The Liberty of Norton Folgate Spitalfields Walking Tour (4K)

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John Rogers

John Rogers

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@stevejones3635
@stevejones3635 3 жыл бұрын
The Ten Bells was a pub that was frequented by Mary Kelly one of Jack the Rippers victims. She was last seen leaving the pub before her murder. Back in the 70s and 80s it was called Jack the Ripper pub, but a campaign group successfully got it's named changed back to The Ten Bells.
@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS
@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 3 жыл бұрын
I say again, you sure know how to hold an audience. really enjoyed this area with it's magnificent buildings. my favourite was the elaborate drinking fountain with the wooden door above, cheers John.
@w.g.hunter1300
@w.g.hunter1300 3 жыл бұрын
I love how bands like Madness and Saint Etienne kept themselves relevant & interesting by making London the subject matter of their music. So important now that the Western world is in such a period of capitalist monoculture.
@rickysorhaindo1359
@rickysorhaindo1359 3 жыл бұрын
The Ten Bells pub was a notorious pub in the Victorian era, can't remember her name but Jack The Rippers last victim drank in there before she met her death at the hands of Jack The Ripper in Miter Square 9n the boundaries of the City of London.... If he walked past the pub he would definently recognise it, who knows, he may have even drank in the Ten Bells pub.
@acidthunder1
@acidthunder1 3 жыл бұрын
had a few pints in there
@goldieandblackie
@goldieandblackie 3 жыл бұрын
The Water Poet pub closed down on the 29th March 2019 for good, due to the sprawling spitalfields bulldozers but promised to reopen elsewhere at some later date. Its sister pub The crown and shuttle is unaffected up the road and has a nice beer garden.
@paulsheehan9050
@paulsheehan9050 3 жыл бұрын
Such a shame - that was a good pub and strange lay out, the basement went down two levels
@CYPRUSINSIGHT
@CYPRUSINSIGHT 3 жыл бұрын
Evening complete, watching now.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
hope you enjoyed it Cyprus Insight
@drhowslounge
@drhowslounge 2 жыл бұрын
Hey John the Tim Roth drama is called King of the Ghetto from 1986. thank you Squire for ALL you do!
@LoisDavidsonArt
@LoisDavidsonArt 3 жыл бұрын
I used to be an antique textile dealer specialising in 18th and early 19th century textiles and sold quite a few interesting bits and bobs to the Dennis Severs House museum. I've had quite some amazing pieces of early Spitalfields silk too so I was especially interested in this one! Thanks so much John one of my favourite urban walks :-)
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
that's fascinating Lois - I bet you have some interesting records of those artefacts
@raethia
@raethia 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds hugely interesting
@estherdoyle8175
@estherdoyle8175 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John for another lovely walk. I have known and loved that area for many years, in its previous incarnation and as it is today. It's getting a bit Kings Cross for me now, too much glass and steel; I loved the old industrial landscape. I think the Ten Bells is notorious because some of the poor women that Jack the Ripper despoiled frequented that tavern. Dennis Siever's house is well worth a visit for anyone who wants to see a relatively authentic 18th century interior. I was being smart when I visited there, and having pulled the bell handle I turned to my friends saying: I don't know whether I've rung the bell or flushed every toilet in the house... The mad thespian who was on guide duty threw open the door. TOILET!!! he boomed. My dear, we threw our piss out of the window! Frightened the friggin' life out of me!
@davidjohnson00001
@davidjohnson00001 3 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@kestrel230
@kestrel230 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed the Ten Bells was called the Jack the Ripper for a number of years before the grown ups took ownership back and restored the original name
@estherdoyle8175
@estherdoyle8175 3 жыл бұрын
@@kestrel230 Thanks, I never knew that
@willhovell9019
@willhovell9019 3 жыл бұрын
Always very timely John. The Liberty of Norton Folgate came up in conversation at a garden party on Saturday. All the London fruit and veg markets got moved with Covent Garden and Borough got repurposed . The Western International market is the only really functional wholesale F&V. The dispersed markets were all a planning disasters. The Parisians got it right with Fungus fish , meat and produce from Les Halles. Thank goodness Covent Garden Piazza was saved for Chanel & Applestore
@terryblack2219
@terryblack2219 Жыл бұрын
A massive thank you I know the area quite well yet again I learnt so much more from your video.. never knew the story of the Lion’s or the gondolas story.. thank you
@JTTW1455
@JTTW1455 2 ай бұрын
Fascinating. Love the old architecture of Spitalfields.
@elvissgrandma3215
@elvissgrandma3215 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this walk, John. That part of London has its own unique atmosphere and you capture it so well.
@Theoobovril
@Theoobovril 3 жыл бұрын
"Wherever that may be"....I do hope that your videos, eventually, get recognised, and classified, as "Important work" by historians. as they should be.
@paulm3033
@paulm3033 3 ай бұрын
Denis Severs house is amazing, the idea is that the hugenot owners have gone out for a short while , leaving you to take a sneaky peak ,it's like stepping back in time , definitely recommend it .
@XNA2NW3
@XNA2NW3 2 ай бұрын
Goodness, yes! There’s something very special about that spot.
@luxford60
@luxford60 3 жыл бұрын
I remember Spitalfields Market when it was interesting. Loved going there on a Sunday.
@briantinker7290
@briantinker7290 Жыл бұрын
The Ten Bells pub was renamed in about 1991 when I worked in the area, its name at that time being the Jack the Ripper, It had or maybe still has some JTR memorabilia. It couldn't really keep that name after all. A Fantastic area, even in 1991 when it was completely deserted. Have some great memories of the Commercial Tavern and working above a veg market shop in Folgate Street (probably luxury flats now) There used to be a 1950's style aluminium coach on bishopsgate that was a cafe, right about where that Nat West is now. And the dil chad, legendary curry after one too many in Dirty Dicks. Another great walkabout John, many thanks. London is a great place. Love it.
@flyinghedgehog3833
@flyinghedgehog3833 Жыл бұрын
Remember the dill chad! Good times for city boys...ex Tullets etc
@hikingdenbiking6245
@hikingdenbiking6245 3 жыл бұрын
Essential Sunday viewing, Another fine video.
@robbojax2025
@robbojax2025 3 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this area. It has changed so much since I was young but not all bad. As always I still learn something new from your walks.
@disenchantedwanderer9033
@disenchantedwanderer9033 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John... watching this, your latest video. Funny you should say that the "boundary of the City of London ends, and the rest of the country runs through here" is so apt, because the City isnt part of the UK. Another great video from you. Love these!!!
@levilm69lovecoldplsywillia9
@levilm69lovecoldplsywillia9 3 жыл бұрын
Your company on an evening walk is most relaxing and informative as smooth as a much needed pint ! Cheers .
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Levi
@mostlyindica
@mostlyindica 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again John for bringing us along on another fascinating walk.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
cheers Alex
@ivanhockenhull2604
@ivanhockenhull2604 3 жыл бұрын
I have a memory of the fight to save the Fruit And Veg Market. Once more a fragment of Lost London comes into bas-relief. Great stuff, John. 🇯🇪
@mykola_kanyuk
@mykola_kanyuk 3 жыл бұрын
You wont believe it, John, but in a year 2000 or 2001 I was working for several days in Dirty Dicks` basement helping to dig out the small canal/ditch so pub is connected with the main city`s sewerage. I also worked opposite the pub in an natwest bank building at bishopsgate 123, it was royal bank of scotland then.
@KitoTodd
@KitoTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John👍I hope to make it over there🇬🇧someday once covid is under control! I want to see the land of my great great grandfather❤💙and 3 places I've always wanted to see most is London,Stonehenge and Glastonbury tor.. I had the opportunity to make the trip in 2016 but in November of that year my father passed away from a stroke😢and just couldn't make the journey.
@davesnelling3812
@davesnelling3812 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid great walk, i actually did some work in Spitalfields in the 70s when it was a functioning market, terrible access, vans and lorry's everywhere and you wouldn't believe the litter that was created daily from packing boxes and crates, having said all that, it had a vibrant lively feel and a character all of its own, it just oozed history and life, loved it shame it moved but it was a victim of its own success, brought back memories thanks John, Dave in Thailand.
@vwright1021
@vwright1021 3 жыл бұрын
These walks are starting to become addictive. Subscribed.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@quickclipsbyjmj
@quickclipsbyjmj 3 жыл бұрын
As Paul O'Grady is still not back on BBC Radio 2 (5-7pm), we get to watch this walk earlier than usual.
@stevebradley704
@stevebradley704 3 жыл бұрын
Great part of town for a ramble. Love the history of this area. Thank you.
@roywalker8668
@roywalker8668 3 жыл бұрын
London keeps on changing...not necessarily for the best. Great video John. Thanks.
@michaelgrimes1278
@michaelgrimes1278 3 жыл бұрын
Another great and interesting walk , delighted to tell you I have received a copy your book This Other London here in South Africa , my daughter managed to have a copy sent over on line for my birthday today. I look forward to many more walks with you in the future . Thank you for so richly informing and entertaining me of the areas of my early childhood in NE London
@johnmiller5630
@johnmiller5630 3 жыл бұрын
Pre pandemic I worked in the city and walked from Liverpool St Station every day. Sometimes I stayed over in Shoreditch and use to run or walk around the streets you’ve described. So much richness and juxtaposition to take in. Another top top video John, thank you so much for sharing.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that John
@OnWalks
@OnWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Love the old buildings around Spitalfields❤️❤️
@RobTaverner
@RobTaverner 3 жыл бұрын
You are a diamond John. Thank you for doing this. It will be shared on Mad Chat.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob - glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing
@formdemon
@formdemon 3 жыл бұрын
Just around the corner from me but great to walk Norton Folgate/Spitalfields with you John. Thanks for this.
@davidshearer8793
@davidshearer8793 3 жыл бұрын
I used to work at the tall office building at the Old Street roundabout 25 years ago, and spent many a lunchtime exploring this area. Thank you John, I learned so much from this video, but everything has changed so much since my lunchtime sojourns. Since then we have discovered that one branch of our family settled in Spitalfields in the 1580s as asylum seekers from religious persecution from the city of Liile in Northern France, and their descendants later returned to live in Old Nicholl.
@ianmaddams9577
@ianmaddams9577 3 жыл бұрын
Funny how people change over time . I have met Russel a few times and he has been sober for a number of years now He has spoken about some of his troubled times and experiences. But I can honestly say he is a nice guy Thanks John for another great walk👍🏻 Just seen an old clip of Russel at spittlefields. And there was a chap in a red wig that looked a little like yourself John ??
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing that Ian
@2Sugarbears
@2Sugarbears 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I enjoyed seeing this area again.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Diana glad you enjoyed the video
@2Sugarbears
@2Sugarbears 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnRogersWalks Absolutely, most especially Fournier and Princelet streets. Cheers.
@Lulu-jl5zd
@Lulu-jl5zd 3 жыл бұрын
Really loved this one John. It is one of my favourite parts of the London! My parents used to take me to Brick Lane Market to buy tropical fish which were sold in the street from huge tanks that were set up on a Sunday morning. They to me as a small child were the most exotic things I had ever seen and so my love of this part of London has always remained and I have loved exploring where you went on this particular walk.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lulu
@paulinenelson7109
@paulinenelson7109 3 ай бұрын
Fascinating walk. Thank you again.
@user-itschad1954
@user-itschad1954 3 жыл бұрын
Great video John, thank you. I used to work for a Swiss bank (Credit Suisse) in Austin Friars in the early to mid seventies. The Ten Bells was frequented by prostitutes two of which were murdered by Jack the Ripper, Annie Chapman and Mary Kelly, one of Jamie Oliver's very distant relative ran the pub.
@RyoHazuki1
@RyoHazuki1 3 жыл бұрын
This popped up in my recommended list, watched and expected 500k+ views. Brilliant camera work, quality narration and a huge amount of knowledge. Cheers!
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Ryo
@TimothyHalkowski
@TimothyHalkowski 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to learn about that area - it's referenced a lot by the novelist William Gibson. Thanks!
@malcolmrichardson3881
@malcolmrichardson3881 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating walk packed with visual delights and information. Thank you.
@alanspooner3612
@alanspooner3612 3 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon your channel by accident. I'm so glad I did. Thanks for this, I really enjoyed walking with you.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Alan
@jazzman9042
@jazzman9042 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that brought back some memories. All my family including mum and dad, aunts, uncles, even nan & grandad worked for the Godfrey Phillips Tobacco Company, the building of which still stands just off Commercial Street. So your walk felt like it took me back home to my childhood, as I spent so much time in and around that building and the local streets . Incidentally my mum and dad had a flat in Brick Lane immediately after the war, so all in all your walk felt like I was touching base so to speak. Great job John as always. Top of the class etc.
@bakerloobadboy
@bakerloobadboy 3 жыл бұрын
The Godfrey Phillips Tobacco Company building only just still stands I'm afraid. I drove past it this morning and although the outer facade still survives the evil wicked developers have completely gutted the internals and are building inside it. The police station next door has become flats as has the Bacon Factory on the next block
@jazzman9042
@jazzman9042 3 жыл бұрын
@@bakerloobadboy Thanks update John.. Progress...sometimes I wonder if it really is!
@bedorset579
@bedorset579 3 жыл бұрын
Chanel in Spitalfield's market. Seen it all now...
@andiharper4498
@andiharper4498 2 жыл бұрын
In years to come... these video's will be see as important historical works. Brilliant
@nelliemelba4967
@nelliemelba4967 3 жыл бұрын
Great little journey around Spitalfields, John. I worked nearby in the early 90s and I remember the project to turn the vacant market site into a craft and collectables market. It was very successful and and great place to come on a Sunday, combined with a trip to Petticoat Lane and Club Row markets! I can heartily recommend the Spitalfields Life blog! I've been a subscriber for about four years and every morning there is a wonderful, beautifully written and photographed snapshot of life of the area, whether it's historical, or of the present day. The "Gentle Author" works very hard to keep it interesting and fresh. Also, can I recommend this little film from the mid eighties called "Ours To Keep" about the battle to preserve the historical architecture of Norton Folgate, and it features input from Dan Cruikshank, and the late Dennis Severs, with his remarkable house.
@nelliemelba4967
@nelliemelba4967 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, THIS little film...m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4bRhpaFiq2Ed7c
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Nellie and for the link
@TheBish187
@TheBish187 3 жыл бұрын
I was in the area a week before you John, I even had a couple of beers in the 10 Bell's pub
@raymondferry3892
@raymondferry3892 3 жыл бұрын
thanks john i really found that walk very interesting as my ancesters were french weavers from that area, i live in millicent s.a but i love my homeland and history excuse spelling i have just had a couple of sherbets thank mate
@keithgodwin7021
@keithgodwin7021 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite areas of London John. Lots of history and so many wonderful old streets and buildings to admire. Thanks and best wishes.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Keith
@izzieb
@izzieb 3 жыл бұрын
The Liberty of Norton Folgate is a great tune/album and this video is great too.
@michaelcollins7313
@michaelcollins7313 3 жыл бұрын
Great one John....I'm very familiar with the area also. I recall a walk you did taking the likes of Sun St, Worship Street etc. when I worked on the street lighting department of Hackney Council in the 80's/early 90's in my cherry picker and it was always muddy and sodden, perhaps an indication of some lost river perhaps? Keep up the fantastic work, you're easily one of the very best YT bloggers there is!
@tomfitz7431
@tomfitz7431 3 жыл бұрын
We did most of that walk today ... Coincidence...but have learnt some more facts .. interesting and good video !
@kirstym1283
@kirstym1283 3 жыл бұрын
Another fascinating walk. I've not explored this area even though Liverpool St Station is my "home" station. Will definitely made a trip asap. Love the older architecture.
@lilhoggy2074
@lilhoggy2074 3 жыл бұрын
Funny enough I am reading Suggs in the City at the moment. Fantastic video as always.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@bakerloobadboy
@bakerloobadboy 3 жыл бұрын
John Rogers video or the England come dancing team, no contest really. Your video brought back so many memories for me and also (for different reasons) for my (long long long suffering) wife. She was born in Nathaniel Dwellings (now gone) which was in Flower And Dean Street (now gone) which was between Fashion Street and Thrawl Street. Watching this video had her jumping up and down as she saw places from her early years that she remembered. Her family later moved across the street to Charlotte De Rothschilds Dwellings where each "apartment" (cough) consisted of just 2 rooms. My wifes family rented 2 of these side by side. One was the front room and kitchen, the other was the 2 bedrooms The Ten Bells pub gained a reputation when it briefly changed its name to The Jack the Ripper. The name change was short lived however following protests from women's groups etc. "The King of the Ghetto" was also well worth watch again if only for Ian Drury This video could have so easily run to several hours in length if you did just 10% of what my wife remembered, but she only remembered it all because of this video. Thank you
@justgnatjones
@justgnatjones 3 жыл бұрын
Hello John, have you read Rothschild Buildings: Life in an East-End Tenement Block 1887 - 1920 by Jerry White? It's all about them, a brilliant, interesting read
@bakerloobadboy
@bakerloobadboy 3 жыл бұрын
@@justgnatjones I bought this book for my wife and she remembers so much from the pictures, especially a shop called "Kitty's" and so many others things about the area of Flower and Dean Street. She hasn't put the book down. Thank you for the suggestion
@Amanda-gk4gn
@Amanda-gk4gn 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John! My mum and her family lived in Nathaniel Dwellings - 'C' block, probably around 1950 - 1963, that sort of time. Have read your comment out to my mum, she remembers the place very well. And we've also read the Rothschild Buildings book, and it too brought back memories. :-)
@bakerloobadboy
@bakerloobadboy 3 жыл бұрын
@@Amanda-gk4gn hi Amanda, my wife was born in 1954, so she lived there at the same time as your family
@philburdett
@philburdett 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff sir! Good to hear a mention of 'Rodinsky's Room' too, one of my favourite books...
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Phil
@redfred70
@redfred70 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video and walk John, my workplace. I remember the brilliant Suggs TV programme about disapperaing London. So much has changed since that was aired. Cheers mate - Dave.
@phillipgraves4721
@phillipgraves4721 3 жыл бұрын
What has happened to all the beautiful old buildings in London ? Those modern glass skyscrapers are really ugly.
@quickclipsbyjmj
@quickclipsbyjmj 3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you.
@taniamenendez6786
@taniamenendez6786 3 жыл бұрын
The city, A.K.A. the Square Mile, is part of London, which is a large enough place to have thousands of versions. Live the London you want to live; there is a place for everything 💕
@jackrutter9250
@jackrutter9250 3 жыл бұрын
@@taniamenendez6786 A place for everything & everyone in a square mile of English soil? I think this concept is flawed.
@phillipgraves4721
@phillipgraves4721 3 жыл бұрын
@@taniamenendez6786 .. One square mile is hardly considered big. I can only imagine all the historic buildings that were knocked down to accommodate these monstrosities
@bakerloobadboy
@bakerloobadboy 3 жыл бұрын
@@phillipgraves4721 actually the City of London Corporation has a dedicated officer whose job it is to protect anything historic etc. I think he did a documentary with Jeremy Vine some years ago
@tonywalker5681
@tonywalker5681 3 жыл бұрын
There are many beautiful streets in this short film, thank you, John.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
my pleasure Tony glad you enjoyed it
@bakerloobadboy
@bakerloobadboy 3 жыл бұрын
So many of these streets look the same as when they were built in 1700's, utterly fascinating
@StarWarsJay
@StarWarsJay 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Nice one John. I was at Liverpool Street last week. It’s changed a lot. Have you seen those strange, abandoned bits of architecture next to the overground train track, just to the right as the train pulls out heading to Stratford, Romford etc?
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay - I think I know where you mean, just trying to remember exactly what they are - something to do with the old station
@StarWarsJay
@StarWarsJay 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnRogersWalks just looked it up John as I wasn’t sure what they are. They are architectural salvage from a building, Harwich House, that was demolished when Liverpool Street Station was restored and extended 1985-92. Bit weird they got dumped there, but weird can be good sometimes.
@Fourleafclover9
@Fourleafclover9 2 жыл бұрын
London when ive ever been makes me lonely but when i watch it on here i can enjoy it.
@sonicfactory-co-uk
@sonicfactory-co-uk 3 жыл бұрын
Recently discovered your walks around London and outskirts, fascinating stuff!
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris
@janebaker966
@janebaker966 3 жыл бұрын
That was so interesting - as always. One lot of my ancestors,a Brand family lived at Bishopsgate c.1750- 1850 but they also lived at Hoxton,Shoreditch and Finsbury,they moved around a bit. A man called David Kossoff used to be on tv when I was a kid,he must've been of that family,sad that his son died. Dreadful things happen to nice people. Some of it sounded like in Sparrows Can't Sing where Barbara Windsor works in the bakery. And that film feels like a real life documentary even though it's a made up story. It was great to get to "walk around " this area but with you telling us the stories about it.
@highpath4776
@highpath4776 3 жыл бұрын
Moved around a bit - those distances are about 1 mile apart - walkable with a handcart for moving.
@malcolmlewis6014
@malcolmlewis6014 2 жыл бұрын
I remember David Kossoff , he was Lemmy in 'Journey into Space in the early 1950's, had a unforgettable voice,
@dodgyg3697
@dodgyg3697 7 ай бұрын
My patch, lovely to see. Great video.
@josephasghar
@josephasghar 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, which I watch with a mixture of elation at the old architecture, and despair at the new totems to the gods of money.
@michaeldillon3113
@michaeldillon3113 Жыл бұрын
The Spitafields Trust ( Mike Palin's son ) are doing sterling work preserving a wonderful regency / Georgian small nugget of an area associated with Sheerness dockyard . It was part of the Royal Navy estate - the navy pulling out in the early 60's . The dockyard was laid out by Samuel Pepys . The Spitafields Trust are just finishing restoring the Dockyard Church which will become a heritage centre - so well done to them .ps the walls of that dockyard area are famous for hosting a colony of scorpions ( which must have come in on cargo boats ) .✌️☮️
@stevev3664
@stevev3664 2 жыл бұрын
I spent many hours in the library in the Bishopsgate Institute in the 90s. I used to go there to read the computer magazines instead of paying £5 each for them in the shops.
@thomasmcquade4332
@thomasmcquade4332 2 жыл бұрын
Another great watch Thank you 🤟🏼
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas
@mctasty6094
@mctasty6094 3 жыл бұрын
A pleasure to watch this, thank you.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Alexis
@louistracy6964
@louistracy6964 3 жыл бұрын
Been interested in Norton Folgate since noticing it empty years ago. Worth saving.
@Mouxbar
@Mouxbar 3 жыл бұрын
Ten Bells is of Jack the Ripper fame - I had a friend take me there once as a wander around Ripper locations. Earlier that day, I'd taken her to a pub in St Martin's Lane (The Salisbury) which was said to be where Dennis Nilsen was said to have met some of his victims. This didn't go down well! Obviously time blurs the horror of these acts for some.... great video :-)
@annescott2748
@annescott2748 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this walk immensely, thanks
@terryflynn1956
@terryflynn1956 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting part of London John . Spitalfields used to be the best flea market in London and Brick Lane also had a brilliant street market back in the day . 😊👍
@mickeythompson9537
@mickeythompson9537 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure there used to be a stone marker in a wall reading "Liberty of Norton Folgate." Enjoyable video - as ever! Agree with you on the "class-ism" over authorship, btw...
@calimonkey1836
@calimonkey1836 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video - my dad used to drive us through the 'post' road of Liverpool Street station and then up out of the station turning right to Norton Folgate. on the way to school in Bethnal Green.
@East_Anglian
@East_Anglian 3 жыл бұрын
As a former worker in Devonshire Sq., I'm amazed (and saddened) at the changes to Bishopsgate, the market and Norton Folgate since I left there just before lockdown in 03-2020. We used to sneak to the Water Poet to avoid our bosses - I do hope it gets re-opened. Steel and glass is replacing my memories...
@michaelwood3099
@michaelwood3099 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite walks, all my family worked in the market from the early 19th century, a shame it moved and even more a pity they are now knocking that one down to build flats. Always connected the Ten Bells with Jack the Ripper, think it lives on folklore more then anything. The stomping ground of the wonderful Dan Cruickshank who I believe still lives there.
@mamnisel4815
@mamnisel4815 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting walk around Spitalfields and the Origin of the Niorton Folgate.Another good one John!!!!
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching Mam
@sdeee3842
@sdeee3842 3 жыл бұрын
Kosoffs. Loved that place.
@TheDutchman92000
@TheDutchman92000 3 жыл бұрын
You have once again enhanced my knowledge of the City of London, very interesting video, thanks.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
cheers William
@marchouse450
@marchouse450 Жыл бұрын
Love this, thank you
@LiamOFarrell
@LiamOFarrell 3 жыл бұрын
That bank used to be an RBS. A big focus for demonstrations in the banking crisis. Gilbert and George live in Fournier Street. When I heard a big section of Norton Folgate at Blossom Street was being demolished. I went over to paint it before it went. Down Elder Street and asked this fella where it was. He turned around and it was Dan Cruikshank. After a brief chat, he was good enough to give me a whole tour of the area. It was like being inside BBC4! A really nice fella.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic experience Liam
@mariaherbert1469
@mariaherbert1469 3 жыл бұрын
Another lovely pleasant walk around the city. Much enjoyed
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Maria
@johncubbidge2237
@johncubbidge2237 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting Housing is at the Brick lane end of Folgate Street, and is period maintained as it was the suburb into which the Hugenot Silkweavers moved, and one can visit in the 16th C period houses, furnished appropriately on Sundays.
@johncarter2573
@johncarter2573 3 жыл бұрын
Every victim of the ripper frequented the ten bells. Nice one John.
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that John
@lloydevans1552
@lloydevans1552 3 жыл бұрын
Late to the party this week, work commitments blah blah. Captivating video...2 more weeks and I'll be down
@stevegee7593
@stevegee7593 3 жыл бұрын
This was a area i work in for around 15/20 years, used to meet Denis Sever as he was carrying pallets back from the market for his fires. On the opposite of the road to his house was a fur dealers. My nose would itch for hours after being in there. Also where the sign for Noton Folgate was an small factory doing Silver plating. I looked at buying one of the houses in Elder St., but my friends talked me out of it because it needed a lot of work and was to dear at £15,000!!!. This was in the early 1980s. Where was my bagel at the end.
@gparry42
@gparry42 3 жыл бұрын
...but you never know! Another interesting video ,thanks John.
@briantinker9636
@briantinker9636 2 жыл бұрын
Ten Bells pub was called The Jack the Ripper up until the early nineties. It probably still houses some JTR memorabilia
@trevorbarre5616
@trevorbarre5616 2 жыл бұрын
'Rodinski's Room' is one of Iain's most approachable and magic books. The synagogue is a must-visit, but is only open a few times a year.
@johncollins2557
@johncollins2557 3 жыл бұрын
Had to pause this video to look for Russell Brand as the Elephant Man, and found it - quite funny. Now back to your video!
@TonyCarnell
@TonyCarnell 3 жыл бұрын
Another fascinating walk with some beautiful architecture. Can we assume by the lack of footage at the end that you didn't visit the Bagel Bakery after all? 😬
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
sadly so Tony - I decided to end the walk at Liverpool Street so the bagel will have to wait
@edcrowley3666
@edcrowley3666 2 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally enjoyable.
@juliewilliams9441
@juliewilliams9441 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you i love watching your videos they are so interesting,cheers John 👏🏼👍🏼
@interested-q4d
@interested-q4d 2 жыл бұрын
There was a furrier in Folgate Street he was called Bardiger reaaly big folded upabout 1985, same as Chernin's in the Old Ford road and Jantet's in Fulham. In the Brompton Grove there was a furrier called Calman Links who was Furrier to the Queen. It's good all these animals don't have to suffer. Though the jobs weren't really replaced.
@ronhaywood2375
@ronhaywood2375 3 жыл бұрын
fantastiic stuff john, we do a lot of walking on the north west yorkshire moors etc but i do love a city walk sometimes.
@jonpilling5464
@jonpilling5464 3 жыл бұрын
Another great walk with so much history n information. Cheers 🍻
@JohnRogersWalks
@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon
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