I Bet You Didn’t Know About THIS Place in London!

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

I'm really enjoying the Secrets of London series! London is an amazing city!

[@TravelWithBen121]

I agree, Matthew! Thank you 😊

[@kathleencrigger9408]

I find it all a joy to see. I've always wanted to visit the UK and experience it. Thank you for showing us some of the lesser known history of your homeland. 😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

You’re welcome, Kathleen! Hopefully you can visit one day 😁

[@nmarks]

Well done for bringing these places to the public's attention. It makes a welcome change.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@daniellilienkamp5202]

These secrets were as amazing as the ones in the first video! I wish I had known about them when I was in London in May. This gives me no choice except to go back!

[@TravelWithBen121]

You have to return and see the secrets, Daniel 👍

[@tannahill5129]

Thanks for sharing this part of London! I probably missed it, but do you live in London?

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@tannahill5129 Tanna, I’m nearby 😁

[@ozrafman]

Loving your channel. But always double check your info. A Freehouse is nothing to do with memberships. Pubs don’t have members. Private clubs have members. A free house means they can sell any beer they want as they are free from being tied to a particular brewery. Keep up the great work.

[@TravelWithBen121]

You’re right, Richard 😊 but there’s pubs where I live that have members. Have a good day!

[@luvtravel6207]

Absolutely love this content 💕great insight to London and its neighborhoods.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@luvtravel6207 thank you! I’m glad you found it interesting 😁

[@Brokenalice]

Very much enjoying the obscure and often forgotten treasures you have found just walking around such a historical city. Thanks for showing us these unique delights! These videos are reminding me of a local tour-company here in Seattle/Tacoma Washington called Pretty Gritty Tours. They make similar videos about the history of our region in early America. Your enthusiasm for your city is infectious. I will be visiting the UK in August of next year so I have a full year to continue learning tips and tricks from you to get a "real" London experience off the tourist paths.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Alice! I loved making these 2 videos, there’s many hidden gems in London so I’ll make more videos like this. No tourists is better 😊 enjoy your UK trip!

[@KM-cv5px]

Good Stuff, keep doing these video's! Thanks!

[@TravelWithBen121]

I will! Thank you ☺️

[@isabelfaye3052]

These hidden gems are awesome, thanks for sharing

[@TravelWithBen121]

You’re welcome! Thank you, Isabel 😊

[@hollyecf]

Another fascinating video. Thank you Ben! I love the secrets.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Fredwina! 😊

[@Elisabeth.Eriksson]

So much fun to see the secret gems! 😊 Yes please do more videos like these ones.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Elisabeth!

[@keesvanderwaal3870]

Amazing to see these unknown places! Very interesting!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Kees 😊 I hope you learned something new!

[@carolleiter6027]

Great video. I really liked the mosaic (you were a little hurried with the camera). And also liked the sheep pass. The coin box is a great idea but I'm sure here it would have been broken into. Thanks Ben.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you for the feedback, Carol 😊 I’m really trying to slow down and speak slower in the last 2 videos so I’m working on it! It’s so great the penny chute is still there and used today! I think the money goes so far into the basement, no danger of anyone stealing it!

[@airspeed_alive]

I live in Hampstead, not a million pound house I might add, loving it here (moved here 3 weeks back) / From Woolwich

[@TravelWithBen121]

You’re lucky 😊

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

I love to see unusual sights in London ... we have a "City Secrets" book we bought several years ago with some fun, little-known sights. I know it's not "little-known," but I love the Imperial War Rooms and could spend lots of time in there ... Churchill's daily diaries are fascinating. We loved The Wallace Collection and the Soames House as well.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Many hidden secrets, Sherry Ann 😁

[@helenb2356]

Thank you again for another fascinating video. I'll have to do some research to see what secrets are hidden in plain sight around my home city of Adelaide South Australia.

[@TravelWithBen121]

I’m sure there’s plenty, Helen! 😊

[@ansuseiskaviisi]

There is a geocache 😊 the actual cache is placed close to the start of the passageway leading to the shepherdess walk mosaics. A fine piece of artwork representing living london history. And there is a virtual cache at the Fake houses too. It's so fun to check the places you show in this video and do some 'virtual traveling'. Hopefully some day I can come to London irl ❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

Wow, that’s interesting Anne! Many secrets 😊

[@chrisrobertson3189]

Great job Ben!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Cheers, Chris!

[@gerrilarsen29]

That’s 2 days without rain, Ben🤗🤗

[@TravelWithBen121]

It’s a miracle, Gerri! 😂😂

[@stevefoxg]

Ben my favourite was definitely the fake houses. Though now that they don't have steam trains, I do wonder why the area is still open? I will be in London (Richmond) in three weeks or so for a few weeks. I do hope the weather is OK!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Good question, Steve! I assume it’s because even if the ground is closed, they still won’t build a house directly above the tracks so might as well leave it open. Enjoy your trip!

[@helenhelen7822]

Cool fake house and train. Thanks.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@helenhelen7822 thanks, Helen!

[@karenk908]

This is amazing, thank you so much. Fantastic coverage of London. Now, since you say crazy Americans alot lol lol. I must say what did you say about some pubs you have to be a member? What the heck???? Maybe you can explain some of the rules or different situations in London. Also, don't kid yourself alot of people would sit on those steps and take pictures 😮.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Karen, I didn’t even mention Americans in this video 😂 it’s true, some pubs are members only, this is not only a London thing, this is a UK thing. Usually, it’s to keep ‘bad’ people out! One example is, if a pub favours a football team, they will make it members only so fans of other football teams don’t go there and cause trouble.

[@daleharper6869]

Hi Ben, I really enjoy these videos but I have to quibble with Big Ben being the name of the clock. I've always heard that Big Ben is the name of the largest bell in the tower. The one that tolls the hour. I also remember visiting London when I was 12 years old and being laughed at by my family when I said that it was set to the wrong time. Apparently back then, at least, it was well known for being accurate. 🙂

[@TravelWithBen121]

You’re right, Dale 😊 I’m sure the clock is not 100% accurate 😂 are any of them? 👀

[@sheri1972]

What was the purpose of building the homes in a crescent shape? Did it serve a particular purpose architecturally, or was it simply for aesthetic purposes? Reminds me of that famous row of homes in Bath. We don’t see that here in the U.S. (I could be wrong) so just wondering.

[@TravelWithBen121]

As far as I know Sheri, it was just for fun! The main road was already there so they decided to build the crescent instead of straight roads. Pretty interesting street!

[@JamesWhite-mh3op]

I watched the NCL 13 Night cruise so Very cheap , how did you purchase the cruise so cheaply..is there a method you use to find discounted cruise specials..? Best wishes jimbo ....😊😊😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

Yes, Jimbo 😊 I made a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIWpiKOVeM92b6Msi=uwcFcgjuzpCps6DM

[@david1234lee]

Good morning, Ben ! A truly good film detailing the minute hooks and corners in London ! On China town, I love the hanging lanterns and you might run into president Xi's former wife whose family chose to stay in London after the official service !

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thanks, David! London Chinatown is beautiful!

[@david1234lee]

@@TravelWithBen121 Looks very clean . Good morning !

[@karenk908]

I do have a question? In the USA we pay our incredible athletes for a gold medal silver and bronze. I had heard the Uk didn't pay the athletes is that true? Just curious since the Olympics are going on. Thank you. No judgements just wanted to know if it's true.

[@TravelWithBen121]

No idea if that’s true, Karen. I would rather them pay more to incredible nurses, doctors and teachers 😊

[@jchristophem4406]

What is your accent? Thanks.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@jchristophem4406 English 😁

[@jchristophem4406]

@@TravelWithBen121 what region? Thanks.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@jchristophem4406 London 👍