Crystal Palace - Jolly Marvellous London Walking Tour

In this jolly marvellous London walking tour Joolz visits Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood.
First the there's Crystal Palace Park with its terrific dinosaurs, the maze and the Crystal Palace Bowl.
History of the Palace and the TV tower.
The high level station, Vicar's Oak and The Triangle.
All Saints Church, courtesans, hidden rivers and lots more!
Thanks to Richard Gillespie for the footage of the subway. For more on the subway visit: www.bromley.gov.uk/CrystalPal...
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[@GaryMarriott]

Worth mentioning is that the key reason Charles Darwin was on the Beagle was as a companion to Capt Fitzroy. Being that ships captains of the time often maintained command by distancing themselves from the crew Capt Fitzroy desired some person on board he could confide in on the voyage, thus apart from his survey & science duties this was the reason Darwin was aboard

[@RogueWJL]

I was there yesterday...although admittedly shopping. More beautiful than ever before

[@GaryMarriott]

@JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE What exactly are you trying to say, the word salad that is your reply is obscured from me

[@alanwillcox4636]

Thank you love your vlogs

[@markmiller6402]

Just curious, have you wandered along Cox’s Walk?

[@richardmorley8854]

What an utterly delightful channel this is...

[@garrybarry2268]

Ha. Love that guy who shouted out his window In appreciation!!! Wonder of he has watched this episode yet?

[@davedogge2280]

1800's Time traveller goes to 2021 Crystal Palace gardens and asks himself ... "is this a ruined dystopia ?"

[@meijiturtle3814]

You hit the nail on the head with your remark about the area being fog free. I went to school in the Crystal Palace area during the great smog of 1953 and it was amazing how the fog disappeared as the bus climbed up to Beulah Hill.

[@jimmymcguire8217]

St Joseph's college?

[@LadyInSchwarz74]

Confession: Sometimes, I just put you on a playlist on my TV while I clean, because I love to hear you talk and you keep me company. True story. ❤️

[@stevemarshall3481]

I love that bit "I watch you on KZbin" "we're talking about your house" brilliant 🤣

[@tomslick8148]

Another class performance joolz. How your talent hasn't been snapped up by the BBC is beyond me!

[@W00lyBully]

he is too good for the BBC

[@Jo-hc8pm]

@@W00lyBully exactly what I was thinking.

[@ragdolly22]

@@W00lyBully Yes he’s far too good for the BBC

[@rayturvey3826]

It would have to be dumbed down so much to fit the BBC, you wouldn`t recognise it

[@neilboulton9813]

@Ray Turvey it is extremely easy to question whether the BBC meets Lord Reiths intellectual principles which did include entertain. However as someone who has lived abroad in various places I can confirm that British television including the BBC is vastly better in terms of the quality of its output, documentaries, science and nature and the likes of BBC 4, trust me.

[@foreignparticle1320]

Joolz, you dapper old geezer... I've got more value out of London watching your vids than I ever did living there. Keep it up mate.

[@gillr1149]

Crystal Palace Park is a real gem and everyone who uses it is very protective of it. They wanted to build a big cinema complex there a few years ago but people got together and defeated it. And thank goodness fir that. People power!

[@msives]

I've lived in Crystal Palace for 26 years and I didn't know half the stuff you talked about. Brilliant! More South London stuff plz I wish you could have seen the old cycle shop on Central Hill run by an old couple in their 70's. It was like walking into a shop from the 1930's. Sadly closed about 10 years ago

[@beezig]

I have been waiting for this one, when I tell people about the Dinosaurs of Crystal Palace they look as if I'm mad, it's one of my favourite places, great video Joolz

[@Joolzguides]

Dino. Good name for someone who likes the dinosaurs!

[@beezig]

@@Joolzguides I salute you Sir!

[@stewartmckeand6099]

"E beat Ozzy to death with 'is own shoes"

[@BoulderingBobat]

Love this channel

[@roxysimmons]

I remember going up to Crystal Palace park (in the 90s) and sitting near those big steps, and finding a piece of molten glass just in the grass there. I still have it.

[@1888swordsman]

I do adore watching these and dream of better days when travel was easier, they will return again, as indeed will I to the land of my ancestors. Thank you Joolz

[@sirloin8745]

Travel was easier before the invention of the … nvm. 🤦‍♂️

[@martinacatinelli]

Yay, finally you came to CP my area. Wish I bumped into you! Great

[@ioakimmakis9288]

"I watch you on youtube"..."w are talking about your house" one of the most amazing moments of all your videos..........hahaha

[@alrightwithms845]

So pleased you got to Sarf London. I worked at the CP Sports Centre in the 80,’s Loved that Croydon got a mention. From a Croydon gal living in Perth Western Australia! Always learning! So much history! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@paulinehoban1408]

I'm also a Croydon gal living in Western Australia!

[@herhomeonthehill]

Spent 5yrs living in Crystal Palace! Wish I’d known all this history that I ignorantly walked by everyday! Amazing thanks guys! I’m subscribed!

[@47stevek]

Excellent video, Jools. I've been waiting for you to do a video of Crystal Palace for ages. The Brunel water towers were demolished during the Second World War to stop Luftwaffe pilots from using them as reference points.

[@irenebianchi5088]

When I say that London is the most beautiful and exciting city in the world.. Gosh I miss it so much 😢

[@marialondon1411]

totally agréé. london is unquestionably and without shadow of a doubt the most beautiful city in the entire planet full stop.

[@westaussie965]

It USED to be. Dumping ground for the scum of humanity now😡

[@mypointofview1111]

Glad to see Joolz making the odd trip to Sarf London. It really is very civilised here.

[@mariamaryagathocleous8859]

I love and appreciate that you're consistently committed in producing excellent informative videos about London.

[@pagla0306]

What a wonderful channel this is. No one tells the history of places in and around London in such illustrious way. How very nice... Subscribed some time ago.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Always love how it is: "Pickles THE dog." Any other dog in history would be: "A dog called Pickles." Plus he's got a blue plaque... Great walk btw!

[@blackbob3358]

how can any one not know the story of "Pickles", well, here in albion anyway.there's a meddle they gave to "animals", in the war years, can't remember what they call it. don't know where you are Lulu, but there's a few animals who got a "gong", especially a "homing pigeon".

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

@@blackbob3358 Cher Ami was the most famous of the pigeons that recieved the French Croix de Guerre (WW1.) Her story is incredible but since the 40s it has been the Dicken Medal that has been awarded. They are all great stories.

[@paulclift2556]

Blast from the past for me seeing those dinosaurs. I used to go visit an uncle who lived in Dulwich Village and one of my earliest childhood memories is Crystal Palace on a roasting hot day.

[@ernestbywater411]

From what I've seen in other articles about the Crystal Palace they moved the structure by taking it apart then rebuilt it on the new site. The structure was only ever intended to be a temporary one for the exhibition, so it was designed and built to be taken apart and recycled. That made moving it easy.

[@Mattriver7]

That was bloomin' marvelous, fascinating, bravo Julian.

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Very interesting about the Crystal Palace. Loved the Citizen Kane reference.

[@bobbeckman3735]

Jooz is the Crystal Palace of London guides

[@MyCharlie2000]

Thanks as ever Joolz for yet another fascinating video, keep them coming.

[@petehall889]

Great video, as always Joolz! On the 30th November 1936, my parents watched The Crystal Palace burn down and later went back for a lump of melted glass to keep as a souvenir (err, after it had cooled down!). They had noticed the blaze from their homes in Forest Hill. They said it was a terrible conflagration and the heat was intense. Rather a sad ending for the great building, but it was getting in a bit of a ropey state by then anyway...

[@paulabraham2550]

23:10 - The River Effra not only runs underground, but also uphill! It really ought to be more famous than it is ;-)

[@markwoodley712]

Who watches TV anymore!? Thanks for another cool tour around London, we tried to get to the Crystal Palace area on a previous trip, but ended up at Kew Garden's Palm House instead, should have headed south instead of west!

[@susannee.5521]

I'm watching it on my TV.

[@Boabywankenobi]

As always, the great Joolz brightens up a dreich Glasgow afternoon! I'm moving back to London soon, I'm going to furnish you with a few pints at The Engineer as recompense for all your great work.

[@sappersteve1443]

I used to play around Crystal Palace when I was a kid (in the 60's). Before they built houses on the track bed we were able to walk through the tunnel and at the far end there was/is a big block of flats. The underpass was still open then and it was used as an air raid shelter during WW 2. The dinosaurs were made of brick with a render on the outside and we used to hire a boat (rowing boats then) and get on to the islands they were standing on. The bigger ones had an opening in the belly part which allowed us to get inside.

[@glennhenrich992]

Great episode, thanks Joolz. We didn’t know much about Crystal Palace besides it’s fiery demise. And the story about the Origen of Madam Tousode as art tutor and later death mask maker to the French Royale was an interesting revelation!

[@glennhenrich992]

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[@johnnythefox9830]

Love a jools guide. Never want them to end! Be nice to do a Peckham guide sometime. I hail from there.

[@glennhenrich992]

We asked for Peckham as well and, Lo it has been recorded!

[@VISION-rr9ng]

very cool

[@como7681]

Hello father

[@stephaniecowans3646]

You just made my Sunday absolutely wonderful, Joolz! Another brilliant video. I so appreciate all the hard work that goes into making these videos: deciding on what to present, researching it, scheduling with either Kai or Simon to do the filming, etc. And doing your best to work around the restrictions imposed by this (expletive deleted) COVID.

[@kbc163]

I got the "rosebud" reference ... Citizen Kane if you haven't seen it. 👍

[@bertspeggly4428]

My girlfriend's band performed on that stage (4:50). The interference from the TV mast into the amplifiers was so strong that they had to play basically acoustic. BTW Love the "Yogi Bear" bit! And I saw Jimi Hendrix there in pouring rain, IIRC.

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

I am a Liverpool fan but honestly Crystal Palace is a very beautiful city. Also very interesting. There are lots to learn and to see

[@hazeltester6142]

Thanks joolz great video of crystal palace it must have been something when the exhibition centre was there 😀

[@Sloozen1]

Lovely episode! Love the piano in the background. Really lowered my blood pressure. 🏆

[@auscomvic9900]

London really is one of the most incredible places. My sister was gestated while on the banks of the Thames under fire from the Luftwaffe

[@evancortez2]

It's fascinating to see where Crystal Palace used to be and to imagine how grand and magnificent it was - we have a crystal palace here too, but it's just a chinese restaurant

[@pmajudge]

LOVELY ! THE SHARD OF ITS DAY !!!!! THANKS ! FROM U.K. (2023).

[@antonialozano2464]

great to finally see you in south london proper! big love joolzy x

[@birdsaloud7590]

What a great dad or uncle you would be!

[@theodoretennessee4822]

Such a coincidence! I was just watching your tottenham video when you posted a new one just few seconds ago!

[@colingianella7172]

No mention of the motor racing circuit at Crystal Palace though. I remember, as a young child on the 1950’s watching the racing cars and I believe Sterling Moss participated there.

[@bobbaker8263]

I remember reading about this many years ago & thought how amazing it must have been to actually see. Thanks for the tour. Fan from Minnesota!!😎🇺🇸

[@supersonicsid5930]

That was so interesting and informative. Just love these Joolz Guides , can never get enough .

[@tuppence1878]

Thank you. I really enjoyed that. Used to enjoy going to see the dinosaurs when I was a child. Can you do a guide on Dulwich and especially East Dulwich please

[@kateteixeira3000]

Brilliant....can't believe I was born & grew up where madam Tusuard started her waxworks on central hill

[@IranTourism_official]

all the beautiful trees, so wonderful

[@clarea1801]

Crystal palace has some of the best views of the city.

[@H0MEM0VIE]

Oh, Joolz, you would be perfect for Strictly!

[@christinewood974]

Another great video Joolz, and as I always say, I can't wait for the next one!

[@wokenessiscancer2176]

LOL that vehicle at 12.09 looks like the Jeepers creepers van ! 🤣 Looking for those peepers!

[@KarimKhan-ib5bz]

Another Joolz guide, that's the evening's entertainment sorted.

[@2cleverson2]

I love your vids Joolz, good vibes mixed up with great historic and cultural content

[@robertbray2012]

So many happy memories of visiting my grandparents, who lived in Orleans Road just off from Central Hill, as a child. Then taking my own boys to visit them as they were growing up. Wonderful stuff Joolz.

[@aimeepotts2137]

Thank you Joolz, this was one of you more delightful videos!

[@ozzyg82]

I grew up on Farquhar Rd. When we were kids, legend had it that the old train line that was closed down has an unexploded WW2 bomb in the blocked off tunnel you mentioned. And that Madonna tried to buy that big church behind you on Gipsy Hill. Also that the Crystal Palace radio tower is higher above sea level that the Eiffel due to it being on such a tall hill!

[@aareith]

Thank you Joolz for yet another episode of your fab guides. We lived in London in the lat 90s, came back in winter 2019/2020 with our kids for a visit and now get to travel from the comfort of our lounge in NZ. We thank you and will shout you a pint or more on paypal (c'mon viewers you should too!).

[@pratamnak]

The pattern of brickwork you mentioned is known as diaper, a term for repeating rhombic shapes. This later came to describe cotton or linen with the same pattern, hence how the Americans came to call nappies diapers. How's that for a jolly good Joolz type fact?

[@danellis-jones1591]

Thanks for getting down to part of my old stomping ground. Your whole channel shows for non-Londoners how diverse and big London is. Completely different atmosphere to Hampstead or Nothing Hill, or Ealing, or Walthemstow. But it's all London. Tired of London, Tired of Life!

[@MsBeryl6]

Please keep them coming. I am learning so much plus seeing places ok now going back 92 years, Thank You. From Beryl Now in Sydney. I was born in Marylebone Australia.❤🦘🐨🦜🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@philallen5406]

Thank you Joolz, Watching from New Zealand, even since we discovered your London Walks videos, we cant get enough of them, full of historical information and you make it so entraining at the same time, PLEASE keep them coming

[@mancroft]

Excellent, Joolz. You should get one of those instant donation thank you buttons when they become available. That way, people can make a small donation quickly.

[@sueking6618]

Mary Nesbitt, what a gal! Very interesting Joolz, thank you!

[@gemmasimmons511]

Loved this. I work in Upper Norwood and didn’t realise all the History.

[@stephaniesneddon216]

Yay!!! Another episode 😊 I ❤️ Joolz Guides

[@kiwiman6298]

What a lovely part of London but I particularly liked the reference to the All Blacks!

[@Swimkid1]

Smashing stuff thank you Jools. I lived near Palace in 1981. X

[@Madyetmellow]

When I was a kid me and my mates used to climb onto the island with the dinosaurs. You could climb inside a couple of them as they were hollow.

[@michaelmoore7337]

always a pleasure and so informative !!

[@stevehhall3385]

Excellent. Always a real joy..

[@calvinrobinson4218]

Thanks joolz for the excellent bite size history of crystal palace..You give it warmth, fun that adults and children can enjoy together,,,, please can you do a tour of croydon.

[@markgay248]

Superb!

[@leslielutz1874]

This was absolutely fantastic.

[@KlaunVI]

The England - New Zealand rugby game was a question on my trivia last night!! What fun. Your interesting facts are ACE, sir.

[@irenebianchi5088]

What an amazing guide you are Joolz

[@thegoodgamingdragon8523]

as a thomas fan i appreciate the mention of that sign

[@Sorted7]

Love a joolz guide!

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Thanks for the jolly holiday Joolz

[@taartje0808]

One of my favorite bits of 'victorian london' history, and only now noticed it was posted on my birthday!! What a treat!

[@MickAngelhere]

Another brilliant episode of Joolz Guides👍👍👍👍

[@kieranharriman7055]

Good to have you back Joolz.

[@roeng1368]

Excellent as always Joolz.

[@janawall3306]

Your joy is helping me. I miss London more than I can say... ❤️

[@papercup2517]

My mother watched the Crystal Palace burn down - or at least, saw the glow in the night sky from it - from an upper window of her home in Camberwell. She would have been about 11 years old and her mother, thinking this was something of a historic event to witness, got her out of bed to come and see it.

[@ThomasSchick]

…enjoying Joolz Guides and a spot of tea!

[@louismerri]

Fascinating

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Very enjoyable.Thank you.

[@melvyntee]

Can't get enough of these tours,brilliant

[@caroleketelsen5445]

Thank you for a lovely, informative, afternoon stroll

[@grazia1238]

Another lovely adventure thank you Joolz 😊

[@MRoderick89]

This video was amazing thanks Joolz 👍