Cultural And Trendy Walking Tour From Hackney Central To London Fields

[@Joolzguides]

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[@MAKOBITE]

Very nice to see you again of a Sunday morning! Thanks for the tour!

[@u-two]

oh my sister lives on Hackney

[@petitebiogeek]

Bought your book! You are a most excellent tour guide. (I had to comment on, ‘Anne Boleyn’d’ve gone better to stick with Henry Percy,’. Elizabeth I and England, though…?) 😅

[@Phil_Cleaver]

@Joolzguides Here’s an interesting fact (I think). The James Hoyle and son web site has a PDF catalog and does indeed cast cole holes (page 79). You can own your very own cole hole.

[@garryferrington811]

Actually, these are videos. But that's OK. Everyone misuses the term, so I suppose it is what it is.

[@donjohnson24]

Another enjoyable excursion around an area that I knew as a youngster, as my father's family lived in Bocking Street, London Fields - off Sheep Lane - and a short walk from the Cat & Mutton. My mother's parents had a tobacconists shop in Westgate Street, that backed onto my father's house - which may have helped their romance. The shop was opposite the Havelock pub, which I didn't realise had an 'H' at the start of its name until years later. My brother was four years older than me, and had bronchitis as a baby, so my father's doctor advised him to move away from the area and the ever-present overpowering smells from the nearby soap factory. 'They are building new houses in the country at Edmonton' he said, which was where my dad bought a house, and where I was born. Buying a house was a rare move for an East End lad in the late 1930's, and most of the - many - relatives thought he was getting a millstone around his neck. He did well, however, rising from box boy to the directorship of the Forbes Stuart company in Billingsgate fish market, so never regretted his decision - despite for years having to get up at four a.m. to get the trolleybus to work. We would often visit our family, and I remember going to the pie and eel shop in the Broadway, and being fascinated by the green gravy (made with Parsely I think) they served with their pies. As a teenager I sometimes went to Billingsgate on a Saturday morning, where I took the money for the fish purchased during the week by deals based just on the shake of a hand, and where I discovered that paper notes used in Billingsgate had their own very distinctive and pungent smell!. I also paid the porters their 'bobbin' for carrying the fish boxes in and out of the market on top of their large leather hats. On the way home, we would pop into the Havelock, and within about ten minutes the pub would fill with the Johnsons, as the local bush telegraph resounded with 'Alf's here!'. Thanks for triggering the memories!

[@zoesays3830]

@donjohnson24 Thank you for the trip down memory lane!😀 Your dad knew a brand spanking new 1930s house was a priority move for the health of his family and did what he had to do! Do you know whatever became of the soap factory? Demolished or converted?

[@mikeoglen6848]

Did you enjoy avin yer drinks in the Avalock on the the way Ome?

[@jujutrini8412]

When I was a kid I used to be fascinated by the eels squiggling around in the pie and mash shop.

[@deboramccallum3987]

Wow..interesting story

[@beverlyhenderson188]

I was born in the Salvation Army Women's home in Hackney. My brother stayed in East End his whole life, died last year. We lived in Maynell Road from 1920's to 1960's as a whole family. Grand parents, parents and us kids. My family were Costamongers and Artisans, furniture makers back to 17th Centuary.

[@lackmaker5]

Costamongers. Those who sell coffee?

[@beverlyhenderson188]

Very good and funny.Thank you

[@barrywood2806]

Your latest perambulation was a nostalgic one for me, as my first job back in the 60s found me working next to the town hall, in a building now replaced by the library and museum. In fact, we used the staff restaurant in the basement of the town hall for lunch. Twiggy has a connection to Mare Street, and she visited during a Who Do You Think You Are tv episode which traced her family history. Well worth watching if you can track it down.

[@ericchristen2623]

Love your walks Joolz. I used to live in London b4 the working class was removed by corrupt politics and insane inflation. Try Ham across river from Chiswick. Also, Petersham a little past Richmond, is a splendid little treasure.

[@edwardpenn1917]

I was born in hackney a war time baby . Live in Essex now . Lived in Welshpool Street off the Broadway London fields and bombed out houses was my play ground. So many memories .

[@Youtuberrrrr1000]

Interesting fact: That Burberry outlet store is there because that building is the old Burberry factory. They made trenches there from 1950’s-90’s (and now it’s luxury flats and retail. Classic.)

[@julieharnett3600]

I was born in hackney in 1961. But didn't live there. So extremely interesting. I was bought up in the shires. Bedfordshire. Not far from St Alban's. Also a very interesting video by yourself. I do hope Simon was successful in selling his paintings?

[@krazyladyk]

I lived on Clapton Square. I left Hackney 45 years ago, and really enjoyed this video.

[@gonefishing167]

Thoroughly enjoyable Joolz, you stand head and shoulders above the crowd.🙏🙏👵🇦🇺👍👍👍👍

[@Joolzguides]

Literally. I’m 6’6” 😂

[@gonefishing167]

Well then, that answers that. 👍👵🇦🇺

[@nannynan5893]

This was loads of fun, and the walk didn't tire me at all! Thank you for sharing with a "yank" :)

[@christopherbarker181]

Thanks for giving tribute to the “Pooh-man”; makes me appreciate the jobs I’ve had in my lifetime😂

[@brian9731]

The box on the side of the post box is for the next bag in a postman/woman's walk. They start their "walk" (not "round") with one full bag and the driver will drop the second bag in one of those boxes

[@mikalasimpson7789]

It's always going to be a good Sunday, when it starts with Joolz.

[@gonefishing167]

Well,,hello, great to see you back. You’ve been missed. I’ll look forward to this now. 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@TrevorJones-f6e]

You have a great brand Joolz. Never mind TV (mainstream media), your brand is a strong one, so ignore negative people and know you are supported by tons of people. This video is excellent and informing. I have your excellent book. Well done.

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

There are negative comments? Those must be pretty miserable people, jeez.

[@SallyAnn191]

I was born in Hackney and have so many ancestors who lived there. It was lovely to see places they would have known.

[@loismiller2830]

Classic Joolz to visit Beaufort's tomb on a windy day. It's the little things that make these walks so fun.

[@marinedrive5484]

My God, that Museum of Curiosities is seriously macabre. I would be having nightmares for weeks after a visit to it. I remember as a child we had a mummified, Egyptian hand in a glass case in our home and it really gave me the heebie-jeebies. My mother eventually buried it next to the local cemetery. I think it came down to her from a great, great uncle who was an Egyptologist.

[@JuanCarlosSendon]

I lived in Hackney from 1973 - 1998 and I always wanted to know about the church and graves in Mare Street, also the white building next to the bus stop was a Midlands Bank for years until HSBC took over. Thank you.

[@MalteseKat]

The flag had a red and white eight pointed Maltese cross in the center of the shield. Very likely the tower you pointed out was built by the knights of Malta.

[@markbaird6691]

My late father, film producer Roy Baird , tried to make a film about Marie Lloyd, who was also known to have tipped the police off about Dr Hawley Crippen. Lloyd was probably the first ever British Pop star!

[@adamfrankowski2768]

Crippen was innocent.

[@markbaird6691]

@@adamfrankowski2768 So it's often been said. Poor bloke just wanted to clear off with his lover Ethel.

[@garolstipock]

Always a great Sunday when I see there is a Joolz Guides vid waiting for me to sit, enjoy, and learn. And, "WOW!" Hackney! 'my ol' manor'! I was born in Hackney and lived in Upper Clapton (not show here, but referred to..."The Murder Mile". About Joolz age, and to know Hackney then, and to see it now.. Wow. What a difference. Tho so much looks the same, but now apparently 'near-luxury flats and coffee shops'... lol. I would never have imagined good ol' Hackney would become so trendy and appealing as a place people want to live as it has now.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Ooh, a new intro animation! Sundays are always better with a guided tour with Joolz and Co!

[@rachelrahman8984]

Seal, lived in Sutton house when it was a squat. I went in there for an after pub party. It was a bit spooky but nice people

[@goldyMarav]

As a Greek in love with London and everything english, I thank you soooo much for your witty personality, your humor, your knowledge and your style 🌸You are one of a kind ❣️

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

He truly is.

[@johnevans801]

I enjoyed the walk around hackney. Many memories I left in 1964 spent many hours in hackney baths

[@garolstipock]

Lol. Thats where learned how to swim.

[@derekantill3721]

I was born in Lower Clapton Road many, many years ago and lived in Hackney for 30 years. Great video Joolz brought back many memories.

[@hazcat640]

Joolz! Perfect start to a Sunday and me sitting here with a steaming Joolz mug of coffee. Thank you. Wonderful walk and great editing.

[@SydneyitsSydney]

Nice new intro! 💛

[@derekeaton-yl9ni]

I live in the area, thanks for some fascinating facts I didn't know

[@kaliou6645]

⭐️🎩Bear in mind, that new Joolz Guides intro is one of a kind!💫👞👞

[@jeffreyoldham55]

A perfectly *Hackneyed* video if there ever was one, Joolz! You are the cornerstone of a round church. Caught your "Pitcairn" cameo in the cinema. A cheeky bit of production wizardry!

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Fascinating, as ever. Thank you, Joolz and Simon. You always entertain - your sister, too, of course.

[@paulmark63]

Fabulous video I was born in hackney thank you so much brings it all back Paul

[@alfching2499]

I was brought up at the Marsh end Hackney Wick Berkshire Road

[@jahwobble5214]

My family are all from Hackney but most mainly died out now. I lived there myself through the late 90s to mid 2000s Amhurst Rd and later in Dalston. I cannot believe how much it has been gentrfied. Not always a good thing.

[@GETINTOUCHTODAY]

Ahh, memories, used to go swimming in the 90s as Ackney Baths the bus journey from Islington was lets say very colourful & sometimes very dangerous as it was full of junkies early in the morning 😅

[@SirWhig-esq.]

Pip Pip Tally-Ho… such a brilliant catchphrase Joolz.❤ [also the singer sounds like/reminds me of Linda Smith on ISIHAC]😂🎉

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Enjoy hearing the great English language of yester year 😊 very jolly & uplifting 😊 keep it alive by keeping & saying these little quotes .

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Love Joolz natural man with character of life . 😊

[@ME-cf4bg]

Lived there from early to late 2000s (my youth). Loved it. Has an edge but also great sense of community not found in suburbs

[@Dean-j1n]

I think you are amazing I lived IN London in the 80s and early 90s i do miss it thanks for your videos and taking me back ❤x

[@SoulTonic]

I did this same walk in the summer, were you following me? 😂 A long time Joolz fan I've been waiting for this video! I thought you'd point out the Victorian post box on Sutton Place right next to where you were standing, but I guess you can't film everything, but you talked about almost everything I've spotted since I moved to the area and I've learnt a couple of new things too 👏

[@cecilwilson5442]

Stayed in the Hackney Academy apartments in 99 2000; working in Jury's GT Russell Street and Clifton ford hotel near Harley Street,,also on Hackney Road is London charter off the Hells Angels,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland another smashing video the former cinema at the end of the street and a petting zoo up the road,,fond memories,,😊

[@HackneyHistoryFestival]

And we'll be there for the Hackney History Festival on May 10th 2025..

[@maryreichle7623]

Brilliant Joolz. One-of your best. I had no idea Hackney was so interesting.

[@jujutrini8412]

And that’s only a small part of Hackney! There is a lot of interesting history, buildings and places in Hackney.

[@MareeMarshall]

Thankyou for showing England is not completely stuffed,still some lovely places,also I love all the history that you point out things an places people would not know about,

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Hackney . Great historic history.

[@emrysbatchelor7420]

Fantastic brickwork (English Bond) with all the correct cement pointing so water drips off.

[@bobanob-q2u]

In the 60's where the new library is there used to be a pretty large stationers called Pollocks. As kids when passing on the top of a bus my friend would say in a quiet voice ," there's Pollocks". I would say "what?" To which he would shout "Pollock's!" We thought it so funny.

[@no1cromo]

Well Street also being the site of the first Tesco's.

[@russcattell955i]

That old Gaumont projector reminded me of the 1957 film The Smallest Show on Earth. I thought such strange machines were just amusing film props.

[@zanyzoo6767]

This is the only channel , I thumps up before I have even seen its latest offering.........

[@arlowormley4110]

Enjoyed today's video very much. My favorite part was the section on Umit and Son,

[@kevinfleming9919]

Another really great, informative, and entertaining video, but I've come to expect nothing less from you Joolz! Thank you for all the smiles and laughs you give us, the desire to come experience the places you show us, and all the information, facts, and some things that may or not be facts but should be with the way you present them! lol! I was wondering with the Cemetary that they "cleared out" and put the old tombstones to the side, did they move/get rid of the bodies buried there, or did they just move the grave markers and leave the graves and just change the grounds coving the Cemetary into a more park like area?

[@lorsheijd]

Wow. Classy logo animation. Cool Joolz. Thanks for another entertaining and informational video.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Simon did the logo. He’s very good!

[@washubrain]

This was a gem!!! Great tour, especially all these little detail about various odd features we all have seen not knowing what they were )) Enjoyed it slowly as a glass of good wine )). I used to live in Hackney in the 90s-00s and only now understand what a great place that was. Thank you Joolz for giving us a chance to walk by all these places I used to see every day.

[@janscott3467]

Thank you for your standing up for the Horse Guards horses that were involved in the incident the other day. The horses are very well looked after and are sent out to the countryside if they have been involved in upsetting moments for the horses.😊

[@philroberts7238]

Many theatrical types from this part of London, Jools, especially from its cockney Jewish days. Two of them who spring to mind are Steven Berkoff and Harold Pinter. As a teenager, Pinter, so they say, was as meticulous with his Yiddish as he was with his English.

[@Joolzguides]

I’m so low brow that my favourite performance is Berkoff in Berverly Hills Cop!

[@hildabrunski7400]

Oh Joolzy! Your vlogs never fail to entertain us. Hubby & i have a drinking game for any mentions of the 'luftwaffe'! We are always entertained! Greetings from Canada!!

[@SaucyJack88]

A beautiful Sunday just made even more beautiful with the drop of a new lovely Joolzy! Thanks Julian, your videos always cheer me up. I hope one day I will get you meet you and buy you a beer at the pub. Cheers from the Netherlands.

[@Joolzguides]

Many thanks!

[@chokalateboywonder]

I'm glad you got around to doing Hackney

[@electraruby]

That was brilliant Jules. Thankyou!

[@PontiacS.]

LOVE LOVE LOVE British Music Hall. Big Up Kate Garner. What, no Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan's Childhood Home? Born and Raised in Hackney, Actually.

[@garolstipock]

I think he did an earlier vid that covered Stoke Newington where he points out Marc Bolans childhood home on the edge of Stokey commons. The godfather of Glam was not forgotten.

[@KC-gy5xw]

Hackney/Clapton/Dalston - we used to lock the car doors when we drove through in the 70's/80's! My dad's friend bought a big arse house there and from the 80's until he died, every week developers were begging him to sell. He used to move to one room, then after a few months get fed up and move to another. It was over three stories and he bought it for a song in the 60's - at least 8 rooms. He said he didn't want to sell it, his daughter and grandson could decided when he died. Places like this, were full of Windrush and other people, renting rooms, with a cooker for each room on the landing - they'd pay top dollar for that dirty little room then. When they had money to buy them, they didn't want to know, except Uncle Gerald who loved the area. The old Metropolitan Electric Board building at Wood Green is now very nice boutique Hotel with bar and restaurant; I remember paying bills there with my mum when I was smaller..

[@jrb4935]

What is an 'arse house'?

[@chrissometimes7473]

James Hoyle (beehive Foundry) are still in business making, among many other things, coal hole covers. I suspect they have a thriving business supplying people who are renovating older homes and need thing like that or cast iron railings and lots of other stuff. They will even do reproductions if you have a sample.

[@annl.3138]

Another absolutely splendid walk! So interesting and fun. Much thanks Julian and Simon! Cheers xo

Enjoy your videos soooo much! Give this man his own TV show finally !!

[@janebaker966]

That was so rich. Who knew there was SO MUCH in that place called Hackney. The first time I got off the no 26 bus at Hackney Rd but I think it was the Bethnal Green end I was confronted by a huge advertisement poster saying "welcome to the murder mile". Oo-er! Im glad to say no bad thing happened. It was an anti-knife crime government policy thing but I thought,not very tourist friendly. I went there to find the house my great grandmother would have lived in,in the 1860s. Thanks for showing us the depths of history behind what looks "ordinary",we need to know that.

[@Forpleasure1]

Hackney is very beautiful. I was there last year - thank you for the information about this nice place!

[@mariaconway4241]

Jools rocks he make London history more interesting

[@JanSaw-o9n]

Just been visiting Hackney my son lives there he took us to the curve garden just beautiful to see what can be achieved with some effort it’s a delightful space to visit for a coffee and see the flowers 🌺 so nice enjoy your wandering around London ❤

[@marcomarrone174]

I knew I was in for a Great day when Joolz posted a new video. Thanks for always making my day!!! Keep up the brilliant work.

[@R3R3T]

Can't wait for Cricklewood, I'm so curious about the history

[@russcooke5671]

It’s not exactly Hollywood. It’s real name is cricketswood because of all the crickets that lived there. It’s a third world shithole now though it stinks there. Pooo pooo

[@brianjrichman]

My parents were married in Hackney Town Hall in 1953. Somewhere I have a photo of them on the steps of the place too.

[@tonyskilbeck8663]

Quality video with a Quality beverage to finish off proceedings

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Blossom looks nice, hedges want trimming, grass needs cutting. Par for the course all over non tourist areas. All those shops were blue 😂. Thanks for the video, Jools.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Don't sweat the small stuff in life 😊 life is not perfect which creates surprises 😊

[@ericchristen2623]

Your sister's songs are great. Hope she performs in some London theatres..

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Another most interesting video of another most interesting part of London, Joolz. I never knew that there would be so many fabulous buildings like there are in this district. It's good to see that the Empire has reverted back to a theatre again. The Umit shop is most unique, with all the old films, that old projector and the mini cinema at the rear. 35 minutes of a treat of a film, and thank you for showing, with the period type of music and singing which accompanies many of your films. All the best.

[@muttonhead7739]

Always great to start the day with a Joolz Guides video.

[@katesleuth1156]

Had a lovely walk around Hackney when visiting England a few wks ago. My husband’s g grandfather was the town’s first town clerk. Thanks for this video.🇨🇦

[@VickyAllum]

Thank you Joolz and Simon for taking me to Hackney and the interesting tour, my Great Great Grandad rented out his basement flat to Bernie Dillon the jockey who married Marie Lloyd she used to visit him there in Pimlico in London ,

[@rjmusicltd]

Woohoo Diddly Dooo!! Another great video Joolz, nice one.

[@Chingfordassociates]

For years there used to be a fish stall in front of what is now OSLO and who could forget Gibbons.

[@andrewwhitworth6730]

Keep them coming Joolz Very entertaining as always.

[@paulblake1164]

Number 1 Broadway Market used to be the home of JTS Jah Tubbies Studio, where for about £30, you could get a test press (DUBPLATE) of a vinyl recording. I was born in Hackney but didn't live there. However, my grandparents did, and I also spent a lot of time there during my teenage years attending Chats Place.

[@firelight-vitality]

Used to live on Graham Rd back in 1998. Oh, memories! Thanking you both!

[@hunkhk]

Fantastic viewing as always Joolz your knowledge is incredible, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this.

[@notanotherbottletop9892]

Cheers Simon and Joolz....Best nugget.

[@bpier]

Wow -- the film shop was amazing!

[@Big-Harry]

Thanks Jools another top video, been the the Round Chapel several times for the Pig's Ear Beer Festival.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Yes another guide, perfect for a Sunday viewing, just wish they didn’t end , I learn so much , ❤

[@elmolewis9123]

Another great video tour. The detailed information you pack into these and your Rather Splendid London Walks book is remarkable.

[@kamain4k]

Thank you for introducing me to various aspects of London! British gentleman!!

[@johnlionmusic]

Perfect video for Sunday lunch

[@metatron-007]

The small cinema reminds me of the cinema that travis goes too in Taxi Driver.

[@janbonsema5888]

Joolz, your videos are a great substitute to museum visits, which I have an aversion to

[@melissaroscher1080]

London to my eyes has the right scale, walkable yet lowrise.

[@rogercreighton3950]

A REALLY GREAT VIDIO AGAIN JOOLZ MATE !!

[@SamhainBe]

A saunter with Joolz and co...how nice!

[@M-demo]

Hello Joolz, thank you for sharing. I eagerly anticipate your new episodes every Sunday. Living in Canada, a part of my Sunday ritual is enjoying Joolz Guides with a cup of tea and toast.

[@jonathanparry9505]

Thank you Jools a rather splendid video

[@leonardoh2297]

Thank you for the video, mate. I’ve really enjoyed it.

[@hopefulmelancholy7514]

Great new video Joolz. Kind of miss Carradine's Cockney Sing Along as the musical backdrop for many of your vids. This new song and artist is definitely a great addition. Thanks for this lovely splendid walk through East London. You made the day all the more wonderful.