I went to university there but was very depressed at the time and didn't appreciate the surroundings at all. I never went back as I thought it would bring back bad memories. Thanks for showing me what it is like in a positive light
@federicofabrizi79422 жыл бұрын
You should look up Inspector Morse while you are there. Oxford CID. I´m told he drives a Mark 2 Jaguar
@katherinestott6852 жыл бұрын
This stroll was so perfect for a spring day. Cramming down facts and figures, is so not what I felt like doing today. This was totally what I desired and it didn't disappoint.
@myotherchannel27292 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Never been there, may have passed through on a train once. Not in any way a disappointment.
@hereisthenews77932 жыл бұрын
The thing is John has never done facts and figures videos. He gives us the more obscure details that not many people know about. That's what I love about his stuff. His London videos aren't about Jack the Ripper for example...but if Jack the Ripper once rented a room above a chippy in Crouch End, John would tell us about it. lol.
@jonathandanaher36012 жыл бұрын
Lovely chilled video John. I was visiting Oxford that same day, the weather was beautiful. As I wandered around the city I actually thought to myself you could make a great video about this place, and blow me down that evening I walked past you on the High Street !! So for the past week I have been eagerly anticipating this video, it didn't disappoint 😁
@chrisgullette96362 жыл бұрын
Will you please make one of your next walks in Cambridge. Thank you.
@TheElfishGene2 жыл бұрын
"Wherever that may be!" T-shirts coming soon.
@MrScipio722 жыл бұрын
Ah John, what a wonderful strolling companion you are. Thank you again.
@morriganwitch2 жыл бұрын
Worked at the JR lived in Oxford for 12 years xxx magical xxx
@aujay Жыл бұрын
Oxford home of the genre defining bands such as Swervedriver & the mighty RIDE !
@samtheman_tv2 жыл бұрын
I live in Oxford and am a proud Oxfordtionan! This video really highlighted what an amazing place it is. Thanks for sharing.
@charbadarc41672 жыл бұрын
We are called oxfordians!!
@davidmcilhare82552 жыл бұрын
HI John - lived in Walthamstow for 30 plus years and always massively enjoyed your videos over the years, often retraced your walks and steps on many an occasion. Now retired - living in Harbourne, Birmingham - still watch your videos though! Visited Oxford many times but not in the last few years, however, am off there tomorrow (29th March) for a few days - your video inspired me to leave a comment for the first time - I have been meaning to do this over the years! Long may your walks and videos continue. PS - I agree with you on Oxford - don't need to be told every detail - just soak it all up!! Best wishes - David Mc
@randallcosta742 жыл бұрын
The other TV show that Oxford plays a" character " is is "Endeavour". It's The prequel to " Ins Morse". Itis set in the1960s, and 1970s. As a fan of " Morse", "Lewis", and "Endeavour", that is how this American knows Oxford.
@louistracy69642 жыл бұрын
These images, some violins, can't go wrong.
@daniboucher2 жыл бұрын
Oxford local here! Lovely to see how much you enjoyed our city 😊. I never get complacent about how lucky I am to live somewhere so beautiful. My friend is a lecturer at Brasenose (def Braze, not brass) 😉
@kazimirjones71782 жыл бұрын
Being from Oxford but now living in Provence, how wonderful to watch your day trip , and feel the shadows of my past. Great video!
@gwinniboots2 жыл бұрын
So much history and beauty there, a “guided tour” I agree isn’t necessary in your video. 👍
@KarenSmith9582 жыл бұрын
York, John? Oxford is a beautiful city and you do incredibly well, walking, talking, and videoing for such long periods of time. Sightseeing turns my legs to jelly in no time.
@christaubert21752 жыл бұрын
had a moment in the bird and the baby pub wonderful
@ceejay80372 жыл бұрын
Already looking forward to the next one........
@robbojax20252 жыл бұрын
Another top video. Your casual style is so much better than a memorised tour of dates etc by a tour guide.
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robbo
@stevehanson2492 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Love watching you bimbling aroud( that's what I call a educational and enjoyable stroll); Watching you walk around london, can I enthuse you to do a walk in boughton monchealsea near maidstone Kent. Its history goes back to roman time and is where most of the ragstone was quarried for london, there is a charming walk following the loose stream, passing lots of mill ponds and mills of course, there is a gorgeous pub called the chequers, halfway along, the walk can end in Maidstone itself ( made stone ragstone) have a look it's a beautiful part of kent.. Cheers john keep on doing what your doing, whatever that maybe.. Cheers Steve
@user-jy8hn8jy9r2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much for this x My Dad's ashes were scattered in peace at the river along Christchurch meadows. Whenever i visit from Australia, the city is so frought, parking witha non-mobile mum,obviously lots of people....
@davidshearer87932 жыл бұрын
Thank you John, this was delightful. I really enjoyed your walk and your impressions - this one time when I don’t want facts, just your reactions. I hope you enjoyed your well-earned pints at the end of the day. Cheers!
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David - those pints went down a treat
@KimberlySays...2 жыл бұрын
Watching this on the big screen in the U.S... Wishing I was in Oxford!! Thank you, John!!!
@rosbeynon14322 жыл бұрын
I am inOxford I was born and have lived here all my life..For many years I took my home city for granted but appreciate it more now I am older.
@KimberlySays...2 жыл бұрын
@@rosbeynon1432 You are very lucky indeed!!
@fintytin57712 жыл бұрын
Lovely city I haven't been to in years.!!
@MeTheRob2 жыл бұрын
My Oxford is the childhood excitement of going to the big town when we stayed at my aunt's higher up the Thames. The bus ride through all the little villages, the covered market, fish & chips.
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
Great memories Rob
@sylviadelgado98552 жыл бұрын
Marvellous Oxford I love it! Thanks so much for de tour and the references to dear Morse, Lewis and Brideshead!!
@Mistydazzle2 жыл бұрын
My Oxford was only a view from the water at the end of a boat ride on the Thames from Radcot, decades ago, when I was 13.
@ben-cansonthetraina61822 жыл бұрын
My Oxford is, The Star, The Harcourt Arms, The Old Bookbinders, The Gardners Arms, The Eagle & Child, The Lamb & Flag. It's the best pub city in the world. I'm very close to having been to all of them.
@celialeao88082 жыл бұрын
May I ask you to go to Cambridge also? Just love that place! Thank you
@rediscoverwithsharona2 жыл бұрын
Hello Celia, Hope you done mind, I'm not to promote my own videos in anyway, but I have done lots of KZbin videos on Cambridge, and here is my playlist. When I read you comment, I thought you may want check them out, if you do. Hope you enjoy. kzbin.info/aero/PLmr-ptRxGYbIttB-_k4br_9MxQ8ftftmV
@ianmaddams95772 жыл бұрын
Always a treat to visit another beautiful city John. More like this would be great 👍🏻
@gwinniboots2 жыл бұрын
I read lots of Morse books, watched many episodes and of course enjoyed the romance of Brideshead. I saw little of Oxford when we had a narrow boat holiday in the late 80s as our holiday began late in the day. We had a lovely week travelling along the canal, seeing some beautiful scenes, going from warm sunshine to snow as we ended our trip! Banbury was our turning place - we enjoyed our Banbury cakes. We often said we would go back and look at Oxford properly, such literary significance. Thanks for your enjoyable video. x
@susantaylor9272 жыл бұрын
Young man! That was wonderful! A real immersive walk! Even the traffic and people sounds were lovely! I tasted the beer and hot Gregg's sausage rolls! Heard the birds singing and felt that early Springtime warmth on my face! And as for the buildings and your lovely delivery, Wonderful! Cheers!🙂
@caroledrury1411 Жыл бұрын
When you said at one point it was so beautiful in the light, the shot looked exactly like a Dechirico painting
@grantbangkok2 жыл бұрын
Sunday in Oxford with John. Lovely
@borntraveller0072 жыл бұрын
I went to The Trout Inn at Godstow a few weeks ago, which featured in 'La Belle Sauvage' the book before His Dark materials trilogy and Phillip Pullman, Tolkien and C.S. Lewis drank in there, and the Abbey next to it also featured in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe so the barman said. (not read that but on my to do list). Do love Phillips books and highly recommend His dark Materials (pretty good BBC series if you want a visual experience, on iPlayer) and an Oxford walk is high on my list, more so now I've bought a Narrow boat and can moor in Oxford and take in the History and atmosphere up close.
@lucypawpaw2 жыл бұрын
A great video, and thanks for sharing. I lived in Oxford for 13 years. I will be going back there for a visit on Friday, and it's been 13 years since I moved away. Can't wait. Turf Tavern is on my list as it was a regular haunt of mine.
@bluumz-n-veg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I needed this! Oxford is one of my favorite cities... it's time for me to return but the pandemic has put a wrench in things. So glad you took me there!
@jeanhill33872 жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed this beautiful video, thank you John. I really felt as though I was there enjoying the sights and the sunshine.
@matteoj2262 жыл бұрын
If you want to have a wander around all day just taking a place in then Oxford, and indeed Cambridge, are as good as it gets. Charming places, with so much to see. I must get down again soon.
@markriley46652 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Lovely to see you in another location John.
@TheDoctorhuw2 жыл бұрын
City of my youth. Bus in from Brill on a Saturday morning mooch around then head up to headington and the Manor ground to watch Oxford United seems so long ago my memorys are in black and white!
@Howie572 жыл бұрын
Surely old gold and black..(or maybe yellows) ... Come on you 'U' s
@randyw25392 жыл бұрын
My Oxford is Morse and Lewis... and Lewis Carroll... and the Inklings... So many choices for what constitutes My Oxford, I can't pick one and stand by it! When you mentioned the Eagle and Child, I knew it is currently closed, a sad thing. Also, I think I've always heard Brasenose pronounced "bracenose" but I could well be wrong. I truly enjoyed this video, Oxford is such a magical city. One I look forward to visiting some day in the not so distant future. Thank you for taking us along, I look forward to where we're going next.
@dalepeterfilms2 жыл бұрын
That was lovely, John. Honestly, you can go anywhere! Thank you for taking the time to make this.
@georginacox72922 жыл бұрын
I have been in the coffee shop.The first in England. I have been to Edinburgh Cardiff Canterbury and a few other places. Brighton. Brought up in Chadwell Heath born in Carshaltob.
@georginacox72922 жыл бұрын
Ok
@malcolmrichardson38812 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a lovely stroll around an endlessly fascinating city. At one time, the Oxford Canal passed under the road to a basin opposite, now occupied by a car park. Visiting Oxford myself tomorrow - by pure coincidence.
@EdEditz2 жыл бұрын
It's so cool to see a walk from you in Oxford. I stayed there in 2013 for week to visit all the Inspector Morse film locations because I'm a big Morse fan. So good to see some of those places again! Excellent walk John!! Greetings from The Netherlands.
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed
@terrenceodgers58662 жыл бұрын
It's your show John, you do as you wish to do, I'm just happy to watch what you choose to see.
@annettefindlay80769 ай бұрын
Hi from New Zealand!🇳🇿Have just discovered your amazing videos. Even though this is Oxford, I lived in London from 1980-1981. Love your stories from these places.❤️
@ronaldm82352 жыл бұрын
The actual video was great. I’ve never been to Oxford so Oxford here I come! Also the pubs I’m gonna visit! Really really enjoyed that. I’m NOT taking a MAP!
@jog15462 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks for this! I am off to Oxford at easter for the first time and now I have lots of plans of places to walk
@myouatt59872 жыл бұрын
Gosh, John - the Turf Tavern! Remember having a pint there when 'real ale' was in its infancy! Nice vid - thanks.
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
thanks - it was a great pint
@chrisblay2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful city, so much character and they seem to have managed retaining its uniqueness. So many other towns and cities all look the same. I lived literally just down the road for thirteen years and yet somehow, have never visited Oxford. Thanks for taking us round on your walk.
@stevegee75932 жыл бұрын
My Brother took my parents and myself on a visit around Oxford the closest we got was Trout Inn right on the Thames but I think that it was outside of your walking area. My brother had just left Ruskin and had a Job just outside of Oxford. He also took us to the Barley Mow where we looked at pictures and memorably of J.K. Jerome's book Three men in a boat not forgetting Dog.
@sammezzell7191 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. My family and I live in the US. Our daughter is going to the university for a masters. This was a really nice introduction to the city and certainly helps build our excitement for her.
@romeisfallingagain2 жыл бұрын
the first canal you start with, that used to flow all the way into the carpark to the right of the jobcentre (the carpark was where the boat docks were). they somehow cut off the canal where you were stood, and that was the end of the water flowing
@JBLewis2 жыл бұрын
At the Turf Tavern, you were only a couple of blocks from Morse's old hang out, The White Horse.
@philburdett2 жыл бұрын
I have never been to Oxford (Cambridge a few times) so that was a pleasant wander for me too...
@barryconway2 жыл бұрын
A friend sent me to your channel, and suggested that I maybe ease myself in with your oxford video, it being "my" town (City, actually!) - you "did" a lot of my Oxford. So nice to see it through someone else's eyes. You nearly made it to a pub by the river when you got to the University Parks - a short walk across them and The Cherwell Boathouse would have served you a pint, but you found your way to a suitable place. Kings Arms has a "secret" back bar (ssh) - traditionally the students cram in the larger front bar, and the college "staff" into a quieter snug at back. So much to see - but you got yourself into some of the highlights: the museums are fabulous, the OUMNH an amazing, unmissable building in its own right and The Pitt Rivers something utterly unique. Good job - I enjoyed your visit to "my town" and well done you for just letting the facts and figures be. Actually, listening to some of those tour guides is a hoot - perhaps that's also true of other cities. I'm off to follow you around another place now...
@minijames27772 жыл бұрын
What an Amazing walk, thanks again John
@donnalynnprior522 жыл бұрын
Watching from the west coast of Canada, and wanted to say that your style of video touring, is absolutely perfect in my opinion, and I've watched several others. I'm always overwhelmed though, by the ages of the structures, especially there in Oxford! There is of course, nothing over a couple hundred years old here. Thanks for showing me through your lens!
@Tom_J232 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video John!
@johntait4912 жыл бұрын
Another excellent and informative video. Well filmed and edited. Thanks John. 👍
@LadyCalverley2 жыл бұрын
This made me so happy! I spent a glorious 3 weeks living in Exeter College digs in 2019, when I attended the Summer Creative Writing school. My favourite spot was a raised bench at the back of the Fellows' Garden overlooking Radcliffe Square, and I loved wandering aimlessly whenever I got the chance. A word of caution to anyone wanting to take a day trip: do NOT go in the summer if you can avoid it. The place is mobbed with bus tours and it gets crowded and unpleasant.
@tcpip99992 жыл бұрын
My Oxford was mostly Summertown in the north of the city, where I spent many days at the Cochrane Collaboration, and Headington in the south, at the department of Public Medicine. I hardly know the centre, so it was nice to see it through your walk today.
@raethia2 жыл бұрын
My daughter is going to Oxford next June! (just a language course). I only went there once while living in the UK but it gave me a very strong, positive impression! A magical day that was.
@blossie332 жыл бұрын
Nice to see round Oxford again, I spent two weeks at a Camp School in Headington with my class from senior school back in the 60's. We were taken round the town and visited a couple of the colleges including Magdalen, I particularly remember their amazing medieval dining hall with the raised platform where the masters sat at table! On a much later visit to Oxford I went to the Pitt Rivers museum - love it, it's so quirky.
@derka902 жыл бұрын
What a perfect stroll, wish I could go there some day. Magical.
@steveallen16352 жыл бұрын
I've never been to Oxford and that was the first video I've watched on the place! Some stunning architecture! Here's a suggestion and a City I loved walking around - Canterbury!
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
Great idea Steve
@fyfesandy34912 жыл бұрын
Nice video. There's a circular walk you can take following the Oxford canal and return via The Thames . I start at Oxford railway station. The folks on this one start at Wolvercote. You can visit The Trout Inn and the Perch - both nice pubs -and see the ruins of an old priory and the old fishponds of the University at Wolvercote.
@andeanrider63552 жыл бұрын
Another relaxing great video. Thanks
@kskssxoxskskss21892 жыл бұрын
So interesting to see you taking in the power of a place. London holds power for me, watching from America, ever less likely to get there in person. So good to see something in England awe you as it would me.
@christianrokicki2 жыл бұрын
Can’t look at Oxford without thinking of dear old John Thaw limping about in the role of who-done-it.
@jenniferlevine54062 жыл бұрын
Wonderful walk! My Oxford is Brideshead and Morse, in fact I have a great book I acquired some time ago about Morse's Oxford. I have to go pull it off the shelf now! Thank you for a taking us along on such a wonderful day.
@markcoombs58872 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, just what I needed, a proper wander on a lovely spring day with a pint or two at the end. Ready for Monday now!
@michaelbrown9842 жыл бұрын
Were ever that may be... Another great stroll .. thankyou John..
@seanjamescameron2 жыл бұрын
Lovey video. Walking without a plan usually results in the best days out. Glad to see Oxford is now clear of all the roadworks which blocked the city centre for all the years I visited. My family are from Crawley. Maybe we need to start crowdfunding for a special video where you return and retrace your steps in Australia.
@travelfox48202 жыл бұрын
I was born in Crawley I wonder what it’s like now left in the 80 s
@ninjamoves36422 жыл бұрын
one of your best John
@juliarank74902 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video, just wandering around with you in Oxford. Thank you.
@KevinAmatt2 жыл бұрын
I worked at St. John’s college yonks ago. While the organ was away being restored my job was to paint the wall behind the organ. Three stories high! On a rickety old scaffold tower, belonging to the college. Very scary. After that I cleaned some wooden Angels with a toothbrush.
@patsie18882 жыл бұрын
That was great! Although I love the information you share on most videos, they don’t have to be info packed! That was a great atmospheric tour. I’ve never visited central Oxford. That was a great taster!
@alexthomson74652 жыл бұрын
All the way through the video I was thinking "hope he goes to the Bear" and you DID! Lovely place Oxford. Cheers John
@john80c2 жыл бұрын
My Oxford was a course in Eynsham Hall near Woodstock-a haunted stately home no less. Loved Inspector Morse and Lewis. Always on my bucket list but never got there
@taomahNEGEV2 жыл бұрын
A brilliant video of a brilliant day.
@leslielutz18742 жыл бұрын
Oh this was a brilliant video John. The sunshine. Was a gorgeous walk. The history . .
@neilanscombe73482 жыл бұрын
Hi John, have to disagree with you there.... what a brilliant video! Hadn't noticed till you said about not giving the usual historical facts in your videos as i was enjoying it so much, so thanks again for sharing . Have a great week!!! Looking forward to the next one.
@Jason.Brayshaw2 жыл бұрын
That was great. I really enjoyed watching this. Such a stunning place, isn't it. That pint looked lush. Let's hope they reopen that pub too.
@julierogers11552 жыл бұрын
LOVING this post ... still watching!
@steveburnard95192 жыл бұрын
The canal used to continue under the road into a wharf that is now the car park (the one you looked across to the castle motte)
@marty90112 жыл бұрын
This was wonderful, especially with the soft spring light. Oxford has been the background of many books I've read. It was lovely to see some of the well-known buildings & streets. Thank you.
@lindsaymanary91502 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! I'm in Oxford next month and I cannot wait to explore!
@michaeldillon3113 Жыл бұрын
Brideshead revisited - 👍. Great book and the Anthony Andrews / Jeremy irons / John Gielgud / Lawrence Olivier etc was a wonderful interpretation.
@NickLewis2 жыл бұрын
I love the Covered Market, there is a great place to eat in there, called "Brothers". The Pitt Rivers is a fascinating and totally weird museum, I can recall exploring it once!
@williamrobinson74352 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Good for the soul, this one. 👍
@CthulhuInc2 жыл бұрын
indeed, so much literary history there - and yes, it might've been an interesting experience, sitting with tolkien and lewis, mulling over this chapter and that. Oddly enough, I was just discussing ents today with one of my nephews 😉 and endeavour - that's also a great series 😊
@sirRoyM2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an interesting stroll John, it involved such memories. I studied Physics at Balliol in 1958.
@grandmasterbeats97322 жыл бұрын
Yes John Famous Oxford pub the Eagle and Child will remain closed for two years
@Steveoaudioandstuff2 жыл бұрын
Nice one John. You deserve a chilled one now and again, and what a great place to do it in. Smashing leisurely video, thank you.
@JohnRogersWalks2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve
@mungmungie2 жыл бұрын
Oxford is truly magical. I recall eating at the Turf many years ago. I think there is a plaque somewhere that declares that there was an inn on the site from 1147. Maybe some day, you'll do a walk in the Chiltern Hills, ending up at Little Missenden. I'd like to do that walk myself some day.