American Reacts to the 14 Best Things to Do in London

[@destinationwellknown]

Hey Tyler, thanks a lot for checking out my video! I had a massive smile on my face all the way through your video, and I'm super happy you liked my London tips 🇬🇧 Have a fantastic day 🙌

[@Mrdeniro100]

He doesn't read the comments.

[@natalielang6209]

I loved your video, although I would have mentioned how overpriced Borough market is now.

[@TylerRumple]

Thanks Kristoffer your video was great and very enjoyable!

[@russetmantle1]

As a London resident, I'd like to say I loved this too. :) You made some great picks including some I didn't know about! I'll be following your channel now, of course. Also congrats on getting Tyler to come on here and comment. First time I've ever seen him do that. 🤣

[@Burglar-King]

@@Mrdeniro100obviously he does because he got a like from Tyler

[@holoxthegreat]

Tyler....I have to disagree with you ...the average American doesn't care about what is outside the USA....so I salute you for doing so

[@AnnaBellaChannel]

As a UK Citizen this has been my experience of citizens of USA. They aren't even interested in the rest of the world.

[@sunseeker9581]

They dont get much holidays plus its further to travel so understandable

[@notlyxu]

@@sunseeker9581 That does not excuse "not caring about" anything outside ones country. Just cause you're not going there on holiday, I mean

[@andybaker2456]

What wasn't shown is that the "sphinx" is one of two that flank Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the banks of the Thames. The obelisk is one of a pair, the other being in New York City.

[@trevorgrimes7273]

Note about the two sphinx they are facing the wrong way .they should be facing outwards to protect the obelisk .they were erected wrongly,

[@andybaker2456]

​@@trevorgrimes7273True!

[@BrianLeicester]

@@trevorgrimes7273 : Even worse, York has a Roman column that was re-erected beside the Minster, but it is standing upside down!

[@ptrip5182]

Yes and fairly recently I found out that Cleopatra's needle was towed by sea in a specially constructed metal tube. It broke free from the ship towing it and was lost for a short period of time, it was found washed up somewhere and finished it's journey to London. Fascinating stuff.

[@keithhurst2970]

The river Thames is pronounced "Tems".

[@johnnygood4831]

Our river in London, Ontario is pronounced the same way.

[@rjdjdjdj5623]

​@@johnnygood4831What's London, Ontario like? I'm from the one in the UK lol

[@BrianLeicester]

Except in Oxford, where Thames is pronounced Isis - for obvious reasons.

[@johnnygood4831]

@@rjdjdjdj5623 Well, we speak English as opposed to you speaking English. LOL. We also spell them the same way, unlike the US. It is somewhat expensive to live in, but better than Toronto. We don't have as many OLD buildings as you, but a few. It's fairly laid back. There are lots of things to do, as many cultural festivals, some of which are free and have many music festivals with very well known bands. As I mentioned, we have the Thames River, of course. We also have Hyde Park and a few other places named after our counterpart. It is also located in Middlesex County. Do an online search for "things to do in London, Ontario".

[@rjdjdjdj5623]

@@johnnygood4831 Huh, that's cool. Our county of Middlesex doesn't exist anymore, since 1965, but my parents generation will still refer to its former area as Middlesex, now parts of Greater London, like Hounslow and Harrow. I wish it was only somewhat expensive here.

[@Raising_Runelords]

I think what Tyler is failing to understand is that London has existed for over 2000 years, buildings from throughout that time span can still be found in places.

[@weepair2]

He is clueless. Too many pauses.

[@DW-py4up]

@@weepair2he’s not clueless. He purposely leans in to the “dumb American” stereotype. He’s been doing uk reaction for too long to be clueless

[@LoCoAde87]

The derp face in his thumbnails let alone throughout to go with the cringe questions during the vid speak volumes. And yes, the pausing is annoying. Maybe he has ADD or something, which fair enough. But yeah. ​@weepair2

[@ebbhead20]

​@@DW-py4upToo much faith in Americans. He's just dumb. He's heard it pronounce for years, but he won't learn like other yanks so that not being clever that's being dumb.

[@productjoe4069]

London is one of the largest cities in the world, in terms of metropolitan population and land area. That is well-known. What is less known is that London is also one of the greenest cities. It technically qualifies as a forest by standard land use classifications and has over 40% public green space. There are lots of large parks (from central London out), such as Hyde Park and Greenwich Park, but there are also lots more medium sized parks, and a near inexhaustible number of garden squares and greens. Then there are the various rivers and canals, and all the trees along the roads. Whenever I go to other cities (especially in the US), I usually feel a little hemmed in even if they’re less dense because of a lack of public green space.

[@Bryt25]

I can't afford to live there any more :-(

[@BrianLeicester]

London has more green area than the total area of Paris - that's right, France's capital city could e chopped up and placed in London and there would still be some parks etc not built on!

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

@@Bryt25 If you work full time then you CAN afford to live there. London is enormous, you'll easily find somewhere to live.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Shanghai also incredibly green wirh a much larger population. Very surprised when I found out after a visit.

[@missc541]

​​@@davidthomas-ot4clprices are over inflamed, greedy landlords = poor standard properties. London is fast becoming "rats" city as far as i can tell too many people, dirty dumping everywhere!

[@IanDarley]

Most Americans would also probably be surprised to know that those fish were swimming in the sea earlier that same day, so no need to pump full of preservative chemicals, vacuum pack and deep freeze.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Spot on. Bloody yanks.

[@BrianLeicester]

Probably caught the day before, but on sale on the day they were landed.

[@linabmoniz]

Markets: Cad In the case of fish: in the case of fish, we Europeans eat fresh food and in any market or even supermarkets there is an area with fish that was caught the day before. In Portugal seclmen and Nottingham Hill are my favorites. Every time I go to London I don't fail.

[@ollielowe7534]

the fish were laying on a bed of ice.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Richmond, Kew Park, Hampton Court Palace, Regent's Park Zoo, Hampstead Heath? The list goes on and on.

[@2223jels]

he has never been to west london he probably should before making a video like this. Myself i choose not to go east. Its a sh.t hole

[@stanleydodds9]

I think you mentioned it a few times, but it's worth remembering that London *is* Roman, in the sense that Londinium was the capital of Roman Britain, and part of the Roman empire. It's about 2000 years old.

[@darkmatter6714]

London is one of only two Alpha++ category cities in the world, the other being NYC. The only difference is that London has 46% green space (NYC 11%) and 2,000 years of history

[@wessexdruid7598]

London is twice the area of NYC, with a similar population (less high-rise).

[@jamesknight3070]

London is the unofficial fifth country of the UK. 😜

[@ukaly1]

London has 47% green space, New York city 27% green space, but London is twice the size...hmmm!

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

And he didn't even get out to Greenwich, which is stunning. Check out the Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark.

[@discogareth]

The zones are travel zones for the tube. Zone 1 is right at the heart of central London. Zone 9 is so far away, it feels like another time zone.

[@trevorcook4439]

Pretty much how public transport works everywhere 😂

[@RendererEP]

Huh... zone 9? Since when?! As a zone 5 / 6 resident I'm glad I'm no longer seen as "not London".

[@BrianLeicester]

My wife lived in London near a central line tube station. Then she joined me in Leicester, 100 miles north of London. It is quicker to get to central London from here by train, than where she lived in London!

[@discogareth]

@@RendererEP Amersham on the far end of the Metropolitan line.

[@RendererEP]

@@discogareth has it always been that way? Also lol I just noticed we are having two seperate conversations, its getting a little confusing

[@stevehartley7504]

The fish is placed in Ice to keep fresh!!!! We have over 200 types of cheese! Buildings, It's called history don't forget these were once the height of industrial technological advances!

[@nicholascarrington4202]

We have over 750 different types of cheese! And more come on to the market each year. Yum!

[@BrianLeicester]

@@nicholascarrington4202 : If you try one type of cheese every day - from The UK, France, The Netherlands Switzerland and Italy - you will never run out as there are so many, and between the five countries, we add more that 365 new ones every year!

[@nicholascarrington4202]

@BrianLeicester I know! It's insane, but lovely insane. I would love to be able to try MOST of them. Think I'd have to draw the line at Casu Martzu, and any others that are a bit too alive!

[@julianbarber4708]

'Gotta say it right'...and then says it wrong! 😆

[@Really-hx7rl]

He is a Yank after all. 🙄😁

[@lindajw100]

At least he's fascinated..and trying to learn..Big applause from me!

[@MichaelLamming]

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life" Samuel Johnson

[@PhilBurns-oc2vg]

But he doesn't live there now

[@vivienmc5983]

@@PhilBurns-oc2vgI do and I agree with him

[@thecritic81]

Johnson was from Litchfield

[@Maynards_so_blue]

Now he's scared of life

[@damienslade]

2 Gough sq, London.

[@peterhetherington914]

Quick point, “Ye” is pronounced “the”, in old English the letter Y was used for “th”

[@BrianLeicester]

That letter that is often represented by Y was actually much more like a "h" rotated 180° and is called Thorn. It is pronounced like "th" in words like "the", and "there".

[@crackpot148]

​​@@BrianLeicester Yes, I was going to say the same. The letter thorn has for centuries been confused with the letter Y (ultimately derived from the Greek letter upsilon). Considering that the vast majority of British people are unaware of the distinction between the two letters and therefore mispronounce "Ye", Tyler can be forgiven for falling into the same trap.

[@iainsan]

Most Americans seem to have completely lost touch with what real, fresh food actually looks like. Due to your greedy food industry, you are fed a diet of junk and processed crap, with actual food only existing in rare farm shops or high end food stores at inflated prices. It's high time you held your state and federal governments more to account.

[@jasonsmart3482]

Having lived in the US I would say that not quite true, where I lived there was a large number of high quality delis and supermarkets. We also had a state farmers market where food was sold direct from the farms - was seasonal food and cheap - and similar for seafood - all excellent. I guess though there was a lot of processed food and that awful cheese they put on everything.

[@iainsan]

@@jasonsmart3482 I'm glad to hear it. Thank you for posting this.

[@gbulmer]

I lived a couple of years in Cambridge MA (across the river from Boston). I had a good 'Whole foods' organic supermarket within 10 minutes walk, and several very good restaurants. I had a _lot_ of choice within a 15 minute car/taxi ride, or on the "T" underground. Then a couple of years in Houston, TX. Again, I could walk less than 10 minutes to a reasonable supermarket and several good restaurants, though I needed to drive to get to organic markets and dellis. Finally I lived in Waltham, MA, a small town outside Boston's I95 "ring road". I needed to drive about 10 minutes to reach a supermarket, a 'high street' and several superb restaurants. There were 'plenty' of the classic, generic, "fast food" franchises, and local 'knock offs'. However in cities like Houston, there was amazing restaurant competition, with local franchises. For example "Becks Prime" is a gourmet burger chain. It also served small steaks instead of burgers and reasonable 'one serving' bottles of red wine. "Lupe Tortilla" served fabulous, freshly cooked 'Tex-Mex' with lots of vegetables. There was a lot of New Orleans inspired Cajun restaurants serving some very healthy meals. All the good Barbecue restaurants smoked their own meat, and most provided a lot of reasonably healthy vegetable side dishes. Almost everywhere sold good, healthy salads, often as a starter. When I lived there in the 2000s, fresh fruit and veg in the USA was cheaper than the UK, so I could cook healthy meals for less money than the UK. However, I deliberately chose the places I lived for either convenience or peace and quiet. People with less money and less flexibility might not have such good choice. "fast food" franchises were the cheapest food. So if you didn't have much money, and didn't cook, they were popular. Best Wishes. ☮

[@iainsan]

@@gbulmer I think that Cambridge MA is rather an outlier in terms of food. Boston is very sophisticated and European compared to most of the US.

[@gbulmer]

@@iainsan Thank you for replying. What about Houston and Waltham? AFAICT, your *_"Most_* Americans ... completely lost touch with what real, fresh food actually looks like" isn't true. However, imported US TV series focuses on outliers and stereotypes for drama and simplicity. If your views are based on US TV, I don't think it's as bad as US TV portrays. I've visited, stayed overnight, and eaten locally (outside the airport), in 17 US states, and more than double (maybe triple?) that for towns and cities in the USA. Every town and city I visited had reasonably good, healthy, restaurant and takeaway food and pretty good prices (often cheaper than UK restaurants or takeaways and similar or better quality) from 1990 to 2010. In the dozen or more towns or cities I've shopped, there were good supermarkets with lots of fresh fruit and veg., and unprocessed meat. As good or better choice than UK Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury's, and cheaper up to 2010. US salaries averaged more disposable income too. I'm not suggesting only a negligible number of Americans _"lost touch ...",_ but studies I've seen suggest about ⅓, so less than ½, and less than most. That's still a huge number, and a health disaster, especially without universal healthcare. "Many" instead of "Most" is probably defensible. Best Wishes. ☮

[@Foxhunter49]

What I’ve found with many Americans visiting the UK, is that you take them somewhere, not necessarily in London, they will just look around briefly and walk back out. They aren’t interested in the history or facts about the place.

[@janetcurr-ks1gd]

I'm intrigued as to what you thought London was like? I smiled at your thoughts on the fish and cheese stalls. That's normal for us here, even in our supermarkets. The majority of us love fresh foods and not highly processed ones. Time you came for a visit?

[@ukaly1]

THE US HAS FRESH FOOD...GET OVER IT ALREADY!

[@mw-wl2hm]

I think he needs to travel in his own country first. He constantly generalizes his country in terms of his own experiences which are obviously small town ones. Fresh fish ("dead animals") on ice is common everywhere. Sounds like he'd have the same culture shock visiting a fish market in his own country.🍁

[@ukaly1]

@@mw-wl2hm I've come to the conclusion that he's doing this all to get comments and reactions because nobody could be that dumb and he never answers anyone. I've unsubscribed!

[@mw-wl2hm]

@@ukaly1 Well, doing things for comments & not responding - that has been established.. as for really being that dumb.. not sure if it's true or just great acting. I prefer the UK to the Canadian channel they either haven't figured him out or are too polite to say whereas on here I'm not the only one who sees he feigns surprise at everything he 'learns' (for the 5th time).

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

The thing that you must realise is that London is 60 miles across so, it covers many different areas. The Zones referred to in this are travel zones, tubes, buses, etc, it starts at Zone 1 which is the centre and then radiates outwards further and further away from the centre.

[@andybaker2456]

60?? It's 36 miles east to west, and 25 miles north to south.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@andybaker2456 I'm including Greater London in this, as an ex Black Cab driver, this is what was included in that.

[@Michael-kt6gi]

​@@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. You maybe a black cab driver,but you still don't know what you are talking about.

[@RendererEP]

Uh, greater London so Upminster to Heathrow is still only 36 miles across. You may be confusing it with kilometres? I measured using the extremites of the southeastern most corner of the field south west of Harrow Bridge in North Ockendon, to Maple parking Park & Ride, Longford. 60 miles west of that site in North Ockendon will take you just west of Reading.

[@Charlie3vans]

​@@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.That's why cabs are so expensive, you're doubling up the milage.

[@PeleRana-pp6zc]

There are places like these all over London. The more you explore the more you find. There are churches that go back thousands of years that never even get a mention. Shopping areas going back hundreds of years etc. I used to live in Camden and there alone, there are so many fascinating hidden gems that most people don’t know about . I used to sometimes go to this church ( built during 12th century) tucked away that no one ever seemed to visit. Absolutely beautiful quiet church in Camden.It’s the same throughout London. Generally only the locals are familiar with these hidden gems!

[@MsGerryo]

I have lived in London all my life, over 60 years. I never tire of it. Every week I walk a different part with my camera and at every turn I find something fascinating and still I haven't seen it all! Love London.

[@keithhurst2970]

Primrose Hill IS in London There is lots of green space in London. The greater London area is massive, the population is about 10 million (more than the population of Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland added together). Not only is the Rosetta stone in the museum but also the Elgin Marbles, Sculptures that used to adorn the Parthenon in Athens.

[@Bryt25]

It's why London is so popular - thousands come here from overseas trying to get their stuff back...

[@2223jels]

Only 10% of people in primrose hill are english. Very odd area. Nice hill

[@Ghhft33]

The Thames is pronounced TEMS.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Mostly we call it the 'Temz' as the Americans sound their 's' like the sibilant 's' in "houses", not 'houzes' like us!!)

[@gmdhargreaves]

Mate London is much bigger than any USA city! It’s a huge city with a life times worth of adventures

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

There are at least 10 US cities larger in area than London. You're correct that London is bigger by population than any US city, however, New York being about eight percent smaller.

[@Bryt25]

@@t.a.k.palfrey3882 Yep I lived in LA for a while - much quicker to drive across because of the road systems.

[@nicholascarrington4202]

​@t.a.k.palfrey3882 Greater London is 607 sq. miles. That's about twice the area of New York.

[@wessexdruid7598]

@@t.a.k.palfrey3882 NYC covers 472 sq miles, London 607. That's a 22% difference, not 8%.

[@gbulmer]

NYC is 472 sq miles including water, but only 300sq miles of land. Urban London is about 670 sq miles (not 607 sq miles). However, Wikipedia ① list *_8_* cities in the USA larger than urban London. If the argument is changed to be metropolitan London at about 3,200 sq miles, then it is utterly dwarfed by eg Greater Houston at about 10,000 sq miles. The USA has so much space, there is no need to pack people as tightly as London. Greater Houston's population is about 7.5 million compared to London Metro at about 15 million, more than 6x more space/person than London, which seems much better. Best Wishes. ☮ ① Wikipedia "List of United States cities by area"

[@DougBrown-h1n]

There's a basic philosophy that underwrites European countries/cities, which differs from the USA. We're not inclined to demolish historical or significant buildings because they happen to be commercially inconvenient. We understand the value of our heritage - it's evidence of our roots and identity, which I believe offer us some sort of subconscious comfort in todays' volatile world. And I think that lack of evidence of historical continuity in the USA, is why many Americans are a little obsessed with their own roots in the UK and Europe - it's something we all need. I'd find it quite disquieting to live in a society where everything is temporary. I was surprised to find that he only covered a small area of North London - and South of the River didn't even get a mention!

[@stephenlee5929]

Re South London, it has the issue of less good public transport, lack of Tube. The rail system is OK but it can be expensive and irregular and difficult to understand (compared with the Tube). The Buses are OK. Most public Transport in South East (probably true of South London as a whole) London is designed to get you into Central London not round say the south circular. I think the Super Loop Buses are a method of addressing this issue, I haven't been since they started, so don't know how well they work.

[@Ominousheat]

I admit I haven't been to many cities but London's south bank is surely up there with some of the best city views on the planet. There is also so much to do and see that that walk is a day trip in itself.

[@craigoliver7723]

Meh, Borough Market is south of the river. So technically it got a mention.

[@TPRM1]

I know, can’t believe he didn’t go to Croydon.

[@jeanauguste-f7i]

​@@TPRM1😂😂😂

[@kitstratfull4606]

Commentator "St Dunstan's was damaged in the Great Fire of London" Tyler "Is this in London?"

[@pathopewell1814]

This has cheered me up this morning!😅

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

I'm 53 and have lived in London my whole life and there's still tons of it I've never seen. It's huge. Absolutely enormous!

[@Jamie_D]

Why is it so hard to say Tems even after hearing it said 😅

[@margaretnicol3423]

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot!!!

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Some of Londons buildings are getting to be quite garish in colour, especially Sealand and Shrek experience. Not in keeping with the area imo.

[@whitedwarf4986]

But with a kiss you will betray, And all you give you take away. And in our finest hour, we recognise the taste is sour, tell me, was it worth the cost? If all is lost? And the world is robbed? The only sound is the echo of your sob. And so, the fire burned, In the final days the world refused to turn. And all the oceans turned to sand, ain't nothing left of our Promised Land. Got to learn to change our ways, if we want to live and breathe another day.

[@robcrossgrove7927]

>That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot!!!< Sorry, being pedantic, the lyrics are: "That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone? A pink pair of dice. Pull up a parking lot".

[@Mazil_5]

@@robcrossgrove7927you are pedantic and you’re wrong. And you know damn well you are.

[@brian9731]

I am not a Londoner originally but moved here in 1999. I keep finding interesting stuff to see and do.

[@myleft9397]

Good video. I've been there a few times and recognized 1/3 - 1/2 of the things he mentioned. They definitely looked cool and looked like must go places.

[@PeterMoore66]

The Blackfriar pub is the one that had the bronze engravings on the walls in the video - it's right next to Blackfriars Bridge. The Old Cheshire Cheese is on Fleet Street. A friend of mine was the manager for a while back in the 90s. It's a fascinating place.

[@ukmarsadelaide]

Tyler most of us Brit's consider anything within the M25 motorway as London. The city has about 8 main railway stations, 5 international airports..You can also eat any cuisine in the world.

[@lizdyson3627]

Tower 119 is another observation tower and museum at Battersea Power station. I want to go there. There are also lots of swanky bars, restuarants and even an underground minigolf I believe.

[@timglennon6814]

Spencer Joyce from Embrace The Suck 21 has just been to Bourogh Market.

[@sammic7492]

I used to work next to Leadenhall Market and it NEVER got old. London is about double the size of New York.

[@rayaqueen9657]

For me the thing that Tyler won't get is that it was already 'old' because these kinds of places are cool but also fairly normal in the UK. London especially.

[@SiAnon]

But not very big if you know which way to walk. I hardly ever use the tube when i go there. I only live 9 miles south of it but in recent years i've not been due to the rise in muggings and general crime.

[@sammic7492]

@@SiAnon I hate the tube and always walked my way around London, not so much now though.

[@ngaourapahoe]

The fish is sitting on a bed of ice, do not worry.

[@stephenlee5929]

Is that why we can't get ice in our drinks?🤔 😁

[@ngaourapahoe]

Well, actually, drinking icy liquid is harmful even if it feels good. Also, ice was a luxury not long ago and the climate also plays a role. @@stephenlee5929

[@mw-wl2hm]

@@stephenlee5929 🤣

[@mw-wl2hm]

Odd that Tyler has never seen a fish market or fresh fish for sale. Raw & sitting on ice is the norm. He really should travel in his own country (Then he could see the "dead animals" displayed on ice for himself) before saying he's an 'average American.'🍁

[@catnip...]

Hi Tyler, I'm an Eastender born in East London. I enjoy watching your videos and reactions😃 The odd thing here for me is, as I stated I'm an Eastender, I'm 56 and many of these sites I've now got to find out where and visit them myself! I've been to Camden Market quite a few times, and Leadenhall market building but that one I was there playing for the Poppy Appeal for Remembrance day with massed Pipes and Drums ( I play the Bagpipes). I think you missed something in the video regarding Leadenhall market, that was one of the locations that Harry Potter was film at! But thanks to an American that lives a few thousand miles away making a video about my own city which I've lived in 56, I wouldn't have known about a lot of these places! 👏😆

[@stevewallace1387]

I was born in London in 1961 and I still have not seen everything

[@johannaa2809]

London is divided into 9 fare zones for the purposes of public transportation. Zone 1 is the central zone, and the zones extend outward from there, with Zone 9 being the furthest out. Most top attractions are found in Zones 1 and 2.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Tyler... Try looking up a video about _Greenwich_ -pronounced 'Grinnitch' (or Grinnidge, depending on how _local Londoners_ were raised to pronounce it) - but _NOT_ _Green_witch_ - (it's in London, SE.10) & view the old Tea Clipper sailing ship in dry dock, called 'The Cutty Sark', & the weekly 'Street Market' ...& the _Footpath_ _under_ the river Thames...& 'The Royal Observatory' in Greenwich Park, & _there_ you'll see the _brass_ '0°'_Meridian Line_ (which is _set into the ground_ outside the 'Greenwich Old Royal Observatory' so you can 'straddle' the _Greenwich Meridian_ & have each foot on _either side_ of the * _Lines of Longitude_ * - which *separate* the Eastern hemisphere of the Earth, from the Western hemisphere of the Earth, by _degrees of Longitude_ ) ... The _Lines of Latitude_ go 'sideways' around the earth, the 'Equator' in the middle at the Earth's widest girth, & the other two lines either side of it being the 'Line of Capricorn' (the astrological sign of the goat🐐) and the 'Line of Cancer' (the astrological sign of the crab🦀). 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿♥️🇬🇧🙂🖖

[@weedle30]

Just for your opening sentence of saying Greenwich is pronounced as Grinnitch……I ❤️❤️you!!! You are my new best friend now 👍🏻👏🏻…. Nothing but NOTHING angers me more than hearing it called GRENwich… it does this to me 🤯🤯🤬🤬🤬 so thank you 😘😘

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@weedle30 Oh my word, that makes me so cross too!! I hate hearing _Greenwich_ pronounced as "GRENich"!! There is a group on Fb for people from South East London, and a few weeks ago they all piled in to how to pronounce it correctly! Some said "GRENich" ... Some said "Grinnitch" others said "Grinnidge" I was not born there, I was born in Lewisham, but obviously the Cutty Sark, the Foot Tunnel, the Park and the Old Royal Observatory were a great draw to me growing u. Even later when I married in 1986, and had my first child in early '88, (my eldest daughter, who moved to Canada in 2019) we took her to see the Cutty Sark etc. I even remember that as a young teenager, my best school friend and I joined the queue to view her, and discovered to our confusion and embarrassement, we found ourselves aboard her _without_ having _paid_ for our tickets / entry fees... A mystery, until we realised, belatedly that the person collecting the entry fees had assumed (falsely) that we were with the American couple just ahead of us in the queue, and so had charged _them_ for _our_ entrance to the ship. Um...!! 🤔😅 We didn't even look alike, my friend being a short-haired blonde, me having long chestnut hair... Awkward!! 🤭🤭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿♥️🙂🖖

[@weedle30]

@@brigidsingleton1596 I was born in Kidbrooke, but because I was a “surprise” baby (there’s twelve and fourteen between me and my two sisters! 😳😂) we had to move to Plumstead. I went to school in Plumstead but EVERY YEAR 😲there was always the obligatory school trip to Greenwich to the Maritime Museum, the Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the Meridian Line! Having to complete those teacher set test questions to prove you “looked at the exhibits”! Arghhhh 😱😱As a child, I was always in Woolwich somewhere! The swimming baths, the library, the Ferry (playing on it!) and running full pelt through the foot tunnel to Silvertown. I could get the bus to Blackheath and go into Greenwich Park at the top. But Greenwich was and IS always pronounced as Greenidge or Grinnitch - even GREENidge is ok with me but never ever ever GREN and I will fight the cause to my death!! Anyone who is a true South East Londoner says it the right way 😄. I had a verbal fight on YT about pronouncing as Grenwich with an American who INSISTED because, apparently, GB “stole” the name Greenwich from the USA Greenwich Village!! 😲😲😡😡I know! I was maaaad and carefully reminded her that ermmmmm Greenwich was probably around in Roman times - Roman roads etc 😉 and if it WAS pronounced Grenwich, why does it have two letter EEs and does that mean the colour green is now “Gren”? She hates me now! 😂😂😂😂 One more thing….if I hear Borough Market pronounced as Borrow one more time, I will punch the person saying it! Oh…and ‘erbs not herbs, bay sil not basil and rout instead of route!! I am such a grumpy old git! 😂😂😂

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@weedle30 Oh my lor... May I join you, we can both be grumpy old gits?!! Those words also grind my gears to mush and I soooooo agree with you. I have always called 'Greenwich' 'Grinnidge' as even "Grinnitch makes my bones ache!! C'est la vie (or, in my case, mostly it's c'est la guerre - though _not_ sure if that's spelt right?!) Wow...big family. My late Nan's name was Mary but everyone knew her as 'May' because she was the last of _13_ and "she _may be the last_ , and she _may not_ !!" She _was_ the last, probably much to the relief of my Great Nan (who I never knew...)

[@KitsyX]

I’ve only ever heard it pronounced like “grennidge”, that I can remember… But I suppose I never lived there or in the immediate vicinity… Though I think I’ve visited it a few times… Been a while… Where I lived used to have some of those Meridian markers too… I think placed for the millennium… Eventually I think they disappeared as pavements were resurfaced… Oh well…

[@joyparry1375]

There are so many places off the beaten track worth visiting, just walking around you come across all sorts! My favourite "hidden gem" is the Memorial to Everyday Heroes in Postman's Park, really moving with its plaques commemorating ordinary people (including children) who gave their lives to save others ...

[@carolineskipper6976]

London is BIG. It covers an area of over 600 square miles, and has a population of nearly 9 million people. Each of the 32 Boroughs has its own distinct character- and in fact each one of those has several different areas within it. It's definitely doing a lot of research before visiting to work out what it is you really want to see!

[@natalielang6209]

London is really just 400 villages in a massive trenchcoat.

[@SirBradiator]

The Zones are the underground charging zones used to decide how much you are charged for using the tube depending on which zone your start and end points are. Zone 1 is central London, and the numbers increase as you go outwards. Generally "Zone 1" is just used in conversation as shorthand for Central London.

[@andybaker2456]

Not just the Tube. The zones apply to all rail services in London, including the Overground, DLR, National Rail services, etc. They also used to apply to buses, before the flat fare system was introduced.

[@stephenlee5929]

@@andybaker2456 The buses used to have just 2 zones I think, now its basically 1 or not zoned.

[@andybaker2456]

​@@stephenlee5929I think when the zones were first introduced there were three main bus zones. I remember we lived in zone 2 in inner London, with zone 1 being central, and zone 3 was outer London. From where we lived in Battersea (zone 2), zone 1 started at Chelsea Town Hall, and zone 3 at the far side of Wandsworth Common. I think there may have also been a couple of other small zones on the very extremes of London. But yes, now there's currently a flat fare of £1.75, there's no need for bus zones.

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

I’d say go further than Highgate. Crouch End, Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, out to the Lee Valley, Epping Forest. Or sticking in North London, Archway, Queens and Highgate Woods My other favourite within walking distance from St Paul’s , Whitechapel is buzzing with Brick Lanes famous curry mile.

[@IsaacSemple]

I really don't think a tourist has any business roaming the streets of Wood Green unless they're looking for cheap chicken and chips 😂😂😂

[@Somethingwickedthisway]

Yeah, I live in Archway and as much as i like the area I really don't think that there is much of interest to an overseas visitor here. Highgate and hampstead on the other hand might be worth a visit.

[@margaretnicol3423]

There's also the National Portait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A) and the Science Museum and the Imperial War Museum. Another good one is the National Maritime Museum over at Greenwich. That's where time starts on the Meridian!!!! Although many of these buildings are free to enter a contribution helps with their maintenance and upkeep.

[@alisonrandall3039]

We have been to the Mercato food market. Fantastic food.

[@GSD-hd1yh]

Some British cities and surrounding areas are broken into Z|ones for public transport. Zone 1 is usually the centre and Zone 2, 3, 4 etc gradually cover travel from further out. Buying a Zone Ticket allows us unlimited public transport (by train or bus) within the areas specified by the ticket, so is extremely useful and cost effective for commuters or people who use the buses all the time. The greater the number of zones you have to pass through the greater the cost of the ticket.

[@crewgadjy]

SO1 South 1, its the Postcode ( Zip Code ). Thames is pronounced 'Tems'. As of 2022, London's population was about 9.5 million vs. New York's 8.1 million. Size-wise, New York City is 783.8 square kilometers and London is 1,572. London is bigger than New York by nearly double! Bits and Bobs originated from carpenters' tool kits containing parts for a drill, with bits used for making holes while bobs are routing or screwdriving drill attachments. Primrose HIll is in Camcen, North London. Alexandra Palace is another HIll Top worth climbing for a panoramic view of London and also to visit the Iconic Ally Pally the site of the worlds first Live TV Broadcast in 1936. St. Pauls Cathederal is on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London. You may have heard of from such events as the Venue for Royal Coronations, Weddings and Funerals. Personally I think the best thing to do in London is get on the A1(M) North and get the hell out of London.

[@EvasNan2020]

I can't wait til you come for a visit to the UK and do some video tours, I love your enthusiasm so much!

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Tyler you have seen the London Tube on your other KZbin channels just recently. You must have the memory of a goldfish. The video was by Yellow Production showing you how to use the Tube. Also, you watched a video on the construction of the Elizabeth Line

[@keefsmiff]

Why do you watch then ?????

[@pathopewell1814]

​@@keefsmiffhorrible fascination!

[@stephendukes6582]

Primrose Hill featured heavily in the War of the World and it's one of the only high spots in the city that won't get wet if it floods.

[@clemmum]

Hi Tyler, love your videos. These things are just so much part of our lives, it’s great to be reminded how amazing they really are. Thank you

[@colinbirks5403]

Said in a previous video. London. Many small towns around it, that have have expanded to merge with London City. Each has a centre of their own, with shopping and dining centres. It's called Greater London.

[@jillybrooke29]

I grew up and worked in London, I did get used to the old places but they are still beautiful. I once worked around the corner from Buckingham Palace and went to St James Park at lunchtime, when I was 16. So glad I'm a Londoner 😂

[@SiAnon]

7:51 Spent most of my lunchtimes in The Blackfriar (The Blackie) during the late 80s. Great pub.

[@juliepenna4365]

Old pubs in the UK have obscure names as some will have been named when the majority of people could not read, so they would have memorable names and signs so that people arranging to meet up or whatever could be certain that they were talking about the same pub.

[@philipmason9537]

From the picture of The Tube at the start of the video you can see that the station and tunnel are tube shaped hence the now famous term The Tube ! As the oldest underground railway system in the world the pioneers built tunnels in this shape to save costs, time and money whereas the ‘square’ shaped tunnels and trains such as the New York subway are used in the rest of the world.

[@Sandysand701]

Zone 1 refers to the ticket price on the tube/underground, there are 6 zones, the center of London is zone 1 so you would pay more if you traveled from zone 6 to zone 1

[@abigailjohnson4270]

The Harry Potter Studio Tour is superb. It’s where they filmed, so the tour is full of the actual sets, the props, costumes etc. There’s SO much of it. The Gringotts set will blow your mind.

[@myla6135]

Zones are travel areas and your ticket price depends on how many zones you want to go through. The inner zone is zone 1 and the most outer (where I live) is zone 6. The zones are circles .... well not really but they encircle London. I'm in the south, but zone 6 can be found east, west and north, as can all the other zones. And I used to work near Leadenhall Market and went there often to get a sandwich for lunch. So, yes I got used to it but it was/is also always beautiful and you always knew/know it's rather special. Primrose Hill is definitely London. It's quite central ie in Zone 2. It's super nice with great views.

[@gaelsomerville5163]

So many really good things that aren't mentioned either. I particularly like the Chelsea Physic Garden and I love the parks too - Richmond Park is one of my favourites although St James Park is lovely too, albeit a bit touristy. Kew Gardens is another great place as is the Greenwich Observatory (another that's a bit touristy too though). Also boats going west are fun as you can get all the way to Kew or even Hampton Court (worth a visit). The London Wetlands Centre is another good visit too and one of my favourite places to go.

[@JenniferRussell-qw2co]

I love this guy's take on London, being a European, (can't place the accent exactly), he knows about classical cities, and what to look for. Clearly used to mooching around on foot, always the best way to get a feel of a place. He'd be great to hang out with, and he's given me some ideas for my next trip to London 🙋‍♀️🤗🇬🇧

[@JenniferRussell-qw2co]

I never tire of London, I live 2hrs away but am a frequent visitor. As John Keats, the poet, said, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever, etc." 💖🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

[@discontentedcitizan6046]

Love your reaction . The British Museum architecture is called Classical Architecture , There is so much more to London. I live here and i suppose we do take it for granted its a bit like living in a story book. . I have been to all these places and more. A river bus to Hampton court palace or Greenwich observatory is a lovely way to see London. Most American tourists are not used to walking and London is very walkable, but huge so do use busses or tube to get around. Its all very safe affordable and comfortable

[@WooHooCrossStitch]

What a great video! I LOVED working in London and my first job out of school was working at a business on Chancery Lane. Such a wonderful city to work in, for sure! I couldn't afford to live there at the time (just out of school, 18 and awaiting A level results) , but ai loved it.

[@WhadifuzAlottanois]

To have a real dedicated area for fresh fish is incredibly important for a good store that focuses on "food joy"... In Sweden almost all the larger supermarkets have one. And the smaller citys have a "fish truck" that comes a couple times a week and sells fresh fish. I love London, it's an awsome place to go for a beer marinated weekend! Good food, nice people and superb atmosphere!

[@wessexdruid7598]

In Europe it is still possible to see tanks of live fish. Tesco in Poland was slated for its tanks of carp, people took the live fish home to eat, wrapped in plastic.

[@kimbirch1202]

There are tons of cool places to visit outside of the centre. Some of the old Victorian cemeteries are fascinating. Hampstead Heath has stellar views . Islington has gorgeous Edwardian squares and houses. The Lea Valley is a huge nature reserve. Local parks are a hub of entertainment. Many local pubs have live music. I lived in North London for 4 years and avoided the touristy centre like the plague.

[@Ruthyc671]

Your vids are great v informative im british n didnt know even half this stuff that colosseum looks like a must to visit

[@alananderson5731]

Two seconds in and its like already, and stooping the video already.

[@crackpot148]

For Pete's sake, it's a REACTION video so what else would you expect? If you just want to watch the video then just do that.

[@gillianjackson9403]

That's the whole point of his videos. I don't understand why 'some' people don't understand that. Must be awful being forced to watch something that annoys you so much.

[@nicolaimrie9008]

Zones are used in the transport system. They denote where fares change. Zone 1 is essentially central London then it's kind of concentric rings. Zone 6 is the suburbs.

[@Joolzxox]

Another off the beaten track track place to visit is the Silver Vault just a couple of minutes from Chancery Lane tube

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

The fresh fish stall will be refrigerated and the fish are on ice, we have very high food standards in the UK.

[@pepperpotty]

The zones they're referring to are to do with the London underground ticket system. Zone 1 is the very centre of London and the zones get higher the further out you go. Zone 6 is the very furthest out but the zones do go up to 9, although those places aren't classed as London.

[@zollykod2541]

London IS amazing. It was originally 'Londinium', established by the Romans - and for many years only consisted of what we now call 'the City of London' or 'The Square Mile'. All the districts and areas that we now think of as London were originally separate villages - for example, Westminster (where the Houses of Parliament are) was a village. This is what partly accounts for the huge diversity of not only architecture but also the whole ambience of each area. My dad worked in central London when he was young - during WWII - and at lunchtimes he and a friend would go out and explore the city on foot. He told me you could walk around London for years and still discover new things and hidden gems. I think he was right! Definitely you need several trips to London - yes, of course do the main tourist spots but also get out on foot (and public transport) and just go exploring! I hope you'll find a video specifically about St Paul's Cathedral. It's the most wonderful and amazing place. For 34 years I taught at a specialist music school in that area and I never ever tired of driving past it every Saturday...and my husband has given some organ recitals there. Just a wonderful, wonderful place - you need to find out about Sir Christopher Wren and the other churches he designed after the Great Fire of London (when the original St Paul's Cathedral, which was made of wood, burned down). I loved watching your reaction - I think you might just be the tiniest bit in love with the UK...

[@JenniferRussell-qw2co]

The zones are distance bands around the centre, for travelling purposes. If you buy a ticket for, say, zones 1&2, that tells you how far you can go out. It's easy to know, on maps and ticket machines, no guessing required. With contractless that is taken care of buy tapping out, as well as in, so that shows how much to charge 😊

[@carlosarias4319]

London never gets old. There's always new things even after decades.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Here's an idea! Take a look at London on the map!!!

[@MrGrahawk]

Oh Tyler - "gotta say it right" so says it wrong.

[@robsnoxell7158]

I used to work just around the corner from Leadenhall Market, and would often go there in my lunch hour, sometimes to the pub featured in the video. In response to your question, sad to say, I did get used to it and barely paid it any attention after a while. I haven't worked in London for many years now, and I think if I went back, I would probably find it very impressive again.

[@MariaFletcher-bf5pk]

growing up as a teenager not far from London. the British museum is my favourite place I spent countless hours there keeping notes. it's a great place to visit

[@HellenShort]

The zones are travel zones. Zone 1 is Central London. Zone 6 is the outskirts of London. Talking in terms of zones lets travellers know how much it will cost to travel to various areas. Fares increase as you get closer to zone 1. The cheapest way to travel for the day is to buy a travelcard that will cover the zones you plan to travel to. They cover all travel until 5am the following day. Sometimes it's cheapest to buy a travelcard that covers all zones, especially if you are going to travel in and out of Central London.

[@inca10]

The Uber Boat (Thames Clipper) started as a commuter service. Its much more touristy since the pandemic, but its still how I get to work every day. Its soooo much better than train or Tube. They do a good coffee which is nice to sit on the rear open deck watching the world go by in the morning and a nice way to destress before geting home.

[@sbjchef]

London is almost 2000 years old so has built up some history 🤣

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

As is most of the rest of Britain

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

As is most of the rest of Britain

[@RendererEP]

One of my favourite things to look at is when standing the bus stop opposite Tower Hill station. In front of you is a 2000 year old Roman wall, behind is a 1000 year old castle (tower of London), to the left are 100 year old offices and hotels and in front are newbuilds 10 years old or less. Just in view of that bus stop.

[@ebbhead20]

Yeah, that whole.. things are old here seems to completely shut him down for some reason.

[@sbjchef]

@@ebbhead20 yes, in this country most towns have buildings older than his entire history, sitting here typing I can see a church that predates Columbus 😁

[@chrisbrown4002]

Hi Tyler, the talk about Zones in London refers to travel areas moving away from the centre which is Zone 1 to Zone 6 outer London. If you get to see a map of London's Underground the Zone is also a price band for travel. Cheers Chris

[@clairea5395]

I work in the City of London and frequently spend my time in and around St Dunstan, Leadenhall Market and Tower of London. It never gets old.

[@paulybarr]

Re your query about 'zones'. He's just using a term that describes the underground ( tube) areas that radiate from the heart of the city. The centre of London is zone 1, further away from the centre are zones 2. 3. 4 etc - the further out you travel, the more costly the train fare. And, no, the tube stations aren't 'patched together'- what gives you that impression is simply the floor to ceiling and side by side advertisements that line the opposite wall of every one of the hundreds of stations throughout the city. And yes, Primrose Hill is indeed in London- very central, in fact.

[@helenbrown-om1ee]

The zone he was talking about is on the Underground (tube). The Underground map is divided into 6 zones. 1 being central London, out to 6, which covers outer London and into the edge of surrounding counties ie Essex

[@lighting7508]

A thing that never really sinks into American's brains when they get here, is that London organically grew out of old towns and villages. Old buildings, spindly roads and old churches arent necessarily touristy features, theyre common place and just part of the infrastrcture of the city. Honestly that applies to all of Europe LOL "no that 12th century church isnt a tourist attraction it is fully functional" XDD. Kids do school plays in them, choirs and chamber musicians are booked to play, bell ringing clubs, mass, charities, christmas events are hosted there. Nobody in Europe goes out of their way to see an old church because theyve likely seen hundreds of them before

[@eddieaicken5687]

Well, we go to see the big ones. I'm not religious, but I can't help being impressed by big architecture. I think I've seen 3 Notre Dames (Paris, Riems & Lille (correct me if I'm wrong)), and I'm always blown away by the Dom in Cologne when I walk out of the train station.

[@librasgirl08]

I'm not religious, but I love visiting old churches, because they show you a glimpse into the past.

[@LukeSkinner84]

Zone 1 is the central part of london. Then expanding circles surround it, the further you get from the centre the higher the number. It's how the pricing of travel is worked out using bus / train / tube

[@mandywarren8566]

Tyler ..The ‘Tems’ is the correct pronunciation.Greenwich is well worth visiting, not least because you can have your feet over the Greenwich Meridian .. the time zone. The museum there is also well worth a visit and wonderful views. Take a boat trip there and back.

[@NedInYaHead]

No way it mentions Brick Lane but not Beigel Bake! It's one of the oldest uk beigel shops; don't expect any niceties (in fact, expect to be impatiently hurried along at times of high demand), but they do a killer salmon+cream cheese/salt beef beigel, close late, and moreover, have historically been stalwart on their reasonable prices. Banger on a night out. (Also, if you're in the area, the graffiti in and around Shoreditch and Hackney is world-class. Worth taking a walk down the back streets.)

[@simonbarnard1861]

Zone is the tube / underground reference for ticket prices - central (zone 1) is one price, further out you travel and therefore pay more. Zone 1-6 iirc.

[@GordonPryra]

zones are related to the tube coverage and costs of the tubes\busses. so zone 1 is central, out to zone 6 in the suburbs. the travel cards you buy allow for use in certain zones. generally zone 1 then costing more for each additional zone. anyway, fun stuff watching these videos. cheers

[@DyranHunter]

Zones 1-9 are the area's that are travellable via the underground. So you can buy a day ticket for zone 1, and travel to any station within zone 1, for example.

[@Aubury]

National theatre, Tate gallery, Portrait gallery, these are a few of my favourite things, A river trip with a good knowledgeable guide, a walk about with again a knowledgeable guide of Pepys London, rain coat advised. Wrens masterpiece, St Paul’s. The Southbank is worth a visit, Tate Modern perhaps. Enjoy.

[@georgebeswick7549]

I mean... Nothing in the US is older than 200 years old, meanwhile London has been around in some form for 2000 years, thats why there is a much stronger feeling of culture

[@firstsurname7099]

Um.... wadda 'bout Kānaka Maoli, Inuit, Shawnee, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Kaw, Osage, Potawatomi, Yup'ik, Arapaho, Tlinglit, Apache, Cree, Navajo, Yakama, Tsimshia, Hopi, Yavapai etc etc etc. there was loads of shiz happening in the USA prior to European invasions, and similarly us Celts have been up to stuff in the UK before the Romans you doofus, in fact the river London sits on the Thames is a Celtic

[@gbulmer]

You are mistaken claiming "Nothing in the US is older than 200 years old". There are 17th and 18th century buildings in the original 13 colonies. Did you know that parts of the US Whitehouse (1800) are older than the upper and lower chambers of the Houses of Parliament (1843)? AFAIK, that outside of the British Museum is even newer, certainly the freeze above the columns dates about 1852. Some Brits forget Great Britain had permanent colonies in what became the USA since 1607, and the Spanish even earlier. So, predictably, "Nothing in the US is older than 200 years old" comes across as ignorant. Best Wishes. ☮

[@geoffashden2]

When I worked in the City of London, I walked through Leadenhall Market every day and never took a second look! Greater London covers an area of 607 square miles. From West to East it is 36 miles and North to South it is 25 miles!

[@lynnejamieson2063]

The zones he referred to are regarding public transport. You have zone one in the centre that covers most of the main tourist areas like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Soho, China Town, Leicester Square etc etc but then there are concentric rings around it that increase in number. It stems from the zone cards that used to be used to cover travel and you’d buy a card that would cover the bus, tube and train for just the zones that you need. London is almost double the size of New York, with New York being 783.2 square kilometres and London is 1,572 square kilometres. Primrose Hill isn’t too far from Central London and is quite unique in that it’s a man made hill that was created brim the soil that was dug out in the creation of initial Tube system. But London is full of green spaces and you’re never too far from a massive park to sit in and get your greenery fix…maybe even by a lake or large pond. Oh and he mentioned that you can get the Uber boat to Greenwich which is where the meridian line (0 degrees longitude) is that determines GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and is line that determines what time it is around the world. If I’m not mistaken it’s also where the palace that Henry VIII is believed to have been born in, was located as well as the Royal Naval College and the Royal Naval Hospital.

[@eddieaicken5687]

Using public transport is just the most sensible way to get about London. That is were the 'zone 1' reference at the start was about. The centre of London is zone 1 and as you move out to the edges you head to zone 6. If you're booking a trip to London, don't be afraid to stay in cheaper accommodation away from the centre. Just check the transport links nearby. The tube maps show which stations are in which zone. It won't be much, but it will affect your travel costs.