Exploring Nunhead Cemetery and Telegraph Hill - a south London spectacular (4K)

[@davidjohnson00001]

Thank you for this, John. I have to be honest that, a year on from my son's death, I didn't think that I would cope yet alone relish a cemetery video. Apart from the setting and the views, your words were redemptive. Good on you.

[@morriganwitch]

My Blessings to You xxx

[@JohnRogersWalks]

so sorry to hear of your loss David

[@scottwallace901]

Sorry to hear about your son's death. I hope the video's on this channel help you relax and take your mind away from the problems of life for half an hour. John Roges dose that for me with his videos.

[@scottwallace901]

@Eddie Riff Thank you for you lovely message. I hope you and your family are all well.

[@thewalkingman777]

So sorry to hear about your devastating loss, David. I'm glad you found this video comforting.

[@CRUSHENGLISH]

THANK YOU. This is where I grew up and where my impression of life and all things were formed. People just don't know how beautiful this area is!

[@Steveoaudioandstuff]

Hooray! Sunday evening means one thing now.

[@rosemaryderham4749]

So pleased to see this, John. My grandmother was buried in Nunhead in an unmarked grave in 1920. I went to visit the cemetery about ten years ago and the guide took me to the approximate spot. It was lovely to visit it again through your video.

[@thewalkingman777]

I went to Nunhead cemetery a few years back, purely by chance. I was walking around Shoreditch and realised I'd seen what I wanted and so got the first bus that came along and it finished at Nunhead. It had a village feel and, after a fry up in a cafe near the station, I walked about randomly and came across the cemetery. It was truly spectacular and made me decide to see all the other ones, which I have now except for Highgate. The Greek Necropolis section of West Norwood cemetery is the most amazing place...you really do feel like you are walking amongst ancient ruins. The magnificent seven are, for me, typical of the emphasis the Victorians placed on civic space and civic pride and the idea that the supposedly unglamarous areas of life that we now might want to hide, such as death or sewage or water pumping, should be afforded the same prestige of architecture as say an important government building or theatre. It's an acknowledgement of the importance of these areas of life and that without them we couldn't function as a society, so they should be celebrated and appreciated and beautified.

[@stevesvids]

My family all originally from around London. You showed Shooters Hill on your map. My Grandparents lived thereabouts.... I can still picture the view from their bungalow back terrace down to The Thames, watching various boats and ships coming and going. Its funny how a trip down memory lane triggers off an avalanche of memories. Sights sounds smells faces places affections loved ones past.

[@runningforasthma_]

I lived on Pepys Road too when I first moved to London, it's a wonderful street I do miss it dearly.

[@simonbeesley7638]

Sometimes pronounced Pepees by the locals!

[@londonbackpacker]

I spent most of the summer, visiting the magnificent seven. I managed to visit Nunhead, Abney Park, Tower Hamlets and Highgate. Abney Park and Nunhead are my favourites, I think there is a certain melancholy to them, the way that they were abandoned and let nature reclaim the area. I have started a photography project on nunhead to show the grandeur but also the sadness of the cemetery.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

best of luck with your project - look forward to seeing it when complete

[@Redinade]

The music you use is so calming.

[@oldskool731]

Reminds me of an aushwitz documentary that music

[@YvonneO]

Amazing area. Wish I could walk that. We do cemetery walks here in Michigan, love the solitude and the artistry of headstones. Ours don't go back past early 1800 so I so enjoyed your tour... Take care. You must be in great shape for all your walks, appreciate your treks. 👍

[@ianmaddams9577]

Yay. Evening John 👋🏻 I love visiting cemeteries and wondering around the graves reading the headstones . A brief glimpse into the past and reminder of the short lives they had

[@morriganwitch]

Me too have you visited West Norwood it isn’t quite as old feeling however it has such a powerful respect for those passed xxx

[@morriganwitch]

Ooooooo Nunhead my fav Sort of place . And Telegraph Hill xxx

[@morriganwitch]

By the way John that massive north to south energy line did you tap Into it xxx

[@hArtyTruffle]

Particularly nostalgic episode for me with this one John. My Dad used to work for a Grocer near to were the toll used to be at New Cross Gate. He would walk between there & Deptford where he would deliver goods to the Butcher, Wellbeloved. Wellbeloved is still in Deptford, although in a different spot. His grandson is just about to retire I believe. Best butcher in the area. He will be missed. Wandered around that cemetery a few times. I must go there again soon and do some sketches. You mentioned Blythe Hill in the video. I had two very unusual ufo/paranormal (don’t laugh) kinds of experiences traversing that hill back in the late 80’s. Both on different days, but almost in the same spot. Thanks for the upload 👍🏼

[@TheIanErc]

Wellbeloved closed last year I'm afraid.

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@TheIanErc Ah, he retired already. Such a shame that none of his kids wanted to take it on.

[@martinlove7073]

Yes the best butcher in the area what a shame are there any other good butchers about thanks

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@martinlove7073 The two I now shop with are Northfield Farm at Borough Market and Bell and Sons, 13A market place, Bermondsey. Can’t go wrong with those.

[@NewingtonBoy]

Another great video John! Many thanks. I went to school in Peckham in the 1970's one of my class mate knew Nunhead Cemetery very well. We spent many a late afternoon & early evening exploring the Cemetery.

[@sallypassmore8748]

What a magnificent walk John. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed it.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Sally

[@briancox4339]

Wonderful walk fantastic video John Rogers your knowledge is Amazing love these walks .

[@stevegasparutti8341]

Thank you so much for this video. As a Peckham born lad from the 70s, this brought back a lot of memories. I also remember drinking in the Nuns Head. We were given a tour back in 1986 of the pubs cellar, that claims to be haunted by the beheaded Nuns ghost. The Landlord told us that there are blocked tunnels leading from the cellar to the Convent, which were used as an escape route. The brickwork in the cellar did look very old and was probably part of the original Pub. According to the landlord, the Nun was caught by Kings guards and beheaded in the cellar. Who knows what the real story is - but its interesting.

[@karenbright3737]

Thank you John for awakening wonderful memories of my childhood in 1970’s Nunhead. My Grandfather used to take me for a walk on a Sunday and we would read the grave stones in the cemetery. My uncle used to take me to Telegraph Hill for a walk. I loved the views from both!

[@TimothyHalkowski]

Neat to learn a little of the topography of that area, with the hills and views. Great walk! Thanks!

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Another amazing video for a Cumbrian who loves the idea of London. What an incredible place

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Jimmy

[@lindamckenna81]

Thank you for this amazing video the music you use certainly matches the dim autumn light, very emotive.

[@davidshearer8793]

Another walk from which I learned so much. I never realised South London could be so interesting.

[@MarkWright75]

So pleased to see you visit my old haunting grounds. I used to explore Nunhead cemetery almost 25 years ago. Such a pleasure to revisit. Thank you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Mark - such a great area - planning on going down there to visit a few of the pubs

[@grahamroberts5361]

Great video, thank you. My wife’s sister is interred in the cemetery, she was only two days old. The Old Nuns Head, I had my first legal pint in there on my eighteenth birthday. Memories.

[@jamesmills2632]

Used to go to Nunhead Cemetery in the 70's with my father and brother on Saturday mornings to visit my grandparents grave, very few people went there then and my brother and i loved to explore the cemetery, church and the catacombs. As ever great video John

[@carolwaugh5466]

I lived here in the 1950s. It was different, still blighted by the war. I seem to remember the bandstand was still in the park. My parents and I went to the parks regularly. From my bedroom window I could see St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge, all hidden now. My Dad and I used to walk through Nunhead Cemetery frequently. There were wonderful conkers in the autumn. Thanks so much for taking this walk. Memories come flooding back, plus lots I didn’t know.

[@IanPhillipsWildlife]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, your videos are always a fine watch. I need to check out Nunhead Cemetery, I feel I should do a series of (wildlife focused) videos from the magnificent seven cemeteries.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Ian. Yes that'd be a great idea - there are apparently over 150 different species of spider in Tower Hamlets Cemetery

[@vjary8142]

Down my manor, welcome to the pleasure dome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for all the historical heritage which you share in this upload.

[@mamnisel4815]

Lovely walk to Nu nhead Cemetary via Telegraph Hill.I used to live right in front of Kensal Green Cemetary and its well worth investigating John.Fascinating Video as always!!!

[@davidwarwick4777]

Another wonderfully curated video John. Thank you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Glad you enjoyed it David - thanks

[@formdemon]

A great video John. I have visited all of the Magnificent 7 and I do think Nunhead is the most atmospheric.

[@stephenpinder9567]

Jaw dropping. Thanks John.

[@tracik1277]

Please do not change anything John, you are a classic!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Traci - too kind

[@markames3688]

Just finished "Rivers of London" by Ben Aaronovitch and now time for a John Rogers video. Ah Sundays.

[@buttychips]

Smashing my bedtime viewing and alls well with the world well done John.

[@StephenGrew]

Solid houses, extraordinary the detail and construction of them, built with love many a time....

[@grooveexplorer]

The Greek necropolis in West Norwood is a very atmospheric place with some fascinating architecture. Lovely walk,thanks.

[@blueshiftuk]

Skehans certainly one of the best pubs in South London. Great atmosphere, Guinness and Thai food.

[@lyndalawrence4383]

My father lived in Ansdell road Nunhead and when I used to visit him from Epsom we used to walk through the cemetry. beautiful walk......

[@JimDriver]

Excellent video, John. More from South London, please… I used to live in Erlanger Road, (the next road over) and I was always fascinated that the older locals always pronounced Pepys as "Peppis" and thought I was an amazing snob because I pronounced it as "peeps"! Also, did you know that the history of the New Cross Bus Garage goes back ito 1906 and started life as south London's major tram depot? Since it was converted to the 'umble omnibus in the 1950s, it has been London's largest bus garage with room for 300 Routemasters…

[@westernbl0t]

Lovely video., John. I cycle this route on my daughter's school run each week and Nunhead Cemetery never fails to provide a few tranquil moments on the way. It used to be possible to (illicitly) access the adjacent reservoir for some really spectacular views, sadly blocked off in 2015.

[@cyrilclark5167]

Thanks John for a great walk around my 'manor'! I lived at the top of Telegraph Hill (Waller Road) from 1945 - 1965 and I still visit the area every six months or so. My great grandmother, grandfather, and uncle are buried at Nunhead Cemetery. My uncle was killed while on active service in the UK so our family plot is now a designated Commonwealth War Grave. Thank you too for your mention of the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery - they are a great organisation and without their dedication Nunhead Cemetery would certainly not be the great place is is now.

[@oldskool731]

That was majestic John cheers

[@thekitowl]

Great video, bought back some lovely memories. In the 60’s I used to live bang opposite the Main Gates of the cemetery in a large gothic house ( long gone ) that was built in 1850 by the stone mason who supplied the cemetery. I learned later that my great Grandad was the Gate keeper ( he’s buried near the entrance ) & his son ran a local undertaker’s who obviously made regular visits to the cemetery.

[@robertpayne1137]

You seem a kind,gentle not to mention knowledgeable soul John. I love walking cemeteries and will be sure to check out Nunhead. Warm regards from a fellow Chairboy.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks indeed Robert

[@paulclark2598]

I used to spend lots of my time in lower Telegraph Hill Park as a kid in the late 1950’s and the bandstand was definitely there then. We used to play all over it.

[@andycooke6231]

New Cross depot was the largest tram depot in London housing just over 300 trams. On Saturday 5th July 1952 the last tram ended its final journey there to much celebration and to some regret. Trams would not run again in London until the Croydon system opened. The depot was converted to buses with the demise of the tram system. A film of the last tram week can be found on Utube named "The Elephant will never forget", it was made by British Transport Films and is rather sad and poignant which is not what the commissioners wanted at all, they wanted a film about sweeping away the old and bringing in the new.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for that info Andy

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Thanks for the tip. That's an interesting film.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

First class tours and very educational of the great City of London 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@ashleysgaze]

A really atmospheric (and interesting) walk, John. What a cemetery! 👍

[@simondavies5444]

Lovely video thanks for that. I’ve always had a fascination with and affinity for London from when I was young and used to commute into Victoria from Essex in the early 1990s. Often having to walk from Fenchurch Street across town when there was a security issue on the Tube and that love of just soaking up the history and atmosphere never left. My better half’s a Walthamstow girl and I spent a lot of time wandering around the market nd travelling on the Gospel oak line from Essex to Queens Road - she lived behind Markhouse Road. She spent any years working in Islington at a well known Dog charity so at a loose end I’d travel in with her and spend a day wandering across town usually ending up at the bottom of Kings Road. Also having lived in Harold Wood, enjoyed your video that showed the park. We live in Suffolk now but your videos bring back many happy memories.

[@kirstym1283]

Lovely walk John. Another new area to discover in London for me. Only really know Greenwich and Woolwich. I must explore more of South London. Take care

[@TheDutchman92000]

Another great video, fleshing out the details of places I have heard of but not visited. Thank you.

[@CYPRUSINSIGHT]

Looking forward to this, tea and hobnob at the ready.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hope you enjoy it Cyprus Insight

[@CYPRUSINSIGHT]

@@JohnRogersWalks loved it John thank you. 😊

[@aquageraniablue6990]

Hi John I enjoyed the Nunshead walk. I would love to see the rest of those old cemeteries. Cheers.

[@damedavidfrith55]

Loved that ramble around south London and more cemetery’s please such fascinating places

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

What a beguiling place Nunhead is. I have always been drawn to graveyards and the tales told by the gravestones. Very evocative, John. Loved it. 🇯🇪

[@mitchellgiffard1978]

Right down my alley from were I lived thank you for this upload of this trail walk good to know a bit of history of that area John 👍

[@l.a.crenshaw5952]

ooh my god what a enchanting cemetery this is, nunhead , wow what a intriguing name.

[@omegasue]

I happened upon your video where your walk was covering an area where I lived as a child during the 1950's. I lived in Arbuthnot Road SE14 and at the end of that road was the entrance to Telegraph Hill Park. I can confirm that there was a bandstand there at that time. I used to go to Waller Road School which was literally just down the road. Our road was full of young families. At one point we lived next door to a family called the Hattons; the father was a fireman and one of his sons was my elder brother's friend. Such memories - thank you for this incredibly informative video.

[@judithbateson6353]

Thank you. Being old and knackered I can no longer do these walks myself. It's great to do them with you.

[@nige_breaks_bikes9782]

These walks are the best because they inspire exploration of fab parts of London that aren’t always on the tourist map ... hence this weekend visiting London i had a good walk around the Walthamstow Wetlands and a spot of mural hunting in Walthamstow , and the next day headed to Finsbury Park, spotted the capital ring signs and walked up to Highgate … thanks for inspiring my mooches and keep up the excellent work 👍

[@nigelheasman6356]

Another good video John, nice to see you mixing it up and coming south of the river too.

[@JTTW1455]

A lovely part of London. Enjoyable walk thank you John.

[@paddybrennan3644]

Quite nostalgic looking back at none head I don’t live in England anymore but was born in Campbell in the 50s my mom and dad are buried there at none that you forgot to mention that a lot of cemetery was reclaimed old graves turned over old names forgotten and people are still being buried there todayThanks mate

[@robertbarling5601]

Thanks John for another great video. Bob.

[@stephentan3538]

It's long way from Singapore to the Telegraph Hill in New Cross but I was there in 2015. Thank you for bringing back a pleasant memory of my walk there !

[@CaroleMora22]

Fascinating, as always! The colours of this fall landscape and the views are all very beautiful.

[@john80c]

New Cross home of Mick Mcmanus the legendary wrestler. Studied Equiano's autobiography as part of my history degree. The cemetery is so picturesque giving a positive feel to a place of sadness. Thank you John.

[@mrpantamau]

Thank you, John. Such a lovely documentary about the neighbourhood where I live. All the best.

[@Theoobovril]

Much enjoyed again, John and looking forwards to your next video.."WHEREVER THAT MAY BE".....

[@juliewilliams9441]

I love joining you on your brilliant walks John thank you 👍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for coming along Julie

[@desmond223]

Nice video John. This is my local area and glad you did the walk and praised Nunhead it its glory. A fascinating place with lots of history. Thanks again for your knowledge. Nunhead Library is just behind the old nun's head pub and also there is another row of Alms houses along that route. You may also like to discover nunhead resevoir... but perhaps that is for a different video altogether!

[@vince9565]

Hi John, once again a cracking video.. My favourite of the big 7 is Brompton.. it is so uber-real as an architypal gothic cemetary that it looks unreal and like a film set, obviously why they do use it as one from time to time. Anyhow keep up the good work and i wait for the next video...Wherever that may be

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Wherever that may be, I'll watch it !!!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Little Acorns

[@hoof2001]

Brilliant episode. Thank you for this and all of them

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks hoof

[@JohnEades]

Thank you John, I believe your videos should be mandatory watching for all. I look forward to each one you release, they provide so much information, whilst being a genuine joy each week. They have become a meditation point, a calmness from the mad world in which we reside, the cleansing of a week before & a preperation for the next to come. Quite wonderful!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks very much for that kind comment John

[@7arboreal]

Lovely. I was recently in Brompton Cemetery and it was absolutely beautiful too.

[@mheuman]

Thank you the lovely walk, I feel more informed. Cheers!

[@julieabbott1550]

What a beautiful space Nunhead cemetery is. I've been to Highgate, but it's nice to be able to see some of the others which are lesser known but just as interesting. Thankyou for this always find your videos very relaxing to watch. Cheers

[@williamrobinson7435]

Lovely walk, this looks. I have not tried it, but I shall! Thank you for posting.

[@annenewton5403]

Thank you,that was really interesting about the Nunnery and the poor Abbess.

[@violetdreams1799]

enjoyed your walk, talk and tour, lovely 💗 thanks John!

[@crayzmarc]

Lived and went uni here. Thank you!

[@bnpandsc]

Once again an outstanding walk... sometimes it is interesting to revisit places where you lived and discover you omitted to visit a key landmark... I lived in Farnham for years, but never toured the castle... my bad..

[@c1p1moore]

Nunhead is my favourite I once lived in Forest Hil also great vantage points from Horniman

[@grandmasterbeats9732]

WOW what an amazing walk very fascinating and yes I have learnt immensely once again from you as always. Loved the walk and I look forward todoing this walk one day. Once again Nuns Head and it was amazing. Thank You John. it was Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday and this walk was amazing and it fits the whole sense of humanity,

[@janewhite1512]

Charming and well put together for me.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Jane

[@seanjamescameron]

Mrs Beeton is at West Norwood Cemetery, a very small grave which is easy to miss.

[@peterjackson4132]

Fascinating stuff John. Loved the cemetery gate torches. Cheers buddy

[@johncarter2573]

Great stuff John thanks. I lived next to tower hamlets cemetery for 7 years. Walked through it most days.

[@sneadhern]

As always perfect ...great work john.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks

[@benblumenstein7656]

Very Nice!!!! Enjoyed it Very Much!!!!! Thank YOU Sir JOHN!!!!!!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Ben

[@robertphelps1574]

This is a great I remember when I was young boy playing in nunhead cemetery and also seeing a ghost and I still love going for a walks in there In the late 70s early 80s my mother used to as a barmaid in the Old nuns head

[@brucecohen3001]

Thank you. As always your videos are both interesting and entertaining. I lived in Ilford for 25 years but never really visited South London

[@mstravels988]

Love your videos John, i learnt in 2008 that my great grandfather was buried in Nunhead cemetery in 1916, along with mother and father in 2008 we went to the cemetery, the grave only had a location number and we found roughly where he was buried. And funny enough afterwards went to 'The Old Nun's Head' for lunch. Keep up the walks they are great.

[@Rose-pt4xb]

I've recently discovered your channel so might be late to the party but I love your videos! Thank you for covering Nunhead Cemetery (loved your Highgate video). Nunhead will always be dear to me, my dad would often explore it after we moved not too far from it and it's where my husband proposed (on the bench where you can see St. Paul's. Looking forward to more content!

[@louisestebbings3145]

Beautiful walk - thank you

[@andeanrider6355]

Nice and peaceful . Thanks mate,

[@kazzam8514]

Fantastic walk John. Thoroughly enjoyed that. I need to do that walk.

[@NorthernCitrusParrot]

Fine looking part of London...