Secrets of Baker Street
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Baker Street is one of London’s most notable roads, famous of course for being the location of 221B; the home of Sherlock Holmes.
There’s a lot more to discover along Baker Street though, including daring tales of WWII espionage, an audacious bank heist, and a 1920s women’s detective school.
There’s a link with The Beatles too, and in this video I’ll be taking you on a tour of all of these historic sites- plus much more…
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Chapters in this video:
0:00 Intro
01:16 The Birth of Baker Street
02:39 At Home With Sherlock Holmes
05:29 The Baker Street Robbery
09:10 The Hotel That Never Was
11:00 The Heroes of Telemark
13:20 Baker Street Tube Station
16:20 The Wonderpass
18:30 The Women's Detective School
20:16 The Apple Boutique
22:58 The S.O.E H.Q
24:41 The Baker Street Bazaar
27:27 Outro
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Baker Street Station Buffet by Sir John Betjeman:
Early Electric! With what radiant hope
Men formed this many-branched electrolier,
Twisted the flex around the iron rope
And let the dazzling vacuum globes hang clear,
And then with hearts the rich contrivance fill’d
Of copper, beaten by the Bromsgrove Guild.
Early Electric! Sit you down and see,
’Mid this fine woodwork and a smell of dinner,
A stained-glass windmill and a pot of tea,
And sepia views of leafy lanes in Pinner -
Then visualize, far down the shining lines,
Your parents’ homestead set in murmuring pines.
Smoothly from Harrow, passing Preston Road,
They saw the last green fields and misty sky,
At Neasden watched a workmen’s train unload,
And, with the morning villas sliding by,
They felt so sure on their electric tripThat Youth and Progress were in partnership.
And all that day in murky London Wall
The thought of Ruislip kept him warm inside;
At Farringdon that lunch hour at a stall
He bought a dozen plants of London Pride;
While she, in arc-lit Oxford Street adrift,
Soared through the sales by safe hydraulic lift.
Early Electric! Maybe even here
They met that evening at six-fifteen
Beneath the hearts of this electrolier
And caught the first non-stop to Willesden Green,
Then out and on, through rural Rayner’s Lane
To autumn-scented Middlesex again.
Cancer has killed him. Heart is killing her.
The trees are down. An Odeon flashes fire
Where stood their villa by the murmuring fir
When ” they would for their children’s good conspire.”
Of their loves and hopes on hurrying feet
Thou art the worn memorial, Baker Street.
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Music used in this video:
Walk Through the Park (TrackTribe)
I Knew a Guy (Kevin MacLeod)
Music Box (Brian Bolger)
Shamanistic (Kevin MacLeod)
On the Ground (Kevin MacLeod)
The Gentleman Awaits (Will Osborne, 1938)
The Awakening (Patrick Patrikios)
War Drums (Music Box)
Jazz Mango (Joey Pecoraro)
Baynard Medley, 1936 (Will Osborne and His Orchestra)
Ticket to Nowhere Man (Audioautix)
Ticket To Nowhere Man by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Artist: audionautix.com/
Black Mass (Brian Bolger)
Hovering Thoughts (Spence)
Arabian Sand (E’s Jammy Jams)
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This is really high calibre documentary making Rob. Your engaging script, choice of clips and historic photos show a very high level of research. All I can say is "well done mate...that's great!"
That means a lot to me Brian, thank you so much sir. Stay well 😉
What a marvellous and 100% encouraging comment.
@@thewrecker3140 Well deserved. This level of work is worthy of mainstream TV. Just compare with "Secrets of the Underground" on Channel Five - Rob packs more in than the rather forced enthusiasm we see on that show. 😄
@@brianparker663 Thanks for the reply Brian, top man.
All the very best Robs Dad.
I say Watson, I do hope Mrs. Hudson has breakfast ready when we at last get back home...
I was born in 1956 and lived in Paddington Street just approximately 300 mtrs to Baker Street on the same side of the 'apple' store. This video about the history of Baker Street and surrounding area made me so emotional.
Carry on with your amazing work and enthusiasm.
Out of 10 I would give it more than that!😊
A beautiful comment, that means a lot to me. Thank you so much. ☺️ stay well.
Was driving down Baker Street in a truck in the late 90's thinking wouldn't it be great if the Rafferty song started, Needless to say it then started on whatever Radio Station I was listening to a very strange experience !
That’s brilliant D C 😎 What an experience to have…
Glad that Gerry Rafferty got a mention :)
There was no way he was getting left out 😉 I wanted to include more- a music clip- but copyright doesn’t allow it sadly. One of my all time favourite tracks. Cheers Bob and stay well.
My mind goes straight to Baker Street the song by Gerry Rafferty and Sherlock Holmes
Love the station setup too
My thoughts too 😉
Packed full of fascinating information and extremely well put together. Worthy and better than most tv documentaries. Well done Rob.
Cheers 😉
I really enjoyed that video it was very good indeed
Dear me,I suddenly feel fairly ancient! I took my then fiancé to the Apple boutique and spent money!! Lots of memories. Thanks Rob for another excellent video. Keep safe C.
Gosh Clive! What a memory to have! :-D Thanks and stay well.
I love the Danger Mouse plaque!
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In my visit to London in 1976, there was a restaurant called 29 1/2 Baker St. One flight up, there was a small room you could look into as Sherlock Holmes's living room.
Oh, nice!
You're a great researcher! I wish you would do an entire video on everything Sherlock Holmes-related all around London. It would be such a treat for of us all Sherlockians around the world who can't get to England.
What a wonderful comment Christina thank you 😊 I may well do a Sherlock locations video… will add it to the list as it’s a great idea. Thanks and stay well
And your name very appropriate!
I remember the "wonderpass" during the 1970s, an American busker called Richard could be found here most days, used to share a pint with him in The Chiltern pub, happy days!
Nice comment, thanks ;-)
You should do a video on St. Benedict's School and Ealing Abbey. Chris Patten went there at the same time as me in the late 1950's - I never achieved his fame. The monks dressed like Friar Tuck in Robin Hood. Not sure how my patents afforded the school fees. It was a long bus ride from Twickenham every day but it was safe in those days for a young child to travel alone. What innocent days!
😂 Interesting!
What can I say Rob? Me and my mate watched it tonight, and we were both absolutely amazed by this video/documentary. It's got to rank as the best one that we've watched, and as you know, we watched a lot of yours. So much information, stunning information at that too. The additional pics and maps were perfect. A massive thumbs up Rob.
What a touching poem from Sir John Betjeman.
That means a lot to me Barry, thank you so much sir. Stay well and thanks again; truly appreciate your support.
I can only echo the comments already made Rob. Credit to you for the amount of time you spend researching let alone the making of this video. I visited the cinema at Baker Street Station in the 90's to see a version of Lord of the Rings. It was pretty rubbish but I had forgotten all about it until I saw you video. Thanks for the huge effort you put into these. Keep them coming if you can please. Cheers, Lance
Thank you so much Lance, much appreciated. Stay well my friend and thanks again
On my annual trip to London, I first head for the Sherlock Holmes museum, then the Wallace Collection. I have to confess, you have shown me things along Baker St. that I have never noticed. Many thanks for a wonderful video.
It's an absolute pleasure, Shaun- thanks for watching and stay well.
I never knew Baker street had such a varied history, thank you so much! Benedict Cumberbatch is my favorite modern Holmes. But, none of them are better, than Jeremy Brett. Marlybone Circus does sound familiar somehow. I love the Danger Mouse plaque!
Lovely comment Jay, thank you!
Excellent work. I didn’t know the dangermouse post box had a blue plaque! Happy days
I think it's quiet a recent one ;-) Cheers.
Just love the deep research and clever editing. As mega Holmes fan it was a great lead into the fascinating history of the street. Thoroughly enjoyed. I'm hooked! Rob
I really appreciate that Robert, thank you!
The robbery was put onto the DVD market called The Bank Job starring Jason Statham.
There also used to be a bar inside the station which I visited after the 1978 World Individual Speedway Final which took place at the old Wembley Stadium.
From someone who thought he knew lots about Baker Street and around - well I learnt so much. A great way to end the week. And clearly a labour of love (again).
Many kind thanks Peter :-) Stay well sir.
With all the history I did t know that you’ve shown me, it means I have to go and visit all those places, I love it
Thanks so much! Enjoy your visits 😉
Excellent viewing Rob. It makes me sad to see those historical sites have now become fast food chains. I guess I’m getting old.
Thanks so much Jamie… and yes, I’m with you there- Pitt’s former home is now a Pret 🤔 Not good… Thanks again and stay well my friend.
'Things to come' (1936) with Raymond Massey is a great British Sci-fi film. Another great Sci-fi film is called Deluge (1933)
Great comment, thanks- I didn't know about Deluge, I'll look it up. Stay well.
Good idea for occasional series - The Monopoly Board.
Thanks Jason- good idea. Maybe a Monopoly Board pub video! ;-)
I've really come to love your videos, Rob. I always feel like I'm visiting London and you're showing me the local sights as we walk down the street. Very personable. Thanks.
Thank you so much.... I honestly can't express just how much your incredibly kind words mean to me. Stay well my friend, and thank you again- much appreciated.
Really enjoying your videos and the straightforward clarity of your presentation style.
Much appreciated Gracie, thank you.
This was a lovely mini visit to London:) Thank you for your great production quality!
It's a pleasure Bonnie, thank you for watching!
When I hear Baker Street my first thought is a certain sax solo which is then in my head for a few days
I often make that connection too; one of my all time favourite tunes 😉😎
That's so interesting. All this stuff went on where I've walked past many times.
Thanks for the upload 😘
Just a point though, UA-cam not bringing up your videos as much as they used to.
I'll keep a eagle eye out for them 😉
Thanks so much Basil! Yes, they seem to fluctuate in recommending them, can be rather soul destroying to be honest 😕 Will keep at it though. Stay well sir.
And this is just one street in London. Great details.
Thank you! I will be covering plenty more streets 😉
Great insight Rob and packed with fascinating information. You mentioned Virginia Hall. I’m reading a book about her at the moment called “A woman of no Importance”, subtitled “the most dangerous spy of WW2”. She was truly remarkable, particularly as she had a disability having lost a leg. Her strength of character was quite incredible. Keep up the good work!
Wonderful comment Martin, thank you! Yes, she was an incredible woman wasn't she... didn't the Germans know her as the 'limping lady'? I'll have to look that book up! Cheers.
Great video
Such in-depth research
And I love the diversity of the subjects you present. Indicative of London’s history
The channel is growing, but, you absolutely deserve so many more subscribers than you currently have
Here’s to 100k!!!
Thank you so much Cossie; your comment just made my day! Gosh 100k would be incredible wouldn't it.... ;-) Thanks again and stay well; really appreciate your support.
What I wondered about was why the section between Paddington Street and Porter Street was known at one time as York Place with the section to the north known as Upper Baker Street, and why Orchard Street extended north as far as George Street in the late 18th Century, and when and why this changed.
Excellent questions. Maybe there’s a video in it 😉
Like so many others have said this episode was sensational ! I am travelling to London from Melbourne in September and have been binge watching Rob's London. Baker Street has now been added to my list of walks. Great work Rob 👍
Thank you so much Muzza! Really appreciate your kind words, and glad I can help in some way. Cheers and stay well ;-)
@zic_trips ON INSTAGRAM SELLS GOOD STUFF Really? You have to spam a travel channel? So pathetic...
As a life-long fan of Sherlock Holmes, I am always amused by illustrations, statues, and depictions in films of the detective wearing a deerstalker. Nowhere in the Canon is this distinctive headwear ever mentioned. It first appeared in illustrations in the Strand Magazine and then was popularised by William Gillette who played Holmes on the stage and in an early film.
Yes, very true Jovan!
Along with the ubiquitous Calabash pipe.
This was really good, I do hope you do something on those three women, what bravery they did, here in the States, I'm not familiar with them, and will look them up, but only to get an understanding, I'll eagerly await your showing, when you have time to slot it in.❤ In other news, I am so thankful for your channel, not being able to get up and walk around, due to CRPS type 2 that's the type2 in my name, bet you thought I was type 2 diabetes....but I appreciate the near private tour of your beautiful homelands and area, towns and city, thank you again ❤.
Thank you
Baker Street has always been a bit like Edgware Road for me. I feel like I know it quite well but it's always been an 'in transit' thoroughfare on the way to somewhere warmer and more exciting.
Great video as always.
Thanks so much Paul- I know what you mean… and I think Edgware Road may be a good video idea to add to my list 😉 Cheers and stay well
Really brilliant video Rob - as others have said it’s so well produced. Lots of fascinating insight - I haven’t been there very often (the last time I think was for a first aid course) but used to go by when I lived in Camden. I’m so glad Danger Mouse has a blue plaque 🤣 Hope you’re keeping cool in this crazy heat x
Thanks so much Louise! Yes, people seem to especially like the Danger Mouse plaque! Keeping cool thanks, hope you are too. Stay well.
wow, thanks for this great deep dive on Baker Street, Rob! loved it! 😊
Thanks so much!
Cheers Rob one of your best yet👍How about a video with the street with the the most blue plaques,have a great weekend👍👍
Thanks so much Nicholas… and what a good idea! I’m not sure which street that would be, will have to investigate!
Rob - As usual fantastic video! I well remember some of the places you mentioned from the late 50's and early sixty's. Now Covid is becoming less of a threat, I can't wait to get up to town and visisiting them once again..Look forward to your next video!
Thanks so much Wayne! Hope you manage a visit soon. Stay well 😉
Thank you for a fascinating video. Perhaps the street was named after both Bakers as each were linked to its development. And I am a particular fan of the new Sherlock series...
Been up and down Baker St many times, light in my head and dead on my feet. The very first time I went there in 1974, I was looking for 221b. A case of identity gone wrong.
I'm sure you weren't alone! Nice Rafferty reference too ;-)
hi Rob
a really long video full of such interesting topics, what a treat
keep up the great work
all the best
mike
Thank you so much Mike. Stay well my friend and thanks for the continued support; much appreciated.
What a comprehensive analysis of a street that has so many historical facets to it. Well done to you. How long did it take to research?
Not connected to London but some time ago i visited Durnford Street in Plymouth where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived and, i believe, practised as a Doctor . There is a plaque of course but also embedded in the pavement are snippets of information pertaining to him or to Holmes.
Thank you so much 😊
The research was a mish-mash; a mix of things I was aware of or had already written about combined with quite a few hours combing through sources and discovering new things!
I had no idea about Conan Doyle living in Plymouth; very interesting.
Thanks for the kind words and stay well 😉
Finally watched this. Absolutely EXCELLENT work! 👍
Thank you so much Asheland :-) Stay well.
@@Robslondon thanks! You too. 🤗
Amazing video, a full on documentary. You always put so much research and thought into your videos and it really shows. Thank you!
It’s an absolute pleasure Dom. Thanks for watching and thank you too for your kind words; much appreciated. Stay well.
I love this. Me and mates since we were like 16 have been hangout, drinking, and partying there in baker street. We still do 8 years later so it's nice to know the history of that place. London is a amazing place.
Nice comment; really appreciate that thanks ;-)
Oh Boy.... I had a really bad morning at work... so to come home to a Robs London has ended my day on a way better positive.
Fantastic video Rob, as always. You really do know how to bring these to life.
I have some fond memories of that area, when we would come to London in the 80s. Madamme Tussauds being one of the places I visited a few times.I still remember the first time I went down the Chamber of Horrors. I think it would of been 81/82 so I was 8 or 10. As you got to the bottom of the stairs and entered the almost darkness, there was a bell that would chime..... scared the life out of the first time...... but I grew to love it. Its a shame its gone.
I am also a massive fan of Sherlock Holmes..... all those books and Black and White Movies.... but Cumberbatch and Freeman made a pretty decent modern day pairing too.
I have both the films of the Stories you included here too... The SOE raids and the Bank Robbery..... both very good watches. I didn't realise though the SOE was so big, and was mainly housed in Baker Street. I am really intriuged by the 3 Lady Officers you showed and mentioned... perhaps a video on them?
Anyway, I am rambling on..... so will bid you fairwell and all the best to you and family. Until next time cheerio.
My word John, what an incredible comment- thank you so much mate.
The Chamber of Horrors… yes I first went there in probably the late 80s/early 90s. I mainly remember the electric chair which lit up! 😬
The SOE women- yes, they deserve a dedicated video. And I will certainly consider it.
Thanks again for your kind words and support- truly appreciate it-and stay well.
Well done Rab....always a great adventure dropping by.
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Cheers ;-)
Another fantastic video Rob, thank you so much! I recently read a book about SOE agent Violette Szabo. Only 23 when she was murdered. I wish I had a fraction of the courage these ladies had.
Thanks so much David. And yes, couldn't agree more. Stay well.
Great stuff, these are places in London we are familiar with, but not so well informed as we thought we were.
Thank you!
Thank you for the wonderful tour of Baker Street where I lived ( in Berkeley Court} during the late sixties early seventies. Its marvelous that so much has been preserved on, which proves that quality
It's a pleasure Glenn, thank you :-) Stay well.
Another fantastic video. I enjoyed every minute of it. Great work mate!
Thank you so much Karl, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well 😉
Love Sherlock, love your documentary 10/10 😂❤
Thank you so much Ned!
Bloody awesome! Thanks!
Thank you!
Gee, Rob, that ticked some unexpected boxes! 221B I knew about from the Holmes stories (which I only caught up on a few years back and I am in my 50s!) and I might have vaguely known about the Baker Street tube station (but didn't know it went back to the beginning of the underground - I found your channel when looking for info on Glasgow's not-exactly-Clockwork-Orange) but then the amateur radio connection to that bank heist (I've been a radio ham for decades).
Another great video - thank you!
What a wonderful comment, thank you so much -made my day! 😄 Stay well.
A wonderful trip down memory lane as always. Keep up the good entertaining work
Much appreciated Phil, thank you! Stay well.
I vote for the Baker who was the property developer, an occupation not known for hiding their egos.
May i also compliment you again on your presentation, just plain and wholesome as a documentary should be.
I’m with you on that Baker, Chris! And thank you so much for the kind words; much appreciated. Stay well my friend.
@@Robslondon and you. 👍
Whichever Baker had the most money or put in the most for the development is my guess.
@@belindanoonan6217 Yes, possibly the one with the most money and connections (which would suggest Edward I suppose...)
Thank you so much for all the research you do for all your videos Rob. I really enjoy learning about my city. I have a French husband who always find it difficult with my cockney accent, not pronouncing ‘t’s. He understands you perfectly because you pronounce all the ‘t’s! Thanks again :-)
That’s really kind of you to say Caroline! This is my video voice, so I always do my best to pronounce words and Ts clearly (which is pretty difficult to be honest!) 😂
@@Robslondon Totally get how hard it is Rob, I just can’t pronounce them 🤣
@@carolinesexplosion It hurts my jaw when I do it ;-)
Love love love your channel. Been down a lot here lately. Your channel is just what I need to get my mind off of life. I’ve never been to the UK but I find it so fascinating,,, all the history. Thank you, your very good.
That means a lot to me; thank you so much jamjedi1972. Glad I can help in some small way. The best of wishes to you my friend: stay well.
That is a heck of a street! You did a lot of work for this video and it was great, thank you. 🌻
Thank you so much Addie, that's really kind of you!
I have a similar video out in a few days which will be about Tottenham Court Road!
Thanks again my friend and stay well.
After watching your Croxley Green video and subscribing I found this video and find it hard to find the right words to praise the quality of both the video and your commentary. Looking at all the videos you have made I can see I'm going to be very busy over the next few days and weeks .... and months working my way through them all.
Thank you so much Peter, that means a lot to me. Hope you enjoy them!
One of the few places I was subject to a criminal act was 221b Baker St. - the shop refused to make change for a five pound note; when we left and went to the underground, we gave them that note, and had it confiscated as counterfeit.
As ever, excellent.
The Baker Street cinema used to be THE venue for showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. For years there used to be weekend showings of the film and people would come out dressed as their favourite characters from the film and shout along to the dialogue. It was a massive party atmosphere - but it could get a bit cliquey and intimidating for newcomers.
And just a couple of doors down from the entrance, there was a tiny shopfront that led down to a substantially large barber's shop.
It was the first place in London that took the idea of "male grooming at affordable prices" and ran with it. There were the usual things like getting hair cut and dyed and conditioned - but also manicurists, skin conditioning, head and shoulder massages, moisturising and a whole variety of treatments. At the time (I think it was the late '80s), it was revolutionary because men simply weren't supposed to be interested in that kind of thing - and if they were, they'd go away to a discreet spa in the country - and you had to be monied to afford it.
I think the starting price was something like £20-30, which was expensive but within the bounds of affordability.
I had to go there on a work project the first time but went back several times because it was exceptionally good. You could always tell first-timers there because they always entered furtively like it was a sex shop or they'd been invited to join a secret society.
Sadly, I can't remember the name of the place.
Brilliant comment Darrien, thanks! I had no idea about the Rocky Horror show connection. In fact I have no memory of the cinema at all funnily enough, even though I’m old enough to and Baker Street was my main London station for many years. Strange how the mind works! Thanks again and stay well 😉
@@Robslondon It was the mainstay of 'cult' entertainment for London students. You had Beford College in Regent's Park and the various colleges of music as well as Polytechnic of Central London relatively nearby and - from unreliable memory - provided a lot of the regulars.
I went to a couple of the late-night showings over the years - but I was pretty drunk both times!
Really interesting-haven't been to London for years but I remember as a very young solicitor doing a case in Baker Street County Court. I imagine it's long gone ! Keep it up
Thanks Tom 😉
Great video very ilustrative. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for the kind words; I really appreciate it.
There needs to be a statue of Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes in Portsmouth UK because A study in scarlett was first written there at Arthur Conan Doyles general practice in Southsea, Portsmouth. His practice has been knocked down now due to bombings in WW2 but they managed to get a plaque up on the flats that occupy the spot.
Agreed
Robslondon's videos are equal to BBC productions.
Thank you so much Alan... it's difficult to express just how much I appreciate wonderful comments such as yours. Stay well my friend.
This came out five days ago? What the heck, UA-cam? I subscribe to this channel. Another fun video anyway. Thanks!
Thanks, glad you found it!
They can be very funny about letting people know... have you activated the bell icon? That should (in theory) send you an email whenever a video is published.
Thanks again; really appreciate your support SeventhSwell 🙂
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Tom
Take's me back Rob, I worked as a young copper and later a Detective out of offices above the station. In the late 80's/early 90's we were often tasked with standing on the front where the bus lane was to stop Foreigners being run over by said buses not looking the right way. We also used to get photographed so often I fear my image is in albums from Japan to the USA. I knew a good bit of the history but not the lady detectives nor the apple store. The safety deposit boxes, I heard rumours they contained compromising material about several of the great and good including a very high up Royal but I cannot confirm. Keep up the good work mate!!
Great comment Mark, thanks for sharing! Enjoyed reading that. Stay well.
Never knew the Telemark sabotage was planned there! Thanks!
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London is the greatest city on earth and a nerds Disney land , i visit every year and it almost feels like a pilgrimage for me !
Thank you; well said! 😉
This documentary was amazing, so much information, old photographs, maps and research made it so entertaining.... Well Done ! At this point can I make a suggestion for two future episodes. The Regents Canal which runs west to east right through London ending up at Limehouse basin and the River Thames, I know this as I live on a narrowboat and have travelled the whole length. My second suggested episode, which was mentioned in another of your videos, would be Joseph Bazalgette's incredible engineering feat of the London Sewer system and his amazing cathedral like Victorian pumping station at Crossness east London.
Thank you so much for the kind words Roger!
Both of the subjects you suggest are excellent ideas and I have indeed considered them; they are on my list... so please do stay tuned!
Cheers and thanks again.
@@Robslondon To help with the Regents Canal there is a very good video on UA-cam titled “Barging through Old London over the Regents Canal in 1924 in colour”… one of my favourite videos.
Hello Rob, one of your best films. More like this please. How about Narrow Street, Wapoing for a film
Many thanks indeed Paul; much appreciated. And Narrow Street is a fantastic idea, I’ll make a note!
Totally love your videos, always great info. 55 Baker Street is also very famous as the former headquarters for M&S where it was for many years. I actually used to model for them in that very building! I didn't realise Chamber of Horrors had closed for good, shame. Back in 2015 Madame T allowed our film crew to film overnight in there, the first time they had let a film crew in (for the Bollywood film FAN), they wouldn't let us down in the Chamber of Horrors as the guys wouldn't leave the Beyonce waxwork alone, so we all got told off!
Such a great comment Lindsey, thank you! I enjoyed reading that 😉
@@Robslondon glad you did! I’m an ex tour guide of London, so I really enjoy all your videos 👍👍
I appsolutly enjoyed that
Its the first time I've seen your channel & I'll be back coz i love London with a passion i was on Bakers Street a few weeks ago and was wanting info just like this 👍
Thanks so much Leif, really appreciate your kind words- glad you found my channel, it’s good to have you here! Stay well 😊
make this into a series please!!
I'll bd doing a lot more roads ;-)
Great job, I've SUBSCRIBED 🧐👍💯🇬🇧😁
Thanks Gary, good to have you here 😉
Very interesting video, and well produced. Thanks!
Baker Street has long been a real melting pot of many trades and social classes. It's at once anonymous and recognisable.
The music connections you mention also include "Baker Street Muse", the centre piece of Jethro Tull's 1975 album, Minstrel In The Gallery, and follows the singer (Ian Anderson) as he takes a late night walk along the street, encountering a wide range of largely unsavoury characters.
Excellent comment BroadSword, thank you.
Rob this video is mainstream broadcast quality the amount of research and production does you credit - Each time you release another fascinating video proves how lucky we are to benefit from your knowledge - Many thanks mate you deserve all the accolades from us👏👏👍💥
I honestly can’t express how much your kind words mean to me Ray; thank you so much. It’s support like your’s that keeps me making videos! Much appreciated. Thanks again my friend and stay well.
Outstanding comment and i could not agree with you more.
I echo all the praise of previous comments. Just like to say I was fascinated from start to finish. Thanks very much.
Thank you so much Karen, that means a lot to me. Stay well.
These are brilliant! I find it incredibly interesting that the estate agents and Le Sac, both had a chevron/pyramid in their logo on the top of the shop! Hmm 🤔 I wonder if there is a freemasonic aspect to where its situated 🤔
Ohhh.....! Good spot ;-) Got me thinking now!
Brilliant, Lots of Info Rob (Danger Mouse indeed) Stewart M
Cheers Stewart!
Very interesting thanks, When you describe the residence of William Pitt the Younger that Mc Donalds in the shot is the first one I ever visited in the early 80s😊 (at least I think it's the same location)
Wow! And thank you 😉
Fantastic video. I have worked on Baker Street for a number of years so know the area well but even so I didn't know the building I work in was where the bazaar was! I knew it was the former M&S HQ so there was some further retail connection to the site and the fact there was a horse fair there could possible explain the row of mews houses on Rodmarten Street which is behind the building.
Great comment Rob, and thank you so much for the kind words. Stay well my friend.
Hi Rob, simply stunning tour of information. Great to see Witherspoon's keeping up the tradition of rescuing historic buildings for new bars etc. How about checking out Witherspoon's Sedge Lynn in Chorlton Manchester which originally was a Temperance society billiards hall intended to keep working males from the demon drink!! George Best used to enjoy a game there in his early Mancs United days. Its now a grade 11 listed building. Loved Danger mouses listed house 😎 Your the best Rob. Cheers DougT in Mancs.
Great comment as ever Doug, thank you! Love the idea of a Temperance Wetherspoon’s… was it still a Temperance place when George went there? 😉
There is (or was, not been there for a while) a similar place in Clapham; a bar that was once a Temperance hall.
My last video from Devon has been well received so I’m hoping to do more videos further afield- hopefully that will include Manchester at some point as it’s a great city and I need little excuse to visit!
Anyway, thanks mate and stay well.
@@Robslondon www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/england/manchester/the-sedge-lynn-chorlton-cum-hardy
Hi Rob hope this link to the Spooner's Sedge Lynn history opens. From what I gather there were Temperance billiard halls on the London area too. Saving more Londoners from the demon drink 😆 Cheers DougT
fantastic! i don't know how you do it - each of your videos is tops!
Thank you so much 😊
i live opposite Arthur Conan Doyles house, thanks for all the great content
Thank you ;-)
Nice video.. good to hear some of the background around Baker Street 👍🏾
Cheers ;-) And thanks for watching; stay well.
@@Robslondon Cheers fella you too.. look forward to more of your informative videos!
@@RealGrooveRandom Many thanks- really appreciate your support. Stay well.
Many years ago (1989), I spent about a week in London, not far from the British Museaum. Walked a lot of London. I remember looking for 221B back then. I also went into Madams Tussauds Wax Museaum. I also did a Jack the Ripper walking tour which was very interesting. One location was no longer there (don't remember what was there back then), but about a block away was a street of building that were around and in use during the murders so we could get a sense of the narrow streets and the overhang of the 2nd story (1st floor?) Which was a bit claustrophobic. Maybe you could do something on it?
Well, you do a great job on these and I really appreciate them. Thanks.
Interesting comment Randy, thanks. Was the location around Hanbury Street perhaps?
@@Robslondon That was a long time ago. I looked at some recent pictures and I'm not sure. I thought is was closer and darker, but at 67yrs, I may be thinking of a different place. Otherwise, it seems about right in terms of the Ripper. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Yet again your video is very engaging and so interesting, always look forward to seeing your next one, because I know it’s going to be excellent
That means a lot to me Simon, thank you so much. Stay well my friend.
Excellent as usual, Rob. Thank you.
Much appreciated, thank you and stay well
13:54 "FIRE IN THE OPERATIONS ROOM!!!"
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So fascinating! Thank you :)
It’s a pleasure Elizabeth, thanks for watching 😊
Yet another brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Stephen, truly appreciate your support
Great job Rob. I always enjoy the videos and especially your presentation style.
I really appreciate that Belinda, thank you so much. Stay well.
Great video and very well researched. I love that, you included the Danger Mouse plaque as I was not if it was real. Surprised you did not mention Sexton Blake as a alternative to Sherlock Holmes. There is also a great sign for the Lost Property office for Transport for London too on the Street. too.
Many thanks! I did consider mentioning both Sexton Blake (and Basil the Great Mouse Detective) and the Lost Property Office too, but it would’ve made the video far too long! Maybe there’s another video in it? 😉 Thanks again and stay well