Hidden Historic Sites Of London - Part II

[@thehistorysquad]

Some little gems there Alex, a great job. Good to see the channel growing 👍🏻

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Ayy thank you, I really appreciate that. So close to the big 10,000 now! Loved your video on Raglan by the way, I'll be visiting there again this September so I'll keep an eye out for those little intrigues that you mentioned.

[@thehistorysquad]

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy Cool! Say 'hi' to Jane at the gate for me.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Ayyy I will do. I have 33 historic sites to visit from the Wye Valley to Pembroke, and two weeks to do it!

[@thehistorysquad]

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy Yay!! Road Trip 👍🏻

[@theinigosilvastation6232]

History channels like these amaze me! Would love to see more!

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Haha thank you I really appreciate that...part 3 will be coming out later this year 👀

[@maryearll3359]

You are a diamond ! Fascinating. I love history and have only just found you. Thank you so much. ❤😊

[@Maitreya0208]

St. Bartholomew the Great is my favorite London church, glad you included it!

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

It was a very pleasant surprise. I had seen photos of it in books but never paid much attention to it (I'm from Norfolk so we are spoilt for beautiful churches). A friend recommended it to me and I am so glad I went. It was truly remarkable.

[@Maitreya0208]

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy I first found the place when I was 19 due to a University course on the history of London. I visit as often as I can, which sadly is not as often as I’d like. Thank you for a great video.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

I see what you mean...I was only supposed to stay there for 30 minutes originally but I ended up staying for 2 hours and I'm also planning to go back haha

[@acmehorse]

When last I visited St Barts I had to wait outside as a German tv crew were filming inside. Enjoyed a conversation with the security guard. Four Weddings and a Funeral and Shakespeare in Love were filmed here.

[@TheseBloodyStreets]

Alex, this series is VERY WELL Done!! Great work!

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Ayy thank you I appreciate that! Part III will likely be done sometime next year as I don't have any plans to visit London again for a while (many adventures elsewhere!) I currently have 4 more hidden relics in London to show but I'll need to find a few more to make a full video.

[@richardhinton3801]

Great series Alex. So interesting and full of information. Will definitely be visiting the Wallace Collection. More please! 😊

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thank you! I've spent HOURS at the Wallace collection and I am nowhere near studying all the armour fully yet. It's so stunning.

[@HauntedandAbandonedNorfolk]

Fascinating video Alex - congratulations on all the views - richly deserved

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thank you thank you 🥰

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

What a nice Channel, glad I found it! 👍👍

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

That's very kind, thank you

[@sandybruce9092]

Thank you Alex - I just found you today and love this video! Here in the US, it seems like people want to either completely eradicate or remodel anything old! We are just lucky that we have some items, buildings, etc. that have been left alone except when repairs are needed!

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. Yes, Britain certainly does like to hold onto the past - and I'm all for it!

[@AaronOBryan60]

Great channel…Thank You

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Much appreciated:)

[@iainamurray]

Great video. I think it would be interesting to include the What3Word address on the screen so we can see where these gems are.

[@RoundaboutVintage]

Excellent video! Great job getting footage of the Mithraeum!😉

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

I had to be a bit cheeky for that one!

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

I like these little bits of history. Thankyou very much.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thanks! Part III will likely come later this year, I have a bit more studying to do before I can book the train tickets!

[@Adeyrogers]

Thank you very much.Brilliant❤

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Much appreciated:)

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you, very interesting.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

My pleasure

[@ScenicWalk]

Congratulations on the video, it was excellent, London is a wonderful city. I started a channel here on KZbin recently and record in the same way here in Brazil. I signed up, I will follow you from now on. A big hug !!!🙂

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. If you ever need any footage or images of British history or reenactment, feel free to message me on IG (alex_the_history_guy), Facebook (Alexander Gray) or email me at [e-mail] and I will be happy to help you and your channel. I don't need any credit or anything, I'm just happy to help preach the good word of history :)

[@carolescutt2257]

😊😊 hey Alex fab upload as always fulfills my girlish desires pf knights in shining armour xx

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thanks, much appreciated:)

[@zonabrown9241]

❤well done Alex❤

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thank you :)

[@robnewman6101]

Wow.

[@tinaeitel5792]

AMAZING.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Thank you (:

[@monicacall7532]

The sets of armor were works of art, especially the 15th century armor with the fluting. That said, wearing 27 kilograms of armor sounds absolutely insane to me. If a knight fell or was pushed off his horse he would struggle to get up which would make him a target for foot soldiers and the cavalry alike.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Glad you enjoyed. Well, I'm actually a historical reenactor myself and I wear full plate armour just like the ones in the museum. You can easily get up, run, jump, turn quick corners etc. (it's also very difficult to push over a knight!)

[@fredginger1969]

First place to visit is 10 minutes away from "Liverpool Street Station" which was where you started from.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Yep all sites are a very easy walk from Liverpool station to nearby Smithfield

[@denniswilliams160]

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy Liverpool STREET, not one of the 93 Liverpool stations.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌺

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

My pleasure :)

[@Basque-Aragon]

I agree with King Charles on one thing, London was ruined by all the modern buildings. England seems to thrive on tradition.. keeping the royalty who still operate in medieval ceremonies, glorifying the grand English past at the same time putting high rises next to cultural landmarks... seems mightily confused.

[@perceptoshmegington3371]

If someone came at me wearing that blue and gold suit of armour I would absolutely shite myself

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

It's an interesting blend of intimidating and beautiful at the same time!

[@Wkmor]

No mention of where the Mithreum might be

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

The Mithraeum is in the Bloomberg building just off Cannon Street. All sites are viewable on Google maps if you search for them :)

[@ottoaberger2006]

wow

[@Squid981]

2 years later for part 2

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Good things are worth waiting for.

[@Squid981]

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy do we have to wait 3 years for part 3 ? 😃

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

If that's how long it takes for me to research enough interesting sites and make time in my schedule to travel down to London, then yes :^) I am planning to visit London next year so hopefully I can get everything sorted by then.

[@DeeegerD]

Visited London in 86. Would rather visit Moscow than London these days. 🇨🇦

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Well, I'm not a fan of the modern architecture so I just focus on the pretty little historical sites hidden away down street corners :)

[@synsrfem4428]

The 80s destroyed London. It's just grimy and basic now.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

I think it began looking gross long before then haha. But you can't turn back the clock, you can only seek out the hidden relics that survive!

[@SittingBearProd]

The “80’s” is that a code word 😂?

[@juliebrouwer92]

Nothing historic about modern architecture, looks like Chicago

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

I have no clue what you mean sorry

[@juliebrouwer92]

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy Have you been to Chicago? London is a cheap shot of Chicago.

[@AlexTheHistoryGuy]

Hahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahah. I don't think my channel is for you.