Is London Finished..? Why I Refuse To Leave..

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  • Why does everyone hate on London? Is it dirty, dangerous and terrible for all? I don't think so... let me show you why..
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  • @momcatx2
    @momcatx2 2 місяці тому +20

    Spent 10 days in London in September. Walked along the south bank late at night with no issues. London is so beautiful at night.

  • @francesrice3317
    @francesrice3317 27 днів тому +1

    The bridge and buildings lit up as the day end is really gorgeous! Your camera really captured it so beautifully! I enjoyed traveling along with you. I love that you walk around as part of your vlogs.

  • @stinajones9847
    @stinajones9847 2 місяці тому +110

    Both!! My mother & I look forward to your Christmas shopping videos every year now. ❤

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому +1

      christmas shops opened several mounth ago,The business is doing just brilliantly

  • @spitfire1962
    @spitfire1962 2 місяці тому +48

    As a Londoner of 62 years I have to say how much I love it. I have seen so many changes over the years, some for the better and a few for the worse. I remember going to London in the 70’s as a kid and most of the city would be empty at the weekends. Of course the West end and tourist attractions were always busy. As an adult I have had the privilege of going to many places the general public do not see, which has always been fascinating. Going behind doors in some tourist attractions and seeing other people trying to sneak a peek as to what may be behind them. Keep up the good work Hannah and be careful out there.

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому +2

      Is it "at the weekends" and not "on weekends"? 🤔

    • @francesmarie2131
      @francesmarie2131 2 місяці тому +6

      @@brexitgreens 'At' in the UK and 'On' in the US 😊

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому +1

      @@francesmarie2131 Thanks.

  • @Geemeel1
    @Geemeel1 2 місяці тому +345

    " I don't know what time it is"....?! Then having the Big Ben, the most famous clock of the world , right in front of her🤣 Iconic Hannah 🥰

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +18

      Big Ben is the name of the bell in the clocktower. It's not a clock!

    • @Geemeel1
      @Geemeel1 2 місяці тому +13

      @@MyRackley oops I am so sorry , I actually did not know that! Lesson learned as foreigner ⏰

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +6

      @@Geemeel1 Haha we all learn that at school here! 🇬🇧

    • @youchwb6005
      @youchwb6005 2 місяці тому +8

      @@Geemeel1 It is the Elizabeth Tower with Big Ben bell at the top. It has recently been refurbished.

    • @shirleyac12
      @shirleyac12 2 місяці тому +5

      Hannah is very funny . Her humour is great

  • @maloudelgado4566
    @maloudelgado4566 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the London tours you provide me. There is no better guide, Hannah! 💗

  • @surprisedmike
    @surprisedmike 2 місяці тому +178

    My wife and I visited London for 10 days on vacation (from Canada) this summer with a few side trips outside. We have been to London many times for shorter visits but it is our favourite city and so we wanted to just concentrate on London. It didn't disappoint, really a great city. I enjoy your videos - they make me want to return!

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому +2

      how much you old?

    • @Fabian-pz6jk
      @Fabian-pz6jk 2 місяці тому

      I visited with my fiancee. Didn't know about that "where's the ball scam". She thought it's fun and fell for it. She borrowed £40. Of course, she lost and then she wanted to get it back, scammed another £40. Felt bad for her and went it with £40. It's a shame that the city didn't do anything about it as that had been going on for years. Overall, we did have a good time in London

    • @Mr79Shahin
      @Mr79Shahin Місяць тому +5

      Yeh it’s good as a tourist but try living here!

    • @letun100
      @letun100 Місяць тому +2

      @@Mr79Shahin that truth🤝

    • @Gatsu289
      @Gatsu289 17 днів тому

      Love living here

  • @rook7438
    @rook7438 2 місяці тому +10

    Hello Hannah, Friday is not only for weekend,it's meeting with the most natural and genuine person I have ever followed on UA-cam.Please please, don't ever stop.❤❤❤.Hope to ever come across you ,if i visit London.

  • @DavidMeikle-ei7fr
    @DavidMeikle-ei7fr 2 місяці тому +494

    A mayor who cared about the city and it's population instead of his image would improve London immeasurably

    • @Butlins14
      @Butlins14 2 місяці тому +45

      Unfortunately it goes far higher than the mayor

    • @LeeJohn70
      @LeeJohn70 2 місяці тому +86

      1 man ruined London, his name is Khan. London was a better place until he rocked up.

    • @harrodsfan
      @harrodsfan 2 місяці тому +18

      @@LeeJohn70 Very well said and true.

    • @erickalear7609
      @erickalear7609 2 місяці тому +10

      That's every mayor everywhere in the US, too.

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +12

      A few years ago, during the pandemic, Khan announced there would be no fireworks. Then there were fireworks anyway, at Greenwich - and all the camera crews were there to broadcast to the world. That's how much he cares about Londoners.

  • @aboone5977
    @aboone5977 2 місяці тому +1

    Definitely one of your best videos! Super shots of the tourist spots. Very helpful for those unfamiliar with London. London has certainly changed over the last three decades...

  • @richarda7346
    @richarda7346 2 місяці тому +69

    Very nice Hannah. Thanks for the rickshaw warning. Love your videos.

    • @Lisa-je5bb
      @Lisa-je5bb 2 місяці тому +3

      Same in New york,just beware

  • @NancyHarding-ne8lu
    @NancyHarding-ne8lu 2 місяці тому +11

    I’ve only been able to visit London twice in my life. It was a lifelong dream of mine to live there; at 64, I don’t think it’s going to pan out but if I had the means, believe me, I would live out the rest of my days there. Thank you for the ability to visit vicariously twice a week!❤

  • @mitzi8100
    @mitzi8100 2 місяці тому +75

    Hello from US Hannah. I needed this today. It's been rough week. London has existed since 47AD. London endures. And you are the best tour guide.

    • @MMargaretRiley
      @MMargaretRiley 2 місяці тому +4

      Hasn't it just? Also from the U.S.

    • @markpalmer8083
      @markpalmer8083 2 місяці тому +14

      Don't worry. Trump will now save you from an Orwellian and dystopian nightmare. We now need the same in the UK. That will hopefully come at the next opportunity.

    • @marcd6897
      @marcd6897 2 місяці тому +2

      @ 🤣🤣🤣

    • @gerard7417
      @gerard7417 Місяць тому +1

      That's ALLL London is good at is being a touring place but to live NAAAAAH even visiting is QUESTIONABLE NOW

  • @NancyHarding-ne8lu
    @NancyHarding-ne8lu 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  2 місяці тому +1

      @@NancyHarding-ne8lu thanks so much for the support!!!!

  • @peterrogers6503
    @peterrogers6503 2 місяці тому +204

    Im a 65 yr old Londoner,born in Greenwich S.E 10,London does have alot of problems that tourists never see but i will always be a proud Londoner.

    • @christophermichaelclarence6003
      @christophermichaelclarence6003 2 місяці тому +9

      Absolutely love London. It's absolutely disgraceful for what's it become. (lots of migrant taking it over). They’re everywhere. This is getting muslim. It’s supposed to be land of Britons, English,
      I’m really concerned how the future would look like. Our Traditions. Even Christmas
      Really miss the old days before 2017

    • @charleshamilton9274
      @charleshamilton9274 2 місяці тому +11

      I am a 68-year-old American who lives in Colorado, USA. Very, very different from London, I assure you. You should create videos. Show us your life. Your perspective. 👍

    • @ClareRowe-v5y
      @ClareRowe-v5y 2 місяці тому +19

      I absolutely agree with you, it's such a shame, I am originally from Bermondsey, I've seen sooooo much change it's disgusting 😮😮

    • @christophermichaelclarence6003
      @christophermichaelclarence6003 2 місяці тому +22

      @@ClareRowe-v5yIndeed. So much change. The atmosphere doesn’t feel London anymore.
      Bloody shame

    • @peterrogers6503
      @peterrogers6503 2 місяці тому +5

      @@ClareRowe-v5y My dads family all came from around Jamaica rd.

  • @soniaferreira2811
    @soniaferreira2811 2 місяці тому +6

    Both please! Can't believe Christmas is around the corner, my dear furry Hannah! 🦁😅

  • @alexcochrane3554
    @alexcochrane3554 2 місяці тому +24

    You Hannah are an absolute SCREAM!!! in these videos, I just love watching and listening to you as you’re just like a friend chatting away to all of us. I love this video since I hurt my foot and can’t get around at present, can’t wait for the Christmas videos. Thanks for everything Hannah, you are a GEM!!! 🙂👍💐xxx

  • @tammylloyd2030
    @tammylloyd2030 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello Hannah! I just discovered your videos and absolutely love them! I'm in Camden, South Carolina, USA. My hubby and I are planning a trip to England, Scotland and Ireland next Christmas season 2025. If I hadn't watched your videos where you and your sister enjoy the afternoon teas, especially during Christmas, we would have been clueless about making reservations well in advance! So, I thank you so much for what you're doing!!! God Bless you!!!

  • @karenbethell4758
    @karenbethell4758 2 місяці тому +36

    Hannah please take care how rude of that person.. your brave as you could have your camera snatched 😊 I’ve never been to that part of London thank you for the tour ❤

    • @Raymond-lr8zy
      @Raymond-lr8zy 2 місяці тому +13

      I believe that the beautiful young lady could hold her own in a fight. I most definitely wouldn't bet against her. 😂

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому +2

      You've never been to Westminster??? What type of "London" have you been to? 😳

  • @KarenJarrett-q1f
    @KarenJarrett-q1f 2 місяці тому +6

    Hannah, thank you for taking me along on your tour of London. I’ll get to Great Britain one of these years. I’m from the US.

  • @cheriouellette7956
    @cheriouellette7956 2 місяці тому +30

    Yes your city, London, one of the best cities in the World. Even with grey skies its so beautiful!! Btw greetings from Calgary, Alberta here. You just keep doing what your doing, I love your vlogs!!! Have a wonderful week Hannah!!

  • @GhislaineBeauce
    @GhislaineBeauce 2 місяці тому +10

    A Thames cruise well worth doing, when the weather is good, is from Central London upriver to Hampton Court Palace. It's a gorgeous trip!!
    For the Globe, the standing tickets are fun, because the actors interact with the people in the pit. I've heard the benchs aren't comfrotable, bring a cushion. There's also the Sam Wanamaker playhouse, a replica of a 16th century theatre, used more in the winter, they light everything with candles!! Borough Market opens early in the morning, which is why they close early too.

  • @charleshamilton9274
    @charleshamilton9274 2 місяці тому +41

    I am an old geezer and I genuinely admire any skateboarder. Their sense of balance and utter obliviousness to physical harm/death are qualities I admire. I love to people watch and I dearly love when you take me in-hand and show me your world. 👍

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому

      who sayd you old geezer?😕

  • @lindac3395
    @lindac3395 2 місяці тому +4

    My first visit to London I insisted seeing The Ripper Tour. Tour Woman was great and wow she walked out tails off but we all loved it! London has changed immensely just as most big cities have. Cozy up in your Jammie’s with a big bowl of chicken soup and a great movie. Cheers, ox💕🇺🇸

  • @RoxanaBowgen
    @RoxanaBowgen 2 місяці тому +35

    Your dusk shot of Tower Bridge is stunning, Hannah! Thanks for today's vlog!

  • @carloschbn
    @carloschbn 2 місяці тому +1

    Hannah, you really know how to do an amazing vlog! I enjoyed it so much! Wow, while tour guides usually spend minutes and hours in one place or another, telling about the local history, you just can manage to walk long distances by foot showing us almost the entire centre of London, and while you talk to us about history, stories and interesting things, you also give us good suggestions on the dos and don´ts. You're a 1,000,000 out of 10! I always get so impressed. That's why you're the best vlogger ever! I love your channel! Wish you a wonderful weekend! 😘💐🌹🌷💂🇬🇧

  • @OliviaSmith-mv8bt
    @OliviaSmith-mv8bt 2 місяці тому +41

    Great vid Hannah. I grew up in London in the 60s and 70s and I loved it. It was gritty, grubby and nowhere near as over developed as it is now. I used to love the Wimpy at Marble Arch after a visit to John Lewis. Sadly to me nowadays it feels like an overpriced, overcrowded theme park in a foreign country. I’m glad people still love it though.

    • @stuck-in-the-80s-e5h
      @stuck-in-the-80s-e5h 2 місяці тому +14

      It must have been amazing growing up in that time when it was such a high trust society and the music scene alone would've been thriving with gigs all over the place and clubs in zone 1 ....

    • @momcatx2
      @momcatx2 2 місяці тому +6

      While I was there, in September, I kept imagining what it must have been like in the 80s. I wish I could have experienced it first hand.

    • @julieemery8963
      @julieemery8963 2 місяці тому +1

      I perfectly agree with you Olivia, i much prefer the old london, far too many glass buildings & as for the apartments along the Embankment, how ugly are they😩😩😩

  • @amandajephson9964
    @amandajephson9964 2 місяці тому +5

    Love your videos, so fresh, honest and positive! You are a joy !❤

  • @sharondavis2512
    @sharondavis2512 2 місяці тому +34

    Studying Shakespeare is not just an English thing. In the Texas schools, I attended, we studied Shakespeare in several grades. I for one loved it! And my husband has been researching his genealogy and recently found out that he is a descendent of William Shakespeare’s family.

    • @christophermichaelclarence6003
      @christophermichaelclarence6003 2 місяці тому +2

      At least It's bloody better than French. Mozart

    • @MarianneVelasco-f9r
      @MarianneVelasco-f9r 2 місяці тому +1

      ⁠Why. ??

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому

      Bear in mind that probably half of English descend from every random (fecund) individual living in England 500 years ago - let alone from their family.

    • @patkrajewski187
      @patkrajewski187 2 місяці тому +3

      We also studied Shakespeare in high school here in Canada

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому

      A response was here 🚩. Deleted by UA-cam. 🤐

  • @ralas72
    @ralas72 2 місяці тому +4

    You always make me feel like a tourist, without leaving home, we are lucky to have the best London guide... CHEERS!!!

  • @raffila
    @raffila 2 місяці тому +23

    My family watches to see You, Hannah, walking us around London. Getting a bite, a tea, people watching, builds, shopping. We're easy to please because adventuring out with you is always delightful.
    Film whatever you like. xo

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +2

      The reason you don't see anything of Borough Market is - there are signs everywhere saying "no photography" and the traders give you nasty looks if you try to take a picture. I know - I tried. So I just don't go there any more.

  • @georgecooksey8216
    @georgecooksey8216 Місяць тому

    Hannah you deliver the absolutely best tours and honest commentary about London. We send you love from warm and sunny Florida and our hope that you can make it back here soon.

  • @michaelmaness4915
    @michaelmaness4915 2 місяці тому +64

    Hello Hannah. I live in the US and like to watch your videos. Thanks for taking us around!! No, London is not finished. London has been around a very long time and seen many things. The economy is getting tight, so everyone is feeling that. Better stay indoors, drink some hot tea, and get over that cold that's coming on.

    • @christophermichaelclarence6003
      @christophermichaelclarence6003 2 місяці тому +1

      @@michaelmaness4915Our beloved and gorgeous London has been around for a bloody long time, indeed. Way way before US got it’s indenpendance back in 1783.
      The economy has always been a problem for centuries. With the Brexit and the events of Covid 19, it’s getting worse. Futhermore, the illegal immigration
      We’re used to cold. No worries

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому +1

      Nazism-very seriously problem of english and therefor tight economic and citizens have lot of pain unfortunately

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Hannah for a great video as always, your camera works a treat capturing the colour and contrast of the buildings and the river ❤ big hugs x

  • @AngelaDavis-yz3xf
    @AngelaDavis-yz3xf 2 місяці тому +44

    Thanks Hannah,
    There's so many videos and comments slagging off London, it's nice to see it presented as in a positive light.
    London has changed drastically over the years but I still love it ❤

    • @puppets.and.muppets
      @puppets.and.muppets 2 місяці тому

      its fake. its all built on fake property speculation.

    • @martinwebb1681
      @martinwebb1681 2 місяці тому +8

      London is a beautiful city as far as cities go. Ever changing but beautiful never the less.

    • @puppets.and.muppets
      @puppets.and.muppets 2 місяці тому

      @@martinwebb1681 its so hallowed. look - behold. a crow @@

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому +3

      Hasn't changed a iota. Show me one thing that wasn't there a quarter century ago. I'll help you: people claiming that London has changed. We didn't have these people before.

    • @puppets.and.muppets
      @puppets.and.muppets 2 місяці тому +3

      @@brexitgreens affordable housing.

  • @onecupof_tea
    @onecupof_tea 2 місяці тому +3

    If you like art and antiques, a good place to go is Sothebys in Hanover Square, just behind Oxford Street by Hanover Church.
    You can look around at paintings and stuff for a few weeks before it goes to auction. It also has a nice café and restaurant where you can stop for coffee £5 !
    There's small Hanover park where you can sit in summer, and round the corner is Savile Row, where tailors have their workshops and shops.
    If you look in the basements, you can see them cutting and sewing suits and shirts.
    If you sit on the top deck of a bus, it's a cheap way to see London, the 137 takes you across the river to Battersea Park, or onwards to Clapham Common, which has some nice pubs, cafés and restaurants.

  • @NashvilleFrank
    @NashvilleFrank 2 місяці тому +12

    Hannah be careful! Glad there were lads to help sort him out! It’s like hanging with my London buddy! We did the Ripper tour and will say they were very entertaining. The way people had to live was so sad. Sleeping against ropes!

  • @stephanieaston7178
    @stephanieaston7178 2 місяці тому +5

    My favorites are the Christmas shopping and tea service videos!

  • @5bags
    @5bags 2 місяці тому +32

    I left London. In 88 and am returning next year. My place is opposite the now sadly closed cinema on Fulham road and I have mixed feelings but London is and always be a fantastic city indeed. Neil in Fort Lauderdale ❤

    • @anakarina1011
      @anakarina1011 Місяць тому +1

      What do you think of Fort Lauderdale?

    • @5bags
      @5bags Місяць тому +1

      @@anakarina1011 Ive lived in 5 places US Manhattan / Boston being the best for me and Florida being kind of the worst but it really depends on what you want. This is just my own opinion here : Summers in FL are insanely hot, the culture is dull, the food is awful, its no longer cheap and unless your yachting I dont see the appeal. Good luck

  • @warriorpoet9629
    @warriorpoet9629 2 місяці тому +76

    London is finished. As an Aussie I was lucky enough to live there in the late 80s and it was superb. Was there last year and I could not get out quick enough.

    • @MrEd94
      @MrEd94 Місяць тому +14

      Cool, don't come back then.

    • @gerard7417
      @gerard7417 Місяць тому

      TRUST ME WE WON'T BUT U STAY THERE LASSIE 😂​@@MrEd94

    • @sarrhodes8277
      @sarrhodes8277 Місяць тому +11

      80s and 90s were great - but it is indeed a dump now.

    • @jackiewale5206
      @jackiewale5206 27 днів тому +5

      The 70s were amazing in London .

    • @MATDMixes
      @MATDMixes 25 днів тому +2

      ​@@MrEd94I don't blame him! and he is right, the place is finished.

  • @Lynn-qx5nz
    @Lynn-qx5nz 2 місяці тому +10

    Hannah - 5pm closure saved you. The chocolate on the strawberries turns rock hard and becomes inedible - rip off! Love that part of London, always something interesting to see at Southbank been there many many times. Love your videos x

  • @probuffman57
    @probuffman57 2 місяці тому +1

    Always enjoy you weekly excursions Hannah..looking forward to seeing you on Friday..

  • @joesoy9185
    @joesoy9185 2 місяці тому +8

    There´s a lot of London bashing going on on YT, but I still think the positives outweigh the negatives (but keep your wits about you!). Well done, Hannah !!

  • @Rik77
    @Rik77 2 місяці тому +7

    When i lived in greenwich i used to sit on the beach when the tide was out to read a book. Its amazingly peaceful as the riverbank blocks all the sound.

    • @pete_zah
      @pete_zah 2 місяці тому

      'Beach' hahaha

  • @lyndabond1443
    @lyndabond1443 2 місяці тому +12

    Hannah 🎉🎉 Friday’s are your day ! Love visiting London 😊. London is a must go to city if you travel overseas from the USA 🇺🇸. Lovely video ❤

  • @dawnrebekah6522
    @dawnrebekah6522 2 місяці тому +4

    You are awesome. Hope you feel better. This section of London reminds me of the edges of Times Square in NYC. Lots of fun to be had...just keep your eyes open and be aware of scammers.

    • @sheilaenglish9738
      @sheilaenglish9738 2 місяці тому +2

      It’s a lot nicer than the edges of Times Square though.

  • @Sue-np9fp
    @Sue-np9fp 2 місяці тому +8

    Hi Hannah! How can you look so good, when you feel so rough? Hope you got some good nosh, a couple of Para's, and cosy back home! You do not deserve to be so harassed like that-you're a real trooper to just carry on! Loved what you said about Shakespeare and being traumatised by studying Macbeth! Back in the day, I saw some obscure Shakespearean play at The National; I was SO bored, my teeth ached! Anyway, I hope you feel better soon! More London tours for me-but I'll still watch, whatever! Love sue xxx

  • @mentonish
    @mentonish 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Hannah for another great one, yes the Thames cruise should be on your wish list. The sun from the south of France is on its way.

  • @johnorchin8567
    @johnorchin8567 2 місяці тому +10

    Hi Hannah, I personally prefer that part of London in the very early morning, when I feel it has been returned to me. I give it back to the tourists to enjoy for the rest of the day. I wouldn’t say I actually dislike it at anytime, I just don’t like having to share it with too many other people.

  • @ivyc7336
    @ivyc7336 2 місяці тому +8

    Oh ok definitely not taking the pedicab next time we ever go on holiday in London. That's crazy! Thanks for the tip Hannah. 😉

  • @MakisKontaxis
    @MakisKontaxis 2 місяці тому +4

    Hi Hannah, your Tower Bridge vlog was indeed one of the best. The skyscrapers, HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge look marvelous by low light. Thanks for sharing and very much looking forward for 2 vlogs per week!🙂

  • @BookMoot
    @BookMoot 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh I would love to see inside the Globe! I just loved this walk! Thank you!

  • @anaalves3658
    @anaalves3658 2 місяці тому +46

    My daughter and I were in hysterics when you looked at the dead rat, commented, and carried on 🤣🤣. We had to rewatch it multiple times. I can't wait for the Christmas vlogs, I love Christmas lights and decorations🤩🤩

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому

      why do you need wait?you can go to cristmas shops right now-They have Already opened

    • @anaalves3658
      @anaalves3658 2 місяці тому

      ​@@letun100 I don't live in London, so I can't go

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому

      @@anaalves3658 well,try go to london for christmas

  • @shirleyac12
    @shirleyac12 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Hannah . You are so tongue in cheek . Love your remarks . You’re a brilliant guide . Your confidence is so awesome.

  • @Christina-ge3xr
    @Christina-ge3xr 2 місяці тому +8

    Definitely Christmas shopping! This walk brought back memories of my visit to London. We stayed in the hotel next to Tower bridge and walked across it at sunset for some lovely pictures. There was a brewery directly across from the hotel…..not very picturesque. London certainly has changed since. Thanks for another nice walk…well done!

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому

      That would've been the Anchor brewery (Courage), which closed in 1981.

  • @vwone1
    @vwone1 2 місяці тому +2

    We were just there and joked about running into you and it looks like we missed you by one day. We were at Westminster Abbey the next day for a service. We enjoy your videos, and it helped us plan out trip there. Thanks!

  • @susandavis4821
    @susandavis4821 2 місяці тому +4

    Evening Hannah thank you for the walk. I did the same walk with my best friend who came up from Somerset but we had earlier afternoon tea at County Hall and drank a lot of sparkling wine/ champagne and we were both tipsy we had a great walk along. I couldn't live anywhere else but London as I love it! Thank you Hannah

  • @kondafitness6600
    @kondafitness6600 Місяць тому

    I'm from Melbs/ Australia and enjoy watching your vlogs. I was in London 1 year ago and the memories are flashing back. London and the UK is great, would love to visit again. Great work Hannah!

  • @auntredbee
    @auntredbee 2 місяці тому +42

    In America, we read Shakespeare in High School too. Can not wait for your Christmas videos!

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому +2

      It's not like you have an American alternative to him.

  • @dianayavetz6286
    @dianayavetz6286 2 місяці тому

    Your camera took beautiful low light film. Some iconic things in London are a must. I think your vlog is great because you truly do love London (the good the bad and the rude) and that feeling shines through. Looking forward to your Christmas videos.

  • @fishonshay
    @fishonshay 2 місяці тому +66

    The world needs a hug right now❣️❣️❣️
    P.S. I'm sending anyone reading this all my love and positive vibes

    • @jojons6484
      @jojons6484 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the love and the positive vibes. We need them. I do have faith that this debacle will be rectified. It was so clearly a phony election

    • @Liz-in8lu
      @Liz-in8lu 2 місяці тому +2

      I needed that hug. Thank you

    • @wIndstar47
      @wIndstar47 2 місяці тому +2

      The world 🌎 needs a miracle 🙏 ✨️ !!!

    • @notreyf
      @notreyf 2 місяці тому +2

      Love and positive vibes to you too xx

    • @wIndstar47
      @wIndstar47 2 місяці тому +1

      @notreyf I wasn't being negative! Just giving the truth & the truth can be hard to swallow. The jealousy the envy that people have against each other is absurd. Some have hate towards you for no reason 😕 which is bizarre 🤔 as ever. This is why I say the world 🌎 needs more than a hug 🫂 it needs a miracle! I'm so sorry if you took something wrong because that was not my intention!!! Cheers 🍻 . . . . .

  • @EnglishBulldogMom
    @EnglishBulldogMom 2 місяці тому

    I’ll be in London next week …absolutely love it there …thanks for taking us along you gave me good spots to go to ..❤

  • @lesterthorpe4190
    @lesterthorpe4190 2 місяці тому +4

    Hi again Hannah, a very good “ warning” and lookout for yourselves blog ,as that walk vastly improves after you pass under the Waterloo bridge and Festival Hall . Perhaps a good idea would be to recommend visitors to enter the Southwark catherdral , ( and cafe ) , that is beside the Borough Mkt. too! There are so many good walk tours available now , that have qualified “ Green card” guides to checkout the history of these areas you mentioned, especially good are the walks in the “ City” and business districts , near the Monument tower memorial for the great fire of London . ❤

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +1

      I spotted Southwark Cathedral in the background of the video, surprised Hannah didn't mention it.

  • @Houston1863
    @Houston1863 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Hannah for this tour by the river. It's been longer than I care too remember when I last did the riverside walk. Certainly not when it has become so buzzy, full of sights, sounds, lovely smells too no doubt and people.
    I agree. I too am proud to fly the flag for London. The Greatest City in the Whole Wide World!!!
    Have a great week ahead and see you next Friday xx

  • @ericbecker710
    @ericbecker710 2 місяці тому +215

    Hannah--you are not a "dog"!! You are the loveliest & most elegant vlogger on Facebook! London is lucky to have you showing it off!❤

    • @justincase6645
      @justincase6645 2 місяці тому +17

      Absolutely ! , such a lovely lady ❤

    • @jasonvonhaartman3325
      @jasonvonhaartman3325 2 місяці тому +10

      @@justincase6645 cant say it better myself.

    • @nebulaaah
      @nebulaaah 2 місяці тому +6

      She's gorgeous.

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 2 місяці тому +1

      @@nebulaaah ...and this is *precisely* why abusive men who can never have her feel pure contempt for her.
      I mean, how utterly hilariouis to ever suggest she's a slag? I mean, I would have doubled over laughing at such a desperate attempt to make her feel less than, it's beyond ridiculous.
      He's bitter because he's such a $hitty human being that he can never have such a beautiful woman.

    • @hmza5662
      @hmza5662 2 місяці тому

      ​@@le_th_Bro, what are you talking about? The guy complimented her and that's it. You shouldn't tell a young lady if she's pretty? Where did your stupid nonsense come from? Just have a nice day and stop crying 😂

  • @L1...
    @L1... 2 місяці тому +2

    Too bad that the days are getting shorter. Looking forward to the Christmas vlogs, and having two videos a week again. Always enjoy the tips about how to stay safe in London as well.

  • @alisondoughty2194
    @alisondoughty2194 2 місяці тому +6

    Thanks Hannah another view of London that isn't known .Relax and enjoy your w end😄🎆

  • @rmartin147
    @rmartin147 2 місяці тому +1

    I love your voice, your laugh and your accent. The way you send yourself up and above all your comments. 👏

  • @Floortile
    @Floortile 2 місяці тому +9

    I’m a boomer and remember, as a child, when there was Cobb the Butcher at the upper end of Sloane Street (complete with sawdust on the floor) and - over the road - Mac fisheries. Now, it is ultra expensive schickimicki stores with security guards on the door in dark glasses, ear pieces dangling down. In short, real people have been expelled from central London and that’s why I hate my home town and live out in the country now.

  • @norlindaamin3645
    @norlindaamin3645 2 місяці тому

    We both love you Hannah. We’re from Singapore and been to London twice the last two years. Your channel is definitely our pick for getting up to date references into planning our trip. We love and intensely appreciate you opening up London the way you do. If only we get to meet for coffee the next time we’re there. Lots of love all the way from the other side of the globe from Singapore. ❤️

  • @angelahandy4119
    @angelahandy4119 2 місяці тому +6

    Hi Hannah ❤nice little tour😊police siren,their probably going to lunch😂😂

  • @galaxiesteve7139
    @galaxiesteve7139 2 місяці тому +1

    I have been to London Bridge. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not falling down. Looking forward to your Christmas vlogs, Hannah!!!

  • @jamestaylor3811
    @jamestaylor3811 2 місяці тому +13

    I think the Severn is the longest river in England? But I digress. I've done this exact walk so many times, I could probably walk it blindfold! Love it. With regard to fish and chips, I never saw Gravy in a takeaway anywhere in the South East until fairly recently. First time I saw it was in Wales. As for ice cream, £4 is not too bad for a 99, I've been to some seaside towns recently and they were priced between £3 - £3.50. Anyway, enough rambling from me!

    • @SLEEPYSID99
      @SLEEPYSID99 2 місяці тому +3

      The Severn is the longest river in the UK, not England, as it meanders through England and Wales. Hannah is correct.

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah my bad

    • @jamestaylor3811
      @jamestaylor3811 2 місяці тому

      @@HannahRicketts Hi Hannah, as has been pointed out you were technically correct as the Severn also flows through Wales! The Severn is longer than the Thames though.

  • @RosemaryOltarzewski
    @RosemaryOltarzewski 2 місяці тому +2

    Oh I had afternoon tea in the The Swan pub it was lovely plus great views. Love you Hannah keep safe. You looked so glamorous in your fur coat.😊🎉❤ (both) 😅

  • @steveray8056
    @steveray8056 2 місяці тому +40

    Hannah, my wife and I agree that you are you and a beautiful lady for being just you. We both also agree that the walk today would be stressful and depressing for us as we live in the country and dont like crowds or loud noises. Tower Bridge is beautiful and Shakespeare’ Globe was a pleasure to see. Overall, not a walk we would do if and when we get to London. Keep being you and producing fab videos. We vote for “Xmas” shopping. Stay safe.

    • @jean-claudeduclos5248
      @jean-claudeduclos5248 2 місяці тому +2

      Si je devais venir à Londres cela serait uniquement pour voir cette belle dame .

    • @letun100
      @letun100 2 місяці тому

      there are many population in your village?

  • @TheJessEdit
    @TheJessEdit 2 місяці тому +1

    My partner and I are planning to move to London next year from NZ, and your videos have really helped me feel more excited than nervous about the move!! On your Shakespeare question, I also studied it at secondary school here, but not every school or class teaches the same material!

  • @meganfookes2026
    @meganfookes2026 2 місяці тому +34

    Why can’t the peddy cabs be shut down? Sounds like a massive scam and they are all. Over London. Thanks again for showing us around x

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +7

      They may be legal, but I'm sure the noise they make with their "sound systems" constitute a nuisance!

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому

      ​@@MyRackley Amazing hypocrisy of car owners complaining about the "noise" of rickshaws. 🤡

  • @marty9011
    @marty9011 2 місяці тому

    What a great vlog. The bits of London that we who live elsewhere have heard of ! Thank you Hannah.

  • @rickmiller6520
    @rickmiller6520 2 місяці тому +4

    Great vlog Hannah! London will always be my favourite city. Great sites of the city!

  • @MargaretUK
    @MargaretUK 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for showing us this part of London. That many people would terrify me, so I could never go, but through you I get to see all the sights that I would never see otherwise 👍😊 I'm looking forward to the Christmas vlogs, see you then 🤗❤

  • @johnmightymole2284
    @johnmightymole2284 2 місяці тому +5

    Hannah, great videos and good to warn about awful rickshaw.

  • @chase_dylan
    @chase_dylan 2 місяці тому

    It's always good to see the city through the eyes of a local coz you see through the gloss and glitter travel volgs add to everything.

  • @thebluerunner1022
    @thebluerunner1022 2 місяці тому +9

    Love your videos Hannah!! They are helping me plan on things to see and do when I come in April

    • @Lisa-je5bb
      @Lisa-je5bb 2 місяці тому +1

      Highly advise the full thames river cruise,london zoo and see at least one show on the west end. Don't forget, most museums are free

  • @user-ed7iq7pm1j
    @user-ed7iq7pm1j 2 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoyed my trip on the London eye. You must admit it is a lovely city. Great views. Impressive sand sculpture. Agree lovely sunset. I did not enjoy Shakespeare at school because I could never understand it even with the cheat sheets. Wow the ceiling at Hays is incredible. I am with you, moving the clocks forward is silly. Oh beautiful tower bridge. Thanks Hannah. Really enjoyed the vlog. Enjoy your weekend.

  • @AHLDN
    @AHLDN 2 місяці тому +99

    im black but Born and rasied in london I will never leave. Im a proud londoner. I rather help fix the UK and contribute to the UK instead of leaving.

    • @gleni8651
      @gleni8651 2 місяці тому +6

      Love to read about folks who are loyal to their city. I've only visited London once many years ago but I have roots here... my grandfather was born in London and my aunt lived in Ealing. I really want to come back and visit again.

    • @LobservateurKmer-v8i
      @LobservateurKmer-v8i 2 місяці тому +5

      si tu veux améliorer Londres, quitte le justement.

    • @agatatres9076
      @agatatres9076 2 місяці тому +9

      No more beautiful, just like Paris now dirty.

    • @bevo.g
      @bevo.g 2 місяці тому +9

      @@LobservateurKmer-v8i That's a horrible thing to say!

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 2 місяці тому

      @@bevo.g Horrible human beings say horrible things. Never expect a hateful racist to have any human decency because they suffer from narcissistic personality disorder and they're irreparably broken (by their own parents failing to love them unconditionally).
      They run around the world working hard to put others down so they can keep their ever-deflating, fragile ego inflated. THAT is how irreparably damaged a racist is.
      Imagine, feeling so worthless that they only way you can feel better is by tearing someone else down?

  • @Lisa-je5bb
    @Lisa-je5bb 2 місяці тому +1

    I loved the thames river tour. Took it to greenwich,dpent a lovely day there and took the boat back to london. Simple and a great day of walking

  • @hellokitty-h2x7s
    @hellokitty-h2x7s 2 місяці тому +16

    I remember London when people wore Bowler hats and had a walking umbrella. I also remember the Mary Quaint Shop by Libertys and the Punk Rockers on Kings Road. Daylight saving I was told was so that children didnt go to school in the dark which was dangerous as back in the 70s kids walked to school not many people had cars, I guess children are driven to school now so I guess it doesnt make sense now. Thank you nice to see how London looks now. Its an always changing city i guess. Myself, parents, grandparents and great and great great and great great great grandparents all lived there so when i see your videos it reminds or things they said about places and what they did there. all my gone now including me, nobody left in London now just the memories just about. enjoy it it may not be forever you can live there. x thank you for your videos x

    • @amandadavenport1994
      @amandadavenport1994 2 місяці тому +3

      They have to come home in the dark instead!

    • @brexitgreens
      @brexitgreens 2 місяці тому +1

      That time was certainly longer than a quarter century ago. Because nothing has changed about London since then.
      Walking umbrellas are a good thing but the stores simply don't sell them anymore… like shirts with breast pockets.
      The stores blame customers for not buying these things… but how can customers buy them when the stores don't sell them???
      I'd love a walking umbrella ☔ - not for walking but simply because I need the hooked handle to hang it when it's dirty and wet. A simple thing - impossible to buy in Great Britain and Ireland. Now that's a conspiracy!

    • @janebaker966
      @janebaker966 2 місяці тому +1

      It goes right back to WW1.

    • @hellokitty-h2x7s
      @hellokitty-h2x7s 2 місяці тому

      @@janebaker966 before that to Victorian times.

    • @hellokitty-h2x7s
      @hellokitty-h2x7s 2 місяці тому +2

      @@amandadavenport1994 oh yes even worse

  • @andrewmcdonald8487
    @andrewmcdonald8487 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Hannah. Thanks for your videos. great fun and makes me miss UK. Although the place seems to be going through some not so fun changes. I'll wait until things settle before I make a trip. Keep up the good fun and the great vibes. Andrew from South Africa

  • @JohnHoganN8
    @JohnHoganN8 2 місяці тому +7

    Thanks Hannah! Used to go down those awful offset steps everyday on the way to work at More London. On our last trip into town we were also told to go forth and multiply by politely declining a gentleman trying to sell individual Mr Kipling cakes out for a box for £1 each. 😡

  • @pamkullman8839
    @pamkullman8839 2 місяці тому

    I love your videos!! My family and I are visiting in July and can’t wait. Thank you for showing the prices at places.. I also like seeing what everyone is wearing

  • @MartinT5600
    @MartinT5600 2 місяці тому +12

    I hadn't been to London for years and went a few months back. We absolutely loved it. It's looking great and even my 6 year old daughter can't wait to return.

  • @pamelabonaparte9383
    @pamelabonaparte9383 2 місяці тому +1

    That’s the only stand I get souvenirs from…..love Westminster! So easy to get around from that location in London. Love the videos Hannah.❤

  • @jenlin6715
    @jenlin6715 2 місяці тому +37

    I went London for a week from Birmingham and let me tell u I was pleasantly surprised by the kindness of ppl and the quality of food. A lot of choice, beautiful architecture, quick transport, surprising value for money-only bad thing was weather

    • @123malichi
      @123malichi 2 місяці тому +2

      And nice accents 😂

    • @christophermichaelclarence6003
      @christophermichaelclarence6003 2 місяці тому +2

      @@jenlin6715 Couldn’t agree more. Way Better than Paris when it comes like you mentioned kindness and generosity. It’s always bad weather there. Cloudy and foggy
      Well the Sun never rises in French Empire 😆
      While the Sun never sets in the British Empire 💪🇬🇧🟥👑🦁🌹💂💂‍♂️🚢🐎🎡🚂🍵🕰👊
      The Frenchies are not helpful

    • @harrodsfan
      @harrodsfan 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah right lol

    • @jenlin6715
      @jenlin6715 2 місяці тому +5

      I had a lot more comments and compliments-at one point I was getting freaked out by the kindness because I had my city girl game face on. It’s really about the energy you give out!

    • @Bella-fz9fy
      @Bella-fz9fy 2 місяці тому +1

      That’s good,I get so sick of the Londoners/Southerners are unfriendly and the Northerners are wonderful comments,city people tend to be from everywhere and are more guarded on the surface,but I’ve found generally helpful and kind,but people are often more chatty and approachable the further out you get North or South,it’s just the way of big city life anywhere.😊

  • @sheilaenglish9738
    @sheilaenglish9738 2 місяці тому

    That shot of Tower Bridge at dusk is stunning.
    Look forward to your Christmas vlogs - going anywhere you want to take us 😊

  • @claire-louisenixon6080
    @claire-louisenixon6080 2 місяці тому +9

    Thank you for showing hms Belfast.
    My husband is ex navy. He was on HMS Brilliant that moored up next to HMS Belfast before they went to the gulf war.
    So wonderful to see the area around it again.
    We have the clocks go forward and back for the farmers i believe so they get that extra hour of sunlight.
    We now live in lincolnshire with farm land all around us. Yes heaven. So quiet. You would not believe how hard farmers work. Its cold lonely life . .
    Thank you again for great programmes
    Love watching you.
    From Claire-Louise and all the disabled dogs

  • @jmc8847
    @jmc8847 2 місяці тому

    Hannah, thank you for the tour of your beloved London. Your comments and descriptions of the neighborhoods make me feel I am walking along with you.👍😂🥰❤❤❤From NYC, have a great weekend Hannah🥰🥰 I love your jacket 😄😄

  • @dianafrances6880
    @dianafrances6880 2 місяці тому +6

    I’m aboard a train headed to meet the daughter I placed for adoption 17 years ago. I’m feeling very nervous and anxious about it. Haven’t been aboard a train since London, so to calm my nerves I thought I’d put on something British and try to pretend I’m there. You my dear, are my go to Britt ❤

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  2 місяці тому

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @SalveRoma55BC
      @SalveRoma55BC 2 місяці тому

      Wow! I so hope the meeting with your daughter went well.
      🫰🏻💞 💝

  • @jadir64
    @jadir64 2 місяці тому

    👏🏻 maravilhoso vídeo como sempre. Sou do Rio não acredito que exista lugar mais inseguro. Vou preparar um roteiro pra minha viagem a Londres e obrigado a você por me mostrar inúmeras opções de lugares bonitos pra ver. ❤

  • @CUFC247
    @CUFC247 2 місяці тому +14

    No Hannah, the river Severn is the longest in England.

    • @MargaretUK
      @MargaretUK 2 місяці тому +1

      That's right, the Thames is the second longest.

    • @MyRackley
      @MyRackley 2 місяці тому +2

      The Thames is the dirtiest!

    • @SLEEPYSID99
      @SLEEPYSID99 2 місяці тому +4

      The Severn passes through England and Wales so therefore is the longest river in the UK not in England

    • @HannahRicketts
      @HannahRicketts  2 місяці тому +1

      My bad!

    • @Lisa-je5bb
      @Lisa-je5bb 2 місяці тому

      Why do I keep hearing the east enders theme when I see the map of the thames? Lol

  • @thepansthisthatandtheother7766
    @thepansthisthatandtheother7766 2 місяці тому +2

    Hubby says Thank You for filming HMS Belfast. Her paint scheme is from November 1942 to July 1944 called Admiralty Disruptive Camouflage Type 25. Loved your jacket. Looked so cozy to wear.