Ancient Historical London Sites -The Charterhouse

Here's a look at one of London's most ancient and historically important sites. The Charterhouse in Clerkenwell was originally a plague pit but has had many incarnations since medieval times. Julian McDonnell "Joolz Guides" takes you on a tour with one of the brothers.
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After Sir Walter Manny acquired permission from the pope to build a Carthusian Monastery here it suffered greatly when King Henry Viii came along.
One poor prior had his arm nailed to the top of the gate which still stands today.
Queen Elizabeth I held her first court at the Charterhouse too!
Later it was acquired by the richest man in England, Thomas Sutton, who opened a school for poor boys and a home for elderly men fallen on hard times.
It was within these very walls that two of the rules of football originated. The off-side rule and the throw in rule.
There is also a free museum and beautiful gardens.
Many film productions have taken place at The Charterhouse (which comes from the French "Chartreuse")
Why not organise a visit to the Charterhouse www.thecharterhouse.org/visit-us/ and don't forget to say Pip Pip Tally Ho so they know you saw my film!
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[@hopefulmelancholy7514]

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[@lion6460]

How is it that this guy has not been given his own docu-series by the BBC??? He's knowledgeable and witty which makes him perfect for TV.

[@Joolzguides]

I quite agree.....

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Gosh am I glad I stumbled upon this channel. A real gem!

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Agreed. Its woundefuly informative and upbeat. I subbed.

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it is!

[@giraffesnducks]

just stumbled on this wee gem! so great to have this channel especially now that many places in and around London are closed to the public due to covid.

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[@daveharrison4064]

Thank you for this video!! My 3x Great Grandfather passed away in the Charterhouse in 1872!!

[@billcarrell8622]

That place is chock full of history, amazing. Thanks Joolz

[@janicelindsey9557]

You are the very very best. I am a huge UK history fan. This was fab!!!!!!!!🇺🇸

[@johnellis414]

Well done for keeping the wonderful spirit of London alive!❤

[@Rog5446]

What a very charming and unassuming chap the curator was. I walked past Charterhouse a few weeks ago and said to myself, I need to look up its history. So thanks Joolz, as your video has enlightened me.

[@kridswonderhowell4541]

Loved the tidbit about QE 1 ..... I'm not going back into the Tower!!! LOL .... As always.... another fun & fascinating video !

[@Joolzguides]

I don't blame her!

[@mrbig3386]

Very interesting. Last time I went to London I went to this exact spot but had no idea about this Charterhouse. I only went there because I wanted to see the place where Hercule Poirot lived in the TV series. Next time I have to check out this Charterhouse too.

[@Joolzguides]

I was going to mention that but I edited it out. I didn't know so many people were fans! It's one of many art deco buildings they used around London. I mention one in my Highgate video too.

[@mrbig3386]

Joolz Guides - London History Walks - Travel Films i think a lot more people are fans than you expect. The TV show is still shown all over the world on reruns every day.

[@natalya6091]

0:02 Beautiful introduction The sun is shining brightly! Good morning to this Saturday.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Can't believe I didn't stumble across this channel sooner. I use Yt for lots of history learning.

[@joesarb6455]

I stumbled upon this channel a few days ago and I must admit that watching Joolz Guide is very informative and is far more enjoyable than watching BBC documentaries. Keep it up Sir

[@davidfarmer2049]

My gran was a house keeper there (or similar) and my step grandfather was handyman. This was during the '70's.

[@paulrimmer2853]

Fabulous. I've explored London for decades but never found Charterhouse until now!!!!

[@moonbeam0124]

Omg, I scREAMeD when he mentioned "Vampire Academy". I didn't know it was filmed there. Wow!

[@jussapekkala441]

What a video! I have been history fan for 40 years and this video was vwry interesting with lot of new info and ideas. Did you know that Hercule Poirot had a flat in same square in " Agatha Christie's Poirot ". It is one of my favourite TV-series. I hope moore of this kind videos coming soon. Greetings from Finland, Joolz !

[@aferret5]

That Poirot connection makes it doubly interesting :D I'll have to keep up with it next time I visit

[@Joolzguides]

I can't believe how many people are mentioning Poirot. I decided to edit it out to save time but I should have left it in. I didn't think anyone would care but I was wrong!

[@zito2301]

Florin Court!

[@citizen1163]

Joolz Guides - London History Walks - Travel Films David Suchet/Poirot related to Rotherhithe photographer Jarché. Not seen your tour yet so maybe you know. My family Soper, many generations of Rotherhitians🤔 I still have original sepia photo of my mum & her brother 1922ish by Jarché. LOVE your Tours! I'm Islingtonian & wish I could afford to employ you full time! 😂.

[@lorsheijd]

Sadly, it's typical of London to have such amazing old sites surrounded by (mostly) ugly new buildings. But an astonishing place, fascinating, Joolz!

[@ashscott6068]

Actually London has awesome modern architechture. If it's owned by a big enough company, they realise that the building has to be a statement if it's going in London. But yeah, there are some ugly tower blocks and office blocks, a disgusting Novotel on the river...

[@glenndejong6817]

Planning a months visit to London in two years time , really hope your still around doing your tours still , fascinating place , can’t wait .

[@guharup]

That bit on history of football rules is amazing!

[@patlussenden4536]

That gentleman tour guide is the best! Gave ole Joolz a run for his money. 😀 Great vid - thanks as always.

[@Joolzguides]

He certainly did. An old pro.

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

A lovely Sunday morning surprise... Always a delight to view one of your guides, Joolz. Ta, very much!

[@ryanessex7978]

Your videos are a joy Julian, I enjoy every one. Thank you.

[@XNA2NW3]

Just delightful, Joolz. Easily my favourite. Have a peaceful Sunday.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Cynthia. It was certainly peaceful in there. A good place for monks!

[@redrumax]

Lovely. I have been living nearby for 10 years and just discovered Charterhouse this summer. Very interesting. Thank you.

[@captainie1]

Fascinating, really enjoyed. Many thanks Joolz.

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Wait is over and a new tour video has arrived 👍. Thanks 🙏

[@Annur375]

All your walks are most interesting, but this one is definitely up there as ultra, hyper interesting. Best to you and your videos.

[@tytipton6346]

I was overwhelmed by London. SO MUCH HISTORY THERE! I’d love to visit again sometime.

[@michaelmonn9308]

Excellent Joolz! Always interesting and informative.

[@kellyr3179]

Fantastic Joolz! Thanks for sharing!

[@SunshineMix101]

'Another brilliantly fascinating video. 'Love it! :)

[@george_hc7]

Amazing! Thank you Joolz.

[@kdean9537]

This was just wonderful Joolz, great history, loved the tour! 💖 Made my Sunday so much more enjoyable! Thank you...take care!

[@joansmith3296]

Thanks so much Joolz!! I really enjoyed this one. I love British history and rally love the way you guide us through it!

[@kimivogel2092]

Thanks, Joolz! That was another interesting video.

[@larrysimon1]

Superb video Jules ........................Really enjoyed learning about The Charterhouse................your Gentleman Guide was a hoot !

[@Quarton]

I love your tours! Another great video & thanks!

[@cocomelody321]

very interesting, great watch

[@idaornstein1305]

As usual, brilliantly interesting! Loooove this!

[@poutygorilla2698]

Thanks again for taking me along!

[@nitramretep]

This is a great video, not that your others are not. I found this very intresting, thanks.

[@roeng1368]

Excellent, a very informative video, and what a nice old boy too.

[@elizabethsheffield6609]

........"he was hung, drawn & quartered!" Great videos Jools of my home town! many many thanks.

[@davicinho777]

Great video! I am visiting the Charterhouse tomorrow and I can't wait!

[@edenwalsh1014]

Love the music too along with all the stories ! xx

[@steveafanador6441]

That was an awesome tour 😃👍👍

[@joecronick4730]

this will make my weekend 10 times better!

[@idaornstein1305]

Charterhouse is one of my favourite one of yours, Joolz. Bloody brilliant! Thank you!

[@TheEasyrhino63]

That was really cool. I learn so much about London because of these videos. Thanks Joolz

[@kmgreves]

Thanks for Sharing ..

[@evilladollyz7602]

Starting at 4:28 when you are going through the door into the monks hallway with the original stonework.. If you look back there is someone standing there not moving with an odd pose and then moves weirdly into the wall instead of the door... Maybe I'm seeing things but it looks like a ghost to me.. Hmmmm... Great video!

[@bgfd1]

Noticed that too!!

[@nellyparedes472]

Love your videos Jules !!

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Great video and it looks like a wonderful place to visit.

[@jshicke]

A very interesting tour of the location. Thank You.

[@EdmundAcuto]

Excellent! Added to my list for my September visit to London......

[@resnonverba137]

Hugely interesting and very entertaining thanks to two excellent guides. Many thanks.

[@robertbell2524]

Fascinating stuff, Julian! I used to love visiting such places when I lived in London.

[@cdamiano100]

Very fascinating, love the rich history. Can’t wait for the next one Joolz...no pressure.

[@Joolzguides]

COming soon

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

thanks joolz so interesting

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Love all his videos

[@roberthayes9842]

Definitely one of the best historical jaunts round London with the wonderful Joolz,

[@davidbass2633]

Great thanks!

[@scott6828]

Amazing!! Queen Elizabeth held court in that room and the throwing exception in soccer all in the same building!! I absolutely love this guys tour videos!!

[@tollan23]

Thanks for the vid, dude.

[@udhaydasoar8199]

Very cool to bump into you today Joolz outside st sepulchre's church, while you were busy giving a tour! Keep the great videos coming

[@britcapitalist3920]

Joolz is BRILLIANT!

[@choocie]

I stumbled upon this video a week before my trip to London, and so glad I did. I loved this place as well as Great St Bart’s nearby. Thank you!

[@brian9731]

My only experiences of Charter House Square were visiting the London offices of Cobra Beer there, as a contractor, and being sent away with free bottles, trying to stop them from clanking together in the bag while on the tube. Very good it was too!

[@jfilm7466]

It's amazing, you have pretty much documented my life in your videos. Many thanks.

[@iamrishavk]

The Best Guide Channel❤️

[@AvaT42]

Wow! What fantastic history to the Charter house!!

[@tspenceriii]

Once I stumbled on these, I had to binge watch. They are so amusing. Thanks for doing this!

[@noname373]

thats amazing joolz football throw in rules ect

[@IanDawbercpo]

Hi Joolz I love this channel thanks, I work a lot in London and after task and downtime i bimble about having having mooch. so thanks keep it going

[@judithbateson6353]

Back to your usual excellence Joolz. Oddly, I've been researching The Charterhouse for my next trip to London in May! It was mentioned on T.V. last week - doubly. or is it triply spooky?

[@Joolzguides]

I saw that too. Those trendy young historians with tattoos. I enjoyed it. They got to visit some cool places. If only I could gain that access. Oh well...they never called me although I did wait by the phone.

[@judithbateson6353]

Oh, they will ask Joolz, but by then I hope you will be too successful to be bothered very much.@@Joolzguides

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Nice!!

[@vilstef6988]

This one is on my shortlist of favorite Joolz guides films.

[@lymangreen5020]

Joolz, I love your videos and would love to tour London with you sometime in the future. I play the tenor recorder in a quintet. Do you have a tour of medieval or renaissance music and dancing locations? That would be very interesting, musical shops, houses of composers, etc!!

[@tonyfranks9551]

Excellent and fascinating history of football ....

[@zito2301]

I am sad that Barts and The London was not mentioned!

[@fearwidge]

Thanks so much for posting this. Both my grandfather & great grandfather spent their final days as "Charterhouse Brothers," and both are now interred in the Charterhouse Cemetery, located next to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Little Hallingsbury, Bishop's Stortford. I visited my grandfather in Charterhouse just before the rest of our family emigrated to Canada, but as that was in 1956, I really appreciate this opportunity to get a real feel for his final home. Again - my sincere thanks.

[@Joolzguides]

That's wonderful. So glad to be of service! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@msblondemindy]

leaving for London tomorrow, glad I found this channel 😍❤

[@batman51]

Amazing. I had never heard of Charterhouse until recently but a group of us visited it last Thursday and I had just finished uploading some pictures to our website when up pops your video. Very helpful as it fills in some of the details I missed while snapping!

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers

[@vilstef6988]

Hermetically sealed monk?!? Julius, you are one of my favorite citizens of the Nation of Pedantry!

[@MickAngelhere]

Amazing 👍

[@Alan_Mac]

Really good stuff. Behind you and to the left at 2:04 is the block of flats ITV used as the outside of Poirot's flat.

[@Joolzguides]

I didn't know he had so many fans but he obvioulsy does!

[@mariellenerder7863]

Oh,I am definitely going there! So cool :D

[@RichardCroft19670711]

Thank you so much Joolz for sharing both your love and passion for London by showing us The Charterhouse. I wish you would do weekly Sunday uploads as I look forward to them with anticipation. Big thumbs up and to you Joolz "Happy St Patrick's Day" 🍀🍻

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Yes, weekly would be good but requires a lot of work and a full time crew! Still I'm aiming for fortnightly.

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

5.18 creepy bugger in the background...

[@Oliviawww164]

Wonderful

[@wvusciguy]

I hope they are super busy with tours!

[@CherryBerry48]

i just love how tall you are julien!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Everyone else is just small.

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Great channel new sub

[@vilstef6988]

Joolzy-I'm utterly charmed by the gentleman showing you the Charterhouse. He sounds so English to me.

[@973Marcelino]

Great ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jenniferpeters3702]

A favourite!!!

[@stevehendon4076]

So that explains the Sutton Arms on Carthusian Street 😊😎.

[@jonathannlcolson1700]

Joolz thank you now do more of your blogs we haven't seen of history in London