Rather Splendid Walking Tour of Kensington - London

[@Joolzguides]

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[@anodyne57]

Mr. McDonnell, at 9:05 it reads "I was naked and ye clothed me." So do I gets a discount when I come over from the States for a tour? Didn't think so. Well I'm coming anyway, Sir.

[@salmankhan-fk2qc]

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[@salmankhan-fk2qc]

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[@jezzaqc]

Have you noticed that the ‘God bless the poor’ poem at 2:40 can actually be sung to the same tune as ‘God Save The Queen’?

[@Mert-yf2oy]

no

[@sye601]

I am now mostly living my days out vicariously through videos like this !

[@iananderson3799]

Doing anything vicariously is generally a good thing, I have found.

[@martiwest2594]

Me too

[@martiwest2594]

⁠@@iananderson3799 I don’t have the energy havethe money energy or Anything else that will allow me to or anything andbcertainly not the money to live any other way than 😢vicariously

[@EdVanMeyer]

How could anyone not like Joolz guides? They are informative, fun and educational and some of the best vids on youtube. Jools is top chap.

[@EMKWANREVIEWS]

These videos are delightful. As a Brit living in London who studied and lived in central London, they're incredibly nostalgic! Thank you!

[@annehart832]

I met Joolz as I was coming out of Monument tube station. He was so kind and friendly. He offered to have a picture taken with him. Since I had watched many of his videos in preparation for my trip to London, I felt like I was meeting an old friend. Thanks for all you do and for who you are. Anne H, Portland OR

[@ginawiggles918]

Just stumbled upon this site and am bowled over with joy! As an Anglophile American these videos are right up my street. I can't decide if I should spend the weekend binge-watching or dole them out as a special treat. I'm in heaven. :)

[@cbarnett2112]

Good Question and Answer: steeple is the entire construction (tower usually with a bell) and the spire is only the pointy bit at the top.

[@joansmith3296]

Splendid is the word alright! Gawd Joolz, if there's any place in the world where I could choose to live it would be right there. Just lovely & peaceful & history galore. Lovely homes and streets and beautiful flowers. Thanks much for this one. Talley Ho and Pip Pip Joolz! BTW Love the outfit!

[@lordleonusa]

I worked in Kensignton for 10 years, I've learned a LOT from this Video, in my opinion, your best yet! I saw Diana often, a few times with with Harry & William, met her properly twice, very precious memories.

[@mjh5437]

She nearly knocked me off my Vespa in Notting Hill Gate one morning,she was driving like a total lunatic.

[@emilystaudte8401]

Bloomin 'eck! Love the versatility, from 'we don't need no stinkin badges' to Shakespeare in one video. Your pop references are always on point and quick! I never catch them all in one go. And how apt to find the figurine, you are a modern day Beau Brummel! Always a pleasure Joolzy 💚

[@nigelspeller1850]

Joolz you have excelled in you're satorial elegance

[@brasschick4214]

Hi Joolz, Freddie proposed but never married Mary but he said despite all of his other relationships he regarded her like a wife. She had a home next door to his. Mary is the only person he entrusted his ashes to its final resting spot. He lived at his home with his partner Jim Hutton.

[@samthorne5412]

100% true Mary was the only friend he truly trusted, Freddie Mercury once said " The only friend I've got is Mary and don't want anyone else. To me, she was my common law wife" he was asked why Mary could not be replaced as a trusted friend his answer was "simply impossible". Freddie was godfather to Mary's children.

[@howtubeable]

Thank you for your comment. Joolz' comment about Freddie Mercury's wife had me very confused.

[@southernguy35]

@@samthorne5412 . correct me if i'm wrong but I believe Freddie left his estate to her, too.

[@Fitzroyfallz]

sam Thorne Freddie often said those sorts of things to protect himself from homophobia. Mary was his beard, but Jim Hutton was his husband. Freddie had loads and loads of wonderful friends like Joe Finelli, Elton John, Phoebe Freestone, Peter Straker, and of course the rest of the band. He lived with his husband Jim Hutton and said “I’m very happy with my relationship at the moment and I couldn’t ask for better. I’ve finally found a niche that I was looking for all my life and no fucker in this universe is gonna upset it.”

[@robertallen6710]

@@southernguy35 The bulk of his estate he bequethed to her...his parents got relatively nothing....

[@amandaletendre601]

I just came upon these uploads and they are really helping with the recent isolations! Thank you Joolz! You are making these last weeks bearable. I could listen to you for hours! Hello from Boston!

[@stevendaniel5649]

You get more handsome on each video. Your jacket and bowtie are superb! London is so classy and gorgeous this time of year. How I wish I was there. Thank you, Sir. :)))

[@Joolzguides]

I quite agree

[@emilystaudte8401]

You agree that you are handsome? Or that London is classy? 😉😉

[@KandiQTC]

I absolutely LOVE all your videos! As an American that's hopefully gonna be studying at LSE in London next year, would you consider making a video that tours around some of London's famous universities and interesting historical sights nearby? I bet a lot of international students would be greatly inspired! I definitely hope to have a tour with you soon!!

[@KandiQTC]

@Julia A Thank you!

[@arriesone1]

Tooqute2nv Your photo belies the fact of how foul-mouthed you are. The two don’t sit well together.

[@KandiQTC]

@@arriesone1 I didn't ask for your assessment of me. Also, you don't have the pleasure of seeing the original comments made by the person that was insulting me because I simply want to study at LSE in London.

[@KandiQTC]

@@arriesone1 Also, what do you think gives you the right to judge ANYONE and give your opinion about it? Let alone something as base as their looks and as complex as their personality when you don't even know them???

[@KandiQTC]

@@arriesone1 Also, what the hell are you trying to even say? "You're too sweet looking to be able to curse"??? Obviously, you're too filled with misogynistic tendencies to even understand how ignorant you just made yourself look.

[@kdean9537]

Thank you Julian for the lovely tour...it was wonderful! 👍 💖Really loved the music! ...can't wait for the next walk with you...take care! Oh...loved your outfit too! 💖

[@beeutiffle]

Great video. I love how you chat to the shopkeepers and get the local stories. The chap in the cane shop was so interesting.

[@JonnyBGood12]

It's not Sunday unless you have "a Joolzy" to watch 😅😅😅

[@supercarsandlifestyle]

Jools guides - the best tour videos - not only the place but soul of streets, history and what makes places what they are. Thank you.

[@VictoriaPichel]

oh, that glorious fish and chips!!! Excellent video, Jools. Such a beautiful area of London... I love all those hidden passage ways, nooks and crannies everywhere... The best part of my (usually dull) Sundays, waiting for your new video notification! x

[@sandytw5229]

I very fondly remember Kensington Market! Every Friday we’d go to Shoeless Joes in the Kings Road owned by Victor Obugu (England Rugby) after a veggie kebab (no meat) we’d get a cab back to mine (North Kensington) & we’d agree the next day we’d go for piercings in Kensington Market! We never did 😂

[@p51nion]

Hatband matches jacket. Joolz - tour guide / entertainer / bon vivant / raconteur AND paragon of gentlemens' fashion! You're not to be missed Joolzy.

[@trance212]

I was in London this past June. If I could turn back time, I would 100% booked a guided tour with you! I found this channel after I came back home. This is amazing!

[@OhMaDayzz]

I went to school for my A-levels just off Kensington High Street and I loved it so much. I really miss the neighbourhood. One of the hidden gems of Kensington is the St. Sarkis Armenian Church on Iverna Gardens, which I wish you covered. It's one of the streets just off Kensington High St, and it's magnificent. It was constructed by Calouste Gulbenkian, who was the richest person in the world in the 1940s-50s.

[@unwaw]

Armenian here, that was an interesting piece of info, need to visit next time I am in London

[@do5343]

Totally agree

[@anodyne57]

Was in Lisbon just last year and saw the stupendous Gulbenkian art museum there. He was an interesting person for sure.

[@jimbennett3782]

Enjoy your videos. Lived round Kensington when it was bedsit land in the early seventies. Even the bedsits were expensive...:-). The car that the camera lingers on at 2.12 is a very rare Peugeot 504 convertible, had the hard top coupe in the eighties. That one looks like an import, mine was right hand drive, ( even rarer...)

[@daviddouglas6610]

Best way to see any city, just simply walk ,you will discover so much more

[@seymourandpepe]

I was under the impression The Muffin Man lived on Drury Lane, but I guess I'm wrong. He lives in Kensington. Brilliant outfit by the way.

[@MTMF.london]

There's actually a Drury Lane in Kensington but no, the Muffin Man is elsewhere. I am rather worried that it will be inundated with more tourists than it is already.

[@michaelbenenson]

Oh for longer walk abouts! Thumbs up again, J.

[@richardfugelsang4603]

As an Ex-Pat Pom living in Sydney Australia, I’m absolutely loving your vids Joolz.

[@vincentevans4964]

I love all the shops, side streets crocks and crannies of old and modem London.

[@cbarnett2112]

Brilliant! Another wonderful walk with Joolz! I stayed in Kensington back in 2000 and loved it! I can't wait to get back and perhaps see you while I'm there. Love the vids and the subtle references to "Blazing Saddles" and "Whitnail and I". Thanks again, Joolz!

[@Joolzguides]

Glad you noticed

[@isminidog]

I still love your channel, joolz. I was one of your early subscribers, and it's still among my most favourite channels.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

Thank you for that remarkable tour ,I really enjoyed it

[@davidshields8401]

Thank you so much. I miss my happy home in Vicarage gate. Kensington, I will always love you, and I'll be back some day.

[@stephielulu9096]

I used to live in Vicarage gate too! Lived on the top floor of some flats.

[@waltertomashefsky2682]

That jacket Joolz, OMG, that jacket! I swear they can spot it all the way over in Bermondsey!

[@2Sugarbears]

15:54 I remember walking up this road in the late eighties. We went to a canal boat for dinner. In those days the toilets released into the canal and both the toilet and the canal stank. Dinner was a bit difficult for me because of the pong. I saw many of the places you are showing and remember with pleasure. Thanks Joolz I really enjoyed this one.xxoo Diana

[@bomasspot]

Great video Julian. As you probably knew at the beginning of the presentation in Edwardes Square you must of been opposite Frankie Howerd's house, he lived there from 1966 - 1992. Fascinating history tour of Kensington.

[@MolloyPolloy]

I could listen to the lady in the museum talk for hours. She should narrate books. Such a soothing and calming voice.

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@trevorbaker639]

What a spiffing blazer! Spot on! We have often travelled into the west end for shows and what-not, and whenever possible combine it with a visit to a museum or exhibition or such. On our last visit we went to The Monument and learned all about the great fire. Now in lockdown I will certainly use this channel to bone up on my London landmarks and look forward to when we can stroll those streets again. Top chap that Joolz!

[@wasabista1613]

Lovely video Joolzy! Let me be the first to explain the motto on the child statue at about the 8:49 mark. It's a verse from the Gospels: "I was naked, and you clothed me." Matthew 25:36: "Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me."

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers. Fantastic.

[@omfug7148]

Last time I was in London I stayed in South Kensington, beautiful area, I think that many Americans would be surprised by the private neighborhood parks. Dang I wish that I could come to the UK now when the pound is so weak against the dollar, I would head straight for that jewelry shop.

[@roroforo5092]

America also have Kensington, you know.

[@markbarker6739]

Freddie Mercury had a stall in Kensington market selling clothes and the outfit he wore on top of the pops singing killer Queen were all off the stall

[@littleoldlady873]

I miss Kensington market 💔

[@jasminegore1239]

Now we are in lockdown ...yet again I follow joolz ...I can imagine walking along listening to his your ...I find them charming and relaxing.

[@randelbrooks]

Love the bowtie I wear them too. That is one bright seaside sports coat you’ve got. I remember many of the places you are showing us from the TV series Jeeves and Wooster. Splendid stuff love it!

[@auscomvic9900]

These videos are brilliant. They evoke so memories and emotions.

[@humble4533]

Thank you Joolz for another fascinating video for which I would like to thank you for all your effort in putting it together.Looking forward to your next one

[@renoir8719]

thx for this Jookz went dowm memory lane. Biba, Kensington ,Market and Sombrero restaurant.

[@janeorson5452]

Thank you for this excellent video! It's much more interesting than the usual, 'Come shopping with me' videos. London has so much more. I used to live there when I was young and go back regularly and am always looking for new and different things to see. I love history to (and adored Freddie Mercury!) I will watch many more.

[@fedpoulton]

Just discovered your films today. Spent all afternoon watching them. I've lived and worked in London all my life ( I'm 53) and have read loads about the history but still learned quite a bit from you. How about a few more in South London?

[@annother3350]

He admits that its hard to get him and his buddies to go South of the river

[@garymarshall8228]

What a delightful reprieve from this difficult corona times. Bravo!

[@HostileButHonourable]

Really love your quirky walks around that great city. Always makes me smile! If I ever need a tour organiser I know who to look for!

[@StevieGstar]

All ways a great pleasure. To watch your great work

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Did you mean to say “all ways” or did you mean “always”? Just curious

[@RR-kp5ps]

I attended the same college as Freddie Mercury. He is probably the most famous British Asian to have ever lived (so far). His early life mirrors those of many other British Asians. As a British Asian myself, I think it's a shame that he's still not recognised as such, nor did he during his career, particularly considering the racial tension back then.

[@MiataBRG]

He was born and grew up in Africa, spent school time in India then came to London. Did he identify as Asian?

[@RR-kp5ps]

@@MiataBRG He is Indian (Gujarati Parsi ethnic), thus he is Asian regardless of what he identified as. And I said, his early life mirrors most South Asians at the time (including my family), such as being expelled from the former British colonies of Africa because he's Indian, growing up in Hounslow, and his father working in Heathrow Airport. His mother accepted The Asian Award on his behalf. He is not white nor is he Persian as many people, including himself claim.

[@adonaiyah2196]

I've been to his house in Feltham

[@lamiaitaly2549]

My parents were married at that registry office too - and my mother is Italian too. It was just an ordinary front door back then so nothing much has changed although it ceased to be a registry office yonks ago.

[@TheFiown]

I still remember shopping at Biba in Barkers ! I think it was just weeks before it closed, there was a wonderful roof garden ,,,

[@rossybink]

Really enjoyed this Joolz. Oh how I miss Kensington Market and yes it always smelt of Patchouli. Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor had a stall in there from 69 for a few years. Best 2 pubs in Kensington in my opinion is The Churchill arms and Windsor castle. Kensington roof gardens was a cool place but I'm not sure if it's still in operation. Nice work!

[@IntoTheWhite04]

I always count those as being in Notting hill

[@rossybink]

@@IntoTheWhite04 yep, as soon as I typed that I had the exact same thought, but same borough I guess. Both pubs are off Church street etc...ha, I'm going to the Windsor Castle right now if you fancy a pint Chris.

[@IntoTheWhite04]

@@rossybink both great pubs.

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

Love how the suit jacket corresponds with your hat! I just had to say that, as it literally brought me joy, I don't know why. Also loving the pants. And of course, thank you for the lovely video ♥

[@MTMF.london]

Trousers. Pants = underwear to the Brits.

[@alejandramarquez235]

Thanks a million for showing Freddy Mercury's Home. Every tour is really interesting and unique.

[@lindanorris3226]

HEY GUYS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US 🤗💫🌎

[@clarepover4978]

Ah! Memories of yesteryear. Marvellous as your commentary makes yesterday as today...so Real.

[@ivx8345]

ALL HAIL to that shop and the history that they so apparently love, appriciate and cradle!!!

[@ivx8345]

and that goes for JOOLZ as well!!!

[@thermallyinvested]

Splendid indeed! Just found this video, looking forward to watching more - I do hope they’re all as wonderful as this one! I often get on a ferry from Greenwich pier just for the pleasure of hearing the tour guide ramble away about London. What a joy!

[@tonywalker5681]

It always makes me miss Old Blighty when I watch your films.

[@Petra44YT]

It's great to be able to explore London, even though lockdown and travel restrictions are still very much in place and will be for a long time.

[@beezig]

Another fascinating video Joolz, again I have wandered round this area a few times but missed many of these little details. Keep them coming Joolz.

[@kartikmakwana6328]

London histroy is always great and curiocity will always increasing after watching video

[@philjamieson5572]

Splendid video. I suddenly want a warm buttered crumpet and a pot of strong tea.

[@MsBeryl6]

I lived at 12 Stafford Terrace in 1960 My Son was born, loved that area. Thank you JOOLZE

[@adonaiyah2196]

Pretty sure Freddie Mercury lived there too

[@miriamq6764]

I am from Argentina and i am living in London. I enjoy your videos! I hoce to visit all the places you show in your videos. Excelent work!!!

[@EASYTIGER10]

I love all the quirky little shops selling interesting things! I do wonder how they make money though, it's quite a specific clientele!

[@f32440i]

You'll be surprised what all these millionaires spend their money on!

[@renaissance6745]

Greetings Julian Yet another wonderful tour ,I wonder how many people apart from myself understood the " Badges we've got no stinking badges" in my household we have have dozens of these quotes from famous films that one is one of our most favourites , it is of course from the great film "The treasure of the Sierra Madre" starring Humphrey Bogart, keep up the good work Julian your tours are always an inspiration for myself , I thought I knew London like the back of my hand , but you always manage to find those of little quirks that I have missed most kind regards, you know who I am

[@cycleSCUBA]

It's that boater again! Splendid, a true trailblazer !!

[@gwmitchell1980]

Criminally short changed on the Chips there Joolz. Sacrilegious...The Fish looked okay though. Excellent video as always. Cheers!

[@dennysmith7862]

You are delightful to listen to... Brit wit is a TONIC !!! Pse do a lot more of these.... You have a natural talent...

[@enriquevialas2131]

Buenas tardes. Estaba buscando vídeos en inglés y acabo de encontrar algo que realmente vale la pena ver. Me encanta la ciudad de Londres.

[@MalcolmPaulBroyard05]

Thank you for taking us to the Linley- Sambourne house. I grew up in Canada with a book that detailed this house and the family.

[@aikomellow]

Can’t get enough of your videos Jools!!! Omg I miss London!!! 💕 love from Germany! 😄🐿

[@liquidcrystal5943]

Another excellent video Joolzy - when you went to Stafford Terrace I thought it was going to be another hat tip to Freddie as he lived at No. 12, but no, another interesting and just as eclectic gentleman lived along there as well...

[@shastai7165]

Great video! I'm planning our first trip to London for Spring 2021! Your videos are so helpful in my research for best places to tour! Thank you!

[@ArcAudios77]

Magnificent Tour, my thanks Sir. Regards

[@ljmsevern]

I love watching your videos, they were a lifeline during lockdown when I couldn't go anywhere.

[@kieranescritt2743]

Just discovered this amazing channel and have been watching all day ... charming informative and thoroughly enjoyable - well done sir

[@bobrose7900]

Fantastic video, with a slightly melancholy twist reference Freddie's bode. Great pub lunch!

[@SunFlower-kg8yn]

Ah, thanks for taking me back to my childhood and youth. Used to live in High Street Ken and went to school in South Ken. Wish the NHM would bring back Dippy, I miss him.

[@shannonelaine4918]

Fabulous video!! I love Kensington. It's my on my bucket list to see Garden Lodge Freddie Mercury's home. xx

[@SoTresTres]

My old hood. Feeling nostalgic and homesick!

[@josephlangham7397]

Hi, I have watched a number of your videos on my telly and have been unable to like them. I find them very informative and entertaining. Thank you I have subscribed. Thank you Joe

[@EUP2004Grad]

I am very grateful that I happened upon this video. I am a flight attendant whose route was London for quite awhile. We stay around many of the places you’ve featured in this video. It’s made me miss it a little more, but I am appreciative of the opportunity I have had to spend time there. Hoping for a return to London again!

[@nancywysemen7196]

good to see and hear you again. i took a break-reading!

[@GeorgiasVintageWorld]

I love your channel! But now I love it even more with you quoting Withnail and I and yes that tearoom definitely resembles the one in the film. My absolute favourite movie. 😁

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Here I am in late June 2021 rewatching all of Joolz videos for the 5th time around! lol 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Hey don’t judge me lol. There are lots of worse things I could be doing instead of driving up the view count on Joolz videos lol I encourage everyone to share his videos with as many people as you can. Lets see if we can get his subscribers up to a million before the lockdowns are completely done. WOOHOO!!! Come on people! We can do it! He does so much to bring us joy, entertainment, and most of all as close to being in London as possible without booking a flight or train and actually going there lol 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧🚙🛵✈️🚅🍺🍺🍻 🇬🇧 Cheers everyone! 🎩👑🎭🤹🏻‍♂️🏰

[@walburgafunkenschlag1172]

Danke für das wunderbare Video.Es hat soviel Freude gemacht Ein lieber Gruss

[@itsanameisntit]

Excellent choice of music, beautiful video!

[@julietcarnell2251]

When I took my mother to London in 2004, we stayed in Kensington. If I'd know all these little tidbits then, I'd have done more exploring in the neighborhood around the hotel. Loved the shop tours in this video as well.

[@Isleofskye]

This did not have a chance to show most of Kensington like South Kensington and THe endless Embassies and Kensington Park Gardens...

[@zubaidakablan6782]

Kensington beautiful place I hope to visit that area especially that jewellery shop were lady Diana visited. Thanks alot your amazing

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

She looked as if all she does is sit there in that tiny shop all day lol While her husband uses it to launder money lol. How else can she afford to be in Kensington ey? Just up the street from the palace?

[@MTMF.london]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 What an ignorant and idiotic remark. She probably owns the shop. Not everyone is Kensington is filthy rich. There are middle class, working class and very poor people living in Kensington and yes, up the street from the palace.

[@danchauhan6704]

Liking the Attir.. Boating Blazer, Salmon Pink Trousers, Two Tone Shoes & a Cane. You're a fine Amberlist...

[@stevencassidy6982]

Talking of Princess Diana, I saw her about 1994 climb out her sports car and pursued by the paparazzi. I always think of that when I wander down Kensington High Street

[@deaddave8805]

I found this footage by accident. Superb and Amazing to watch. I miss visiting London and I look forward to my return trip in November 2019.

[@deborahrogers9760]

Always time well spent with Joolz!

[@robertcharles910]

Fantastic Videos Joules.