Searching for the Lost Churches of the City of London (4K)

A City of London walking tour looking for the remains and sites of some of the lost churches of the City of London. Featuring: St Mildred’s, St Mary Cole, St Olave Jewry, The Great Synagogue, St Benet Sherehog, St Stephen Walbrook, and St Martin Orgar.
The route goes from Poultry near Bank Station then in a loop round Old Jewry, St Olave's Court, and Ironmonger Lane. Then Pancras Lane, St Stephen's Row, St Swithin's Lane, Cannon Street, Laurence Pountney Hill, Upper Thames Street, Allhallows Lane, Hanseatic Walk, Arthur Street and Martin Lane.
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Dismantle - Peter Sandberg
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Image: The church of St Mildred Poultry
Robert William Billings and John Le Keux - The Churches of London by George Godwin (1839)
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Thomas Becket image
Earliest known portrayal of Thomas Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral.
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Deutsch: London, St Olave Old Jewry
Date
Stahlstich um 1850
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Theo H. Shepherd (gest. 1864)
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[@martjevans]

I worked in St Olaves back in the early 90s when it was the home a law firm from the US. We worked in the basement or crypt as it turned out. I recall some remains were discovered when doing work down there and having a day or so off while they took care of it all. We also had to go up into the tower to adjust the clock manually back and forth for daylight savings. Great video!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Brilliant thanks for sharing Mart

[@pemberwick]

You've succeeded in making a Welshman who lives in Los Angeles fall in love with London again. Thank you mate.

[@alegriadiveresort]

John as freemasonry recently celebrated 300 years would love you to a episode on the United Grand Lodge of England located near Covent garden, would be a great episode

[@markcrocker8645]

The London cohort of the Hanseatic League of merchants was based at the Steel Yard on All Hallows Lane where you saw people queing to get into the club of that name. A steel yard isn't an open area but a yard long hinged balance used to measure weights. This one-time walled compound was originally right on the river, which is a measure of just how much the river has been embanked over the years.

[@debschmidle1836]

You are walking my alleyways! The City is my favourite part of London and I have spent hours pounding the pavement and shooting photos around there. Even with my extensive rambling around, you still managed to point out a couple of plaques I haven't seen. Wonderful video. Regarding the oddity off Martin Lane, here is a comment from Alan Waltham on the Look Up London blog. Makes sense to me: "Hi Katie. Looking at the 1841 Street Directory, 7 Martin Lane was the premises of Walter Powell who is listed as a solicitor. If one looks at the metal surround there are four hinge-beds clearly visible which would imply that there were another pair of (most likely) heavy steel doors which would have secured the internal contents & smaller safe. Bearing in mind the nature of Walter Powell’s business, I believe that this would therefore have been a secure document & valuables “safe” with high value items being secured in the small internal safe with deeds & documents stored in the three large pigeon-holes above."

[@deepredson]

I worked in The City briefly in 1977. I began exploring there in 1971 when I was a teen, and I still feel I've only scratched the surface in 2023. My love for all things London led me to study the 17th century in detail, which led me to your channel. I love and admire what you do. It brightens my days whenever I see another walk (anywhere, not just London). Thank you so much. My wife has become as big a fan now as myself. Here's to many more decades of exploration for all. Barty Black

[@brianarthur3798]

Lawrence Pountney Hill holds a lot of memories for me. In 1967 I worked as a 19 year old post and filing clerk at Vestry House right next to the churchyard. The post room faced onto Lawrence Pountney Lane and I remember making eye contact with a girl working in the office opposite. I chatted her up a few times as we caught the same tube home from Monument station until one day she produced a photo of her boyfriend. I was crushed. Still, the following year I changed jobs and met my future wife. And as they say, the rest is history.

[@Vile_Entity_3545]

I just read up about the Hanseatic league and it is amazing how life and trade back then was so complicated. You would think that the 12, 13 and 1400’s were simple times, but when you actually read up on it you get a feel of the hustle and bustle of the times, and how much work and decisions the monarchs had to deal with running the country. Amazing.

[@andrewmanhart4529]

John, I enjoy your videos so much ! I am American who in 1990 worked at 'The Cannon' pub that was located directly across Cannon Street from the entrance to Cannon Street Station ...in what is now the Walbrook Building. Even though of course so much has changed in that area since: (new) Walbrook Building, (new) Cannon Street Station, (new) Bloomberg London & Mithraeum, etc. ...for me your well crafted videos* have the power to bring to life the 'psychogeography' of the City from my fond memories ! *I also enjoy my (signed) copy of your book 'This Other London'

[@kyran333]

Born on the estates in bermondsey, I would like to see more about places of the working class 🎉

[@JohnRogersWalks]

You might enjoy this film I made a few years ago - must make another video in the area kzbin.info/www/bejne/moHVpHd5ipeki8U

[@DaraM73]

I’m utterly shocked that you don’t pack a sandwich and a flask of soup! Even the lowly drover knew to pack an onion with a block of ripe cheese, which was sustaining enough to produce several long form films. 😂

[@kestrel230]

Apparently 7 Martin Lane was the site of a solicitor's office before the area was destroyed. The mysterious box is believed to be the safe that would have contained various documents deeds, etc.. Courtesy of Mr Google 😁

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Brilliant thanks

[@peterhastings703]

There's also some suggestion that it was an oven in the house next door to the wine bar that was destroyed (in the Blitz?). The domed roof (with traces of black soot?) of the 'room' hints at that, and it appears to be next to a chimney breast. It would be interesting to see what it looks like from inside The Olde Wine Shades.

[@Fourleafclover9]

I was curious about it too

[@EdEditz]

Funny, with the word 'Hanseatic'. I live in the Netherlands 30km from the German border and in Germany the big northern cities are still called Hansa Stad. You see it on the numberplates of cars. A car registered in Hamburg for instance will start with HH which means Hansa-stad Hamburg. (Stad means city). Great video as ever John! I really enjoyed it.

[@EdEditz]

@@wordsSHIFTminds Well, close enough ^____^

[@jamiewilson5679]

Kings Lynn was in the hanseatic league,we've got a hands house.

[@vjary8142]

John, thanks for taking us on another interesting journey around the Churches in the City of London.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

My pleasure

[@risin4949]

Over the years my travels through London have made many of these buildings familiar. My later discoveries through genealogy have given me personal connections in some cases. It is wonderful to see you exploring and giving life to these ancient places.

[@janetsherwood7210]

I completely enjoyed this walk. London is a magical historical ancient place. OLD Churches is a subject I love. You & your videos are such a pleasure! Thank you so much. Blessings to you and family from East Tennessee (USA) 🙂 🕊️🙋

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks so much Janet

[@cyan1616]

13:40 your description of the linguistic origins of the English language had me laughing so hard 😆 It's so accurate! This is truly worthy of a short.

[@williamrobinson7435]

What's great about not having quite so much surviving masonry is that the mind is more attuned to such things as topography or hidden rivers etc.. Thus the true nature of London in all its complexity becomes apparent to the viewer, even if just for a few minutes.. Nice one John! ⭐👍

[@warwickjones864]

John your guide on the old churches is a treasure! I’m in London for just a couple of days, staying in Aldgate, walking to and enjoying many of these thanks to you! Warwick from New Zealand.

[@javeediqbal3971]

My Sunday night therapy completed. Thanks for another great walk.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Brilliant- my pleasure Javeed

[@Mathemagical55]

London was a Hanseatic port for several centuries! Their London headquarters was the "Steelyard" (Stahlhof) which was a fortified compound on the site of Cannon Street station.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Ah thanks - explains the name of nightclub I walked past in Allhallows Lane

[@adamcouchman7746]

I’ve been watching your videos in preparation for our trip to London. They’re really interesting and help learn something different about the city. We’re here now and went off to Cambridge today. I went into a second hand bookstore to buy a book. A used book is the perfect souvenir. What did I happen to find but a beautiful copy of “The Old Churches of London” by Gerald Cobb. I had to buy it. I’m going to go back through your videos now and rewatch them with a view to look them up in the book each time.

[@BaronMichaelDeBlone1066]

Nice! No spare room on my bookshelves at present but I also would have had to buy that one. Congratz on your find.

[@timhubbard8895]

The Ned was formerly The Midland Bank. It has a claim to fame, because the vaults were used in the 007 James Bond film Goldfinger. "No Mr. Bond, we expect you to die"!

[@AngelaHavey]

Thank you, John, for another fascinating walk to find the lost churches of the City of London. It is a pity that much of London's history is being lost.

[@ew4206]

I was thinking of going to the National Maritime Museum this week to see the Baltic Exchange stained glass window. Hard to believe the bomb was over 30 years ago. I was working in a barristers chambers off Fleet Street. Strange times. Truth, Faith, Fortitude, Hope and Justice. The City prevails.

[@westleymanc]

"The City prevails "! This concentration of wealth, by a Uber Capitalist Imperialist elite, IS the problem

[@maverick4177]

@@westleymancfeel free to burn your hemp sandals 👍🏻

[@kestrel230]

​@@westleymanclike most of the country, complaining about how much money is spent on London but never thinking about how much money London brought in to the rest of the country.. Now we're determined upon "leveling down" 🤦‍♂️

[@terencehodgson7195]

The church of St Mildreds, Poultry, was demolished, but more correctly dismantled and all its stones were bought and carted off to the countryside. It was sold by the parish itself-- as a lot were-- as fewer and fewer people lived in the city. The amount of money gained from these sales was substantial and allowed new churches to be built in the near suburbs like Notting Hill. St Mildred's was replaced by a large office building in the 1880s, but its little churchyard was saved as a space. All the burials from these small churches were exhumed and reinterred in mass graves in the new Ilford cemetery.

[@harbourdogNL]

Just as interesting as the video are the comments from folks reminiscing of when they worked or lived in London, it really personalises your video.

[@marcpaters0n]

Jon you must do a video in King's Lynn (not just because it's a stone's throw away from my home 😂)

[@pwhitewick]

Fascinating as always. Feel like I have learnt so much in 20 mins!

[@cargumdeu]

Is there any chance we could drum up interest for an MMA fight between the Lord Mayor of London and the Mayor of London? To reunify the titles?

[@malcolmmcguire2876]

Another wonderful video John. I’m waiting for footage of someone running off with your camera. Thanks and keep them coming, Malcolm

[@ElizabethW62]

If it's plural (St Martin's), I've found the following from Wikipedia, which may explain it; "In the 18th-century St Martin's Lane was noted for the Academy founded by William Hogarth and later for premises of cabinet-makers and "upholsterers" such as Thomas Chippendale, who moved to better premises there in 1753, Vile and Cobb, and William Hallett around the corner in Newport Street". Perhaps it's supposed to be a cabinet so that merchants could show their wares. Great vid, btw. 😊

[@MrDrive007]

Greetings from Budapest, John Thank you for this interesting and informative tour . ❤ Many missionaries were sent from England.

[@markellis5407]

Wonderful video, as ever John. phonetically you pronounce Glyndwr as “ Glyn Duwer” hope that helps! Best wishes from North Wales!

[@ArthurStone]

Thanks John; much appreciated. Familiar scenes for me. I worked in the Lutyens-designed 'Ned' when it was the Midland Bank HQ. Very ornate inside. They minted their own chocolate coins embossed with the griffin logo. Very tasty!

[@sallypassmore8748]

I used to bank at that branch way back in the early 80's when the cheques had pretty pictures on them. 😊

[@gavilanafa]

Very interesting video, I have a crude device so apologies if this has already been said but London was very much a Hansa port, sort of. The Hansa had a trading zone in the area around Cannon St station, trading rights were won by the Hansa who would hire mercenary troops if nationalist forces like Kings tried to stop there. A proto EU in some ways with their minds focussed on trade an of course money. The three UK Hansa ports were London, Ipswich and of course Kings Lynn where some original buildings survive. However they also had trading connections with Colchester, Sandwich, Boston and Norwich. In some ways the early commerciality influenced the eventual creation f the Germany we know today. I'd recommend Tallin as the best preserved city of the league.

[@dazsmith690]

According to the 1841 Street Directory, 7 Martin Lane was the premises of a solicitor; Walter Powell. This, coupled with the fact that there’s evidence of outer doors covering a smaller safe seems to suggest it must have been a document and valuables safe. You could store deeds and documents in the pigeon-holes above and high-ticket valuables in the internal safe below. from what im guessing might be the remains of an inner wall standing your looking at..

[@paulhutchins6019]

Lovely, Interesting walk John. I seem to remember being told that many of the old bollards were made from canons taken from French warships back in the day.

[@MRoderick89]

This is totally just a random guess, but that barricaded window thing could have been a fence or maybe something to do with a bank or maybe even a pawn shop type of deal. Seeing things like that makes my mind wonder, I am currently doing research on the area of Liverpool I live and its fascinating

[@pamelacarl3356]

Just curious about the area of London, where the MayflowerPub is. We were there over coronation weekend, and I noticed a church with a very old cemetery. The man who worked at the church, said that it is believed that the captain of the mayflower is buried there, but they’re not sure where. I just joined, so I don’t know if you have previously done anything in that area that I could watch or read. Thank you so much. I totally enjoy all your walks.

[@markstrawbridge1265]

Your vids make Sunday evening more interesting. Keep that beard trimmed.

[@becbec3541]

I know there is a place for modern architecture but I find that view over to The Shard from Allhallows Lane so very depressing 😢

[@lydialen6881]

Another great video John, I always enjoy your City of London churches walks. Thank you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Lydia

[@colinsaunderson6682]

i was thinking u look younger ..just b4 u said why ..

[@sallykins3800]

It’s such a shame to demolish historical buildings , Did they disinter remains in graves Or just build over I wonder

[@StupotTaylor]

John, I’ve just bought a copy of ‘A Pilgrim of the Thames’ by Donald Maxwell (brother of Gordon) from our local Amnesty book shop in Bristol. I’m only 16 pages in and am loving it. Just wondering if you have a copy?

[@barneykennett9282]

Superb...😀👍.

[@blossie33]

I was at school with a girl whose surname was Pountney so I think you got the pronunciation right! This might be of interest.. Pountney Name Meaning From Poultney (Leics) which is recorded as Pontenei in 1086 and Pulteney in 1220. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Pulta (genitive *Pultan) + Old English ēg ‘island piece of dry ground in a fen’. Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

[@janjoel]

Another great video, Thank You 😎 I was wondering whether St Matthew's Church in Camden, is a lost church or does it still stand? I have come across it during my research. Best Wishes from West Wales ☺

[@harrystones2238]

Bevis Marks is Fantastic! But for me, I'd defo consider the old Temple of Mithras to be another non-christian religious building. Especially since they so often having re-enactments of a service! I like to imagine people there visiting may find some way to venerate or feel like they are joining in on something more than just historical. Thats how I often feel when I'm there though! You could also consider the Scientogolist HQ just south of St Pauls but thats a trickier subject haha

[@monkeytrousers6180]

If you travel 7 times from church to church around the City of London anti clockwise you summon the giants Gog and Magog.......Fact.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

I believe it

[@john80c]

Another magnificent video of the fascinating City. Nowadays as many buildings are listed the developers have to watch their step and find somewhere else to house the mega rich rather than just demolish great swathes of history.

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

Hanseatic Port, Apparently, I have a distant distant ancestor who was the Mayor of Bremen , There is an often talked about family crest made of silver that was made in Bremen when he was Mayor, A family heirloom only seen a few times since WW2 , Last seen propping up a cupboard in a Aunts house in Montreal in the early 1970s. Nordic Spirit is a brand of Nicotene pouches.

[@graemeharper373]

John, you do a lot of research and effort to make these city of London videos fascinatingly addictive. Subscribed, thank you!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Graeme

[@andrewmurray5542]

That Nordic Spirit appears to be a company that makes nicotine pouches, little bags you put between your gum and lip (sounds a bit yukky!). Maybe they had some sort of promotion going on, freebies etc, I don't know.

[@CthulhuInc]

i now need to watch all of your church walks in a mini-marathon! and, thanks to grant naylor, my immediate thought, when i hear the word "cloister", is Red Dwarf 😁 i also watched this before dinnertime, but i can hardly stay awake for it, as my habitual viewing time is usually just before bed! 😆

[@patthewoodboy]

my favourite is St Dunstans near the Tower of London , its a shell , but is amazing when the budlia are flowering and you missed it by 50 yards

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Yes that’s a beautiful spot. Went there in my previous City Churches video

[@luapnosboh7421]

The butterfly plant

[@TXMEDRGR]

I love these videos looking for historical spots in London. I will never have the time in London to do this, so I appreciate your efforts and the fact you share the experience with us. Thank you.

[@BumblebumBear]

The Ned is named after its architect Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens who originally designed the building as the headquarters of Midland Bank

[@ashleysgaze]

A great walk through The City, John! You look fit and well! Cheers!❤

[@gillianwalker5901]

Really enjoy your ramblings. Aside from the churches, this video brought back memories of when I was a volunteer on the archaeological dig that went on pre construction of the building where you started the tour - No 1 Poultry. Remains of Saxon and Roman London were found (even leather shoes). The archaeologists were digging down “under slab” even as the building was rising above them. We used to process finds in a building in Sise Lane.

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Wonderful.Thank you.

[@retrog1]

Another nice video John, greetings from another Hanseatic city, Groningen. And yes, London also belonged to the League

[@GWJUK]

My favourite tower is that in the middle of Wood Lane outside the police station. It’s like a medieval rocket.

[@tinawetzel3912]

I thoroughly enjoy ur videos & walks. I learn so much from them. I’m from the States &cannot look for these fascinating historical landmarks myself, so I’m thrilled to have found ur channel. I look forward to each one. Take care.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Tina

[@ralphwinter6421]

Nice one John, amazing walk - Cheers mate...

[@001REQ]

The tripod shots are great... it feels so professional! Good stuff!

[@philj4574]

Such an enjoyable walk! I guess demolishing beautiful old buildings isn’t confined to the modern era. We rightly protect victorian architecture now, but it seems the victorians were quite happy to get rid of old stuff that’s in the way. All part of the tangled history of London

[@1954real]

Another excellent walk, thankyou so much.

[@junehawker2364]

We have many treasures in this country Now we have One More John Rogers A Treasure Indeed 👍🥰👋😊

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s incredibly kind June

[@junehawker2364]

@@JohnRogersWalks A National Treasure We have all learned so much from you Thankyou very much xxx👍🥰💐👋👏👏

[@davidbarton6642]

Old Jewry was were Jewish people lived before they were expelled in 1290s. Isn't Hanseatic Walk near were continental merchants had their warehouses/offices in medieval times? Known as "the steelyard" hence the name of that club you passed. Love the videos, I watch them every night before I nod off 😊

[@williamsdaf]

John, if your subscriber count was a football supporter capacity you would be third in the UK behind Wembley and Old Trafford. Thank you for continuing to fill the John Rogers Stadium on a Sunday. 10,300 can get into Adams Park, Wycombe

[@TimothyHalkowski]

Love the city walks and the old church sites!

[@iano5957]

Another brilliant video John! I work not too far away so definitely feel an afternoon off and a mooch coming down the line soon 👍

[@sianwarwick633]

Of course, i'm always pleased that you are walking where i am not, but, You know, John I am not a native Welsh speaker, so you can take my chastisement with a pinch of salt, but Owain Gwyndŵr is pronounced roughly owen or owane, and Gwin dur, and roll the 'r'. Or, you can say gwin dow-er

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Sian - not sure that’ll ever stick with me unfortunately

[@sianwarwick633]

@JohnRogersWalks for some Welsh people, you can never be Welsh enough

[@luxford60]

London was indeed a Hanseatic port. The site of the Hanseatic League's wharfs and warehouses is where Cannon Street Station is now.

[@SimonEmmanuelsNurseryRhymes]

Wow! You look so much younger with a lesser beard😮

[@michaelcollins7313]

Thank you John, another fascinating episode.

[@MySwatteam]

The church of St Mildred, Bread Street, located on the east side of Bread Street in the City of London, was originally of medieval origin 1 . However, it was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren following its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666 1 . The church retained Wren's original fittings into the 20th century but was unfortunately destroyed by bombs in 1941 1 . The earliest record of the church dates back to its rebuilding in around 1300 1 . The medieval church was described as an aisled building with a clerestory 1 .

[@ThisWontEndWell]

These churches are almost as elusive as finding the remnants of Alfred the Great in London other than his contemporary statue.

[@ianmaddams9577]

Fantastic city walk John . My wife and I did a few lost church’s walk last year and there is some beautiful hidden churchyard gardens .

[@harvey22]

Love the video, John. I enjoy the history information. Richard in Renol.

[@mheuman]

Came forv5he video, stayed for the comments. Bravo, John, this was so much fun.

[@levon3194]

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[@andrewrobinson3030]

Great walk John I recently found out that the park areas in central London where graveyards

[@margaretgaskin4928]

Only some of the smaller ones. Like the City churchyards and the plague pit of Charterhouse Square. St James's Park was a royal deer park.The biggest parks were in the countryside until quite late.

[@glynwhite6168]

My 13th GGF Sir Thomas Astry was buried in St Martin Vintry (a church lost in 1666). Not on this current list of churches for you.

[@markriley4665]

Great walk John. A favourite haunt of mine. I have been talking of your videos with friends and particularly members of the Swedenborgian community in Stockholm who I spent time with today. We had a discussion about where Swedenborg had his vision/revelation(following on.from your video with Iain and Stephen).

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Great stuff Mark. There’s going to be a screening of that film at Swedenborg House in September

[@markriley4665]

@@JohnRogersWalks excellent. I will be there. I am documenting the summerhouse here in Stockholm.

[@SteveHardin-ki6jp]

I forgot to mention that upon your suggestion I used John Betjeman's book on the City of London Churches as my reference.

[@davieskramer]

Hello I am looking for Albany Chapel that existed on Frederick street which may now be Longford street about a block from Albany street west of regent's Park. Do you have any suggestions for how I might find it?

[@johncubbidge2237]

Thanks John, another exciting journey of discovery for those of us who thought we knew the City. Your comments regarding pronunciation seem to have no rules, eg: rough, though, plough, through, thought. I think this makes English one of the most difficult languages to speak, but no doubt history has dictated the rules. I so enjoy walking with you, thanks again, and losing the beard makes you look 20 years younger?

[@robbojax2025]

Love your City church walks. I walk these streets two or three times a week and still discover new things in your videos.

[@ianpennell3626]

I’m guessing that the concentration of Germanic place names reflects the medieval history of a colony of German steel traders in the area.

[@broadsword6650]

That plaque to Disraeli is a rather desperate attempt at fame by association. He was PM twice ... but the plaque marks a place where he worked, briefly, as a trainee solicitor when he was 17! He was a fascinating and dodgy character, whose financial dealings, divisive politics, and rakish love life might have inspired another recent Tory PM!

[@jjar2561]

Many thanks for another excellent video John, wonderful stuff

[@nwlondontimemachine9484]

Someone may have sad this already John, but we think that oddity in the wall in Martin Lane was an oven.....

[@2Sugarbears]

Golly, the time went by so fast, I had to watch it twice. Cheers John. Thanks for showing me an area I haven't seen in a lot of years.

[@catherinerickard699]

I am the descendant of Joseph Avis who built bevis marks

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Haha John...I wondered what was different 😄...not having your beard makes you look positively 'cherubic' 😉.

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks for another cracking trip around the fascinating city that is London 🎉

[@andrewniles9479]

Brilliant as always. Thanks for your efforts

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for watching Andrew