Hackney Wick and Victoria Park - Cool Places to See in London

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Luxury flats n the Luftwaffe are main themes ...You deffo stoned on Cali weed....The more the episode goes on the more convinced....still aint like your having a boot up

[@richardloring7545]

Any chance of that bird who's with you sometimes getting her kit off on London statues....Real filth

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I dont have to go to london anymore. I just watch Joolz

[@JosePereira-sr4ji]

Every time you upload a video our family makes it an evening event. Thank you for all the information and lovely videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Joolzguides]

My pleasure 😊

[@memyself7413]

I lived at Hackney Wick for many years and I used to pass the (Then) closed down 'Lord Napier' pub on the way to work. Back i the early 1960's, I used to go there for a couple of pints. It cost about two shillings (10p) then. Everywhere that Joolz has been in this video, has been a long walk down 'memory Lane,' for me. So, a BIG " THANK YOU" Jools and Simon.

[@MsSandyBart]

The London Chest Hospital was here because it was said the air quality was the best in London. Also in the 70’s we swam in the lake and used to tow o we to the island in the middle . The rose gardens were beautiful .

[@otimitla]

Excellent video Joolz! I'm from Los Angeles and have visited London seven times in the last 20 years. I often watch your videos before I write my TO DO list when I'm in London. I was just there this past June 2022, and I saw two places that you featured in your videos: St Pancras Old Church and Temple Church. Both were fascinating places to visit. I was also lucky enough to run into to you just at the entrance to Primrose Hill Park. Didn't really talk to you but I did shake your hand and we said "hello!" I'm a teacher in LA and I just used one of your videos as I taught a lesson on the Knight's Templar. Keep up the good work!

[@chrisgullo3893]

I had a great time staying in Hackney Wick as an American, Clark Hunt gave me a very warm and inviting time across the pond

[@EricaNernie]

Can't wait for my next trip to London to view all the historic buildings made into luxury flats! (from Oz)

[@RedStickLouisiana]

I love the witty banter between Joolz and Simon. Thanks for another great walk.

[@Dallen9]

They're Exchange stables. They're used to swap the Mules and Donkeys so they don't over work them to death. They would also clean the hoofs and replace horse shoes if need be.

[@hopefulmelancholy7514]

Hello from California (U.S.) and thank you so much for sharing the wonders of greater London. I always enjoy watching your vids, especially during these times.

[@jefftonkinson7283]

I find it hard to believe that the plethora of historical tidbits are not scripted, but the delivery is so casual and serendipitous I come to believe he’s a genius.

[@MsSandyBart]

Perfect. I was born and bred here. What wonderful memories . Lives down lauriston road in park side estate .

[@louis0121]

Thanks for another quality video Joolz.. Love your work...always informative and a great sense of humour 👌

[@QALibrary]

I can not understand why this channel has not hit a million subscribers

[@Rose-pt4xb]

Another great video! Local legend around the dog statues is that a child was drowning in the lake and two dogs ran in to pull him out, then the statues were out in as a memorial. Don't know how true it is. They were badly vandalised and nearly destroyed at one point. Always was my favourite thing to see in the park as a kid.

[@itspart]

Joolz is the best 👌 I really don't know why a media company doesn't snap you up...

[@Apollo_Mint]

Spiffing episode Joolz! Hackney seems definitely worth a visit, especially during the marvellous weather we've been blessed by. A beer by the canal on a sunny day ... heaven on earth!

[@kebabylon]

be careful though; theres these 2 guys alex and vince who are notorious fingerers in the area

[@fedpoulton]

Back in the late 90's I worded for a cab firm that had Planet 24 as one of their accounts. We used to pick up the stars and staff. My first celebrity was Dave Allen, a very nice man.

[@annl.3138]

Splendidly done and in a record breaking heatwave no less. Simon is so wonderful at filming, and Julian oh Julian you are an absolute treasure! Much love. Cheers xo

[@rosiefay7283]

@Ralph Reilly Depends when he recorded the video. If it was on the 18th or 19th, then it was indeed record-breaking.

[@paulwilson7234]

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[@ColonelMichaelOrgan]

Thank-you from New Zealand. Looking forward to visiting London again.

[@Big44Ron]

Thanks for coming back to Hackney

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

I've never seen so much graffiti, as on a load of those buildings in the area, Joolz. There's so many facts that you've covered on this video, it's so interesting indeed. The canal area looks fantastic and so relaxing. Many thanks for this video production.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

The graffiti is horrible there 😏

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Graffiti is also a form of gang activity leaving messages

[@vomgrady]

I lived on and off around those parts for 20 years. I never knew most of that. Thank you Joolz. I miss old Hackney Wick and it's artist energy. A meeting point for West Ham supporters now.

[@onecupof_tea]

These little gems about London would make ideal ten minute shorts between television prorammes. We have cooking, history, and quiz shows, but nothing about our own city.

[@johnmact5548]

Another good one Joolz. Good viewing with a Sunday afternoon cup of tea. Chin chin

[@j_thom]

Another great one Joolz.. Always a pleasure to see Hackney.. A world apart from the Hackney I once knew so well. Good to see the ever ongoing evolution...

[@petermerison4002]

Wow that's taken me back, I worked in Hamlet Industrial Estate for 15 years on White Post lane in the print trade of which the whole area was full of print companies. Excellent vid.

[@robertdoe1157]

I love seeing spots I recognise from canal cycles through London. So many facts I never knew about.

[@Cliff-Joseph]

We ❤️ Hackney. More Hackney rambles please. Especially now that Hackney is now on the map.

[@ballyhigh11]

Very entertaining video. This is one of my favourite areas of London, particularly in the summer. Another first for the Wick (in a former factory next to the Lord Napier) was the invention of the perforated toilet roll in, I think, the 1860s!

[@codinbatter]

Lovely video, it made me quite nostalgic, I used to drink in the Falcon and Firkin in Victoria Park Road. BTW, Newcastle Brown is not brewed in Newcastle anymore but in Leeds.

[@ladybird6417]

Great vid I spent a lot of my childhood in and around Victoria park, and also work in fish island, Percy daltons. So great blast from the past. Knew most of the info you gave about the park, apart from the church, wow never knew that, so thank you. Will leave a donation.

[@davidbrooks187]

I lived in the 4 story Victorian houses on Old Ford Road opposite the Vicky Park boating lake. My grandad was park keeper and lived in Llanover lodge at the Crown gates, it’s the most beautiful park & an oasis in the east end. Great memories of the park including the swings & the Lido in the long summers. Fantastic era.

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Your films are easily the best thing to happen in KZbin these days. I have given in - just for once - to my impulses and I’ve gotten into a binge of them.

[@RingwayManchester]

Watching again and still love “change their hooves” Brilliant Joolz!

[@washubrain]

This one has to be one of the best! I used to live in Hackney in the late 90's and I keep fond memories ever since. You are doing a great work fellas and I wish you all the best ☘

[@scarlettm86]

Happy Sunday Joolz Guides and fans!

[@nachel6306]

Love you Joolz... I'm in London when i'am not there watching your walks, thanks and greetings from Switzerland

[@Znthony-london]

Brilliant to see you back sir

[@brandyrose9997]

Always a pleasure to see a Joolz upload. Cheers lads! 💜🌞

[@maedilein6802]

Love this video. Thanks for showing us what we wouldn't see otherwise. 💚

[@Boabywankenobi]

A we Sunday treat as always. Loved the Big Breakfast too, they just don't make TV like that any more, reminds you how special the 90's were.

[@pheart2381]

Glad you found a blackberry. The blackberries in the yorkshire coast havnt even tried this year😦

[@marcustulliuscicero237]

Wasn't it a mulberry?

[@wjlambert]

Thank you Joolz for turning me onto "The Big Breakfast". I managed to discover that although the show was on tele from 1988-2002, it's recently made a comeback, restarting mid Aug 2022. So just like Doctor Who, British television never stays dead 😁

[@garyhodge886]

Lovely boater! Looks like great summer weather.

[@calver9]

Excellent joolz so informative ...you should have a regular slot on tv ..you've got star quality 👌

[@beezig]

When you said Old Ford Lock, I was going, why do I know that?? Fantastic video again, amazing just how much has changed in that area

[@ccjelley2390]

It's the Morpeth CASTLE at 11:40. Further down was the Mitford Castle PH [demolished] about 8 years ago which had become the Top O' The Morning in latter years, renamed after a win on the gee-gees I think.

[@nedders8615]

I was working on site of one of those blocks of apartments on fish island back around 2004 was pretty run down then! I remember there was a chicken slaughter place near by as there was always lorry’s parked up with boxes of live chickens on the trailer, there was a brilliant builders cafe! Hands down best cafe I’ve ever been to and we used to go and sit in the big breakfast house garden at lunch time as it was all shut and fenced of then

[@CameronGoodchild]

Fantastic video once again Joolz! Fascinating every time, please come back down to south west london so much history tucked away… Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Tooting, Merton…

[@JonBogdanove]

Jolly wonderful video. You have often been drolly derisive of the transformation of London landmarks into "luxury flats", but it is simultaneously sad and wonderful to see original edifices preserved, even if the interiors are inaccessible to anyone on a normal budget.

[@vsxinc2]

Great video. My old Endz. Memories of me out of breath running a full lap of Victoria park.

[@bobcosmic]

Thanks Joolz it’s always a pleasure watching you bring some joy to KZbin !

[@dannymcmince]

Thanks Joolz...that's me happy again!

[@smithintern-tainment7868]

First time viewer here! I’m glad I found this channel!

[@padraigdolan9570]

Joolz, one of your best videos so far… informative but so funny 👍👍👍

[@jeffsofroniou2964]

Great video Joolz. If you turned right at the lock at 18:33 and walked along the towpath, you would come across more sewage pipes, namely the Northern Outfall Sewer. If you walked beneath them, you would see a section that is newer than the rest. Back in the '90's this was the attempt by the IRA to sabotage them but didn't succeed.

[@Athomeintheshed]

Another masterpiece Joolz would love to see you doing Holloway Road and nags head, my old neck of the woods 👍

[@soggyhoneycomb]

looking forward to this one! cheers

[@Forpleasure1]

Wonderful! I was there on holiday 3 weeks ago. Amazing - thank you!😀

[@ArtBoudoirLondon]

I love it when you visit my area. I learn so much more about it. 😊👍

[@2sons1lv]

Hi joolz!!! I’ve missed you !! I’ve been so busy working overtime blah blah blah…. and haven’t seen any of your great videos !!!!!! Just wanted to share my dilemma 😄. I love your accent, your knowledge, your country, your Everything!!!!

[@JonnyBGood12]

😄😄😄😄😄 the minute I saw the Pagoda I said to myself "I bet he mentions Monkey"...glad you didn't let me down!!!😄😄😄👍👍👍👍

[@maurice8607]

I'm originally from Bethnal Green and occasionally me and my mates would go to the lido at Vicky Park. Long gone. Graffiti everywhere now.

[@mickymantle3233]

Thank you Joolz ! The sauce on my Sunday Dinner.

[@rjmusicltd]

Another superb video. They should give him a tv show.

[@mheuman]

Thanks, Joolz. Loved the walk around Victioria Park. It's fun when you point out the details, like the stink pipe and post boxes. It feels like we're part of your club. Well done !

[@brianclare3147]

good to see you back

[@rankbedlam]

Your vidéos are good medecine , just plain lovely. Keep on being you (Simon's great too) 👍

[@maddog.mcewan]

still my fav London guide and ministry of information channel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! banned from the pubs

[@jack4007]

Your videos are amazing! Continue with the great work👍 I wish BBC would show what you’re showing

[@Joolzguides]

Maybe one day!

[@bobcosmic]

@@Joolzguides That would surely boost their ratings and dare I say your wage packet 😉

[@uwpartnersUK]

Why would you want a pedo right wing establishment to show Joolz

[@elizabeth-gl8ki]

Thank you for a thoroughly wonderful walk around Hackney Wick ♡

[@robertphelps1574]

Great video love Victoria park ,I always remember going to a birthday party in bow for Tim McInnerny but we had to travel by a boat to get there and on the boat I was on was Paul Bradley (Nigel east Enders) Alexei Sayle and Bill Nighy

[@cbarnett2112]

Thanks again for another brilliant stroll around London with Joolz and Simon. Ta! And Cheers! 👍

[@carolinedecastro4171]

Joolzs you are fantastic your videos are wonderful.

[@tonywalker5681]

Majestic presentation, editing/camerawork. I always think about your work ethic to knock out these films, Bravo my friend, Bravo.

[@ayearinthelifeofme8416]

Thanks for this video I went on a similar route this week, couldn’t get a good glimpse at the big breakfast house ,

[@kerryrwalton7791]

Graffiti, a stink pipe and flies! Another wonderful video. What more can an old git ask for on a lazy summers' day!

[@maxinerussell7426]

Thanks Joolz, another spiffing video! Could not believe that you started at the top of my road by Bonner Gate! Cheers for that, it’s now my claim to fame👍🏿😍 keep your videos coming, I really enjoy them😊

[@winstoncampbell9547]

Hi there Jools must point out opposite the Angelo drinking fountain was the Lido now a car park along Wick road and far behind the open Auditorium,race track and huge pond that used to be used for RC speed boat racing was an interesting tour my old nursery still there on the edge of the park pleasurable watch.😊

[@RWR1000]

you are just a breath of fresh air Joolz. Thanks , SUB and like

[@jimjoe8]

I always enjoy Joolz’ dry sense of humour. It also looks like it’s very dry in London with all of the brown grass in this video although the canal water appears nice and green. I’m looking forward to my visit to London from Toronto at the end of September. I will see if I can bring some rain with me.

[@suigeneris3909]

Please do 🙏🏼!

[@stevieme8642]

Great video. I've been to the London Bridge in Arizona. It was OK. I had fun in the hedge maze.

[@markthomas5035]

Welcome back mr jools and thank you for yet another amazing London history tour

[@Lee69111]

24:27 'The Lord Napier' was also in featured in Noel Gallagher's video for 'Ballad of Mighty I' :)

[@clivejohnson9515]

I actually appeared on the big breakfast years ago! when Johnny Vaughn hosted it, the brickwork on that house is actually painted on! the only real bricks are on the chimney!😂

[@forsure8388]

You are my favorite KZbin folk.I was honestly bit star struck running into you on Fleet St. I will save a few quid and send them for Simons bread and water.Thank you

[@atilashefik5127]

Love watching your videos history is so amazing carry on your great work

[@AdJeanL]

Interesting video. Alot of regeneration going on in Hackney Wick its improving alot with new builds and alot of new residents and creatives moving into the area.

[@andrewnorth170]

Amazing video, once again a load of history that I didn't know about in the capital.

[@sandramacglashan1088]

Thank you for another quality video love watching them.😊♥️

[@JonhJay_Malo]

As an anglophile and London unbridled enthusiast, your videos are always a great source of enjoyment ! Even bought your guidebook for my next London trip, and it made me think of a minor possible improvement to your videos : maybe you could add a map of your stroll at the end or along the course of the video ? Otherwise you'll need to write a second book, hehe. Keep up the excellent work anyways 😊

[@martywrigh1024]

Another cracking vid...lovely meeting u @ The Angel last week !

[@angelanoble3050]

Very interesting narration thank you!

[@dorsettyke]

Another nice video! Thank you 👍 Just to say, Newcastle Brown Ale no longer has a "protected geographical status". It was lost in 2007 when production moved away from Newcastle to Tadcaster(?) in North Yorkshire 🙁. I wonder if the old brewery is now luxury flats?! 😁

[@rh2577]

The brewery was flattened, there's a lot of student accommodation there now!

[@osstorba1]

@@rh2577 No great loss, plenty of far better beers are available right here in the Wick, including 2 bars shown in this Video, The Old St Brewery & Beer Merchants Tap. Far Better Than Tadcaster.......sorry, Newcastle Brown Fizz!!!e

[@Doughty321]

Ah the Big breakfast, I remember watching it in the mid to late 90’s for the first hour before getting the bus to secondary school. Good times.

[@JadLian]

I moved to E3 by the canal a year ago, there is so much history thank you for sharing. Loved your work!

[@hazcat640]

Another good one Joolz. Simon, you're right 22:26 😉😎