5 Hidden Corners in Borough, London SE1

[@vsmicer]

Rob, your channel is rather lovely.

[@Robslondon]

That’s so kind of you to say, thank you! 😊

[@RobinHullBuilds]

The Ferryman’s seat was actually rescued from a skip. When Riverside House, the home of Ofcom and the College of Policing, was being built, the stone was thrown away and only found by chance. I was told this story by the late Head of Facilities at Ofcom, Johnny Kaye. A true gentleman and ex-officer of the Gurkha Regiment. You missed the old cannon bollard outside Eat by Southwark Bridge. You can tell it’s a genuine cannon as you can see where the trunnions were cut off.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Robin; I had no idea it was rescued from a skip! As for bollards... that's another video in its own right ;-) Cheers and stay well.

[@robertcook2572]

We've just had that done to our cat

[@TDtog2112]

Hi Rob. Now this is an area I know very well as I worked for Waterman in Pickfords Wharf (as seen on the wall at 7:47) but I was unaware of the ferrymen's seat so will need to look that up. Great video which is very informative. In relation to filming locations there is also the entrance to Bridget Jones flat in Bedale Street which sits above the Globe Tavern in Borough Market.

[@Robslondon]

Wonderful comment, thank you!

[@PJonP4]

Love the channel and the subject. It's my part of town. You could do hours of content here! Hope you do lol

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Peter :-)

[@markshrimpton3138]

Thank you Rob for another expansive, interesting and at times sympathetic video. The depth and breadth of your research is wonderful and it’s always a joy to watch.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you as always Mark, I truly appreciate your kind words. Stay well.

[@JohannaLevesque92]

Great video Rob, I went & had a look around this fascinating area earlier this week after watching your video

[@Robslondon]

That's lovely to hear Bernadette, thank you! 🙂

[@alanhutchins5916]

The walk from Waterloo to Southwark on the river bank is one of the gems of London ...

[@Robslondon]

Agreed

[@markcarson8]

Cheers Rob for a fantastic video, when I’m passing through with the wife I will be full of facts and look really clever but I won’t tell her I stole them from you😅keep up the good good work pal.

[@Robslondon]

Ha ha! Cheers Mark 😉 Stay well.

[@davidmiller6728]

my great grandfather was a rag and bone man at Borough Market and my grandparents were married at the church on the Borough. My great grandmother was killed in the Blitz nearby in 1940.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you for sharing David, an interesting history your family has.

[@davidmiller6728]

@Robslondon not always happy though. My grandfather had to identify the bodies of his mother, sister and brother in 1940.

[@davidmiller6728]

Queens Building Scovell Road was the scene of my family disaster

[@larrystevens5786]

During the global pandemic, Rob, your videos for this Anglophile have kept my “homesickness” at bay; because watching the episodes is like being there (kudos to the camera person 👍). You are the docent on the walking tour. Thank you 🙏.

[@Robslondon]

That means so much to me Larry, thank you; I couldn't make these videos without the kind support of good people such as yourself.

[@Blade_Daddy]

Well done - especially the Cross Bones yard.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you

[@hello55125]

Just found this channel and absolutely love . Good job Rob!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much- it's good to have you here :-)

[@1minigrem]

It’s great to have you back, I knew about the Winchester geese but not crossbones, I am so glad it was saved. As always I learned new and interesting facts about London. Look forward to your next vid.

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated Kerry, thank you! Stay well.

[@joedewar7253]

Southwark Cathedral is a fascinating Cathedral - often overlooked. Worth a visit to find out even more about its history, with links to Chaucer, Shakespeare and Harvard University! You can meet Hodge the cat too, named after Samuel Johnson's famous cat! Thank you for mentioning it in your interesting video. I know the Cathedral very well and your knowlege of it and the surrounding area is absolutely spot-on. 👍

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Joe 😊

[@joedewar7253]

@@Robslondon My pleasure! Southwark Cathedral has a special place in my heart. Good to hear your excellent commentary.❣️

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

I've met Hodge, he's a friendly chonky cat 🤣

[@lesleyscott938]

What I hate is that so much of old London is disappearing to be surrounded by monstrous modern architecture 😢

[@Robslondon]

Yes, it doesn't help...

[@l3eatalphal3eatalpha]

It was great until the Romans moved in.

[@Icanbacktrailers]

What? It’s far better protected today than at any other point in history.

[@lesleyscott938]

@Icanbacktrailers your joking of course. You obviously don't know the real London that's being almost wiped out by modern architecture creating the awful skyline we have today, so please get your facts right before commenting !

[@Icanbacktrailers]

@@lesleyscott938 lol. There used to be zero protections. Roman london, saxon, Tudor, Victorian london… were always being pulled down and replaced. The Georgians and Victorians demolished a massive amount of old London. We value and protect historic London far better today then we ever have before. Maybe we should protect even more than we do, but it’s ridiculous to claim that we aren’t better at protecting historic architecture

[@harrysingh6577]

Rob: you Geoff Marshall and Jago Hazzard are brilliant!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Harry!

[@CorvoFG]

South London has always been special and different. I certainly wouldn’t live anywhere else! Another top notch video, Rob! 👏👏

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Jason! 😉

[@paulwilson7234]

Great video to watch on a Sunday evening.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it!

[@pluffer241]

Thanks for remembering the women and their hard lives exploited by bishops - the Winchester Geese.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you. They should never be forgotten.

[@WendyInCollingwood]

Your Research, Attention To Details, Videography, Your Narrative ~ Are 🇬🇧’s Historic Treasure Trove ! A Great Pleasure To View 🎉 Thank You From Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@Robslondon]

Bless you Wendy, thank you so much :-) I Was in Canada last month, lovely place! Stay well.

[@avnostlga]

Another excellent production. I appreciate your efforts. Thank you.

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure, thank you so much for the kind words.

[@JacqTracks]

Thank you, Rob. We always enjoy your videos!

[@Robslondon]

That is so kind; many, many thanks JA Morgan! Really your support 😊 Thanks again and stay well.

[@Gazellekaz]

Thanks Rob. Love your videos. You ask about our other favourite hidden corners of Borough? There is of course that little stretch of wall off Borough High Street that is all that remains of Marshalsea Prison. And Red Cross Garden (on Red Cross Way but across Union Street) which was designed by Octavia Hill, who was one of the founders of the National Trust.

[@Robslondon]

Excellent choices! I did think about including the Marshalsea wall in the video, but I think it’s worthy of a video in its own right- will most likely cover it at some point. Thanks and stay well.

[@boroughgal4146]

Octavia Hill, together with the late Lord Brabazon also campaigned for Open Spaces legislation, in part to save disused burial grounds from greedy unscrupulous builders and turn them into open green spaces. Are you aware that Red Cross Garden was once a Quaker burial ground?

[@michellewilsdon294]

Like going home. Thank you Rob. So many emotions , so recently given here, love and loss, joy and deep sorrow. A glimpse to make me very "homesick" yet grateful for all my times spent here. From Canada, hopeful for a 2024 return.

[@Robslondon]

Bless you Michelle, thank you 😊

[@richardbrayshaw570]

Thanks. Really great video. Actually quite moving in parts. Please keep up the good work.

[@Robslondon]

That’s so kind of you Richard, many thanks indeed my friend for the lovely words and support- much appreciated

[@lindawoods4822]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I especially liked the “whistle past the graveyard “ at the end! Thank-you!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Linda 😊

[@johncochrane2707]

Another fantastic video Rob, thanks.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you John!

[@nicholaswalker2494]

Brilliant video Rob,there getting better every time keep up the good work 👍👍

[@Robslondon]

That means a lot to me Nicholas, thank you

[@bessofhardwick9311]

Fascinating again, Rob. Loved the ferryman's seat in particular. I never realised that the south side of the Thames was the Badlands!

[@Robslondon]

😄

[@paulmerryman]

Loved it Rob. We took in a lot of what you have shown, when we visited in March last year. Called in the Barrowboy for our tea.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Paul, nice comment! Cheers an stay well.

[@chrissythornhill]

A bit of drunken mischief ! Times don’t change that much, after all. Well, apart from seeing someone’s head on a pole ….. thank goodness. Great video and fantastic tour. Thank you 😊

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Christine! And yes, you're quite right about drunken mischief ;-)

[@rontanser9369]

Thank you Rob, that was yet again a very interesting video

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Ron!

[@robbicu]

This was really cool! Especially Crossbones Gardens!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you robbicu!

[@malindley]

Fascinating ! Thank you.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you!

[@1258-Eckhart]

Hi Rob, London is very notable for the different character of its various quarters. One thing I like about Borough is the overhead railway lines - it's crisscrossed by viaducts. I worked there for the Jubilee Line extension, and surveyed all the buildings above the line from London Bridge Stn. to Blackfriars Road. Lunch was taken invariably at the George - very pleasant! Luckily I was never accosted by a Winchester Goose.

[@Robslondon]

Great comment, thank you! And yes, I love the overhead railway lines too; the noise the trains make is so atmospheric.

[@thetragicyouth]

Absolutely fascinating, thanks Rob! When I lived in London, I was located first in NW then in SW, so rarely ventured to Southwark. This was a real eye-opener, visually, and as always, the historical context you gave was interesting and insightful.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much 😊

[@barrywa39]

Brilliant as always Rob. It's an area that I don't know much about, as you know, I'm a St James's man,, so it was extremely interesting. The graveyard was very touching.

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated as always Barry, thank you my friend.

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

I sat enthralled wonderful vidio l loved every moment thank you so much .

[@Robslondon]

That means a lot to me Bob, thank you my friend.

[@grahambarrett5569]

Beautiful video Rob. I really do enjoy your work.

[@Robslondon]

I really appreciate that Graham, thank you.

[@cjg1970]

Another great video. My Dad's first job was in that brewery. My late Uncle was commissioned by the Evening Standard to do a pencil drawing of the last London Bridge which they sold as a limited edition print.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much. I'd love to see the drawing your Uncle made.

[@Larka666]

I love these videos so much! I’d love it if you made more of them! As someone who has been to London several times but lives in Canada and probably won’t be back for a while, it made me feel like a tourist again 😊

[@Robslondon]

Bless you Lauren; such a lovely comment! You just made my afternoon; thank you! I'm working on the next video as we speak; it should be ready to watch on Sunday (the 14th) so please do stay tuned! Thanks again and stay well 🙂

[@Larka666]

@@Robslondon Oh it’s so nice to get a reply from you!! 😄 I’m so glad :) Yay! Can’t wait for it!!! 😁 cheers :)

[@Robslondon]

@@Larka666 Anytime! Thanks again ;-)

[@lauraswann5543]

Thank you Rob. I found this extremely interesting. 💖

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Laura!

[@alexmarshall4331]

Hey Rob>>One of your best videos to date...and only scratches surface of places to check out...do recommend very highly a visit to Crossbones memorial garden (junction of Redcross Way/Union Street) especially on the evening once a month when people from near and far gather to sing hymns and folk plus tell tales and yarns of people and calamities nearby...but I INSIST you NEVER set foot within the tourist trap that has hijacked what was once Borough Market...once the locals worked and shopped there but ABSOLUTELY no more...just for a start the fish and chips ABSURDLY OVER PRICED "JANK"...thankfully there's no Pie and Mash...anyhow Rob great video and I'll say 'allo' and goodbye from this cold and damp mid December 2024 on one of "The Peabodys" SE1 👉💎👈🤜🏿🤛🏻‼️

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Alex ;-)

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Thanks

[@Robslondon]

That is so kind; many thanks indeed 😊

[@robertmurray6021]

I love the channel, I use to live in Southfields,have you ever been there?

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Robert. I do know Southfields yes, nice area!

[@Britoverseas]

Great video Rob. Having lived the first 40 + years of my life in London but north of the river, I rarely ventured to Southwark. Fascinating video filled with content that I had no knowledge of. Thanks again my friend. Lance

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated Lance, thank you

[@RedcoatsReturn]

A riveting and fascinating story of…the…secret places of London 😊👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Robslondon]

Thank you; I truly appreciate your kind support. Stay well 😉

[@debschmitt761]

Great video Rob! I really enjoyed the info on The Globe theatre

[@Robslondon]

That's really kind of you Deb, thank you!

[@garybrockwell2031]

Great one on St George's Day ✌️🙏🗣️💯🇬🇧 great facts FELLA 👍🇬🇧💯 as always. I walk the area, and yet you show us thing's we didn't know..... Thanks BRUV ✌️💪💯🇬🇧 London LOVIN it's son. 🎬🙏🗣️🇬🇧💯💪🧐 Cheers.

[@Robslondon]

😉

[@rafiquekeshavjee8033]

Thanks Rob, for your utterly charming and seductive description of the lesser-known riches of London’s history. I live on a remote island in Kenya and will make a point of visiting some of the places you have brought to life with your words!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Rafique; a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind words hope you make it to London soon! Stay well my friend and thanks again.

[@cascadianrangers728]

I have never been to London. What a charming video, thank you for sharing this, what an amazing city

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure, hope you get to see it for real someday

[@cascadianrangers728]

@@Robslondon Literally being able to physically see the layers of history is amazing. I live outside Seattle on the U.S west coast, there's almost nothing over 100 years old, I am absolutely fascinated by history, I haven't realized how ancient the city was and it's so cool to see so much history preserved and so readily accessible

[@Robslondon]

@@cascadianrangers728 That's really kind of you to say, thank you. I have a lot of love for the USA; my Grandfather was American and I've been to the States several times; what we have in physical history, you make up for in sheer natural beauty 🙂

[@tomgirldouble3249]

What a loverly video, particularly loved the story of crossbone yard, 😢

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much

[@itsjohndell]

Sir, you have exceeded even yourself. Amazing research. Great job!

[@Robslondon]

I really appreciate that John, thank you. Stay well.

[@sharonleong7120]

It was great content. I love it once again. Keep up the good work. Thanks Robert. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Sharon! 😄

[@brianjrichman]

My mother was born in Southwark and lived on the south side of Southwark Bridge until just after WWII. I know all the places you show in this video.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Brian ☺️

[@basfinnis]

Another gem. I've been to that park on the site if the graveyard. Grim stuff. Thanks again for another great upload 😉

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure Basil, thanks as always for the kind words and support 😊

[@mmpointy]

Thank you Rob. Thoroughly enjoyed this as always.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks 🤩

[@larrystevens5786]

Thanks!

[@Robslondon]

That is so kind of you Larry, many thanks indeed my friend. Stay well.

[@louisefrew1889]

How come I haven't come across your channel and I live in London, some great info thanks ❤🇬🇧

[@Robslondon]

Glad you found it Louise! Good to have you here.

[@louisefrew1889]

@@Robslondon ahh I love your channel thanks for making it ❤️🇬🇧

[@patrickpayne8330]

Such a beautiful and touching post...thanks.....being born a small walk away from the Borough.. (the old Kent rd).. This part of London is massively overlooked...from the roman site's..the elephant and castle..and the walk of chaucer's down the old Kent road to Canterbury.... this is the VERY best part of London heart

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Patrick; a lovely comment mate. Stay well.

[@MazSwanboroughSmith]

That was amazing! All that history! Thank you Rob 😊❤🇬🇧

[@Robslondon]

A pleasure as always Maz!

[@zenaasura1769]

such a good channel thank you very much for this amount of effort that goes into your videos. I love the little pigeon icon its super cute.

[@Robslondon]

I really, really do appreciate that zenaasura. Thank you so much.

[@Alison-LoveAndUnity]

Really great video. I have walked along the river and round Borough dozens and dozens of times and never noticed the Ferrymans seat or knew any of this. Thanks so much

[@Robslondon]

Ah, thank you so much Alison!

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

Everything you do is so interesting! Watching from the other side of the pond--Jane

[@Robslondon]

Really appreciate your kind words Jane, many thanks!

[@ChrisSmith-ls7mb]

Hello Robert This is your best video. We so much love this area. We go to there for lunch at least once. We always eat just in front of the Cathedral by the river in front of the Mudlarking pub, which we have also eaten in. We visited the Cathedral the last time we where there and it is a most to visit when you are there. Rob have you ever read the book by Edward Rutherford call London. It is a historical fictional story base around different times in London's history. I highly recommend it. Love the father Ted clip you added. We will be in London on May 1 and we are so looking forward to it. Thanks for the great video. Take Care Chris and Sandra of Canada.

[@Robslondon]

A lovely comment as always Chris and Sandra, thank you so much. Stay well my friends and hope you have a lovely trip!

[@pamcullen537]

Hi Rob. Facinating and interesting as always thank you 🦆💕

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Pam!

[@annereidy7981]

Most interesting, informative and evocative, thank you.

[@Robslondon]

I truly appreciate that Anne, thank you.

[@dianapatterson1559]

Nice to visit me old neighbourhood. Thank you.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Diana

[@dianapatterson1559]

Too bad you forgot St. George the Martyr Church on this video, as it was published on St. George's Day.

[@Robslondon]

@@dianapatterson1559 I'm planning to include St George the Martyr in a future video Diana, so stay tuned...

[@stonecoldsbottlebin]

This is an excellent episode. Thanks Rob.

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure Paul; thanks for the kind words.

[@moogmike1]

Very, very enjoyable video Rob.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you Michael, much appreciated

[@outdooradventures8773]

Thanks Rob , wonderful stuff

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@asheland_numismatics]

Excellent video! 🤗

[@Robslondon]

Thank you! :-D

[@clair233]

TYFS this was fascinating. Please would you consider doing a Victorian era video on Borough, maybe including mint street workhouse

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks! I will certainly be returning here; and yes with the 19th century more in mind.

[@aaarrrggghhhh]

Well done Rob. I didn't know that about John Harvard, very interesting.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you 🙂

[@MattBaker1965]

Great work Rob. Many thanks

[@Robslondon]

A pleasure, cheers Matt.

[@marcellinamaestro]

Thanks Rob. I visit the area quite often but still learned things from your detailed research and clear narration.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Peter!

[@Rachel-bo3qg]

Yet another fascinating video Robert, love it !

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Rachel ☺️

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks for another cracking vlog very interesting story’s and well put together

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure David, thank you!

[@liberty_and_justice67]

Thanks! Very much enjoy your commentary.

[@Robslondon]

I really appreciate that; thank you so much my friend. Stay well.

[@michellebell5092]

I consider myself as a Sarf Londoner. Fascinating history. Of course if you want to visit a Rose Theatre you need to travel a little further to South West London , Kingston. My favourite spot in Borough is London Bridge Station and the area around, Tooley Street, Guys Hospital etc.

[@Robslondon]

Great comment Michelle, thank you!

[@robbojax2025]

Another fine video. Full of interesting facts, some of which were new to me.

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated Robbojax, thank you

[@chrisstephens6673]

As always a pleasure to watch. When I was training at Guy's back in the seventies, when I saw the George I always thought of a scene from the film Pickwick Papers, whether it was that Inn or even a false memory who knows, but that's what I thought.

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Chris ;-) It would certainly fit in with the Pickwick Papers!

[@catpawrosales4265]

Beautiful, Rob, that was an amazing piece of history

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much

[@lydialen6881]

Fabulous video Rob I never gave Southwark much thought but now I'm definitely going to visit this year.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Lydia! Hope you enjoy it when you do 🙂

[@allennicklin1]

Really enjoyed this video, especially Nancy’s Steps. I organise London Pub Tours, and my favourite tour is around London Bridge. This gives me a chance to give me a short talk on London Bridge and Nancy’s Steps, pointing out the mistakes. Unfortunately the plaque was stolen some time ago.

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks Allen. Yes, I seem to remember there was a different plaque for the steps before? I didn't realise it was stolen!

[@tracyfryer8153]

Very interesting and sad at the end. Beautiful picture illustrations thank you ❤

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks Tracey

[@roberttaylor6295]

Not watched much today as I had a bit of a low but this thoroughly enjoyable and brilliant bit of research and presentation was what I needed. Super. I can't believe just how much research and effort you expend in information gathering in deliciously educating your loyal followers! Thanks and keep 'em coming! Rob

[@Robslondon]

Bless you Rob, thank you so much. Hope you’re keeping well.

[@Slycockney]

Fabulous video Rob, really enjoyed that thank you. I learn new things every time I watch, brilliant.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Reaper 😊

[@muskerp]

sorry if I missed it but there is also the canon bollard just by the ferry seat and the history of bollards. nice video and a great area to visit for food, beer and history. A shakespeare play at the globe is also a once in a lifetime experience as long as you have a cushion (which you can hire at the theatre) and wine which you can buy at the theatre. travel to this location via a river ferry for even more london.

[@Robslondon]

Nice comment. Thank you

[@wendalboy]

Another great video, such an interesting part of town

[@Robslondon]

Much appreciated wendalboy, thank you.

[@jlg375]

That was so interesting, thank you. We often visit London, now we will be able to visit these places and know what the history is.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much, glad to help!

[@piepowered]

Fascinating as usual! I very much enjoyed watching that. Thanks for sharing!

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure as always :-)

[@SLane249]

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Stephen.

[@pk7969]

Another gem Rob, thank you. I feel a trip to Borough is in order.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you PK, hope you make it there soon!

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

This is a wonderful video, thank you.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much David.

[@PaulB-17]

Another wonderful video Rob. You are truly bringing the city to life for me, Thank you again.

[@Robslondon]

Such a lovely comment Paul; thank you my friend.

[@Zharkov1969A]

That was a tremendous video Rob. Excellent work.

[@Robslondon]

I really appreciate that Christopher, thank you.

[@TheMintyMelon]

Thanks as always Rob ..for another wonderfully insightful glimps back in time to Londons rich and gaudy past..❤

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure! Thank you for watching :-)

[@SlurpyDave254]

Very good vid, particularly loved the historic pubs and crossbones yard..I've been in the George, good boozer...Nice one Rob🍺👍

[@Robslondon]

Nice one Dave; cheers ;-)

[@mancroft]

Excellent as usual. Thank you.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much 😊