Blackheath, Bollards and the Bridgerton House - Cultural Walking Tour

[@Joolzguides]

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[@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw]

Caroline of Brunswick was hated by her husband. When Napoleon died, George IV was informed by a courtier : "Sire, your greatest enemy has just died." And George said, "Has she, by God." Charmer.

[@LiamE69]

That type of gate at 9:00 is called a kissing gate.

[@johnmccbubbs6952]

Its called a kissing gate. You have to go back there with your camera person and kiss them when you go through the gate, or your beard will fall off.

[@thegrumpyloyal]

Bertie was a well-loved street cat who became a local celebrity in Blackheath, London, from 2014 until his death in 2022. Known for his friendly nature and distinctive appearance-a large, fluffy ginger cat-Bertie was a familiar sight around the Blackheath area. He was particularly popular among the community for his habit of visiting local shops, cafes, and even hopping on buses. Bertie's wanderings endeared him to many residents and shop owners, who often fed him and looked after him during his travels. He became something of a mascot for the area, with many people sharing stories and photos of their encounters with him on social media. Bertie's popularity grew to the point where he had his own Facebook page, where fans could follow his adventures around Blackheath. In 2022, when Bertie passed away, there was an outpouring of grief from the community. He was remembered fondly for bringing joy and a sense of community to Blackheath. His legacy as the "famous street cat" continues to be cherished by those who knew and loved him.

[@paulgeraghty1448]

RIP Bertie. Where is he buried?

[@simonsackett]

Thank you for this :)

[@Joolzguides]

Great! Thanks 🙏 I felt I should have found that out before making the video!

[@AtheistOrphan]

I always watch Joolz’s videos with a touch of sadness now as they were the absolute favourite of my dear friend Jean, who died suddenly of a brain aneurysm earlier this year. She loved them and would always ring me to discuss the latest one.

[@theresabradley4716]

I am sorry about your friend.

[@NeungView]

Thank you for sharing.

[@airspeed_alive]

Sorry for your loss! Rest in peace, Jean!

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@theresabradley4716 - Thank you.

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@NeungView - Thank you.

[@dewd51]

I can only think of a childhood poem: There once was a man from Blackheath Who sat on his pair of false teeth Said he with a start Oh Lord, bless my heart I have bitten myself underneath.

[@AdamqK]

Thanks for this. My mother lived in Blackheath and, in her last years, suffered dementia, but she absolutely loved watching your videos and would have been enthralled to see this one! Unfortunately, she died about a month ago and missed out on this one. Terry Waite was actually a neighbour at one point, and we had Xmas drinks with him in the early 80s, after his release.

[@DeeDerry]

Being born in Lewisham hospital and brought up on a council estate, going up to the heath was a treat in the summer holidays etc...Times have changed now, but Black heath is a Beautiful area 💯 This brings back so many memories...Thanks Joolz!

[@elvissgrandma3215]

9m in - that there is a kissing gate. Also, Henderson's Relish is delicious, I've just had some on my cheese on toast, and it used to be called Yorkshire relish in another century when I was a child (75 now)

[@kenmalUTUBE]

Yes - I just shouted that out to Joolz (after he stated he's not a country boy). Don't think he heard me, somehow

[@Inasafespot]

Just sat down with my dinner and wanted something good to watch, perfect timing!

[@balance3201]

Can't be in uk

[@Inasafespot]

@@balance3201 no, am in Australia

[@marysunflower2185]

We do have roundabouts in the US, but they're often called traffic circles. They used to be relatively rare but it seems like more areas are using them now, and I think the word "roundabout" is getting more popular.

[@robertfryer4957]

used to be the local bobby in the late 80s. this has brought back some happy memories. remember terry waite being incarcerated & then returned to Blackheath. Jules holland , Sandy Shaw, Glenda Jackson. Ray Moore the bbc Dj lived in Blackheath. I remember attending his memorial service in All saints church.

[@philb2085]

Also Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (had a shop in the village) and Vic Reeves (briefly). He lived at the Bottom of Granville Park but moved after being burgled twice in quick succession 🤭. Blackheath is posh... but it's still "Sarf" London 🤣

[@eattherich9215]

Jools Holland lived in a flat on Humber Road which was just a few doors down from my childhood home. I think Ben Elton also lived in Blackheath as I once saw him in what was then the newly open Tesco's behind Lewisham train station. I also encountered Glenda Jackson in the same Tesco's.

[@bertspeggly4428]

Beautiful, South London's answer to Hampstead.

[@normanfairbrass7275]

Some of the roads that look like they are in Blackheath (SE3) are actually in Lewisham (SE13) much to the chagrin of the residents. Owners would tell their friends that the address was SE3 The post office employees knowing this trick would circle the postcode on these letters with a big red circle. I lived in Eliot Hill SE13.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

The perfect Sunday stroll to bid farewell to summer 2024 and welcome in autumn 2024! Thank you to Joolz and Simon for another excellent video tour!

[@danellis-jones1591]

This is where I've for 5 years before I emigrated, and my Dad lived in Blackheath for 20 years or so. A surprisingly hidden gem of London

[@jennyoshea1958]

A dose of cheery good humour for a Sunday morning. Thanks Joolz and Simon for sharing with us; the delights of Blackheath. Poor Caroline of Brunswick 😂

[@MrPW2009]

A touch of nostalgia for me. I lived in Blackheath 1975 - 1983 while I was at Goldsmiths' College in New Cross. So little has changed. more traffic, but everything is recognisable. Sorry to see my local branch of Lloyds bank has closed! To be expected, I suppose.

[@eattherich9215]

'So little has changed.' Not even the vandals on Greenwich and Lewisham councils can really spoil Blackheath Village and surrounds.

[@armorer94]

"Nothing comes without effort" You're welcome.

[@ThisIsRiky]

Blackheath has my heart, so proud to see it on your channel Joolz. Don't know if I missed it but didn't hear you talk about the Cornish Rebellion and the battle of Blackheath - significant event

[@richardmackin650]

Hi Joolz. I have been watching your channel for a couple of years now and think your videos are the best London guide on KZbin. We are Canadian and regular visitors to London. Your videos have encouraged us to explore areas outside of Central London. I especially like how you mix humour, music and history. 👍👍👍

[@mattvjmeasures]

Honestly Joolz, sometimes you talk some wonderful bollards 🙂. Thanks for the video.

[@laurabailey2152]

My grandma lived on St John's park or road or something. Her father had chemist shops and a photography processing factory. I have never been, so its lovely to see the buildings and sites she would have grown up with

[@mandarkastronomonov2962]

I lived in Greenwich for five years until earlier this year and I didn’t know half of this. Thanks Joolz. I always hoped I’d bump into you doing one of your videos.

[@VintageMillyBooks]

Blackheath looks like a marvellous place to live, so much history and interesting architecture. That did look like a nice bookshop. I have been collecting Ladybird books for about 10 years and they are a joy to read.

[@KevinAmatt]

That tea hut needs bollards.

[@philb2085]

Great bacon "butties". There's something about the type of bacon commercial caterers use 😋😋😋

[@pedroSilesia]

hahahaha

[@awakeningEmpath]

Joolz comes across as a quintessential English gentleman in this video with his completely inoffensive charm & wit, looking tall dark & handsome and his friendly amicable persona, not to mention his dapper dandiesque style, I bet the American viewers adore him & I hope he thrives & prospers from the Joolz Guides franchise

[@dancarter482]

A _gentleman_ knows how to mount a horse - Joolz on the other hand - does not!

[@dianafitzpatrick4395]

American does have a few roundabouts. We also have something called diamonds which go over Passover bridges. The bridge becomes one way with the change of the lights. They can be frightening if you don’t understand how they work.

[@Adam-vy6nl]

Really love Blackheath, one of the few Greater London areas that has really kept its soul over the years

[@bambinoandmore46]

It’s called a Kissing Gate. Plenty in Somerset 😂😂

[@SaucyJack88]

Another Sunday with tea, scones, and Joolz Guides? Another Sunday with tea, scones, and Joolz Guides!

[@paulmalpus6079]

Yay!!! My look forward to each month, thanks Joolz and team

[@BigBatts]

Watching Joolz grey is in line with the idea that all of these historic places will continue on-hopefully- leaving their stories for the next generation.

[@juliagoldsmith6243]

My dad was brought up in Blackheath (Dartmouth Hill) and I, like you, was born in Lewisham. Loved the vlog. Thank you.

[@1908ME1]

Nice to see you south of the river, in the old area I lived. Thanks.

[@brandosbucket]

You may say that there is laziness, there may be more research needed as you suggest, I don't know; but one off-hand sentence of Shakespeare amongst a bollard has restored my hope in humanity for today brought hope into a grey and sullen week.

[@jerrymccarthy2744]

Thanks for the trip round my manor. Born a brought up here but now moved on. Screaming at the screen with the bits that you missed and only the locals know. Behind the fountain the conduit and the caves! It ain't what it used to be.

[@AtheistOrphan]

25:54 - Drinking fountain titbit: Whilst the main trough was designed for horses and cattle, you can also see a thoughtfully-provided shallow trough at ground level for dogs.

[@stuartcowen9354]

Hey Joolz! Our family visited London from Dallas in May and picked up your book at a Waterstones. Fantastic read. Anyway, we found a blank post box in South Kensington across the A4 directly opposite the V&A main entrance - no Royal Cypher of anything... how many points for that? 😂 Love the videos, mate.

[@ericball6000]

Joolz, thanks for a walk in Blackheath, my Brother and I stayed there years ago on our visit to London, some day would like to return there, cheers.

[@JamesW577]

Visited that book shop a few years back.

[@scottdevane2948]

Of course we have roundabouts in the US. There are several hundred in the suburbs of Indianapolis. Here in Fishers, Indiana and our neighbor city, Carmel, nearly every intersection is a roundabout. They're great. Soooo much better than stop lights.

[@maverick4177]

I used to love a good old game of Rugby against Blackheath, the oldest rugby club in the world

[@londonman8688]

22.26 of all the post boxes, you didnt mentioned that this is the most famous one in the area as it replaced the one set on fire by the suffragette Mary billinghurst and the links Blackheath/Lewisham has to the suffragette movement

[@kenkong1455]

Was born and raised in Blackheath, many happy memories growing up there in my childhood. The touch of class and history is still very much there ❤️, would love to move back one day.

[@feestuart2499]

Joolz If you check the census records for when your dad was a boy you will find out the exact address of the house. Thank you for sharing the videos - very enjoyable.

[@ChristopherDraws]

We stopped by the Blackheath tea hut for a much-needed cuppa after walking there from Deptford to watch the sunrise from the centre of the heath during midwinter solstice last year. Had no idea it had been around for 100 years - but, indeed, it is the only place serving hot drinks at 8am for quite some distance!

[@Snorklefester]

Nihil sine labore is a version of my old school motto nil sine labore or nothing without work. love your videos, Jules. It's always such a treat to see one pop up in my feed! ❤

[@joy9008]

I personally enjoy the mix of architecture in these walkabouts. Really appreciate it when we learn more about the who/why! Love the Georgian but also the black “cultist - mad homage” house moment! Thanks so much! (My relative is a big fan too of these videos like me - I bought her the Joolz Guides guidebook and she loves it in Portland, Oregon, USA as she dreams of visiting London someday soon) ❤

[@rjmusicltd]

Wooohoo!! Another great video Joolz, really enjoyed it, nice one.

[@searam1]

Cheers Joolz, it’s Sean in Atlanta! This was an incredibly great video! Of course, all of your videos are great, but this one seemed to strike a chord with me! Please tell Simon that the United States does indeed have roundabouts! They are fairly recent and people should do what I do which is to close my eyes when entering and hit the gas! Just kidding! I don’t really hit the gas… You are looking absolutely spiffy in your summer outfit! You all are so lucky that you were able to wear jumpers most of the summer while here in Atlanta, they had to get a spatula and turn me over as I was well done on one side! Wonderful and excellent and I wanted to tell you once again how much I have enjoyed your book! I hope both of you take care and I always look forward to a new video from you! Sean

[@PamK36]

This looks to have been filmed in the Spring actually based on the blooms on the trees.

[@stephenclark9917]

@20:22 that red brick building is so narrow in the upper stories, but still has windows!

[@leslielutz6140]

Love these two fellas. Simon is so funny.

[@MrFroglips69]

Another very groovy episode. You are truly, one of a kind dear boy.

[@garychard3894]

Had a flashback to my early childhood when you were looking at the ladybird books, im sure one was the Captain Cook book you were flicking through, great memories of the early 70s tnx Joolz.

[@jb3558]

hello Jules. The americans don't really have many roundabouts - their road structure is mainly in blocks and the very rare roundabout is called a 'traffic circle' and a lot of their drivers don't know how to use them lol

[@tomcarl8021]

The state in the US with the most roundabouts is New Jersey. Three of the four corners of Central Park in Manhattan are roundabouts.

[@user-oh6kz5kz5z]

Loving all the old buildings and the commentary. "Nihil Sine Labore" translates to "Nothing without effort". Hope this helps.

[@thadsoule7129]

Brilliant video! Thank you for the shout out to American rotories, which are more common here in New England than most other parts of the USA. London always looks best in a Joolz Guide - Cheers

[@raymonddunkerley3032]

Yes sir, we do have round abouts in the US and they are becoming much more popular here.

[@bradpolak6793]

I love the baby grand piano plant

[@jerichostevens2711]

We do have round-a-bouts in America. They've become increasingly more popular over the past couple of decades... They're used in big highways all the way down to the small roads running through neighborhoods. I very much enjoy your videos. "Cheers". Side note: The downtown where I live in Fayetteville, NC has had a round-a-bout going around the old Market house (the center of downtown) for at least a century.

[@hopefulmelancholy7514]

Another great video from Joolz. I love it when you visit the countryside. Hello from California.

[@jennycarey-i3b]

Hi jules I live in the south coast and love watching your videos I have subscribed and ticked the bell so I can continue watching them I have also git your book which is a delight so thankyou very much for all you do xx

[@timothygriffin1062]

Another great video Joolz and Simon. Very informative. I can only imagine the amount of historical research that goes into these videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@annetteconroy6921]

The real Thunderbirds HQ on Tracy Island, is off New Zealand in an undisclosed location in the South Pacific.

[@JJ-of1ir]

Another nice wander. I haven't been to Blackheath so this was very interesting. Thank you.

[@errololckers]

Blackheath was the rallying ground of historic English popular rebellions under Wat Tyler (beheaded 1381) and Jack Cade (died 1450). In 1497 an army of Cornish rebels was crushed there by the forces of Henry VII.

[@dartek14]

Such a legacy of rebels it's a wonder Guy Fawkes weren't from there too.

[@JohnyG29]

@@dartek14 No, he was from York.

[@dancarter482]

@@JohnyG29 So - the _only_ chap ever to enter parliament with honest intentions, was a northern monkey!

[@carlwalter1493]

Thanks joolz again from ireland just in time for tea

[@boxlock2009]

Brilliant video! I think London in general is the bollard capitol of the world.

[@martinpfeilsticker5420]

Great memories, I used to live in Blackheath for 8 years, but now everything has changed

[@stefanboster5728]

Another delightful episode, chock full of fastinating facts! Bravo! 👍

[@clivebaxter6354]

The only man who can make London still look like an attractive place to be

[@princetubby5698]

@@R3R3T as far as dead high streets go london has the least in the whole uk.

[@johnp515]

@@R3R3T he doesn’t avoid ugly areas. He’s covered most areas in London , both rich and poor.

[@LT_1856]

@@johnp515Agreed! I just got back Saturday from a month in London. I got a chance to really dig deep and explore, and I made sure not to miss neighborhoods like Brixton and Whitechapel. I felt like Joolz’s videos of many of the rougher areas I visited were pretty straightforward and accurate about some of the struggles there, but his videos also did a good job of making me feel NOT afraid to go.

[@philb2085]

Most of it is. Top 10 world city (at the very least). I live in London and worked in the countryside. Countryside has most of the same problems... and none of the amenities. 😂

[@jimbo6059]

Blackheath is considered as South East London. SE3/13 I think. Not been part of Kent for around 100 years or so. Lee, Greenwich, and Lewisham nearby. Considered as inner London in the 20th century as well. It has always like Charlton to the east kept a core of a village. The heath was a favourite place of mine in as a child. I spent the first 10 years of my life between Charlton, and Brockley. Either side of blackheath and used to go every weekend with the dogs. It is a wonderful well kept gem of what has been left when London expanded. I played cricket to the rear of the Rangers house in Greenwich Park.

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

22:23: Good job cutting the fence boards to fit the irregular curves of the tree!

[@TheAlienInterview]

Hilary & Mary Evans of the Mary Evans Picture Library also lived in Granville Park. There's a blue plaque on the front of their former home, in memory of the famous writer Samuel Smiles (Bear Grylls' great-great-grandfather) who lived in the house in the 1800s. I've visited the Mary Evans Picture Library occasionally, since 2017, because some of my photos are held in the library's archive. One evening in August 2017, I saw Sir David Attenborough at Cafe Rouge in Blackheath Village, which was located just a stone's throw from the picture library. I found out that the library has provided images for some of his TV programmes, so I've always wondered if he had been in the village that day to visit library. When I went to the library's open day, in 2017, I was told that their first client was the BBC. I also found out that the library's founder Hilary Evans was one of Britain's top UFO & paranormal researchers. He wrote several books on UFOs and ghosts. In the late 1980s, I worked at the chemist's shop in the village and I was always told by the older members of staff that the place was haunted.

[@Geeraffe]

Excellent work Jules - that horse trough fyi is now a salad bowl 👍😊

[@nickdoughty518]

Another gem!

[@davegibbs6423]

Great show Joolz! Yes, we have roundabouts in the US. Certain towns. And, Worcestershire sauce does have anchovies.

[@marcomarrone174]

Another edifying Sunday because of a new Joolz Guides video. Bravo!!

[@John-pp2jr]

Every time I watch I fall in love with London.❤

[@johnledingham852]

Joolz, did you know that the chap who invented the doorknocker won the Nobel prize?

[@annother3350]

Oof!

[@JohnyG29]

No sorry, he doesn't ring a bell.

[@Teddybearleam]

😂​@@JohnyG29

[@AB-kx4nc]

Jolly good

[@Mazalinda]

When I was at Goldsmith’s my hall of residence was in Granville Park, a road that linked Lewisham to Blackheath so we often walked up the rise at the weekend and had picnics.

[@philb2085]

Behind the Pagoda 👍

[@Mazalinda]

@@philb2085 😣👍

[@Mazalinda]

The sad face got in there by mistake!

[@davidclare4983]

Well done, Joolz! Another terrific video. Cheers, Dave

[@roxysimmons]

I think the Blackheath station entrance is original to the station itself - I found this "The station was designed for the North Kent Railway by George Smith. It has a one-storey facade to the street and stucco archway. The remainder c. 1875-8, plainer Italianate."

[@dartek14]

Good Lord Mate ,,, that was top shelf, couldn't stop watching. So want to go there now ... Maybe cover the Peasant revolt and more on CADE yourself? ... I like to stand where people stood occupy their space in time as it were.

[@BarryJosephKeenan]

I live a 15 min walk away in Kidbrooke and loved this video. Big history nerd so it's fascinating to hear all about somewhere that's right on my doorstep. Really looking forward to Greenwich!

[@janecollinson8891]

Always love Joolz videos, so entertaining and informative 😊 bought his book, used it in a recent visit to London.

[@clairebannister4749]

Big hugs Jules! Thank u!

[@VecchioPensionato]

_Just_ finished watching this entry! Thanks, Joolz! But I think that you should have mentioned that the lovely bookshop was appropriately located on Tranquil Vale. Sigh. SO tranquil. Hope you're doing well. Kind regards from North central US.

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

This is an amazing place, especially with the age and architecture of many of its buildings. The whole video from start to finish you make so interesting with the history and facts. Many thanks, Joolz.

[@thewalkingman777]

How come you didn't mention Blackheath Halls, Joolz? One of the main reasons to visit Blackheath. I've seen Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Micky Flanagan there. Smashing little venue.

[@JudeHarper]

I was at school here in 1958-1965. Very happy days. Including the Hare& Billet at lunch time.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

There are traffic circles/roundabouts in America, we don’t call them rotaries though! They aren’t as prevalent but they are starting to come into fashion for new intersection designs!

[@andrewtuff6257]

What fun! We lived in Hither Green for 10 years so spent lots of time in Blackheath (15 minute walk away). That’s just made me feel nostalgic, thanks!

[@TheEarlofK]

Excellent, as always.

[@samuelhaile5545]

I met Joolz last week down Clapham Common old town he’s very tall! Nice chap❤

[@brandyrose9997]

Another lovely installment Jules and Simon. When you started saying bollards here bollards there, my tired brain heard "bollocks" and was much confused. All sorted now after some coffee. 😂☕

[@brandyrose9997]

@@reneeroche6328 HAHAAAAA

[@Darkraystudio]

Brilliant stroll around London. 🎉

[@Corrus]

Joolz - twice you refer to Blackheath as being in Kent. It is not Kent it is London. It has an SE3 post code! Further out into the suburbs of Bromley and Bexley is where the border, and therefore the Kent/London border arguments starts. Both are London Boroughs, but have BR and DA postcodes respectively. I'd like to see some more Joolz guides for southeast London. Are you brave enough to venture as far as Eltham?!

[@LetswalkaroundGothenburg3]

Good morning it's beautiful. Thanks for the video

[@RosaAmeliaDueñasGonzález]

REALMENTE DUSFRUTO TUS VIDEOS. GRACIAS JOOLZ. ❤❤❤❤❤❤