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Always look forward to your adventures Julian. Here is another Londoner you may or may not know. Nicola white finds treasure at low tide on the banks of the Thames. She makes art work out of her finds and educates with some historical finds.
Ah..she's a mudlarker (like in my Wapping Video). Yes, I have another friend who does that too, except she doesn't make art out of it). Sounds like the sort of person I'd like!
Thanks Mirza. Yes, I know. Those BBC presenters are all the same. Actually there are some who are good but the BBC are very risk averse. They don't like to employ anyone who is different.
I love this video. Back in about 1985 I had a girlfriend in Rotherhithe, and later got a job there. This was when it REALLY was down at heel when the docks had closed down, but before all the new housing went up. It was a complete wasteland, and interesting to 'urban' explore (lots of old Southwark Council housing blocks FULL of squatters back then). The Mayflower was a 2-minute walk from where I worked (and 3 minutes from where I lived). I've always loved the Mayflower because it is one of those pubs that never seems to be too busy, and has always been 'quaint'. Joolz didn't mention any of the Scandinavian/Finnish churches that can be found in Rotherhithe which I always found fascinating when I lived there. There are Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian churches/seamans' missions dating back to the time of the docks. It always seemed incongruous that there should be Scandinavian churches in what was then quite a rough part of town.
That brings back memories. The Mayflower was my local while I was studying. I had some great nights there, 25 years ago. Quiz nights and lock-ins. I didn'r know at the time that my father used to go there in the 1970s, when all of the old dock buildings were standing (and mainly derelict). They messed it up with the awful modern chicken coop housing. Typically, the nicest and most valuable places are the old buildings that survived the developers' wrath. Same story almost everywhere. Architects have done more damege to London than the Nazis did in the war.
Great video, entertainment and knowledge in a neat package. One glitch, though: Svend Tveskæg (Forkbeard) and Bluetooth were danish kings. Norway was a danish county at that time.
Folks..it looks like I was wrong about Fagin! I stupidly read the blue plaque on the side of the building which claimed Fagin lived there but he lived in Saffron Hill! But I was right about Bill Sykes. Bloomin' SOuthwark council putting up wrong information. I read it and added it in at the last minute!
Many years ago there used to be a film studio opposite St Saviour's Wharfcalled Mill Street Studios which played host to many well known actors, now sadly gone. I had the pleasure of some 1st class lunches at reasonable prices back then. If Joolz had walked round the corner he'd have seen the fire station that was used in the opening credits of the series London's Burning. Also Butler 's wharf was known for its spices, many's the time I'd be typing up documents and the whaft of nutmeg would make its way across the dock. Different times
I remember Mill Street Studios. I met John Thaw in Revs Wine bar at an end of shoot party. I bought him a glass of white wine. I also met the cast of London's Burning there too.
Last year in May I did the long walk from Lambeth North Station following the thames river to Canada Water!! I don't know why but I decided to walk towards Canary Wharf!! I enjoyed it a lot and I also enjoyed watching your video, reminded me of the long walk!! Now I discovered Greenland Dock in Surrey Quay and love the place!! Beautiful!!
Bingeing on your films Joolz whilst 'in solitary'... great content and very informative, as I plan a return to Blighty when it's safe. From an Aussie expat desperately in need of a culture shock. Cheers! (clink).
Joolz...get yer act together...Fagin lived in Saffron Hill and Bill Sykes did eventually in the Shad Thames area. Just say something like I may be wrong here but... otherwise people in the UK and abroad may be misled. Others than that wonderful!
Another great video Joolz showing The Fighting Tremeraire one of my my favourite paintings after seeing it in the National Gallery, I try to see it whenever I am in London. It is much better than those sunflowers by some other bloke! I really want to visit the Brunel Museum next time I a.down, I only realised it was there on my last day earlier this year.
Wonderful area I know well. Generations of my family lived there & I often walk around soaking up history. They lived in an around Cherry Garden street at turn of the 20th century & census shows that some were "scholars". One became a scientist who helped develop an atomic warhead for USA, another a journalist for London news agency, one worked for American Cable Co in the city, artists & head teacher. Just to prove not every poor family was uneducated. They were also used to happily mixing with all nationalities bc of the proximity to docks.
Your information is a bit out fella...The video starts in Shad Thames, SE1 which is Bermondsey not Rotherhithe. Jacobs Island, which featured in Oliver, and St Saviours Dock are also in Bermondsey. Nice to see St.Mary’s church, where I was christened, married, my Mum and Dad married there, also countless other family weddings, christening’s and funerals. My Nan lived dead opposite the church in Adams Gardens Estate. The Mayflower used to be called the Spread Eagle not the Ship. If you walk past the church towards Rotherhithe tunnel you’ll find the Ship pub. I also had my wedding meal in the Mayflower in June 2019...
Thank you for adding a map to the video, it helps to follow you mostly for people on the other side of the world like me, love your videos, the only chance of visiting and learning historic facts about this wonderful city so admirably explained by you, cheers 🍻
I suggest you visit Deptford for one of your videos. I lived on the Crossfield Estate in Deptford in the 70s. Members of Dire Straits and Squeeze lived there at the time. Dire Straits played their first gig on the estate. A plaque has been placed on the building that some of them lived in. Deptford is rich in history. Among others, Chaucer, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Francis Drake, Christopher Marlowe (who was murdered there and is buried and commemorated in St Nicholas churchyard), Grinling Gibbons, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn have connections to Deptford.
Really enjoy watching your video. I do feel so good every time and love your sense of humour. I have learned so much from you. Though you make me miss my good time in London.
Thanks. Yes...It's a mystery to me how it all works. One thing is for certain. A lot of subscribers does not necessarily mean quality videos. I've looked! Thanks. It's much appreciated. I'd love to get more. It's going up though. They like you to upload every week but I can't work that fast.
im going to london for the first time in december and i have been whatching your videos to help me understand where are the best places to go im going to stay right across the street so mayflower will be one of my stops sorry for the english im portuguese keep up the good work
Would you be able to do a video around Canada Water , Greenland Docks Bermondsey area? Thank you for all your videos. Your time and effort is much appreciated.
Hiya. Yes, I'm getting closer to there and I was aiming to do one with a friend who lives there soon. I have a couple which are pretty close though. Did you see my one about Greenwich or Wapping? Hopefully in the next few weeks but depends on my friend.
That’s great! I have seen all your videos and think they are fantastic! I will keep a close eye on your channel. If you need any drone shots or birds eye views please get in contact.
Hellooo there! I actually met you both briefly walking past the old Chamber's Wharf site in Bermondsey where all the very, very loud whirring & clanking machinery was. Couldn't hear much because of all the noise, of course. Anyway, glad to see the vid turned out so splendidly & is packed with loads of interesting facts I didn't know before :)
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films I wish I was still traveling! Back to the grind a few days after our walking tour. It was the highlight of my trip and I can’t wait to do it again next time I visit! Is your stomach feeling better? Lol
As a fellow Londoner, born of generations of Londoners (albeit now an ex-pat in Italy) I salute you! I'm over twice a year to stay with my parents and to see my son who moved to London for his job. But I digress. We do a lot of exploring when I'm over. For example, we did this same walk 2 or 3 years ago armed with Google and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food in the Mayflower is good too, to my great surprise, as I thought it had become a tourist attraction. Anyway, what I wanted to ask you is if you know Sands Film Studio (82 St Marychurch St, Rotherhithe)? When we were in the area it was open to visitors (I mean not just to see their shows: we were given a tour of the place and a potted history) and is absolutely fascinating. I know for sure that it's closed now because of the coronavirus emergency and to be frank I don't know if they still do tours anyway, but if they do after all this is over it's worth a visit.
Love this channel. There is a warehouse on the North side of the Thames with an E on the front (the side facing the river) which I was taught was the site of Execution Dock.
Joolz you're a gent....... Used to live there by the river........ Mayflower hasn't changed a bit....... as all the Brit pubs....... I presume........ My regards
Marc Brunel fled France with the technical drawings of the French naval ships .Handed them over to the Admiralty to gain favour from his new country.so we can thank him for aiding Nelson and co in their battles with Napoleon
Another location supposedly built from the Mayflower timbers is the Mayflower Barn at Jordans, Buckinghamshire, England. Apparently, some of the timbers have the inventory numbers from when the Mayflower was built.
Julian, I have visited London twice in the past two years, thanks to your UA-cam channel my London experience was a lot more fascinating. I have looked up your videos from the United States and Mexico and one has to scroll all the way down or click on the third or forth page to find them. I suggest simplifying your video titles, it irritates me to watch people talk about the city sitting on their couch. Fantastic job!
Yes. Exactly. I agree! It's the thing that annoys me most about youtube. I wish I knew what to do about it. Do you have any advice on what I could call them?
I usually watch your videos more than once bc i find them entertaining. I also love the music in them. Next time in in London, ill have to pop by that pub y'all sing at
the mayflower pub is a place I have to go , in billericay high street in Essex they have his house there which is now an indian restaurant and the badge for billericay has the mayflower ship on it
Hey! I’m from Essex! Stuck in America right now lol. Way back my parents must have lost a bet with God lol. Been here ever since but will be returning in 2019! Family thinks it’s to see them but actually it’s to see Joolz lol
Morning Joolz really love your videos could watch them all day long, sorry if I spelled your name wrong, do more ghost videos and murderers of London take us to 10 Rillington place, thanks
Drinking Amstel beer?? In Holland it's called monday mornings Heineken. (It's from the same brewery). I allways get a headace drinking the stuff. No!, I know what you are thinking. One pint is enough :) I like your videos by the way ! :)
Another great film Joolz!! I have a rather random question for you!! do you think Lucy Worsley is the thinking mans crumpet?. I do! Anyhoo carry on the good work. And the BBC impression was spot on!!!
Ha! Well if you watch my Cleopatras Needle video you will see me and Simon discussing that very topic! How we think she should be included amongst the most beautiful women of the day!
Harald Bluetooth was King of Denmark and because he killed the Norwegian King, he also became King of Norway, his son Sweyn Forkbeard was King of Denmark of course, but also King of England, and a bit of Norway but not all of it.
Very good Jules! Just in regards to the part where you were near tower bridge there's the dock where people were hung... There's a double story house boat? There's some good history about that boat. I've stayed on it, actually. From memory it used to be used by royalty to watch boat races in the Thames. It was then bought up by a family for a song after it was disused for years and left in that place. Message me if you want to know more! 😊
Oh yes! I think I've seen about that on tv. Is it a very high end luxury rental apartment now? Sometimes used for tv and films too.. Or amI thinking of something else?
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films I'm taking about the barge-type thing that's to camera left around the 1:40-1:50 mark. Once upon a time I had dated someone close to the owner. We sat out on the balcony with the rise and fall of the Thames. You can air bnb it, I believe but you'd not want to be prone to sea sickness, to wouldn't believe how Rocky it is.
Tower Bridge is owned by the City of London and is insured by Lloyd's of London. Because of Lloyds insuring it, the bridge is licensed as a ship. A ship needs to give notice 24 hours in advance for the bridge to be opened.
I watch your videos Joolz, ( subscribed) and for some reason I found this video extremely favourable, perhaps because Rotherhithe was unknown to me, you don't often hear about it do you? Maybe it's also because it reminds me of the lovely old mill developments in places like Leeds, Saltaire?
Oh I'm glad. Perhaps also because it was actually very quick and easy to make this one in comparison to the others. Maybe I was in a good mood that day.
Hi Julian, can you please visit Sherlock Holmes museum? I have a lot and lot and lot of dream to visit/migrate to London. But sadly my fate didn't let me. All I just do is, see my beloved London though your eyes and your videos. Wish you luck for your channel, it's the best among in this segment. May God bless you abundantly. -From India with Love...
Blimey! Is it allowed to drink Danish (Dutch) beer with English fish and chips? Things really are in a state there, I'll have to come over and check that out! Thanks Joolz.
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Thanks everyone....one of thee days I'll be a star!!!!!!!
Always look forward to your adventures Julian. Here is another Londoner you may or may not know. Nicola white finds treasure at low tide on the banks of the Thames. She makes art work out of her finds and educates with some historical finds.
Ah..she's a mudlarker (like in my Wapping Video). Yes, I have another friend who does that too, except she doesn't make art out of it). Sounds like the sort of person I'd like!
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i m ur fan now u r way better than BBC posh presenter. I'd love to meet u brother.
Thanks Mirza. Yes, I know. Those BBC presenters are all the same. Actually there are some who are good but the BBC are very risk averse. They don't like to employ anyone who is different.
I love this video. Back in about 1985 I had a girlfriend in Rotherhithe, and later got a job there. This was when it REALLY was down at heel when the docks had closed down, but before all the new housing went up. It was a complete wasteland, and interesting to 'urban' explore (lots of old Southwark Council housing blocks FULL of squatters back then). The Mayflower was a 2-minute walk from where I worked (and 3 minutes from where I lived). I've always loved the Mayflower because it is one of those pubs that never seems to be too busy, and has always been 'quaint'.
Joolz didn't mention any of the Scandinavian/Finnish churches that can be found in Rotherhithe which I always found fascinating when I lived there. There are Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian churches/seamans' missions dating back to the time of the docks. It always seemed incongruous that there should be Scandinavian churches in what was then quite a rough part of town.
That brings back memories. The Mayflower was my local while I was studying. I had some great nights there, 25 years ago. Quiz nights and lock-ins.
I didn'r know at the time that my father used to go there in the 1970s, when all of the old dock buildings were standing (and mainly derelict). They messed it up with the awful modern chicken coop housing. Typically, the nicest and most valuable places are the old buildings that survived the developers' wrath. Same story almost everywhere. Architects have done more damege to London than the Nazis did in the war.
Jules is like Google with a bowler hat, imformative and jolly. Another brilliant video, cheers!!!
Ditto. I've never said so, but you nailed it ("that's what she said").
Why thank you sir! Yes, I had fun on this walk except for my stomach upset. The fish and chips helped!
@@Joolzguides It was the Moretti to help ....
Hands down the best London travel videos on UA-cam.
Thank you my friend. I'm inclined to agree!
spot on, hes da man is Joolz
It’s a great credit to British culture that there isn’t graffiti everywhere.
I like your cheerfulness and you seem so authentic - nice nice job keep it up. Cheers!
Ah thanks! Well, I am authentic but on the inside I'm screaming!
I was supposed to be travelling to London in a month... these videos are the closest I'm getting in the near future...
The food at the Mayflower is (or at least was) good. When we moved back to the US we decided the Mayflower would be the place for our last meal.
Great video, entertainment and knowledge in a neat package. One glitch, though: Svend Tveskæg (Forkbeard) and Bluetooth were danish kings. Norway was a danish county at that time.
Interesting and entertaining video, esp because Im currently obsessed with London.
Thanks Jasmine. I have many others too. I hope they are helpful.
I don't understand how you walked right past Dr Salter's statue and ignored it. A very poignant story and surely worth a mention.
That was remiss of me.
I like your friend doing his Di Nero impression while rolling the ketchup!
Folks..it looks like I was wrong about Fagin! I stupidly read the blue plaque on the side of the building which claimed Fagin lived there but he lived in Saffron Hill! But I was right about Bill Sykes. Bloomin' SOuthwark council putting up wrong information. I read it and added it in at the last minute!
Many years ago there used to be a film studio opposite St Saviour's Wharfcalled Mill Street Studios which played host to many well known actors, now sadly gone. I had the pleasure of some 1st class lunches at reasonable prices back then. If Joolz had walked round the corner he'd have seen the fire station that was used in the opening credits of the series London's Burning. Also Butler 's wharf was known for its spices, many's the time I'd be typing up documents and the whaft of nutmeg would make its way across the dock. Different times
I remember Mill Street Studios. I met John Thaw in Revs Wine bar at an end of shoot party. I bought him a glass of white wine. I also met the cast of London's Burning there too.
I have only stumbled on these, but really enjoying them. I rarely get to London these days, but when I do, I have some places to search out.
I reckon I need to spread the word more!
@@Joolzguides I have spread the word on a Facebook walking page I am a member of, it has members from all over the world.
What a fascinating video. Excellent!👍😎
Thanks. There are plenty more like this too. DOn't forget to check them out!
Last year in May I did the long walk from Lambeth North Station following the thames river to Canada Water!! I don't know why but I decided to walk towards Canary Wharf!! I enjoyed it a lot and I also enjoyed watching your video, reminded me of the long walk!! Now I discovered Greenland Dock in Surrey Quay and love the place!! Beautiful!!
Yes, it's amazing down there. I often think it would be nice to live with a view overlooking the river.
I live there so i take walks all the time along the Thames, there are so many hidden jewels arpund london near the thames that people miss!!
great bike ride along that stretch of the river as far as Erith & Dartford, the route gets quieter after Woolwich / Thamesmead
Bingeing on your films Joolz whilst 'in solitary'... great content and very informative, as I plan a return to Blighty when it's safe. From an Aussie expat desperately in need of a culture shock. Cheers! (clink).
What an interesting river walk!
Joolz...get yer act together...Fagin lived in Saffron Hill and Bill Sykes did eventually in the Shad Thames area. Just say something like I may be wrong here but... otherwise people in the UK and abroad may be misled. Others than that wonderful!
Another great video Joolz showing The Fighting Tremeraire one of my my favourite paintings after seeing it in the National Gallery, I try to see it whenever I am in London. It is much better than those sunflowers by some other bloke!
I really want to visit the Brunel Museum next time I a.down, I only realised it was there on my last day earlier this year.
Wonderful area I know well. Generations of my family lived there & I often walk around soaking up history. They lived in an around Cherry Garden street at turn of the 20th century & census shows that some were "scholars". One became a scientist who helped develop an atomic warhead for USA, another a journalist for London news agency, one worked for American Cable Co in the city, artists & head teacher. Just to prove not every poor family was uneducated. They were also used to happily mixing with all nationalities bc of the proximity to docks.
Mr. Jooz you are a legend!!!
'Discovered' Joolz Guides a couple of weeks ago. Can't get enough of them. Keep up the great work!
Another truly mesmerising video. Love it!
Thanks Ajay, yes, I have rather a lot now!!!
Amazing, I have lived in Rotherhithe for 4 years. I miss it so much. Best part of London I think
Your information is a bit out fella...The video starts in Shad Thames, SE1 which is Bermondsey not Rotherhithe. Jacobs Island, which featured in Oliver, and St Saviours Dock are also in Bermondsey. Nice to see St.Mary’s church, where I was christened, married, my Mum and Dad married there, also countless other family weddings, christening’s and funerals. My Nan lived dead opposite the church in Adams Gardens Estate. The Mayflower used to be called the Spread Eagle not the Ship. If you walk past the church towards Rotherhithe tunnel you’ll find the Ship pub. I also had my wedding meal in the Mayflower in June 2019...
Thank you for adding a map to the video, it helps to follow you mostly for people on the other side of the world like me, love your videos, the only chance of visiting and learning historic facts about this wonderful city so admirably explained by you, cheers 🍻
I suggest you visit Deptford for one of your videos. I lived on the Crossfield Estate in Deptford in the 70s. Members of Dire Straits and Squeeze lived there at the time. Dire Straits played their first gig on the estate. A plaque has been placed on the building that some of them lived in. Deptford is rich in history. Among others, Chaucer, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Francis Drake, Christopher Marlowe (who was murdered there and is buried and commemorated in St Nicholas churchyard), Grinling Gibbons, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn have connections to Deptford.
Yes! Thanks Dave! It's on my list! Very interesting!
Your vids are the best on London so much info and you cover so much ground greetings from Liverpool
The church seen here i believe was in the 1980s film the "Long good Friday" with Bob Hoskins & Helen Mirren. Thanks for your vids!
Would have to watch the film again but I'm a local and don't think that's correct.
Would have jumped off the screen if it was.
Love your work Joolz
Ive lived in Canterbury kent for 3 years now, cant get enough of London.
You could walk the whole distance like Chaucer who started near Borough Market!
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films that would be both exhausting and rewarding!
Really interesting stuff. Thanks
nice, with there would me more, especially about the surrey docks
Love your style! Am subbing now🙋. 🤗
Thank you. That's great!
Great video, this part of London is one of my favourite places.
Amazing video as always
Top man Jules!
Oh good. I really like this film so I'm glad you watched that one!
Really enjoy watching your video. I do feel so good every time and love your sense of humour. I have learned so much from you. Though you make me miss my good time in London.
Thanks Kai. That said, I did make one mistake in this video. Do you know what it is?
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I think the answer is already down below... But I am impressed how you know things in details.
In the 1950s film The Long Memory starring John Mills, Shad Thames featured in quite a few scenes.
I went on this walk the other day and wish you had taken us I learnt everything afterwards
Another informative and entertaining video. I am surprised this channel doesn't have more subscribers. I will be sure to share, share, and SHARE!
Thanks. Yes...It's a mystery to me how it all works. One thing is for certain. A lot of subscribers does not necessarily mean quality videos. I've looked! Thanks. It's much appreciated. I'd love to get more. It's going up though. They like you to upload every week but I can't work that fast.
Hey There - Great video as always.
Again, very, very interesting.
im going to london for the first time in december and i have been whatching your videos to help me understand where are the best places to go im going to stay right across the street so mayflower will be one of my stops sorry for the english im portuguese keep up the good work
Thanks! Don't forget to tell them you saw them in my video!
Would you be able to do a video around Canada Water , Greenland Docks Bermondsey area? Thank you for all your videos. Your time and effort is much appreciated.
Hiya. Yes, I'm getting closer to there and I was aiming to do one with a friend who lives there soon. I have a couple which are pretty close though. Did you see my one about Greenwich or Wapping? Hopefully in the next few weeks but depends on my friend.
That’s great! I have seen all your videos and think they are fantastic! I will keep a close eye on your channel. If you need any drone shots or birds eye views please get in contact.
hey, that would be amazing. Can you drop me an email on my website? I'd love some drone shots! Thanks.
Great vid as always Joolz! And a shout out to Simon for his "Adam The Woo" shirt :)
He's delighted you noticed!
Well spotted!!
Hellooo there! I actually met you both briefly walking past the old Chamber's Wharf site in Bermondsey where all the very, very loud whirring & clanking machinery was. Couldn't hear much because of all the noise, of course. Anyway, glad to see the vid turned out so splendidly & is packed with loads of interesting facts I didn't know before :)
Hey there! Yes, you made our day! Glad you left a comment! It was filmed in record time too because I wasn't feeling very well.
Another great video my friend!
Thanks Emily! How's the new job going over there or are you still traveling?
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films I wish I was still traveling! Back to the grind a few days after our walking tour. It was the highlight of my trip and I can’t wait to do it again next time I visit! Is your stomach feeling better? Lol
Emily Stevens I’m so jealous! lol
I haven’t had the pleasure yet lol
Maybe in 2019
As a fellow Londoner, born of generations of Londoners (albeit now an ex-pat in Italy) I salute you! I'm over twice a year to stay with my parents and to see my son who moved to London for his job. But I digress. We do a lot of exploring when I'm over. For example, we did this same walk 2 or 3 years ago armed with Google and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food in the Mayflower is good too, to my great surprise, as I thought it had become a tourist attraction. Anyway, what I wanted to ask you is if you know Sands Film Studio (82 St Marychurch St, Rotherhithe)? When we were in the area it was open to visitors (I mean not just to see their shows: we were given a tour of the place and a potted history) and is absolutely fascinating. I know for sure that it's closed now because of the coronavirus emergency and to be frank I don't know if they still do tours anyway, but if they do after all this is over it's worth a visit.
I died laughing at the BBC reporter. ...love the video ...
They seem to favour that style. I'm not sure why.
Love this channel.
There is a warehouse on the North side of the Thames with an E on the front (the side facing the river) which I was taught was the site of Execution Dock.
Joolz you're a gent....... Used to live there by the river........ Mayflower hasn't changed a bit....... as all the Brit pubs....... I presume........ My regards
Marc Brunel fled France with the technical drawings of the French naval ships .Handed them over to the Admiralty to gain favour from his new country.so we can thank him for aiding Nelson and co in their battles with Napoleon
Thanks! That's great knowledge.
Julian you said nothing about the Rotherhithe Tunnel - I’m a bit disappointed. But still rather superb walk though!
Love your videos!
This is a great walk. A lovely area actually.
Another location supposedly built from the Mayflower timbers is the Mayflower Barn at Jordans, Buckinghamshire, England. Apparently, some of the timbers have the inventory numbers from when the Mayflower was built.
Watching in Dec 2020! lol
Merry Christmas to all!!!
Simon dispensing his ketchup like De Niro in “Goodfellas”. Nice touch.
Oh, did I keep that bit in? Yes, I had just seen Goodfellas and thought it odd!
You do have a way with words. I am going to drift round these places. Keep em coming
Thanks..I don't know which words you mean..Perhaps I plagiarised them!
I like what they've done around here. Not spoilt.
Beautiful place
excelente video !!!! :)
The song you hear "Side by Side", is an American song, from 1927.
Julian, I have visited London twice in the past two years, thanks to your UA-cam channel my London experience was a lot more fascinating. I have looked up your videos from the United States and Mexico and one has to scroll all the way down or click on the third or forth page to find them. I suggest simplifying your video titles, it irritates me to watch people talk about the city sitting on their couch. Fantastic job!
Yes. Exactly. I agree! It's the thing that annoys me most about youtube. I wish I knew what to do about it. Do you have any advice on what I could call them?
This is a great video. Like you I accumulate stuff I know for living twenty years in London. But its the old stuff which is most interesting
Yes, fortunately the old stuff doesn't change so the video should be appropriate for years to come.
I usually watch your videos more than once bc i find them entertaining. I also love the music in them. Next time in in London, ill have to pop by that pub y'all sing at
Thanks! Yes, I'll see you there!
the mayflower pub is a place I have to go , in billericay high street in Essex they have his house there which is now an indian restaurant and the badge for billericay has the mayflower ship on it
Please tell me that your given name is Dicky and you're doing very well! That pub is lovely. Very nice atmosphere.
Hey! I’m from Essex! Stuck in America right now lol. Way back my parents must have lost a bet with God lol. Been here ever since but will be returning in 2019! Family thinks it’s to see them but actually it’s to see Joolz lol
Morning Joolz really love your videos could watch them all day long, sorry if I spelled your name wrong, do more ghost videos and murderers of London take us to 10 Rillington place, thanks
Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Andy. Yes, I'll keep trying. Lord knows, some day it's got to get me somewhere!
Yes!! South of the river!!
Ha ha!! I made you wait for it but it came eventually!!!! (That said...only just south!!!)
Drinking Amstel beer?? In Holland it's called monday mornings Heineken. (It's from the same brewery). I allways get a headace drinking the stuff. No!, I know what you are thinking. One pint is enough :) I like your videos by the way ! :)
Yes, I prefer ale actually but I was very unwell and needed a lager. I'm not too keen on English lager!
Who is the singer in your videos. Al
I like industrial revolution history! keep making more content of this!
Great channel, would love you to do similar videos for other cities such as my home town Glasgow
this is great ive walked along there but sadly didn't know of its awesome history
Oh great! Yes, me neither! It was a fun day out!
I sent you an email btw about umbrellas you might find amusing
Another great film Joolz!! I have a rather random question for you!! do you think Lucy Worsley is the thinking mans crumpet?. I do! Anyhoo carry on the good work. And the BBC impression was spot on!!!
Ha! Well if you watch my Cleopatras Needle video you will see me and Simon discussing that very topic! How we think she should be included amongst the most beautiful women of the day!
Great as always!
Harald Bluetooth was King of Denmark and because he killed the Norwegian King, he also became King of Norway, his son Sweyn Forkbeard was King of Denmark of course, but also King of England, and a bit of Norway but not all of it.
Great area!!!
Very good Jules! Just in regards to the part where you were near tower bridge there's the dock where people were hung... There's a double story house boat? There's some good history about that boat. I've stayed on it, actually. From memory it used to be used by royalty to watch boat races in the Thames. It was then bought up by a family for a song after it was disused for years and left in that place. Message me if you want to know more! 😊
Oh yes! I think I've seen about that on tv. Is it a very high end luxury rental apartment now? Sometimes used for tv and films too.. Or amI thinking of something else?
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films I'm taking about the barge-type thing that's to camera left around the 1:40-1:50 mark. Once upon a time I had dated someone close to the owner. We sat out on the balcony with the rise and fall of the Thames. You can air bnb it, I believe but you'd not want to be prone to sea sickness, to wouldn't believe how Rocky it is.
Tower Bridge is owned by the City of London and is insured by Lloyd's of London. Because of Lloyds insuring it, the bridge is licensed as a ship. A ship needs to give notice 24 hours in advance for the bridge to be opened.
No mention of Sands Film studios in the wharf next door to the Mayflower?
I love this guys videos! 😎
Yay! My neighbourhood!
Joolz, how would you describe your accent? It's very pleasing.
Like me he's from the south of England. We don't have an accent.
Are you still going Julian? Love your videos and your commentary, did you ever go on the Wibbly Wobbly in Greenland Dock it was fantastic?
I used to cycle to the Wibbly Wobbly and get horribly drunk.
Interesting video
Brilliant
I watch your videos Joolz, ( subscribed) and for some reason I found this video extremely favourable, perhaps because Rotherhithe was unknown to me, you don't often hear about it do you? Maybe it's also because it reminds me of the lovely old mill developments in places like Leeds, Saltaire?
Oh I'm glad. Perhaps also because it was actually very quick and easy to make this one in comparison to the others. Maybe I was in a good mood that day.
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films maybe if you have that pint before you shoot the videos you’d be in a great mood every time lol
You too have noticed the BBC standard arm flailing.
Hi Julian, can you please visit Sherlock Holmes museum? I have a lot and lot and lot of dream to visit/migrate to London. But sadly my fate didn't let me.
All I just do is, see my beloved London though your eyes and your videos.
Wish you luck for your channel, it's the best among in this segment.
May God bless you abundantly.
-From India with Love...
They won't let me film inside there but I can try and go past some Sherlock location!
Thanks dear, would eagerly wait for your upcoming videos. Have a wish to meet you in person if I happen to be there anytime in future...
Cheers...
Thanks Vishal. Glad you enjoy them!
Another great video Jules any news on the Jack the Ripper video great time of the year to make some
Oh yes, meow sir :))
How did you learn so much about London?
Just reading and researching....and I was wrong about Fagin....but right about Bill Sykes!
Blimey! Is it allowed to drink Danish (Dutch) beer with English fish and chips? Things really are in a state there, I'll have to come over and check that out! Thanks Joolz.
awesome video :)
Thanks man! There are many others too!