Covent Garden Juicy Debauched History Romp - London Walk

A more extensive London walk around Covent Garden looking at the history, vice and how it almost got destroyed to make way for a motorway. The Covent Garden Trust ensure that this will never happen again and asked me to talk about all the great buildings in Covent Garden and the debauched, fascinating, important, historical events it has seen down the years.
There's the British Communist Party, Winnie the Pooh, The Queen's toilet and plenty of prostitution.
A trip to the London Transport Museum, Samuel Pepys, The King and his mistress, Casanova and Oscar Wilde and the invention of the police force.
Of course Covent Garden wouldn't be the same with the entertainers.
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Extra footage of ceremony from Chris Mason (trustee)

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[@Isleofskye]

Undeniably and deservedly first :)

[@scarlettm86]

@@Isleofskye first what?

[@Isleofskye]

The first what, you ask ? ONLY the first person out of 56 Million people in England to view this, not to mention the 67 million in the whole of The UK lest we forget the 8 Billion people currently living worldwide right now so to be first out of 8 Billion people is some achievement, what, what? Toodle Pip...

[@scarlettm86]

@@Isleofskye Haha OK congrats buddy 🤣

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks, My Friend. I hope you have risen up from the dumps and have an enjoyable day :)

[@bubbadagger]

The best part of waking up here in Nova Scotia, hungover from the drink and a hard weeks work of cheffing, is getting a tour of London every Sunday from a 100% stand up chap named Joolz...Brother i will crack a beer with u someday ! Cheers from the other side of the pond

[@castiron2844]

I thank the local people for saving Covent garden from what could've been a truly unforgivable. A motorway! To what? There'd be no London to visit if they had their way. Heres to the guardians of Covent garden.

[@yrokelyod3471]

I can't imagine London without Covent Garden.

[@trevordance5181]

Drove a bus for London Transport... Number 18 down to Euston... Double decker move along... My old man.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

I love Covent Garden and when my eldest daughter grew up she said she would buy me a pint... So not one to refuse such an offer I took her to the Punch and Judy where she duely keep her promise but declaring that this must be the most expensive pint in the whole of London. I think not but she hasn't bought one since! Great walk - loved the Opera House armourer!

[@RamBabu-yp8yd]

I watch joolz videos for learning English. At first, I didn't used to understand what he is saying. But now, I am literally understanding all his words.

[@Joolzguides]

Bravo!

[@lauramacclinic2252]

What's it like having such an amazing camera guy? Our local musician who also saved the historical town of Jerome is Maynard James Keenan. The other day on Facebook, people confused Maynard with Marilyn Manson. Maynard didn't need the whole town to explain how much, we love and respect him to these folks. But, the town felt that was the treatment, he deserved. This weekend there is a gigantic and loud American Biker festival in 'Old Town.' I walking around the biker festival, strengthing out my new boots in a long green cotton summer dress. When a man from Canada stopped me and said, "You are not one of them ?!!?" I said, "How could you tell?" He replied, "Because you are not wearing a costume." I said, "That is the most accurate description of my life, I've ever heard....thank you." He then asked me to a hippie spiritual drum circle, I declined due to the fact, that I don't wear costumes. ---- I would love for you and your trusty cameraman to visit me in Jerome. But, I'm afraid, I will not be wearing a costume. ___ I hope you had a wonderful vacation. Glad you are back.

[@Swimkid1]

Hey Jools, I’ve just received the nod that you’ve uploaded a new presentation. I just know it’s gonna be enjoyable and refreshing. Your shows bring light relief in these times of madness. Thanks for this Jools. Regards, Dave

[@colleenpost4660]

You could at least spell his name right.

[@scarlettm86]

I've missed your uploads! Was down in the dumps today so this is just the tonic I needed. Thank you Joolz ❤

[@constancemiller3753]

Agreed. I was thinking of the sea voyage Joolz took to the Pitcairn Islands and noticed a new video. kismet:)

[@walkingTVwithadog]

Best KZbin London walking videos by a million miles. Showing the others how it should be done!

[@parisreid5792]

Just going to bed in AUS, check the phone and Joolz is on, choice! Love your work as always!

[@jamesmonoghan1281]

The Rock Garden was a great wee club back in the early eighties, saw some good bands there, lovely place Covent garden, it has a certain charm.

[@christineaygin4330]

I’m from London, loved visiting Covent Garden over the years, I performed as a child at the opera house in Wagners Rhinegold, great experience

[@michellecornum5856]

I'm so glad groups like this exist.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

It is always a great moment on a Sunday when I see that a new Joolz Guides episode has been released! Thank you for your hard work!

[@Joolzguides]

My pleasure!

[@hellerjerry]

Thanks for taking us to places we will never be able to view in person

[@robertdoe1157]

This is what I need while suffering with sciatica while I should be in London today and yesterday!

[@awpetersen5909]

Gute Besserung

[@robertdoe1157]

@@awpetersen5909 ello

[@sahiblindberg]

Damn Jools, you are still the best to do it! Greetings from Finland, this really makes me long for London

[@23Dakini]

What a wonderful video! I lived in London in 1986-1987 and worked at The Covent Garden Wine Bar. Gone now, but had such wonderful times in and around Covent Garden. So glad to see it’s still bustling and thriving!

[@Apollo_Mint]

06:45 I loved The Sweeney, but for me John Thaw’s portrayal of Inspector Morse will forever be his most iconic, not only for the gravitas he brought to the role, but also capturing perfectly the eternal struggle of holding on to our pasts against the endless tidal waves of an uncertain future. I don’t know if you get the chance to read these comments Jules, but it would be nice if you could stray further afield and give us a guide to Oxford one day.

[@johncarroll772]

Thaws acting as Morse was superlative.

[@grogalot2]

I remember Middle Earth in the 60s Open all night, John Peel Was DJ ,lots of drugs. Then got raided by coach loads of police.never to open again. Oh how I miss those days Thanks for sharing a very interesting video

[@europhile2658]

cor blimey, I've been around covent garden so many times and I didn't know half of what you have here! I have to come back now

[@bonniemagpie5166]

So happy Joolz has come back to my stream. Just as I was thinking of Admiral Lord Nelson, 'then he says him! Ha and there was his statue, haha! "

[@trb10]

When I travel up from deepest darkest Devon to London, I always have to go and visit Covent Garden, it's my go to London place and I absolutely love it there. I shall be mooching around with fresh eyes after seeing this.

[@boohaka]

A truly wonderful episode. You always reveal the heart and history of an area and the people that make it what it is. A big thank you!

[@viktoriavolkova3400]

Oh, finally I saw the place where the Garrick Club is situated in Covent Garden! Couldn't find it when I was there - but I was short of time then 7 years ago 😵 Special thanks from a theatre researcher for a guided virtual tour through the main theatre corner of London😍 Wish I were there🎭🎼🎶👑🎩

[@jamessheridan4306]

My one and only trip to London was in the summer of '84 and I well remember Mr. Sinclair and his guitar.

[@mariellaferrari9981]

Thank you so much by an Italian elderly lady that doesn't travel any more and she's missing a lot London, remembering when she was twenty in the wonderful 1965/1966. I love you ❤

[@irampotter]

I remember Terry from the 80s when I was working in a shop in the piazza, brings back memories.

[@markthomas5035]

Jools where you been all this time been missing your London guide videos so much welcome back

[@Joolzguides]

Still in Serbia...this took me ages to make so i took it with me!

[@wtfdidijustwatch5053]

@@Joolzguides have you been to the Tesla museum?

[@jackson77722]

Joolz guides,makes everyone Happy, Happy, Happy.

[@memyself7413]

A brilliant, informative, interesting and thoroughly decent way to spend 30 minutes. Absolutely wonderful, "thanks, Jools."

[@mancroft]

Nice to see you back, Joolz. Hope you had nice hols in Serbia.

[@Joolzguides]

I'm still there! This one took me ages to makebso I brought it with me!

[@mancroft]

@@Joolzguides In that case, keep having fun hols!

[@chazzyb8660]

Congratulations to the CGT, 31 years young. Good to see the L&F is still going strong. Thanks Jools.

[@tomslick8148]

Coming to London in December and will be definitely be checking out this area.......thanks very much Joolz.

[@thebighon6854]

I used to be the neighbourhoods police offcer for Covent Garden, best job I ever had! I really miss the place!

[@jpl2283]

My Sunday was just saved. I am so happy.

[@patrickhobbs96]

I saw Terry busking shortly after my father passed away. I was so sorry I couldn't have brought Dad to hear Terry. Still my favourite London busker. Dad would have loved him, too. Thanks for sharing his music on here. Great tours, by the way!

[@AtheistOrphan]

Reminds me to watch Hitchcock’s ‘Frenzy’ again.

[@EastBroadTop]

Joolz, Good to have you back! The Alfred Hitichcock film Frenzy captures Covent Garden at the end of it's fruit and veg market days. Perhaps, you could do a tour of some famous film and TV locations? I spotted some locations from your fav, The Sweeny, on Google Maps.

[@timothyrobson3325]

I had a summer job there as a road sweeper just before the market moved. Fantastic atmosphere. Michael Crawford (some mothers…..) used to come round to chat with his friends in the flower market. The sweepers used to dump the waste in front of what is now the transport museum. Three times a day a bin lorry would come round and myself and another guy would shovel it into the crusher. Most of the day we were free to pick up odd jobs. I learned the phrase “ There’s a drink in it for you”. Our canteen was in the basement of the building across the alley from what is now the museum. In the other part of the basement was a recording studio. Glam rockers Sweet were there. Nice guys. Then Breton folk band with Alain Stevel. Aloof and arrogant. The film Frenzy, as you wrote, captured perfectly the atmosphere of the market in those days.

[@jasonmelton9755]

Just hearing that familiar tune makes me emotional for good times again someday!

[@horsenuts1831]

It just goes to show that you can have visited Covent Garden frequently and STILL know very little about it. I first visited in about 1979 or 1980, and later used to cycle through it every day between 1999 and 2012, but a lot of this is completely new to me!

[@mariamaryagathocleous8859]

I loved this brilliant video of Covent Garden! A walk down memory lane for me! Sad that I cannot be there this year. Many a pints and ciderrrrs were had at The Lamb and Flag when my cousin had a tapestries shop in the main market level indoors during the late 80's. Before the new building was built (1999 ) I couldn't understand why she got up and moved to Milton Keynes? Ugh!

[@janebaker966]

That was a merry romp. Now I want to go there. We need more of those trusts all over the UK to protect interesting lively neighbourhoods,not just in London either and not just in urban places,a lot of countryside with a unique historic vibe needs more protection.

[@brandyrose9997]

There is nothing that perks me up in the morning more than a new Joolz Guides notification! Well, except for crack.

[@wasabista1613]

Ooh, I've been waiting for this one! Read a book on the debauched Covent Garden of the Georgian era. Still kicking myself that I didn't get to Covent Garden when I was in London a million years ago (summer 2019).

[@janbonsema5888]

I actually remember having been here and enjoy a cold beer with my daughter who lived in London at the time. She showed me around a bit.

[@ProfessorAB]

Petition for Joolz to make Official Guides for London Series which everyone has to see, love you videos man, it makes my day ❤️🇮🇳

[@0210rokvist]

Have to watch this again. As a foreigner. thiese words were fast, Splendid as usual. Thanx

[@paulburton9386]

I think this is your best video to date! I love Covent Garden (I stage concerts and performed readings in The Actors' Church) and yet still found out lots of info. I didn't know in your video! By the way, did you know that Amanda Barrie was one of the people that helped to save the market? She used to live in the area and remembers all the characters! Keep up the good work!

[@user-yz8pw9dv2n]

As a 74 year old british born North Londoner I remember with affection the old Covent Garden fruit vegetable and flower market.

[@dannymcmince]

Great to see you again Joolz...my Friday night is now complete as I pour a glass of vino!

[@MissPresley69]

How cool is that! I didn't know that about Marc Bolan and Toni Visconti. I used to be in the T. REX Fan Club back in the eighties, when I was living in London 😅💪🎉

[@razzle1964]

Oooh, now THAT’S what I call ‘showing yer age’, lol! 😉✌️🙏

[@MissPresley69]

@@razzle1964 😂😂😅👍52 to be precise ❤️

[@razzle1964]

@@MissPresley69 … 52, eh? Well, at 57, that makes you a mere pup & leaves ME humbled! There’s no questioning your marvellous taste in music, of course.😉🤘

[@MissPresley69]

@@razzle1964 Ah well, mate.☺️💞 Age is just a number and a good tune keeps our souls grooving forever.... 🎼🎶🎙️🎶🎧🎵🎸

[@michaelgamble296]

@@MissPresley69 Agreed - just a number. I MUST try to keep reminding myself of that - I'm a KGV memento - every year makes that era a bit further away . . . . .

[@stevenvarner9806]

It was great seeing Terry out in the square again. I've been following his Sunday morning videos during the last year. They're on rather early for California, but I tried to see as many live as possible. You introduced me to Terry on this channel quite some time ago, so thanks Joolz for that.

[@theresabradley4716]

Thanks for your latest video, Jules! I miss the UK 🇬🇧 so much.

[@StephenandAndie]

makes us so happy every time we see there’s a new Joolz Guides!

[@marijanabilic9246]

Bravo....story and music❤️🌹❤️thank you Joolz🥰 was really good Sunday walk with you!

[@Joolzguides]

My pleasure 😊

[@searam1]

Cheers, Joolz! It’s Sean in Atlanta. I enjoyed this video as I do all your awesome videos! I am trying to come to London again in November and wondered if you still do private tours? May I also say that Simon is the integral ingredient of your art! And I have become a fan of Terry St.Clair! Awesome voice! Enough of my ramblings. Just know that a guy in Atlanta watches every one of your videos, and has for years, and wishes he was a Londoner! Sean

[@Britclip]

Great stuff Joolz.

[@clubindigo]

Just started a new job on Southampton Street so this is a pure treat! Cheer boss!

[@Joolzguides]

Great to hear!

[@david6532]

That was without doubt the best video of yours to date

[@markgay248]

Another brilliant one, Julian. Would love more of this style and length. Cheers from CANADA,

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I have been going through withdrawals from not having a new Joolz video in weeks lol. I’ve now successfully completed a 5th time watching all of Joolz videos lol Thank you for all that you do sir. Cheers mate

[@ianmcclavin]

Amazingly until the early eighties, Covent Garden Tube Station was closed on Sundays! It's close proximity to Leicester Square probably had an influence on this, but I used it on one of the first Sundays it was open, and the footfall was substantial.

[@leeanucha]

Lovely to see another video from Jooz!

[@BostonBobby1961]

Hey Jools. We have something like the transportation museum. It’s the seashore trolley museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. They have trolleys, trains and buses from all over the world, including a trolley that once ran in Blackpool in the UK. They have the trolley that once ran through my town, long before I was born. This particular trolley, my father, uncle and another friend, stole this trolley when they were teenagers. Yes that’s right grand theft trolley.

[@singakoreantv7582]

Very cool! Love this journey! 🌈🌈🌈 Thank you for all your hard work🔥🔥🔥 Greeting from Singapore😁😁😁

[@khill2635]

I was visiting my daughter in London in July and she wizzed me through Covent Garden lol I didn’t realise there’s so much history. After seeing this video I’m definitely going back to spend more time there. Thanks Joolz 👍👍

[@didntlistendad]

Think you can book a tour with Joolz.

[@michelleeverett1535]

Yaaaaay, new Jules ❤💜🇦🇺

[@PandoraNYC1]

Three cheers and three beers for the Covent Garden Trust! 👏👏👏 🍺🍺🍺

[@roxannepearls901]

I can’t wrap my head around that John Thaw passing just about 20 years ago.

[@michaelgamble296]

I agree - I bought the BoxSet of the Morse DVD's in memory - and still haven't taken the cellophane off it!! Like the 2012 Olympic Games - a memory to be re-kindled some day (yes, I have the Bos Set of those Videos too - still in their wrapper)

[@ChrisSmith-ls7mb]

Hello Joolez This video uploaded to us while we where standing in Convent garden in the rain. Watched you when we got back to the hotel. Great video. Thanks Chris and Sandra of Canada.

[@razzle1964]

I hope you are both enjoying your time here & in London.👍✌️

[@marycallie588]

This is lovely Joolz. Man I miss London!!

[@timdaugherty5921]

Always love watching this guy!!!!

[@LeeBottomley]

My wife has bought me the Joolz Guide book for Christmas. It’s an amazing book.

[@XNA2NW3]

Joolzy! Good to see ya.

[@razzle1964]

I worked in the City for 25yrs & in central London for a further 7yrs (during which time I drank in very, very many London hostelries). Joolz’ guides are fantastic.

[@michaelmelen9062]

I spent Jan 1973 in London on Independent Study at college, and had the time of my life. Jan 11 saw Fonteyn & Nureyev in "Swan Lake" which I will never forget. Jan 18 saw "Madame Butterfly" which was one good song done to death. Was rooting for a quick suicide by the end. Both were in Covent Garden. The Lamb & Flag was intensely crowded. Chelsea Drugstore (now defunct) was... while I was there, a cute thin girl danced topless to "Nights in White Satin", which gave the tune new meaning for me. Many many other pubs & plays, including Olivier, Rigg, and the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (now defunct).

[@michaelgamble296]

Michael Melen - you must write more of your memories and impressions - When was it you saw Fonteyn & Nureyev? I saw Michael Flanders & Donald Swann in 'The Drop of a Hat' in 1956 - or there-abouts - met Donald Swann about twenty five years ago when I recorded him and asked him to sing some of his early songs for me - which he did. Recorded on a 10 1/2" reel - to - reel. Ha-Ha-Ho!

[@michaelmelen9062]

@@michaelgamble296 Jan 1973. I was happy just with the music. I knew nothing about ballet at the time. Now I know only a little. But each came in alone and danced, and they were pretty good, I felt. When they were both onstage together, you could feel how they felt about each other. It was palpable. I had never encountered that before. They wrapped the audience up in their emotions. It was stunning. Now, the performance of Merchant of Venice at the Old Vic starring Diana Rigg... sorry, Dame Rigg!

[@Sandra-A]

Only in London! „on the (w)hole, that is not very comfortable“ 🤣 Joolz nailed it!

[@Joolzguides]

Glad someone got it!

[@laurenl5843]

Well done to the people who preserved the history of this part of London!😊💜👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@dukeofhaas]

Great to see Terry in the flesh, the musical voice of Joolz Guides.

[@slainteron4027]

Love the Rakes Progress paintings.

[@LadyPercy.]

Always make point of spending the day at Covent Garden when I'm in the Capital. A glass of red listening to Terry St Clare makes for a perfect afternoon.

[@davidlathrop9360]

Joolz, every video you do is gold, but this has to be the pinnacle, the absolute pinnacle. Never have I felt so absolutely giddy about watching anything. My thanks to you, to the Covent Garden Trust, and to every wonderful person who participated. Covent Garden is truly a treasure, and London (which is a city of treasures by any measurement) is so very lucky to have it!

[@michaelgamble296]

'To Gild refined Gold - to add another hue unto the Rainbow!' Jules does it every time - but this time there's more gilt on the gold than ever! Now, bethinks me, where did I dig up that quote? Ah- Ha- Spokeshave! Another fine Londoner for sooth!

[@mikewilson8513]

I live in Birmingham. When i can, I visit london. I just love the capitol, and Covent Garden is a must every time i go. Fantastic place. Dinner in the Punch and Judy ! Cant beat it !

[@moneymoney6924]

My most favorite place in London, miss it so so much, thanks for sharing

[@steveempidogreynolds4413]

Nice to have you back Jools..

[@suecox2308]

That was fascinating, Joolz--I had no idea Covent Garden and environs had so many different things to see and do--

[@chrishewitt4220]

Yeah another Joolz vid! Don't know why two thumbs down though... Philistines

[@scarlettm86]

I think their fingers must have slipped!

[@Joolzguides]

I usually get thise before anyone has even watched it! Must be an old adversary

[@echosonicmusic]

I used to work in Russell House (not the model agency though). Had no idea about that history ... would have made PR much more bearable!

[@Joolzguides]

I knew a couple of nice girls who worked in PR there. One was called Jackie..dark hair. Always with her blond friend.

[@PillBoxUK]

Awesome. Used to work here in the late 90s. Love the place. Especially getting to watch the orchestra and Ballerina practicing at the Royal Opera House - only about 10 of us in the audience. Not good for skateboarding though, haha.

[@burtonurquhart3141]

My parents were the licensees of the 'Lamb & Flag', in the '50s. I was born in nearby Westminster Hospital.

[@nicholasnichola4922]

Once again a fantastic, informative and colourful video on a treasured part of London! Keep them coming Joolz!!

[@epicduck5177]

Knew I was going to love this one..... and I did 👏

[@rishavkundu597]

That intro is one of the most nostalgic heart wrenching yet beautiful intros ever.

[@Pandora902]

LOVE Covent Gardens! So refreshing to see it again ~ will cya in December ~ Thank you for the view again ~

[@quickclipsbyjmj]

A trick has been missed with the floral hall. It would make a wonderful Winter Garden or Palm Court.

[@jesselambert4968]

Some of your best work yet Joolz and Simon!

[@elmolewis9123]

What a great talent in Terry St Clair. And as usual, another terrific video from Joolz