rangers football club?
J Draper is such a lady 😍
What's going on!
Toilet used by a bread cook