Exploring London's Hidden Medieval Metropolis

[@IssaMas]

My only criticism of this video is that it’s too short! I could’ve watched a full two hours of this. Well done!

[@HistoryHit]

Thank you so much!

[@oldskool731]

its short cause that's alls left

[@erebusagarista8031]

Yes me too, more please!!

[@LAllan-ls5er]

Very well presented . An easy to listen to production .

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

I am gonna chime in! It is wayyy too short and wayy to interesting! More!! ;-D

[@randall.chamberlain]

What a gorgeous voice, I could listen to her all day.

[@tessalister1226]

Well done, no flashy camera angles, no loud intrusive music, well spoken information.

[@POGGIOALSERE]

I would love to have a tour with her because she is so informative and such a lovely presenter and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you so much!

[@jasminearmstrong2855]

The presenter did a fabulous job making the period come alive.

[@paulwoodford1984]

yes, a wonderful flow lol

[@louisasutcliffe7778]

What a great presenter! Let’s see more history of London with her.

[@deadandburied7626]

+1 👍🏻

[@interloperdrones1172]

No thanks, everything's just stated as fact, when critical thinking is utilised, one can't help wondering how horse and cart people with no technology managed to cast and move such huge stones, and create such architecture.This is a previous civilizations work and technology. That old map shows the 'cathedral' as a hot water distribution and power manifestation structure. Go speak to the oldest person you know, and ask them what they can tell you from the oldest person they know. Our his-story is a lie.

[@yvettewilliamselliott8851]

I believe she has her own KZbin channel, Look Up London.

[@thomasswenson6549]

Agreed

[@kiely4561]

She has a great voice

[@deadandburied7626]

Katie's charm and lovely gentle voice make this video so watchable and listenable. London is on my bucket list to visit.

[@AJA-ie5uu]

I love London's history. In all its shades of good, bad, outstanding, good, evil, extravagant, deprived, generous, glamorous, grimy, gleaming, forward thinking, ancient, diverse, glory. I wish it was more widely appreciated.

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

Haha, I feel that very deeply especially about the Tower of London! I feel like so many people just go to visit because it's 'cool' or 'what you do when in London'. After my years of imagining it through history classes in Australia, and studying Tudor history in university, when I finally made it there in 2008 I completely needed out! I even sat down & had a picnic lunch right where Anne Boleyn was beheaded- people thought I was crazy!

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

London is a cesspit now sadly..

[@johnfrank6112]

My late wife and I visited London in 1994. I loved visiting the out of the way places and thank you Katie for taking me down Memory Lane, again. During a late night ghost tour, our group visited Charter House Square. 1994 was the prime years of David Suchet's version of Hercule Poirot. At the 2:23 mark, the rounded face building was used as the apartment building, where Suchet's apartment was supposedly located. Lord, I miss those years and my late wife.

[@pamcullen537]

So glad you have the wonderful memories, I wish you well

[@sandrah5405]

You have just answered my question, I wondered if that building was where Poirot had his apartment (in the movies/TV series). Glad to know that it was.

[@chrisworthen1538]

I recognized that building also.

[@Bertie_Ahern]

I often wonder if anyone else recognizes that building from Poirot when it pops up in various shows from time to time - clearly they do!

[@judycater2832]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories.

[@jeffersonkee6440]

Very good out-of-the-way places rather than the obvious sites that tourists flock to. Lovely video, wonderful content, thank you!

[@TheDizzydiana]

Having a good story teller is everything. The lady tour guide has such a soothing voice, she draws you in, then just like that it's over far too soon. Thankyou.

[@blueclocks8816]

Thank you for a wonderful taster of London’s amazing history delivered by the incredible Katie Wignall! I love her narration style and the fact that she’s so knowledgeable. 👏👏👏

[@susannjarvis5587]

Fascinating video of an amazing city. Thank you, Katie, for a wonderful journey exploring London's medieval history.

[@glenford1323]

Katie brings history alive, for a brief few minutes I almost felt i was there, more Katie please

[@wendellfugate4225]

The quality of these videos you are doing keeps getting better and better. Suppose I'll simply have to continue reading and watching these videos to add even more appreciation for when I manage to make my pilgrimage to London. Cheers!

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Brilliant documentary! So informative an enjoyable. Not just recycling things talked about in other shows but fresh and interesting detail. Thanks for the tour and the video!

[@paulbrown1079]

Wow have worked in the city of London on and off for nearly 30 years and know the landmaks you visited but take London for granted . Love the city with all its history . Next time im around Saffron hill will definitely look for the river fleet . Brilliant documentary on our proud city .

[@stephaniewatts1956]

So happy to see Katie on History Hit. I've followed her blog for ages. Well done Katie!

[@execbum1]

Dream content! Medieval life and architecture, particularly hidden gems, is my absolute favourite topic. I could watch hours of this type of video.

[@ashscheesecakes2064]

This is absolutely fantastic! Please make longer videos. I adored this and what a wonderful host!!

[@marcN19]

please post more videos. you are a fantastic presenter

[@spalmer4609]

Nice to see you Katie, and the history you share here, and in your blog. Thanks to you and to History Hit!

[@ianmcbride412]

I used to live in Borough, on the A2 Great Dover Street (leading to, or perhaps Wattling Street) before the old/new Kent rd roundabout. I was allways fascinated with the history that survived ww2 and beyond. From Georgian Trinity Sq to Clink Street and the brothel both run the Winchester bishop, good work if you can get it. Bridges, old operating theatres, river bank, bank's, markets, pubs and churches among other assorted gems too numerous to mention. This was south of the river mind!

[@theoldbuilding4818]

What a fantastic and interesting video. It’s so good that we have remains to still enjoy from London’s history

[@coliniveson2122]

Just so fascinating. If we slowed down and pay more attention to our surroundings we would appreciate our history and those that came before us.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Very well presented Katie. There are so many hidden reminders of our past that most of us have no idea exist today. This was a great snapshot of such sites in London. There a many other places that also have historic pieces that are very old and hidden by modern times and historic events that are worth digging out. Not that I'm asking you to do that of course, that is a far too large job for one individual. Many thanks Katie and History Hit for sharing a great educational video.

[@suzz1776]

Interesting fact: the 1830s london bridge was bought by a guy in Lake Havasu, Arizona USA in 1968. The exterior granite was cut into blocks and was used for cladding of the concrete bridge in Arizona. The bridge is called London bridge for obvious reasons. Kinda cool that the old London bridge was not lost.

[@thomasw.eggers4303]

I was in Lake Havasu in April and walked across the bridge. It crosses the Colorado River. After the bridge was reconstructed in Arizona, the Lord Mayor of London came over for the dedication. The roadway is now paved with asphalt, not exactly original material.

[@IfUfindthisURlost]

Is this the chap that we get the story about, that thought he was buying 'Tower Bridge', but had mistaken London Bridge for it?

[@FFS704]

@@IfUfindthisURlost It's a myth

[@patrickdoyle-v4h]

We want it back, we was not asked

[@roytetwart]

This was a fascinating video, and Katie gave a superb narration of a subject she clearly loves. Most interesting! I subscribed to this channel some time ago, but I'm sad to say I never fully appreciated it Nowadays, life and time have caught up with me, and I am no longer capable of undertaking any tours. However, I now intend to use "History hits" to explore and learn many things. I can absorb many subjects from the comfort of my armchair! Thank you for the first-class video.

[@LookUpLondon]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Iluvthe1960s]

Excellent video, I love history and videos like this make me love it more, Thank you, brilliant presenter, I live in London and must have walked past these things so many times

[@QuBoadicea69]

You’re my favorite London guide! I appreciate your more sensitive handling of the many otherwise-gratuitously-gruesome sites; so many London tours on KZbin seem to concentrate on such, but I prefer yours. Thank you!

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

I visited London in 2015 and walked through some of the places shown by Katie. I took a panoramic picture of the Tower Bridge and the river Thames standing on the London Bridge. I was completely unaware of so much history. Not very far is the Globe Theater where I watched a Shakespeare play. It's fascinating.

[@denisecaringer4726]

Fascinating and beautifully done. Top quality. Thank you.

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

Wow, excellent video. Very interesting facts, presented by a very engaging historian! It takes a lot to keep me engaged, and you have it. More please!

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Fascinating, thanks for sharing this part of the history of London. Hope your going to do more episodes

[@a.t.c.3862]

Imagine touring London with such a knowledgable and engaging guide. THIS is a real teacher of history. 🏅

[@philhunter9158]

A pleasure to watch, you know your stuff. Thank you.

[@battlejitney2197]

Fascinating tour! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@phljn1978]

Thank you for the informative tour, via video. I hope to make it there to trace some family history, and would be lucky to find a tour guide so knowledgeable!

[@suebradford5758]

Thank you ☺️👍☺️...That was fascinating ❤️

[@cijmo]

Thank you for this tour! It's always great to see the same things I've seen as well as find a million more things I'll need to see next time I'm there. I have been trying to get to the Museum of the Order of St John for ages but never seem to get there when it's open!! Fantastic tour and super guide!

[@wendyreed9682]

Fantastic! Why don't they make history so interesting at school? Will certainly visit some of these places next time I'm in London. Thank you.

[@alanhigh8125]

We need more programs just like this. I could have watched for hours. 😊

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

I know but instead of making more historical documentaries like this they'd rather make the absolute garbage of REALITY TV

[@pamcullen537]

I have just discovered this channel and thought it riveting to watch, thank you. I must add, I can’t imagine many of today’s buildings lasting 900 years!

[@Faceplay2]

That’s not long for Japan. There’s a hotel in Japan that you can still stay at that opened in 700 AD.

[@orbytl2799]

@@Faceplay2 lol there is nothing left of the original building though its probably been rebuilt at least 10 times since 700AD 🤣the current building on the site was built in the 1980s like the great wall of china, most of that was built in the 1980s

[@Faceplay2]

@@orbytl2799 no not true

[@orbytl2799]

@@Faceplay2 it is true the current building was built in the 1980s there might have been an hotel on that spot since 700AD but there is certainly no building left from that era.

[@angelabennett5367]

Thank you Katie Wignall! You have an engaging voice, and your speech and diction is paced at a perfect tempo to easily understand what you are saying. I will be looking forward to more of your videos! Kindest regards, Angela, Australia. 🌹

[@HenriettaFleming]

How interesting, I could listen and watch you ,all day long ,

[@stephanieyee9784]

Katie, this video is fantastic and so interesting. I hope to return to London next year and am going to seek out these wonderful historical sites for myself. I've been to The Clink but had no idea of the ruins of the Bishops mansion. I also made a special visit to St Bart's to see the only public statue of King Henry VIII. Thank you for giving me some more of London's amazing historical sites to add to my list.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Nah don't waste your money coming here go to France instead its way better..

[@G1981-h5j]

Definitely need more of Katie, informative and relaxing 👍

[@johnbacon1854]

What a lovely vidoe, and presented with such good knowledge and a little bit of passion. More please.

[@stevecarte8520]

I want to thank the young lady tour guide for the fascinating video. I was totally captivated.

[@cinevreodata]

You guys should definetly consider aggregating many of the London-related videos from your channel into a series about London urban history. You create amazing documentaries, and i can only imagine the succes you'd have by catering all of them into a chronological Netflix-friendly format! :)

[@rksnj6797]

Can't wait to see more of Katie's videos!

[@MazSwanboroughSmith]

Wow, thank you so much! I thoroughly enjoyed this trip around London. Amazing how much is left if you know where to look

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

LONDON has turned into a CESSPIT now..

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

Well done ! Very interesting. The presenter had an easy, informed style thar enhanced the video.

[@LaurieLeeAnnie]

Katie! I’m so happy to see you on History Hit! Well done! I enjoy your own channel so this was a treat!

[@joanfreestone1707]

This was fascinating. Thank you. London is my very favourite city.

[@edwinatonna9703]

I loved this program and thought the presenter was very good . I was only disappointed when it was over . Well done. 👏👏👏

[@rebeccarichardson6761]

Loved this Katie! Could've watched a lot more 😊

[@andrewd666]

Really excellent and informative. I spent year's working close to London Bridge and never realised so much small detail was so close.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks this was an awesome video of what's left of Medieval London. 👍🏼👍🏼🌹

[@ianburpitt5569]

Thanks

[@54mgtf22]

Katie is a gem! Love your work HH 👍

[@colinwright3290]

Very interesting and very educating. Keep up the good work that you are doing.

[@martinhew981]

Fascinating documentary and well presented. Thank you.

[@davewilson9738]

Wonderful presentation and production - thank you|

[@HistoryHit]

Many thanks!

[@JosephByrne-l6f]

This was absolutely brilliant, thank you. What a refereshing and informed look at the darker and older corners of the capital. The city didn't just arrive it was thought out and made over 2000 years and it's demolition by fire and war was an opportunity for re-birth and innovation. Well done!

[@trickyricky2903]

I've seen a few videos on this topic, but never one so well presented. When is the TV series released!?

[@MrFixter80]

absolutely outstanding video , look forward to more

[@dashaway1460]

Beautifully done video! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you!

[@carolinehaythornthwaite2965]

Thank you for a fascinating tour!

[@HistoryHit]

Our pleasure!

[@alanbudgen2672]

Great video Katie. The original St Alphage Church is built into the wall behind the Elsing tower. The old church was tiny, you can see by the layout. It was eventually abandoned and the Elsing hospital church took over as St Alphage. It's remarkable that any of it has survived.

[@chairlegchairleg]

I loved that, subscribed. I love when someone knows their stuff and wants you to know it too. Please keep it up Katie

[@springg1402]

Wonderful and Informative Video Katie! I'm So Glad to see you Here with History Hit!

[@judycater2832]

Fabulous video. The Charterhouse is a real gem and well worth a visit.❤❤❤

[@williamrobinson7435]

Excellent! Look forward to seeing The Knights Hospitaler film. Nice one team! 🌟👍

[@Aindriuh]

Very interesting and very well narrated.

[@alisonredaif5839]

Excellent video! History is fascinating and the presenter was fantastic in presenting the historical facts as well as the location of hidden gems . More please 😊

[@Hoyt-o1k]

What an adorable tour guide, I'm quite smitten, such plucky demeanor and candid enthusiasm, I hope to get her as MY tour guide next time I'm In London😍

[@charity2275]

FASCINATING and well done. Has anyone read a book titled THE LONDON THAT WAS ROME. It is now out of print but it was a joy to read due to its high historical information dating way back in time. London fascinates me since I discovered my English ancestry going back to King William I, the Conqueror and his lineage.

[@georgiewalker1069]

Such a fantastic tour. Thank you so much from South Africa. So interesting

[@fivizzano]

Excellent work, great presenter, clear, concise but enticing way to explain.Hope to see longer more work from Katie Wignall !

[@cindchan]

This was really interesting! I look forward to future episodes!!

[@KandyElla]

11:09 that was super interesting. I saw that building and wondered what it was. Thank you!

[@maryl8753]

Loved this thank you . Will keep for my next visit to London

[@deankonopka8216]

Cracking work Katie, keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robertharvey4246]

Thank you, for a most informative presentation 👀🐇🙏

[@akumabito2008]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@tossefin]

Love all things medieval! This was so interesting to watch, and I agree with others - wish it was longer! :)

[@keithparnell5233]

What a fascinating and engaging video; so well presented too.

[@WaiferThyme]

This was facinating! I very much enjoyed ty for posting it

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

This is the 1st video of yours I've seen, I loved it, thank you. I'm subscribed.

[@HistoryHit]

Welcome aboard!

[@synsrfem4428]

At 9:06 she introduces wash house court as being "dedicated to service" so could the I H in the brickwork not be a visual pun for IHS : in his /service/. I think that would be delightfully clever, monk life

[@MegaWatsonator]

these videos can't come quick enough! love every video posted

[@danieledugre1837]

More! More with this presenter! I feel like I’m getting a personal tour! She needs her own permanent show!

[@jetsons101]

In London if you dig a hole for some garden plants, you never know what you may find, a Roman coin, a WWII bomb or a old tobacco pipe. So much history just outside your front door.

[@Riderules73]

Happened to an old friend. Dug a hole for an extension and found a WW2 bomb.

[@jetsons101]

@@Riderules73 Thanks to the Blitz.....

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

I've been metal detecting all over the BRITISH ISLES and I've found everything you mentioned been doing it for 32 years and I've got bags and bags of stuff in the attic.And I keep telling myself that I'll have a Professionall/Expert look at my horde but i never get around to it even I've forgotten what's up there??

[@jetsons101]

So much history, So little time.........@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Ohhhh my... I have to just say I loved every little instant of this! Nerdy deluxe about places like this and could spend a whole day or MORE just wandering to sites like this. Wow!!

[@mervynnel9267]

Thank you for posting. I truly enjoyed watching it. Well researched and informative. I loved the passion you displayed for these sights. Mervyn Nel Author.

[@hedgewitch59]

I've visited a lot of those places on day trips to London but never really knew the significance of the sites. Thanks so much for the walk-through again. It brings back happy memories. 🙏😊

[@jsn7123]

Very well done, good presentation and perfectly narrated.

[@velvetindigonight]

Fab. I used to work at Barts and have wandered those places in my lunch hour and wondered and more......... Thank you for a great synopsis and 'a trip down memory lane'.......... Enjoy All

[@jenimolyneux2228]

Brilliant presentation Katie - more please