City of London Churches Walking Tour | Medieval London (4K)

[@rossybink]

That was brilliant, I love the city on a Sunday. When I was young I use to get up early and skateboard around there in the 90s. You really felt like London was yours. I will never forget the devastation of the IRA bomb in 93 picking up my board and walking through the glass shards. And all those hidden alleys that lead to golden nectar 😂. So many good pubs off fleet street to. Thanks again John for this wonderful vlog.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for sharing that rossy

[@snowysnowyriver]

I am housebound and so really appreciate the KZbinrs who go out and film their walks. But John takes it to a whole new level by adding history and information. This was a lovely video, especially the courts and lanes. I would love to wander around those, if only I could.

[@maggielarkin9314]

I love churches even tho' I am not very religious ...I studied stained glass for a couple of years and love to escape into the peacefulness of a church and stare at the windows, especially in a city...thanks for a great video John, epic music choices...best yet... P.S. you need to do an London Alley walk !...I love them...cheers

[@rosemaryderham4749]

I do this walk often, walking the city on a Sunday is one of my favourite things to do. St Stephen Walbrook was indeed Wren's practice run for St Paul's after he saw the Pantheon in Rome. The circular altar was sculpted by Sir Henry Moore. Thanks so much for this video, John.

[@PMA65537]

I remember Henry Moore having an altar in the newspaper about 1990. In the OT carved stone altars were prohibited.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for those notes Rosemary

[@markwilson4052]

Also inspired by Les Invalides in Paris. and St Peter in Rome.

[@peterwalton1502]

Thank you John 👏👏. It is easy to forget what a wonderful place our City is

[@robbojax2025]

One of my Mother's greatest gifts to me was her love of the City of London. Lovely walk.

[@mostlyindica]

And my sunday evening is now complete, thanks again sir.

[@MacCakePie]

This is such a great video. The history, the knowledge, the scenery, the editing. I love everything about this.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks Max

[@dylvasey]

My favourite part of London. There was a time a good few years back when if you got there around 7am on a Sunday you could walk around without seeing another soul. It felt as if you had all the tradition and architecture to yourself, almost as if you were the last person left. I don't recall ever getting experience anywhere else. Very unique.

[@louistracy6964]

I love the odd oasis, but for me it's a huge symbol of greed and cruel exploitation, then and now.

[@bakerloobadboy]

My dad was a printer by trade and quite often worked the Sunday papers on a Saturday night / Sunday morning when they were still in Fleet Street. Walking home through the city (to Brick Lane for a Bagel) made you realise just how deserted the city used to be

[@ronaldm8235]

I know exactly what you mean! Unbeatable.

[@dylvasey]

@@louistracy6964 Don't lose sight of the thousand years of immersion that was there long before the exploitation & greed my friend. John has inspired me to go back up next weekend.

[@dylvasey]

@@bakerloobadboy Yes, progress for all it's sins has changed London. It's very hard to get lost in yourself anymore, but there is still the odd place where you can go and be by yourself and get lost either in awe or in thought.

[@williamsdaf]

Sunday Worship at the Church of John Rogers. Bless you for all your films.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks so much David

[@williamsdaf]

@@JohnRogersWalks I'm with you on the St Edmund for England as well.

[@LFredz]

Thanks John. I feel blessed to live in this wonderful city. Have a good week.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks

[@seanjamescameron]

I used to work in The City around 10 years ago and would often go in on a Sunday. It seems much busier than back in those days. Lovely.

[@gphunk1995]

What a spectacular walk. I’m looking forward to the next instalment already.

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Great walk, great history telling. Thanks John.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Little Acorns

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

A rich tapestry of delights! More please! Thank you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Malcolm - glad you enjoyed it

[@marty9011]

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing these bits of old London. Those alley ways & the lovely old churches.

[@formdemon]

Delightful John. I have followed a very similar walk as I live nearby. However, you do bring a real joy to the experience.

[@katevalentine7075]

Indeed😎 And the music is woven in so gloriously 😌

[@mheuman]

thank you for another wonderful walk through history. It's so much fun hearing all the stories , It's living history. 🌷

[@jamesianbarber]

Love Church hunting in the City - when you take tourist there they are stunned at just how many there are in the square mile. Have a great week John, thanks for the half hour of escapism

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers James

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

Some beautiful examples of architecture John. Glad to hear that it will be a series. Would love to be able to see inside though.

[@DaraM73]

My wife’s cousin is a master organist in one (or a few) of the City’s churches. I think a lunch time organ recital or catching a choral work the best way to hear the sound of an older London. Try Southwalk Cathedral for evensong….wow

[@markwilson4052]

I saw a Sixteen Concert there in 2019. It was amazing.

[@julieblackstock8650]

Now this, this is right up my street. History and architecture.. and John Rogers.. Awesome

[@stevec00ps]

At 13:19 - The Jamaica Wine House (known locally as the Jampot) is the first London coffee shop from 1652 - the step is lovely how it's original and really worn down as you go in. The Wetherspoons next door is worth a visit too (although it was closed last week) as it's the old HSBC headquarters and rather grand! Loved the video - my work stomping ground :)

[@quickclipsbyjmj]

I'm not religious but enjoyed seeing ancient and old London architecture. Refreshing to see alleyways almost as they were centuries ago. A great escape from the glass steel and concrete blocks.

[@biddylisduff]

Thanks, very interesting. The light was wonderful in the video, gave a golden glow!

[@minijames2777]

Amazing walk as ever john. Look forward to next churches of London and the history behind them.

[@alkistis-irenewechsler1270]

Thank you for this Sunday walk! I feel like living at the same time, where i am and in London, again, as up to 11 years ago for a long time. See you at the next video of your walks !

[@ianmaddams9577]

I have to say John. Possibly one of my favourite city of London walks you have done thus far . I just love the architecture and history of our beautiful churches. Can’t wait for the next instalment and such a wonderful discovery of the lost churches walk. Thanks for taking us 👍🏻

[@lamiaitaly2549]

I really enjoy your central London videos as well as the edge-land ones. I know guides do videos of central London too but your perspective is much more interesting. Many thanks

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks that’s very kind of you La mia Italy

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I really enjoyed this, the juxtaposition of ancient architecture butted up against the massive, gleaming, angular modern high rise buildings is spectacular and slightly uncanny. I loved all the little alleys and twittens too, I'm tempted to go for a stroll there one Sunday myself. I shall really look forward to future episodes in the series, fascinating, thanks John

[@jamesjohnmoss8130]

I love all your work. But this has really hit the spot, for me, “remember, I love all your work” but this has exceeded any expectation one could have. Fantastic, do more of this, please. Thank you.

[@bieuxyongson]

We are so enjoying this tour of the churches. It’s really nice that many are still in use.

[@papabear90]

I like how you're just so unphazed by people/activity around you, talking about/explaining stuff as if you're alone in a room.

[@sallypassmore8748]

Brilliant 👏 Thank you John. Superb 👌

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Sally

[@vermeerofdelftscotlandwalk3294]

Another great video John. Its always interesting to see new places that I dont know well.

[@howdymartin6258]

As soon as the video starts with those strings my blood pressure drops and I am in a contented place - thanks John

[@damedavidfrith55]

What a wonderful trip through time with such a beautiful mash up of styles of architecture

[@MH-ln6pv]

Great walk: simple pleasures, the beauty to be found in small things

[@chrisrainbow2393]

What a tale those old churches could tell. Another fantastic and informative walk . Thank you John.

[@japple4310]

Great video John, I've worked in the City since mid 80s in numerous locations and spent many a happy hour walking around on my lunchtime. There's so much hidden history that people don't see, like Cannon Street once called Candlewick Street, not famous for making Cannon's but Candles lol, keep up the good work!

[@jellslixcy6168]

Beautiful John. The historic city walks are the cream of the cream.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Antony

[@4thEyeVision]

What a great walk what history lays in them London churches thanks John :)

[@VictoriaPichel]

John, this was amsbolutely fascinating. The time I went to London, in 2015, I also visited the city on a Sunday (but in autumn) and it looked as deserted as that. Very interesting facts you give us here. I particularly loved that bit in which you 'rewind' the footage to check the plaque, ha ha, Excellent. Thank you!

[@peterspencer396]

Wonderful John! Well done! Enjoyed that very much!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

great to hear Peter - thanks

[@diannereeks1150]

Wow great walk. I’ve worked in offices in the city and didn’t know half those churches were there. Must have been in head down commuter mode thx for the history lesson. Can’t wait for the next one

[@nige_breaks_bikes9782]

The contrast between the history and charm of the surviving churches with the new financial temples of glass and steel fascinates me … early weekend mornings in the city are beautifully deserted… and an excellent mooch , looking forward to future instalments, keep up the good work 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TheIainMay]

Brilliant walk, as usual, thanks John

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Iain

[@harvey22]

John, Thanks for this walk! I love looking at the historic sites in London. Best, Richard in Reno

[@MeTheRob]

That was lovely. I really want to see more City churches episodes. Maybe a walk / walks with young Mr. Sinclair too, round the Hawksmoor churches, if you haven't done that already.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Well that would be great- we’ve included a couple in previous videos but have to confess St Michael’s was new to me

[@alansmith2857]

Thank you, John. I look forward to watching your videos every Sunday evening and this was one of your best. More London church walking, please!

[@lizstevenson7801]

Thank you for this, I did enjoy seeing the old Churches. Those little alleyways were cut through's for city workers in the 60's. I started my 1st job in Lombard St in 1962 so this brought back many great memories of this area and around the city itself. We also had school history lessons visiting some of the historic buildings including churches from Barnsbury girls school in the late 50's early 60's, this started my interest in historic architecture, graveyards and churches. Can't wait for Part 2. Thank you again 🇦🇺

[@dannypannekoek7955]

What a wonderful video John (as allways), I'm really looking forward to the rest of this "series" !

[@rpm412]

I worked in the City for most of 1975 till 1998 firstly on King William St, then Gracechuch St, Fenchurch St, St Mary Axe and a brief time in Aldgate. This brings back so many memories as do other walks John has done. I remember getting spectacularly drunk one lunchtime in Simpson's when I was saying farewell to the City. Thanks for the memories John.

[@LeungGeum]

I really enjoyed this one John. You mentioned the Guild's of The City, I think it would make a very interesting walk of all the livery hall's.

[@stuartscott7097]

Great video. It is still possible to see part of one of the missing churches in the City. The bell tower of All Hallows in Lombard Street stands next to the A316 in Twickenham

[@steamingiron]

Absolutely fascinating and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you John!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks for watching Jan

[@richardclark148]

Great walk John so much history in the city to enjoy and you are a magnificent guide more churches and alleys will be very welcome and it was a lovely day for filming which added to the charm of the walk

[@PatriciaEnright]

Did a very similar walk myself lately. Used to work in the City until 2003...even in that time there's been tremendous changes. Sunday is a great day to explore! When I was little my Dad used to take me up to the City..."to explore " your video is great...love Delivery and details

[@margaretsimpson3931]

Loved this walk, I always look out for old churches and graveyards when I visit places. This is like old Edinburgh, full of littler alleys and back courts, one of my ancestors was a minister in one of these churches think it was either 18 or 19 century, can't remember, but he was supposes to be buried near the alter, Rev Elstob. Hope to visit London in the summer and try and find the church. Look forward to your next walk

[@steveallen1635]

Such a great film! I've been visiting The City for 40+ years and feel such a strong empathy for it, perhaps I have an unknown ancestral connection that draws me to it, perhaps I'm just being sentimental - who knows, but I damn sure love the square mile!

[@darrenlondon6687]

Great walk John, St Bartholomew the great in Smithfield is a must for a possible future episode

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Absolutely- I’ll do another circuit of churches or perhaps just a Smithfield video

[@bakerloobadboy]

Smithfield is being redeveloped and it won't be long before it will be unrecognisable

[@louistracy6964]

@@bakerloobadboy Some of the charm is finding fragments of the past. Like sifting through mud. Even Covent Garden has a few.

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

All those lost London churches. In these secular times it is important not to forget this precious thread in our historical fabric. Masterful, John. 🇯🇪

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Ivan

[@allanthacker6072]

Wow! What a walk. Fascinating and absorbing, those alleyway’s suffocating between the skyscrapers, that’s history. These videos should be on TV, and see tourism rocket. More please John.

[@jamiejosh96]

One of my favourite videos so far cheers John

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Jamie

[@brianarthur3798]

I used to work in an office in Clements Lane next to St Clements Church in the early seventies. They used to hold lunchtime organ recitals. A great way to unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the City.

[@rickwills4281]

As always, another brilliant educational walk!

[@barrycarrigan5584]

Stunning, I would love to see a bit more of the inside of these beautiful churches please. Thanks for making Sundays special .

[@annaeborall934]

Thoroughly enjoyed that video John. Don't know the City very well as was always rushing underground to work in the West End. Remember the first time we went there on a Saturday and struggled to find somewhere open for lunch - even the pubs closed on Saturdays. Look forward to your next instalment.

[@richardpicking4459]

Nice walk John. What a place - just imagine some of those narrow courts and alleyways on a foggy evening!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

very evocative image Richard

[@ianbrunt2322]

What a fabulous vlog based on a deceptively simple premise. I has no idea how many churches there were within the old city limits and to see, in some instances, a Medieval church juxtaposed with the steel and glass towers of 21st century finance and commerce was simply amazing. Looking forward to further installments. Thanks again for all your efforts. For me one of the most consistent channels on KZbin in terms of content, quality and presentation. May it long continue.

[@zenarobinson3851]

thank you again. so wonderful! i must start doing some of this type of walk again! (used to do them over 50 years ago with a friend who was a church architecture expert).

[@2Sugarbears]

I absolutely loved this video John, I have been to so many of these churches but it was so very long ago. Thanks for taking me on this walk. I will be watching it again and again. I thought that the George and Vulture was where the Lloyd's group began but of course I could be wrong. Cheers.

[@RicHollandUK]

These videos are not only informative but nicely relaxing to watch, always look forward to them. Kudos to you John.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Ric

[@neilfromdownunder9204]

What a great walk John, took me at least twice as long as the video to watch it as I kept stopping it & going to Google maps to follow the walk to see exactly where you were taking the shots from as I spent a lot of time working in & around the city when I was there in 1973/74 & it brought back many memories for me, so thank you very much for this walk & I look forward to the next edition of the churches of the city series...❤️

[@reggiesmith3866]

This was one of your best walks and I hope you will indeed have more of the City of London Churches like you mentioned!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Reggie - I’m already looking forward to the next leg of the walk

[@sandrasmith3207]

A great walk. I worked in the city for 30 years and did a lot of exploring but I was unaware of some of the places you showed us in this video. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Sandra

[@eileenalderman7773]

Another great walk, John. I absolutely love your walk and talks and the accompanying music is so apt, it fits perfectly. Thank you for your walks, I love London💖💖

[@ShayGlenn]

This is gonna be an amazing series... thanks John :-)

[@musehic1953]

Another interesting and informative walk. Always nice to have one of your walks to view on a Sunday evening. Appropriately on a Sunday , look forward in anticipation.

[@superdollfie33]

Wonderful, thank you very much. I look forward to seeing more of the old city churches. There were some fascinating and tantalising glimpses of the ones you couldn’t get into.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Jessica - already looking forward to the next tour of City churches

[@derekpyne]

Thanks John a very interesting video/walk, not been around there in decades. After this week I have two weeks off and planning some day walks Oxford, Aylesbury and around where I live in MK. Was thinking about the alleyways and courtyards in the City and around St Paul's but don't fancy the train journey to London at the moment but after watching this now I might include it in my days out.Thanks again John

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

17:13 To answer that question, some hold St Peter as the first Bishop of Rome (Pope) and St Peter's Basilica is indeed built over his alleged tomb Great video. Thankyou

[@barbaraprest783]

Old churches are amazing 👏

[@bennettbullock9690]

I wonder if the appeal of churches, even if you aren't religious, is that they express in the rawest way what people of the time cared about most, and how they viewed the world. For example, you think of a medieval cathedral and its mixture of fluid structure and light, and are reminded of the medieval mind's awareness of the infusion of the sacred into the world. What a quiet but relaxing video.

[@TheMetyx]

NICE TRIP !!! NICE TO SEE MEDIEVAL LONDON AGAIN 😥

[@ashleysgaze]

Awesome, John! Many thanks. Looking forward to the follow-up walk, hopefully, sometime in the near future, Cheers!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

fantastic walk John. I'm not religious in anyway but have visited many churches and cathedrals. I always make a B-line for the stained glass windows and love if an organ is being played. It's always nice if videoing

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Smilevideotrains

[@MarkWright75]

Fantastic video John. Thank you! Recebtly moved from just outside London to Edinburgh, your videos really do allow me to still feel as though I am exploring pockets of London. Look forward to you possibly including St Bartholomew's!

[@denismichaeljames]

Very informative thanks. Ive loved exploring the city around lockdown when we were finally allowed out. It was so deserted like a stage set. What a fantastic place and full of narrow alleys and old Inns. I am not particularly religious but love sitting in churches and enjoying the beauty and variation of them. We have so many. Look forward to your next batch of churches.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Den, I'm already looking forward to the next one

[@Suho1004]

Thanks so much for this, John. That was a real treat! I hope to be able to retrace this walk (and all subsequent installments!) myself some day.

[@Theoobovril]

That was an interesting walk, John; a change of topic adds, nice additional variety, to your series of walks and tours....very much enjoyed.

[@YogaHarpAlignment]

I really love all your videos - you provide such interesting information and present them so well - such a joy to watch during these troubling times. Thank you.

[@WalkingLondon_]

Such a great walk as always and I have to admit I have noticed so many buildings going up over the last couple of years that now a lot of old buildings are being ‘looked over’ so much more by high rise skyscrapers and while it looks amazing, I can’t help but feel sad too!

[@morriganwitch]

I really really loved this . Old Churches are built on some amazing energy lines . Thank you xxx

[@louistracy6964]

Mostly leading straight from Africa, India and China.

[@geoffabbott6545]

Thank you very much for the video. My brother and sisters are coming to London this September. We’re looking forward to walking around medieval London.

[@terryflynn1956]

Hi John what a great interesting walk. Wow 108 churches is a lot in such a small area . I bet the skyline in those days made it easier to pick them out unlike today where the ones that are left are suffocating under some of the modern monstrosities that have been built. I loved the old passage ways and some of the architecture of the churches are stunning especially the Wren built ones. Yes please more of the same would be great John . 😊👍👏

[@garymcguire8529]

Hi John, always good and enjoyable to see you on KZbin. Have found 2 unknown to me, old London canals, one the Kensington canal and the Grosvenor Canal. Maybe you could uncover their history.

[@jenniferlevine5406]

It's a wonderful film!

[@alisonedwards8810]

Loved this walk John!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Alison

[@paulfisher3181]

Excellent. More please John

[@JohnRogersWalks]

For sure Peter - I want to visit as many more as possible