In this video, Sinead takes you through the eclectic neighbourhood of Fitzrovia. NEXT VIDEO: The King's Road, Chelsea - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJurZpSQepiLsLs Want to book Sinead for a private tour? Contact our London Manager, Margaret: FTBFLondon@Gmail.Com If you enjoyed this London tour, then please consider leaving Sinead a Tip at www.buymeacoffee.com/sinead (no account needed) or on Paypal at www.paypal.com/paypalme/sineadFTBF.
@joannewall549911 ай бұрын
This is why I love London so much, beautiful architecture and history, thank you Sinead I enjoyed this video xx
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted you enjoyed it Joanne Thanks for watching Sinead
@TimmyMagic11 ай бұрын
Sinead look at you 😍😍 Irish queen
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you Timmy
@manuelzafra152711 ай бұрын
Oh, Sinead, your return was so beautiful... What an excellent literary route. As always, your video was so good..., and you looks gorgeous as usual...Kisses and lots of love for you from Barcelona. Sinead, I ❤ you. 💋💋💋💋💋💋
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
As always a pleasure Manuel Thank you Sinead
@eppityrrell823611 ай бұрын
Stunning pubs the architecture so beautiful London looks amazing ✨
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Even on a dull day still amazing Sinead
@sophieharrison901111 ай бұрын
I've been binging your videos so much recently. I love your videos so much. They're so interesting. They've kept me entertained while I've been poorly
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Hope your feeling better lovely Thanks for bingeing Sophie x Sinead
@TERFClub10 ай бұрын
Me too. Might book a tour when I can get to London.
@maggie900111 ай бұрын
A great video Sinead 😊I love the diversity of the places you visit. What a wealth of knowledge you have and you share it with such a genuine and infectious enthusiasm ! The Fitzroy Tavern looks so inviting💗x
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you Maggie for this wonderful compliment
@carlyjayne0311 ай бұрын
Hi Sinead glad your back❤❤
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted to be back Carly x
@carlyjayne0311 ай бұрын
Love your tours xx
@jwc500411 ай бұрын
Thank you, Thank you for showing the subscribers the beautiful London and I love watching the Victorian style buildings there. Lots 👍 to you !!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching x
@charlescorris346911 ай бұрын
What great old architecture and historic stories are so interesting…
@ToursbyFootLondon10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@giovanniromito896711 ай бұрын
Sinead great video I used to live in london when i was a kid and walked in these streets so many times but never knew what these buildings were all about just amazing now with internet and youtube what we can learn about are city Thanks sinead our N1 tour guide !!🎉
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you as always Giovanni x
@CatC-cow11 ай бұрын
That Fitzroy Tavern is amazing.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
It truly is
@afab753511 ай бұрын
they were called the Bloomsbury Set, rather than group. Great to see you back Sinead x
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Indeed they were Thank you Sinead
@Mickman00711 ай бұрын
There is a heck of a lot of content in this vlog, Fitzrovia was one of my favourite places to work in london and me and my Irish mate used to sit in the road at tea break's and marvel at the multitude of beautiful women in Mortimer street and the area Fitzrovia is quite unique, thank you for this vlog cheers.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
I could see you both almost lol 💚
@briansymes293611 ай бұрын
So good to see you back on our screens doing what you do best.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you Brian Delighted to be back x
@RossBoeing11 ай бұрын
Hi Sinead, in that neighbourhood were George Bernard Shaw lived, they filmed Oliver, in the 1970’s with Oliver Reid, Ron Moody, a old classic film, I only watched it this Christmas with my two boys, and instantly recognised it, check it out, love your videos, we are also from Liverpool, thanks for your nice comments xx
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
I plan on being in your neck of the woods this year
@RossBoeing11 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon that is great, is it just for a day or two, and it will be great to have you here, I also have connections with Ireland, my grandmother was from Southern Ireland, and my other grandmother was Welsh, she came from Abersoch, great sense of humour the Irish, thanks for replying x
@lukeyznaga762711 ай бұрын
always enjoy your walking tours. there is so much to see in England. Lots of history and great culture, and even great food. What with the "replacement" royals of the original family, [soon, there will be a young king ], one has to find pleasure in the rest of England. you still look fabulous and you have a great knowledge and presentation . by the way, your other business partners are also good at giving tours.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you sincerely Luke these compliments mean the world x
@be837711 ай бұрын
Love your tours, Sinead. Your wealth of knowledge is wonderful. I've learnt so much about London and it's history. I've been to London several times but I never have enough time to scratch the surface. So grateful to you. 🙂🙂Thank you. Bev from 🇦🇺 🇦🇺
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Haven’t even scratched the surface myself x Will take a lifetime
@candicesantiago72711 ай бұрын
Hello Sinead. !! So happy to see you back. Happy that you got to have a well deserved vacation. The neighborhood of Fitzrovia is beautiful.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely Delighted to be back and chatting to you all Sinead
@ElizabethAntony-i1m11 ай бұрын
Your tours are utterly magnificent! Thank you & cheers from Boston, US! 💚☘️
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
So delighted you’re enjoying them Thank you Sinead
@adventuresforthecurious11 ай бұрын
Truly enjoyed going along with you in Fitzrovia. I love the bits of history and the interesting places you include! Thank you so much for filming your walk.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@alanchriston680611 ай бұрын
Marvellous your Back Sinead Marvellous video. 😊🏴☠️
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Good to be back Alan
@marksears112411 ай бұрын
Happy you've returned ! Missed you. Michigan here.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Missed you all too x
@MeganElizaStott11 ай бұрын
That pub looks glorious :) Thank you for an amazing video as always Sinead :)
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
It’s stunning in there Megan
@ViN-kr3ri11 ай бұрын
As usual very good picture quality. I wish more people would film in 60fps like yourself.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comment I always worry about the filming
@SilverFox_48711 ай бұрын
We're from Canada and have been looking for your wonderful walks again. So glad you're back 🎉
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
So delighted to be back and chatting with you all Sinead
@TERFClub10 ай бұрын
I love pub tours please do a full tour of all the historic pubs. X
@ToursbyFootLondon10 ай бұрын
Oh you might be psychic...
@elizabethplane986811 ай бұрын
This lovely thank you. I’m a Londoner 50 years but this is such an eye opener. So appreciate your knowledge! Will have to walk round with you on my iPhone. ❤❤
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
The highest compliments I receive are from Londoners Thank you sincerely Sinead
@Chris-cp7ys11 ай бұрын
Good to see you Sinead and a great video. I love Fitzrovia and worked on Tavistock Square in the late 2000s, so know the area very well. I used to work in the art deco Adelphi building in John Adam Street off The Strand! Apparently the BT Tower has been sold and will be converted to a hotel. Before you got to Queen Charlotte St and lovely gardens if you look up at the houses you can see where they were repaired from bomb damage in WW2, expect the gardens had houses once. It’s such a great area to visit with so much history and character. Bedford Square is lovely, another Street which was my favourite was Marchmont Street where Carry On actor Kenneth Williams lived. Have definitely learnt a lot more from your video and look forward to your next one.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful comment Truly flattered to receive this from a local to the area Sinead
@miltonpablosv581311 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I’ll definitely go for a walk around Fitzrovia next month when i plan on visiting London ❤
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
You should , has a lovely energy there Sinead
@lawriefoster558711 ай бұрын
Hello my friend. This looks like Philadelphia!! This is fascinating. Yes!! I hate dolls..I always think they are plotting to attack at night!!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 Attack of The Barbies and Sindys
@garybrockwell203111 ай бұрын
It's Awful weather today? Well done i enjoyed that🇬🇧 💯 I'll pass it on👍 A LONDONER 🇬🇧
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Awful all week Gary Getting cold this week too but a break from the rain I believe Thank God
@bdewar683711 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tour Sinead! The Fitzroy tavern looked amazing!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
My new favourite place Sinead
@JENNIFERJONES-bw1uw11 ай бұрын
So glad to have you back
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted to be back Jennifer
@patrickbrett155211 ай бұрын
Fantastic
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thanks Patrick
@beverley15399 ай бұрын
Hiya Sinead, Agree pubs are part of history. Oh lol a beer flood an act of god doubt it? Anywhoo take care Luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝
@pamelacommons731511 ай бұрын
Another great video .. I love all the history of London ❤
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked this one, Pamela!
@jonriley834211 ай бұрын
That was fascinating as usual Sinead and thank you. Next time I am town up from Brighton I’ll have a pint or two at the Fitzrovia Tavern for sure x
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Gimme a shout we can chill in The Library I may be in your neck of the woods filming soon Sinead
@jonriley834211 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon yes I would love to chill with you in the library there. Let me know when you come to Brighton and I can help show you some interesting places, sounds like fun x
@arriesone111 ай бұрын
Hi Sinead, I really enjoy your videos. I’ve just returned from a long-anticipated week in our wonderful London, I was in heaven just wandering the streets exploring the history. I didn’t do Fitzrovia Tavern but instead another famous one the Lamb and Flag which also had a real fire and a great old-fashioned atmosphere with a very delicious lunch. Fed my soul also in that wonderful week!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
So delighted you enjoyed the video and your time in London Love The Lamb and Flag Sinead
@husseinroomi319111 ай бұрын
Hello, I'm glad you're back
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted to be back
@alliekuma423411 ай бұрын
Welcome back Sinead!❤ I loved all the pictures in that lovely bar and being surrounded by books. ❤ I'd be in there for a while!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Me too plan on visiting often Good to be back Sinead
@b1mfua3311 ай бұрын
Such beautiful areas,and the history is fascinating.Thank you for this Sinead!! ❤️🇨🇦
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
A pleasure as always Sinead
@iowawrek11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you sincerely x
@mmyrrh11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Got through 30 minutes on the elliptical machine quite well! Thank you very much, Sinead! 💜
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you my lovely Delighted were good for your health too 😘 Sinead
@annpendigrast96822 ай бұрын
THANK YOU ♥️ AMAZING VIDEO. YOU ARE AMAZING.
@ToursbyFootLondon2 ай бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed the video! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.
@kandyhall448311 ай бұрын
Sinead, hey my dear friend, am so glad to see you once again! 2024, shall be great also,and you shall make it once again great...a fantastic stream as always, you never cease to amaze me once again, as always, best wishes...can't deny the fact that many folks are amazed by you and your videos, best wishes always
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Kandy I’m truly flattered and in awe of this comment Thank you as always for your wonderful support Sinead
@quickclipsbyjmj11 ай бұрын
Great to see and hear you back on KZbin, Sinead. I agree what you say about Fitzrovia. How I imagine village life in London. How I wish Soho looks but doesn't. Michael Bentine is pronounced Ben-teen. Also, Dylan Thomas - the H is silent.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely for the additional info Good to be back , I missed it Sinead
@harrydouglas277511 ай бұрын
Hi Sinead picked up after walks with tim then had to find out who you think jack the ripperwas wow! thanks im hooked followed up with ghost tour then soho then hampsteadheath thanks great job oh i forgot celebrity homes
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted you joined us Harry Welcome to the channel Sinead
@owenwilliams96665 ай бұрын
Just discovered your videos, excellent thoroughly enjoying them, many thanks.
@ToursbyFootLondon5 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel, Owen!
@sabrinajoyce954011 ай бұрын
Hi Sinead...great to see U back...will you do a tv tour ....if U could show us where tv shows were filmed....that would be great
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea Sabrina and a movie tour perhaps
@congacraig11 ай бұрын
My family's ancestral home is in Fitzrovia on Bedford Square. It has a blue plaque on it for my 3rd Great Grandfather
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Wow how lucky you are x
@congacraig11 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon I've never been,must go see it sometime. Love your videos.x
@tommcdonald187311 ай бұрын
Good Morning Sinead, here in the US, getting ready for work, but wanting to take a guided walk instead.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Don’t get reprimanded x
@tommcdonald187311 ай бұрын
No! Around here, it is kind of blah; snow one day, 50 degrees Fahrenheit the next. @@ToursbyFootLondon
@furishiaikhlef218910 ай бұрын
Sinead, would you consider doing a tour of the universities and all the hospitals in that area. Some of the buildings are really old, and beautiful,and the hospitals are world class.
@ToursbyFootLondon10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great idea I need to cover much more in the area and Bloomsbury too Thank you Sinead
@jonriley834211 ай бұрын
Just back from work and settled on the sofa, enjoying this right now x
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
The ultimate compliment Hope you enjoyed x Sinead
@jonriley834211 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon if you want to come down for a day for a recce I can show you around x
@margaretdrew284411 ай бұрын
Loved your video .have been in the pollock’s museum back in the eighties . ❤️
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Disappointed it wasn’t open Sinead
@MichelleBruce-lo4oc11 ай бұрын
Hi Sinead, awesome live video walk tour I enjoyed it. How are you doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin. We like watching your videos. There always enjoyable. Have a great day see you next video 😊
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Hi Michelle Pleasure as always
@Ben75-b5x11 ай бұрын
Living in New Zealand My dream is to return to London…. In the interim, I’ll bing your videos
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Come visit us sometime x
@eppityrrell823611 ай бұрын
Great to see you Sinéad another great video ✨ love the history
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Lovely to hear from you too Sinead
@richardhedges110911 ай бұрын
Really good, thanks for sharing!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted you enjoyed it
@annetteconroy69218 ай бұрын
A delightfully bourgeois des res.
@ToursbyFootLondon8 ай бұрын
It truly is
@wmorris1895 ай бұрын
The Fitzroy Tavern in Charlotte street which gave its name to this area was a great pub until it had a soulless makeover, it was always busy and on a Friday I went in advance of my colleagues to hold a standing place it was so packed. I spent much too much money in there, but had some great times.
@ToursbyFootLondon4 ай бұрын
The interior is glorious Love the little library sitting room Sinead
@moggy-ie6ug11 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back sinead 👏👏🎉
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely Good to be back Sinead
@carolmurray504811 ай бұрын
Thanx Sinead great to see you and tour
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
How lovely of you Carol
@kathchandler491911 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much x
@kathchandler491911 ай бұрын
@FreeToursbyFootLondon somehow I stopped getting your vids even though I'd clicked personalised, got you back, missed your jolly tours
@TERFClub10 ай бұрын
Please revisit when is blooming. Love my gardens 🌸
@ToursbyFootLondon10 ай бұрын
Spring blooms to come :)
@bobbybartram11 ай бұрын
anther terrific london tour video sinead you are the best take care.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
You’re too kind Thank you
@paulebberson488411 ай бұрын
nicely paced tour with informative commentary and some useful tips for visitors.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul Your comment is very much appreciated Sinead
@sharonleong712011 ай бұрын
Great sharing. I love it as always. Thanks. 👍👍👍😍😍😍
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely Hope your well Sharon Sinead
@susansantapola11 ай бұрын
Thank you Sinead for yet another great tour. Just to ask, where do people who live in these large georgian houses park their cars, there are obviously no attached garages and the street parking is very limited. I have often wondered.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Parking in London is a nightmare! Some will have permits that allow them to park on local streets.
@gertraudwalch963511 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thanks.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Delighted you enjoyed it Sinead
@joanholg1511 ай бұрын
You do a great job with your videos! Thank you.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you Joan
@levistubbs894911 ай бұрын
What a way to go Sinead, drowning in beer. !
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
You know Levi I thought of you when I said it Knew you’d like it Sinead
@voyagevisions11 ай бұрын
Ymca also has rich history of Indian freedom struggle and was frequented by leaders like Gandhi and nehru This was an amazing account Sinead
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Now I definitely have to visit Thank you for the amazing info Sinead
@LlandereJewelry11 ай бұрын
Welccome back.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely
@sandyduncan292711 ай бұрын
I want to move into the Fitzroy Tavern & sit on a sofa by the fire & watch the afternoon go by.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
I’m going with you Sandy We may never leave
@sandyduncan292711 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon Suits me fine Sinead 😊
@WillieUnvlkan5 ай бұрын
@@sandyduncan2927 Hi Sandy Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺
@katevalentine707511 ай бұрын
Whoa😂❤
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
❤️
@Aras01211 ай бұрын
Happy 128K plus subs!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely
@gillsinclair692711 күн бұрын
Happy Burns Night, Slàinte Mhath! 🏴 I'm celebrating with a diet Irn Bru
@brianhewson777911 ай бұрын
Worked in Bedford Square, Frederick Warne the publishers of Beatrix Potter had their building at No.12, I think.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
That's great extra info - thank you for sharing!
@lorcanblack11 ай бұрын
Yeah the Indian food in the YMCA IS gorgeous!!!
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Haven’t tried yet but looks lush Sinead
@darransykes340611 ай бұрын
Where abouts was the brewery on Tottenham Court Road that you mentioned and what is there today in it's place?
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
It was The Meux Brewery on Tottenham Court Road at 269 I believe it’s now The Dominion Theatre
@markrandle436811 ай бұрын
how about pub tours, especially in certain neighborhoods or vintage pubs.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
💯 on the cards Mark Sooo many beautiful ones to show you all Sinead
@zonabrown924111 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked this one!
@tonys163611 ай бұрын
The Post Office Tower, the most visible secret building ever built, it was not marked on the London A-Z nor did it have a postal address or a postcode when first opened as a telecoms centre. Has recently been sold and the new owners want to turn it into a Hotel, if planning granted we may have a return of the revolving restaurant.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Just read this recently Tony Would love to get to the top Sinead
@LakeSuperiorGirl11 ай бұрын
It’s so sad that Pollock’s Toy Museum will not be located there anymore.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
I know Kathy can’t believe it was closed Sinead
@theoisaac994811 ай бұрын
👍 👍
@dodiatkins451511 ай бұрын
Good afternoon
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Hi Dodi 👋
@toobatooba533411 ай бұрын
❤❤❤💕
@lindafarnes48611 ай бұрын
Pollocks museum looks like they have a temporary home at Croydon as per their website.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Apparently so
@lawriefoster558711 ай бұрын
Do research on Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square, and Fitler Square in Philadelphia...thought you might enjoy seeing these, albeit online!!xx
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
I’ll have a look Lawrie x
@gillsinclair692719 күн бұрын
Useless fact : George Orwell was a patient in the hospital (and ward) i nursed in when he was suffering from TB. He was writing Animal Farm and the staff had to confiscate his typewriter as it was upsetting the other patients.
@ToursbyFootLondon14 күн бұрын
We love a useless fact :)
@markbarker673911 ай бұрын
The bomb was in the viewing deck below the restaurant area i know because i was there the week before with my mum pollocks are looking for new premises i get monthly updates from thier website so when they find somewhere i will be amongst the first to know
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Keep me posted Mark
@markbarker673911 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon I will as soon as I hear anything
@lukeyznaga762711 ай бұрын
7:54 , Is that a purple door? more like violet? somebody important must live there.
@parasinthephilippines11 ай бұрын
And let the Cràic commence.
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Oh it’s starting 💚
@badllama809011 ай бұрын
Actually, they ALL have!
@sofiprofi12711 ай бұрын
@travel_and_explore_with_BIP9 ай бұрын
Beautiful video as always, but you are getting some of the years wrong
@ToursbyFootLondon9 ай бұрын
I am ?
@travel_and_explore_with_BIP9 ай бұрын
@@ToursbyFootLondon Virginia Woolf lived from 1882-1941 but lived in that house only between 1907-1911
@Nils_Martin11 ай бұрын
Don't forget you can get a lovely cup of Rosy Lee at you local boozer in London
@ToursbyFootLondon11 ай бұрын
Of course Nils Will be promoting from now on Sinead
@TERFClub10 ай бұрын
Hitlers Bro didn’t get a blue plaque I noticed 🥸🤣
@ToursbyFootLondon9 ай бұрын
Shocker 😂
@larryshaw-k5m11 ай бұрын
Sinead so happy to see you ❤ just seen that in USA, Alabama has decided that frozen embryos are children, women are not allowed to have them back, or take them out of state for ivf treatment 😢that's fing kidnapping by the state isn't it?