Mysteries on the City Fringe | Clerkenwell Walk (4K)

[@emmawilson1581]

Eeek I canna believe developers want to tear it down...rather than develop, fix the stuff we have. I'm really enjoying your videos john. The mix of history, lost information and nature is right up my alley..

[@Triplen01]

I think the Museum of London will be moving in, so looks like it will survive.

[@dambrooks7578]

It is one of the reasons I got out of working in the construction industry, I couldn't sleep in good consciousness as it became clear that I was part of the problem in destroying the city that I love.

[@cyan1616]

City of London wants to tear it down. Different entity run by bankers. Kinda London's shadow government

[@Mistydazzle]

@@dambrooks7578 you should use your construction expertise in restoration architecture, then. I’m sure there is a need for that, especially in old England.

[@dambrooks7578]

@@Mistydazzle I do not have the financial backing to do such work, instead building is now so poorly run that homes are built that will struggle to still be standing in fifty years. All because quick profit is seen as important, restoration is seen as profit loss, so isn't done when tearing it down is so much easier.

[@blaze1148]

This guy can tell no lies without being completely devastated - absolutely love it 😃

[@blaze1148]

@@psr0459 Yes indeed....a mistake would be a more appropriate phrase....he would never tell untruths on purpose ;)

[@Ladynipchick2]

I was born and brought up in central London, then came north but visited back to my roots several times a year since then. However, I may not be visiting so often in years ahead which means I really appreciate your videos both now and in time to come. I can almost smell the streets as you walk and talk. London. My first love. X

[@waynejacksonofficial]

I was a Cycle Messenger for many years and used Live/squat and Work in Clerkenwell.. So many good times on a summer Friday evening hanging out with mates around the pubs about the Green.. Cheers Mush.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Wayne

[@kimblanton3216]

Great walk! My mom was born in Clerkenwell but evacuated during the war with her sister and baby brother to the Midlands where my grandmother decided to stay for the open space. They would’ve returned to a flat after having a huge garden. My Grandfather joined them eventually after serving in the fire brigade through the blitz . Sadly they died when I was young and I missed out on so many precious stories. My grandparents lived in Compton Buildings but I’ve no idea if such a place still exists . Thanks again, these walks are a bounty of those stories x

[@Steveoaudioandstuff]

Welcome back John, hope you enjoyed your well-deserved rest. A nice film to start the year, and it's great getting the Sunday evening walk-fix again. I enjoyed seeing 'fact-checking John' too, a nice way to update us on what you'd said in the film. I dunno how you keep so much information in your head, so you're definitely allowed the odd clarification as far as I'm concerned!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Steve - I really annoy myself with some of the mistakes but I also love just getting carried away with the spirit of the walk

[@katevalentine7075]

♥️Thanks John

[@sainttrinian4570]

I used to work for a shitty company (MAS Market Research) in St John's Square from '87-88. My favourite parts of the day were the walk to and from Farringdon station because I would walk past St John's Gardens and then go through St John's Path. The winter nights oozed history and ghosts would pepper my imagination especially when it was foggy. God, I love that part of London. You've inspired a day out. Thank you.

[@MRoderick89]

Happy new year John and the community hope you all had a great time. Looking forward to the new walks, wherever they may be 👍

[@johndickens5370]

I’m really enjoying your videos John, I’ve lived in London all of my 59 years and I’m still learning more about it everyday 😀

[@CristinaF210]

i love Clerckenwell i LIVE on Percival street I walk all the time as much as I can I love London, im not a native but I LOVE to live in London absolutely, thank you for the awesome history about so much I didnt know🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@peterblakey576]

Hi John what a beautiful walk. I use to work in this area and miss it so much. I've seen it at all times of day and it always has that inspiring feeling no matter what time of day it is. I must get back for a walk around there later this year. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and making these informative video's I do look forward to Sundays. Take care and look forward to the next one, wherever that may be! 😊

[@chrisblay]

Happy new year John. Clerkenwell is especially of interest to me, as my late Dad grew up there and it features heavily in my family tree. Thank you for walking around the area and your knowledge of the local history.

[@neilbaugh4218]

Hi John, I have recently found your brilliant and fascinating video’s,. Although a Londoner myself I left in 1989 and am learning so much about our great city. How I wish I could travel back in time to see how London looked back in the times you interesting describe. Many many thanks.

[@londonparticulars2968]

Hey Neil, may I ask where you lived - and where are you now?

[@wendylim1936]

I used to live in London on various occasions between the years of 1999 and 2006. I miss walking along the many interesting streets and being part of the many lovely architecture of London. Hope to return soon. Meanwhile, hope nothing changes much. I hope more people would take an interest in preserving London as the most interesting city in the world.

[@patsie1888]

Great start to 2022. What a fascinating area on the outskirts of City. I’ve walked passed this area every day for years. I’m now retired. Lovely to see the Jerusalem Tavern. When I visited here with friends I found that it was owned by St Peter’s Brewery, in Suffolk. This was where I married my lovely, and late lamented husband in 2005. A building constructed of the remnants of Flixton Priory… all the connections. It’s was a joyful day in the heart of deepest rural Suffolk.

[@thebirthdayletters1782]

Absolutely first class as usual John - wonderful stuff : )

[@AndrzejLondyn]

I use your videos in two ways, one for learning English purpose, shadowing method, repeat sentences after you. Second for pleasure and getting knowledge about the city I'm living now. Thank you. All the best in the New Year!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s wonderful Andrew - great to see the videos are useful

[@peterharris5387]

A trip down memory lane for me and a reminder of happy days working in that area of London. It's great to have the historical background for the buildings we walk by. Thanks.

[@philroberts7238]

I just posted this on Julian McDonnell's website and so, true to my word... Joolz Guides and John Rogers: in some ways so different, in some ways so similar - and yet both excellent in terms of quality and interest. I'd love to hear you swapping stories about your journeys around London and to compare and contrast your different approaches to storytelling and film-making. In fact, I think I might repeat this exact request on John's channel and see if anything comes of the suggestion! All the best from a Melburnian Londoner.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I’m here because of the comment you posted over on Joolz Guides lol Thank you for that, I’m enjoying seeing London from a different perspective. Cheers

[@janebaker966]

And Sean James Cameron as well. That would make an interesting and entertaining trio.

[@Radders123]

Hear hear Phil - I find they scratch different itches for me - perhaps John a more contemplative and meditative (the wonderful music helps) and Joolz is more factual and jolly.

[@howdymartin6258]

I follow both and they are outstanding - simply outstanding

[@Rachel-bo3qg]

All these mentioned are excellent, has anyone seen Robslondon channel ? KZbins recent creator on the rise. The research, narrative and atmospheric music makes for entertaining videos. He fits in well with the London gang !

[@megfauls6476]

Hi John! Just found you on KZbin, so am now binging your videos. They're great! Happy New Year from a new fan in the US.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s wonderful - cheers Meg, much appreciated

[@markrodgerson796]

this video has brought tears to my eyes ... I have made that walk a thousand times between the train station and the store where i worked

[@trebrehrm]

John, I so love your walking tour videos, you are full of enthusiasm and information. I used to work in Charterhouse Square and on Little Britain (Barts and QMUL) I knew I was in special places, but not so much about the history behind them

[@matthewsmith6051]

I worked for several years at Holborn library and have spent many happy lunch breaks exploring the area, which is my favourite part of London. There's so much ancient history represented there, one can always learn something new. The blue plaque at the end of Hatton Garden commemorating Hiram Maxim was only a recent and random discovery, simply by chance of looking up as I passed by. Great content as always John.

[@uwpartnersUK]

John apologies accepted lol...thank you thank you lived in Islington (Highbury) since 1988 and you've shown me street sights that I never new existed love Clerkenwell worked and spend many nights out in that area..God bless keep up the good work

[@paulr555]

Thank you John, wonderful stuff for an exiled Londoner far from home to enjoy and learn from.

[@bakerloobadboy]

So I've started 2022 in a state of collapse from sciatica. Watched this video and I'm cured, it's a miracle

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Great to hear of your miraculous recovery John

[@AliBees]

Great walk! Great having a look around the old buildings and streets of London, finding out about their history. Calm atmosphere of a New Years Day really was a treat!

[@JohnEades]

Happy New Year JOhn. Did you know part of "About a boy" was filmed in Clerkenwell Green? The Phone boxes outside the Crown Tavern were covered & became the Newspaper stand in the film. The house of the young boy was just around the corner to the left. I worked opposite the pub for NetBenefit way back & from memory COLT (City of London Telecoms) was based in the silvery fronted office block. I believe on the last day of filming Hugh Grant bought drinks for everyone in the Crown Tavern... or so my System Admins told me. The building on the right as you go into Clerkenwell Green was the headquarters of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

[@barrytcook1]

the caledonian cattle market became a normal market and then it was one of the first astroturf (all weather)football pitches in the country ... in fact I've got some photos of the group Madness filming a promo shoot there ... proably 35 years ago???

[@markcrocker8645]

Happy new year John, and great to see one of my favourite areas of London included in your perambulations. A couple of points of interest, (which you are probably aware of anyway); and those are that if the architectural character of Smithfield Market and Leadenhall Market look familiar it is because they were both designed by the city architect, Horace Jones who also designed Tower Bridge. All of these are early examples of prefabricated iron structures, (stone clad in the case of Tower Bridge of course). Also, if you haven't had a pint in the Fox and Anchor it is well worth a visit for the original cubicles towards the rear which facilitated confidential business meetings, ("business" doubtless being a loosely applied term in this instance!). Thanks again, and hope to see you on the next walk,...wherever that may be.

[@RobTaverner]

Great video John. I enjoyed the almost Pythonesque intervention. Happy New year!

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

I cannot but think we must of rubbed shoulders at some point in the 26 years that I lived in London. Great to see Clerkenwell again. The Kings Head in particular where yes we used to stand on the pavement drinking also. So many good memories of the area especially Jerusalem Passage where the stained glass studio I worked for at the time was situated. Thank you again for doing these walks and don't ever apologise for getting bits wrong. You get far more right and it is all part of your video's. Keep em coming. I hope Smithfields survives but the hands of time and all that. Interesting to note that some of the buildings we installed stained glass into only 30 years ago that were new builds are now gone replaced by new new builds! All part of the ever changing face of London and its story.

[@stevejones3635]

Great video again John, thank you. Rumours have it that the Museum of London will take over some of the Smithfield Market retaining its current features. Also a bit of rumoured folklore about the Charter House is where the Offside and throw in laws in association football were created. Apparently when the school was there the children would play with a ball in the cloisters and occasion the ball would fly out of one of the arches (now windowed up) and the young pupils were sent out the retrieve the ball and throw it back into play. And then the offside to stop players hiding behind the pillars and waiting the ball to come up to their end of the pitch for them to run out and have a free shot on goal. Whether that is true or not I am not sure but it seems plausible.

[@davidmcguiness8862]

I remember the rumours that the Museum of London will go there but as yet haven’t seen this, but what a great location it would be.

[@nasreireinas3392]

Its true, the museum is going to move to smithfield , it will occupy the part of the market known as the village, also the annexe which is located at the farringdon rd end of the market,

[@hArtyTruffle]

Happy New Year to you and your family John. 🥳 Another interesting walk, even with the clanger-dropping 😂

[@formdemon]

I have walked around here a lot John. However, you make it even more fascinating - thanks for another excellent video and I loved the helpful interruption.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks- I love it round here so it’s great to be able to share

[@RancidTony]

Excellent video. Slowly working through your back catalogue, love your passion for London and it's incredible history. I think the face you thought was possible a green man looks to me to be more like Pan.

[@CthulhuInc]

haha i am catching up - 2022! hehe the BOING noise was fun - as was the intermission for your "correction", ha! and a [very] belated happy 2022 to you as well, john! 😊

[@hendershot01]

I am in UK for the first time and discovering Clerkenwell right now while on vacation. I can’t believe I bumped into your videos. They are so instructive. I am planning to see even more locations tomorrow thanks to you.

[@jotruby7707]

That was great John. You walked past where my grandfather had his gold & silversmith's business in St.John Street, Clerkenwell, in around 1896. Mappin & Webb were also near there.

[@davegibbo1956]

Thanks John, Happy New Year. Next time you 'do' Clerkenwell see if you can find the site of Clerkenwell Prison, which is now a film location known as the Clerkenwell Catacombs. There's an interesting story associated with it of Michael Barrett who in 1867 was involved in an explosion set off by Irish Republicans called the Clerkenwell Outrage for which he was hanged (I know you love a good hanging... ) ; and he was in fact the last man to be publicly hanged before such spectacles were outlawed.

[@nocomment4642]

It is under The Old Hugh Myddelton School which was from Woodbridge Street back to sans walk. The Tunnels run from there to the sessions house on Clerkenwell Green where people were tried and then taken through the tunnels to the prison. I was born in Sekforde Street in 1961.

[@Richard0037]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video, beautiful old buildings and fascinating history. Thank you

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

Loved The Charterhouse and what fascinating Medieval locales. Yon do cram a lot into such a short space of time. Scintillating stuff, John.

[@grizcuz]

I'm surprised when watching these walks, how many pubs remain open in London. I know it's a heavily populated and relatively wealthy city, but it seems to be bucking the trend of lots of pubs closing their doors for good in other places in England. Unless there used to be many more than what I'm now seeing? I live in a small town in the north, but even in my neighborhood when I first began to live here in the mid 2,000's, I had 3 pubs to choose from within walking distance. There's now zero and I know from travelling around the north that's pretty typical of small to middling towns. The only areas that seem to be able to hang on to their pubs are major places like Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester city centres. The local is no longer local in many places, which is a real shame as I do think they served a purpose for communities beyond being somewhere to go for a drink. 'A good local pub has much in common with a church. Except a pub is warmer and there's more conversation.' (William Blake)

[@jenanization]

There sure did

[@jerryoshea3116]

I was born in&lived in Hackney(Down the road from here)But my Brother lives in this area(for the last 27 yrs) and many of the local "Boozers" have gone or are turned in to eatery's of some description!. .And then unfortunately the locals rarely use them because their very expensive (catering the "City of London" clientle.$$)and at times a little pretentious (not always,but they often have potential!)

[@rogerpancake6803]

Absolutely the best ..John is a wonderfully engaging companion on these fascinating walks ..Thanks John

[@thelastpilot4582]

Happy new year, I have just started with your tours and really enjoy them

[@lizstevenson7801]

So interesting, I love the history that was often left out when we were taught at school. Thank you and a happy new year 💕🇦🇺

[@bababooey7576]

Sipping a cup of tea and watching a Sunday staple with my favourite topic of wells and springs, buried rivers, along a walk with history....

[@Radders123]

Great to see you back John I have a long period of paternity leave coming up and John has been a real inspiration for me - my baby and I will be hitting the streets and seeing things. I'm reading through Iain Sinclairs' books at the moment and feel ready to tap into the city - maybe our paths will cross

[@JohnRogersWalks]

congratulations on the birth of your baby Radders - many many happy days ahead

[@LauraAgustinNA]

I think doing a lively walk and getting every detail right is quite rare. I go on guided walks and often stay stum when mistakes slip in, but I love your intervention from home to correct one! By the way another Clerkenwell guide informed me this week that the Jerusalem Tavern is 25 years old.

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Thank you for this. I used to go to London for work on a regular basis and work with a client in St John’s Street. Loved seeing all the old places again - and am really regretting that I failed to visit all those beautiful places around Clerkenwell when I had the opportunity.

[@pauthomp]

Wow, John you are a total national treasure and your work is amazingly knowledgeable and respectful of our great City. Thank you.

[@mojack621]

Great video! I was in this area a few months ago. Wish I would have found your video before my vacation. Lots of great historical info on your amazing city! I will use it for my next trip.

[@dalepeterfilms]

Another excellent video, John. So much information and so much to see. Your occasional slip ups make the videos more human. Happy New Year.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Dale

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I’m here because someone mentioned this channel in the comments of a Joolz guides video. I am so glad that person left that comment as I’m enjoying John’s videos as well. Happy New Year! Cheers

[@letzigstudio]

Mr. Rogers, a very hearty thanks for these fascinating and authentic walk-abouts. Britain's history is so rich...good, bad and everything in between. Much obliged! : { )

[@fruitytea]

Happy New Year, John! Bits of this remind me of a medieval village. So evocative.

[@emerel]

Great job buddy, used to go every Friday evening to the Duke of York on the corner of Clerkenwell Rd and Vine Hill back in 2000’s when I was working as a courier, also worked for the courier company just of Hatton Gardens for a while so know the area like the back of my hand . Loved it all apart from the chavs harassing everyone on a daily basis from the rotten city rd / angel area. Hope things changed by now. Greetings from Liverpool pal

[@waynejacksonofficial]

me too.. Its called the Clerk and Well now .. To posh for couriers for bout the last 10/12 years..

[@7arboreal]

Have you read The House of Doctor Dee? It’s set in Clerkenwell and captures its mystery perfectly. Thank you for this very interesting walk.

[@olenagoncharuk5061]

Hi John great video as usual,the fox & anchor was famous back in the day for opening at 3 am to serve booze & breakfasts to the meat porters ,pity you didn't mention the watch,clock& jewellery trade which occupied all of the back streets for 100's of years,worked in the trade there for years, our landlord was charterhouse,i used to go in there to pay the rent. cheers, Ray.

[@louistracy6964]

Great walk. Eye-opening as always.

[@humble4533]

Happy New year to you and your family John. A happy surprise whilst I was working to see your interesting video with wonderful insights into the area of Clerkenwell. Thank you for a brilliant video and I look forward seeing your next masterpiece which are always appreciated

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Humble

[@jeffreymilton5829]

I love doing London rambles. Really good to have someone pointing out all the history I would often miss. Cheers.

[@seanjamescameron]

Must have been a Sunday to get the streets looking so empty. Lovely walk.

[@jeremybuck1818]

It was New Years Day holiday I think John said..

[@steveknight8046]

Stumbled onto this video by accident. Completely different to my usual viewing but gave it a watch anyway! Found it really interesting and enjoyed listening to John. Have now subbed and look forward to watching the rest of his videos.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Steve

[@steveknight8046]

@@JohnRogersWalks is it just London you film content about? Have you ever ventured into Kent? Canterbury specifically I am interested in. Thanks.

[@berylgreen1973]

A hauntingly beautiful walk through London history and geography. I love the music also. Thank you!

[@wombat1238marsupial]

I will put your bloopers down to an exuberant New Year's Eve celebrations, but a great video nonetheless John😊😊

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks wombat - I did indeed have a cracking NYE watching the fireworks on Wanstead Flats

[@jasonshore9442]

Thanks again for another highly informative and entertaining video. I worked in Hatton Garden around the late 70s to early 80s and walked many of these streets youthfully unaware of history and stories around me. I have lived overseas since 1989 and in 2016 whilst back on a visit, I did a comprehensive walk in this area with the goal of informing myself of what I had casually passed many years before. The developers seem to have got their hooks into so many things around there, yet I felt a little like a time traveller as many buildings resolutely remain and layouts of streets became quickly became familiar.

[@MeTheRob]

Happy New Year young Mr. Rogers. I share your optimism about the coming months - goodness knows why. What kind of number is 2022 ? As someone who is 'unstuck in time', to use Vonnegut's phrase, I wonder how I ever came to live in the near future.

[@zeeman5499]

Hi john it’s the boy with gold tooth you met me by Heathcote pub on grove green road a while ago when you open your channel you met with such respect truly great content you help me discover London and made it so interesting with the facts and history makes me proud born in London I show your videos to my kids and I tell them that’s my friend 😂

[@johnstephens649]

Fascinating and so many familiar old haunts! Worked in St John Street for many years and had forgotten how much history per square metre there is in the area!

[@dalriadaskillen]

I love Clerkenwell. So historical.

[@suecondon1685]

Wonderful as always, Happy New Year! This sent me down another rabbit hole, looking at the domes of Smithfield Market - they looked familiar to me, like a dome I've seen somewhere local to me (Southend). I discovered the architect was Ove Arup, who designed the Sydney Opera House, and (bizarrely!) the Labworth Cafe on Canvey Island! Thank you John, absolutely love your channel. I can't wait to go out investigating again.

[@biddylisduff]

That's an interesting fact about Canvey!

[@annenewton5403]

Surely not tear down Smithfield market😱...we so love your walks ,this was a great one.

[@ketosista9570]

I am watching every step you take while reading the "London Compendium". So much fun !

[@tiddlesthatsmycat]

Woow am going to over load on this channel... where have you been all my life. Just found you and can't stop... so easy to listen to you.. its as if we are walking together... THANK YOU

[@JohnRogersWalks]

welcome to the channel tiddlesthatsmycat - thanks for watching the videos

[@crieff1sand2s]

Great walk brought back memories of 87/88 when i worked for Addison lee, used to drink in clerkenwell on the weekends...... 👍

[@osirusgtr]

I have been under Smithfield Market in the dark dank tunnels doing some work for a company called siemens rail. I feel privileged now. I find the history of London amazing and mesmerizing!. Thanks for your hard work and best wishes as you walk in the foot steps of Phyllis Pearsall.

[@richardpicking4459]

Nice walk John. Clerkenwell is a smashing area of London with oodles of history and full or interesting characters. I used to work on Clerkenwell Road and at the time was able to park the car on land owned by The Charterhouse. Back then I was a roving engineer so a car in town was essential but it meant being up there around 7AM each day.. Getting up to town early had some benefits as some of the pubs around Smithfield market would serve gargantuan breakfasts to the meat porters and anyone else brave enough to tackle the extra large plate. There was no need for lunch.

[@RajSinghKhalsa]

A great way to see in the new year John, nicely done

[@sonic-factory]

Nice to see a shout out to the Jersulem Tavern - my favourite pub in London! Amazing bitters, stouts and red ales from St. Peters Brewery.

[@ElieBeth___]

Just discovered your channel and I love it! I visited London almost 5 years ago and would love to make it back someday. You have a new subscriber

[@dmussori]

Stay safe and healthy John. I look forward to a year of interesting walks and the knowledge you provide.

[@jazzman9042]

Hi John, Clerkenwell was the heart of the London clock and watch trade for nigh on 350 years, and was still there up to the 1970's. I remember going to 'Shoots & Sons' which was about the most famous material dealers in the area. I believe there just a few dealers left now one being Gleave & Co who have traded there since 1948. Great video as always. AAA+++

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for that info Michael

[@marty9011]

Such an enjoyable walk, just love seeing those ancient buildings. Thank you.

[@phpchap]

i work in farringdon and really enjoyed learning about all the amazing history of the area. thank you for putting this together

[@lesliegprice6652]

Hello John,!overly to see ye again , a very happy 2022 to you and your family , Clerkenwell what a lovely area , Charterhouse incredible history ,thanks for hilighting the various Priories and sites of Monasteries , Clerkenwell church is so beautiful is it a Wrenn design , St Johns gate ,how any times I rushed through that to get to my office in Smithfield ,I was good at being late ,but I was young ,it was the seventies and many distractions , I loved the area and spent many hours walking around ! Any way thanks again see you on the next one where that may be !!

[@jimkrahn7079]

All the best in the next cycle, always a pleasure! Cheers

[@munz3958]

Beautiful! I was a student at City and my accommodation was near Smithsfield Market. Loved the walk around, so many memories!

[@briancox4339]

Happy new year John another impressive video the wonders of the city of London such an amazing city and it’s wonderful buildings long May they remain from the developers thanks for sharing John Brilliant.

[@rinosphere]

Thanks John. You bring a nice vibey sense of place to these videos.

[@g.970]

I’ve visited London 31 times in the past 20 years, and realize I still have so much to see. I’ll be there again soon and plan to hit some of the places you describe. I always walk everywhere, average about 10 miles a day, when I visit London. Getting lost is one way to discover so many hidden gems. Being from the US, we just don’t have the history……it keeps taking me back to this incredible city. I hope developers don’t tear down Smithfield Market. It should be a protected building.

[@sarahjane8949]

Lived in Claremont square most of my life can’t wait to watch this video

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hope you enjoy it Sarah

[@joeboyd8702]

Great upload. Thanks for sharing. I am new to living 8n Clerkenwell. It is a great part of Town with so much history. It is fascinating learning more about the Russian connection in Clerkenwell also. Speaking of underground rivers and tunnels. There is something very serious underneath Clerkenwell of a Government/MoD nature.

[@jamietherooster]

I cant believe how many subscribers you've gained since i started watching a few years ago. Well deserved.

[@dfrankpgh]

A wonderful start to the new year, filled with hope and possibility. I look forward to 2022 with you John. Happy New Year!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Happy New Year David

[@jfilm7466]

Down the road to Exmouth Market with Solly's toy shop and pie and mash.

[@keithrichardson3942]

Thank you .. Im in Saint John Street, a bit North of Smithfield, good to know some things of the area

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

Happy New Year to you too John.I wonder where you’ll be taking us in 2022 …

[@dambrooks7578]

Also, Happy New Year John and everyone else xXx xXx

[@alkistis-irenewechsler1270]

Thank you! Thank you a lot! Many previous walks to cutch up and many to come!

[@stephenedwards1751]

A wonderful walk as usual. At the beginning when you are in Charterhouse Square I noticed a very familiar building in the background, Florin Court. As fans of the Poirot TV series will know, this was the building used as Whitehaven Mansions, where Poirot had his flat.