I think it’s based on the fact that distances used to be measured from London Bridge when London was just the City of London, but now with the additional 32 London boroughs too since 1 April 1965, all distances are measured from the King Charles I statue, but that’s not to say that it’s the geographical centre of London (just as London Bridge wasn’t the geographical centre of London when it was just the City of London). They are not the same thing.
Love this. I used to have a travel UA-cam channel and I'm like twice your age but your interest and passion in random things and the tube really reminds me of me back in the day. Keep it up mate!
An absolute fantastic thought to investigate, but I think the more interesting thing to explore is the centre of mainland Britain, where is it exactly? Living in Leeds, West Yorkshire, I kind of want to think that’s where it is! In February I went tour Australia and visited the actual centre of Australia where there is a ‘official landmark’, which funnily enough is about three hours drive from Uluru on the way to Alice Springs. So, there’s your next challenge!
I would absolutely LOVE to go to the centre of Australia one day! And regarding Britain, I have a very similar video in the works. Then maybe Great Britain after that!
Did you not look down behind the Statue there is a Large Plaque on the floor that says this is the site of the Original Charing Cross. All measurements to London come from here. So that is the centre of London if all measurements come from here.
Loving your videos mate. I have actually watched all of your videos. It has been very informative, Since I am moving to London in September from Australia. Keep up the great work mate x
I enjoyed this. One small point: as you’re definitely, quintessentially you might say, English, you might choose to make the title “Centre”… As a born Londoner welcome to the greatest city in the world and I hope you enjoy uni.
@@JoeDanHirst Well, I have to disagree with your choice. It's only spelled 'centre' in North America. There is often a confusion among Americans when they come across non-American spellings because they don't often have a chance to see them. Partly, this is because they don't have the contact and partly because people bend over backwards to accommodate them, which is what you have done. Do think it might be a bit patronising that you an English guy, on an English channel talking about something as British as London deliberately choose the N. American spelling just so you don't confuse Americans. Don't you think they could cope? Would it not have been an opportunity to teach them something about Britain? Does the 'wider audience' even want you to change the spelling and make a film about Britain less British? And if you're going to imply that the wider audience watching across the world only understands American English do you adopt American vocabulary all the way through? Why not put on an American accent? It's your channel and you can do what you want but I don't agree with your thinking.
@@JoeDanHirst before I retired (your channel attracts all ages Joe…) I worked for a large international law firm. This was a battle we had to fight all the time when creating international publications. I did some research. In fact the whole Commonwealth uses British English: Canada, Australia, NZ, Singapore, India etc.; plus de facto Commonwealth countries like Rep. of Ireland. Also as English is the de facto admin language of the EU, whatever the French may think, and it also uses British English. It is only the US and former US possessions such as the Philippines that use US English. So there are more users of “centre” both as native speakers and ESL speakers than there are of “center”. Sorry to go on but the issue always interested me.
Such a surprise that this video has under 500 views - this was a super professional, well edited and compellingly presented video!
That's very kind of you!! :)
Great video, very interesting 😀. I didn't expect the centre of London to be where it was
Thank youu!! And neither did I 😅
He’s done it again! Smashed it Joe
I love London with my heart ❤
nice video mate
He has that kind of smart and proper english way of speaking. He is probably doing some very complicated university stuff
Hahaha. I’m doing music at Uni so take that as you will 😅
Well this was enjoyable. I don’t venture much south of the river and I never knew this. Always thought it was Trafalgar square
I think it’s based on the fact that distances used to be measured from London Bridge when London was just the City of London, but now with the additional 32 London boroughs too since 1 April 1965, all distances are measured from the King Charles I statue, but that’s not to say that it’s the geographical centre of London (just as London Bridge wasn’t the geographical centre of London when it was just the City of London). They are not the same thing.
you have a striking resemblance to nick badley haha, good video nontheless! :)
Hahaha I’ve been told that before 😅 Thank you!!
Love this. I used to have a travel UA-cam channel and I'm like twice your age but your interest and passion in random things and the tube really reminds me of me back in the day. Keep it up mate!
Ahh that’s nice! I will do 😄
Nisa from Trinidad viewing. So cool to find the centre of London ❤
Well spoken lad you are. Hope to have a random encounter chat w you one day on the tube lol. Might be a Pokemon battle 🤓
An absolute fantastic thought to investigate, but I think the more interesting thing to explore is the centre of mainland Britain, where is it exactly? Living in Leeds, West Yorkshire, I kind of want to think that’s where it is! In February I went tour Australia and visited the actual centre of Australia where there is a ‘official landmark’, which funnily enough is about three hours drive from Uluru on the way to Alice Springs. So, there’s your next challenge!
I would absolutely LOVE to go to the centre of Australia one day! And regarding Britain, I have a very similar video in the works. Then maybe Great Britain after that!
Did you not look down behind the Statue there is a Large Plaque on the floor that says this is the site of the Original Charing Cross. All measurements to London come from here.
So that is the centre of London if all measurements come from here.
Loving your videos mate. I have actually watched all of your videos. It has been very informative, Since I am moving to London in September from Australia. Keep up the great work mate x
Ayy thank you so much! I'm glad they've given you some context about London and I hope the move goes smoothly for you!!
@@JoeDanHirst You are very welcome mate. I am looking forward to seeing more content like that. Cheers mate x :-)
I bet its in a curry house or very neat one!
eyy nice video, very randomly popped up for me in my feed
Thanks!! I'm glad you enjoyed :)
Algorithm has blessed this video, will probably pop off now
Another banger video! 🔥
Thankss brooo 😎
Another banger 🔥🔥
Ayy much appreciated bro 😎
I enjoyed this. One small point: as you’re definitely, quintessentially you might say, English, you might choose to make the title “Centre”…
As a born Londoner welcome to the greatest city in the world and I hope you enjoy uni.
Thank you!! It was a deliberate choice to spelt it ‘Center’ so it isn’t ‘wrong’ for the wider audience, Thank you for your comment 😄
@@JoeDanHirst Well, I have to disagree with your choice. It's only spelled 'centre' in North America. There is often a confusion among Americans when they come across non-American spellings because they don't often have a chance to see them. Partly, this is because they don't have the contact and partly because people bend over backwards to accommodate them, which is what you have done. Do think it might be a bit patronising that you an English guy, on an English channel talking about something as British as London deliberately choose the N. American spelling just so you don't confuse Americans. Don't you think they could cope? Would it not have been an opportunity to teach them something about Britain? Does the 'wider audience' even want you to change the spelling and make a film about Britain less British? And if you're going to imply that the wider audience watching across the world only understands American English do you adopt American vocabulary all the way through? Why not put on an American accent? It's your channel and you can do what you want but I don't agree with your thinking.
I was under the impression the 'Centre' spelling was only in the UK but from your explanation perhaps I was wrong.
@@JoeDanHirst before I retired (your channel attracts all ages Joe…) I worked for a large international law firm. This was a battle we had to fight all the time when creating international publications. I did some research.
In fact the whole Commonwealth uses British English: Canada, Australia, NZ, Singapore, India etc.; plus de facto Commonwealth countries like Rep. of Ireland. Also as English is the de facto admin language of the EU, whatever the French may think, and it also uses British English. It is only the US and former US possessions such as the Philippines that use US English. So there are more users of “centre” both as native speakers and ESL speakers than there are of “center”.
Sorry to go on but the issue always interested me.
Why is the Union Flag on the thumbnail for this video upside down?
I have absolutely no idea 😅
You are flying the Union Flag upside-down in your thumbnail image. Mate, you really should know which way up your own flag should be flown.
How am I this early😭😭
I think you are literally the first view haha
@@JoeDanHirst I'm honoured. Great content!
@@djaf5204Thank you 😃
THERE AINT NO WAY YOUR CHANNEL NAME HAS MY FIRST AND LAST NAME IN IT WTH?!
OMG how crazy! Is your last name spelt Hirst or Hurst??
@@JoeDanHirst HIRST! LIKE IM JOSSEPH HIRST!