Places to Visit in London Outside the Centre - Primrose Hill - London History

[@Joolzguides]

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[@Joolzguides]

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[@thejenkoman]

Hat envy , great video as always :-)

[@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid]

There is another guy who does London videos who managed to get on Amazon prime. You are in a different league to his ones . I don't know if he was approached or if he approached them. Have you looked in to that ? I watch a lot of travel type documentarys and I must say that you'd be perfect for a TV show doing this or something similar . I think you're great.

[@Joolzguides]

@@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid Thanks. I know. I agree. Been trying for years. I actually don't know what you have to do to get onto these things. It's beyond belief. I sort of gave up because I think they aren't actually interested in one's ability. I think it's all who you know or being in the right place at the right time.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I learn so much about London from watching your very informative videos!

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you sir.

[@arriesone1]

DoubleDeckerAnton Hear hear!

[@MiMi-dc9qs]

Me too.. Really appreciate this guy loads

[@natalya6091]

@@MiMi-dc9qs Hope you're not out of time to continue waching, are you?

[@john1703]

I do so agree. Please stop saying "who cares". All of us who follow you do!

[@jeff70white]

Your videos just get funnier and more entertaining. They are tailor made for LWT, Thames or whoever covers that region these days. Why hasn't one of the TV channels signed you up? Have a word with your agent. There's nothing on regular TV that comes even close to what you are producing. Keep it up.

[@Joolzguides]

Alas, I have no idea what one has to do to get on TV. I mean, they have whole film crews and I do these on my own except for Simon filming sometimes.

[@AvaT42]

Jeff White I agree Joolz should be on TV, he is brilliantly entertaining plus all the historical information Joolz talks of about the different areas and people is so interesting.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Joolz Guides - London History Walks - Travel Films I think you could have a show on the American TV stations known as PBS “Public Broadcasting Station”

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@AvaT42 AND--there is no better place on earth, with so much history to see and comment on. What a colossal gaff, to overlook such a TV perfect presenter too.

[@francinevanzanten8368]

You nailed it again, it's amazing how much there is to be learned about London and its history.

[@Joolzguides]

It's an inexhaustible provider of topics

[@joansmith3296]

Thank you Joolz!! Wonderful video. I wish I could afford to be a patron but I'm broke all the time. I enjoy your videos though tremendously. I'll never get to London except through your very entertaining films. Thanks!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Joan. Not at all, don't worry about that. It's lovely for people just to say thank you. I'm glad you like them. The patreon is just there as an option... It all adds up!

[@anaalonsovillalobos4693]

Yesssss same here.... Unfortunately, anyway thanks....

[@mungmungie]

English Country Dance was once the social dance in North America. It died out in a lot of places in the mid 20th century, but has returned. Most larger Canadian cities have English Country Dance events.

[@gordonhawtin2181]

You never mentioned the enterprise pub that used to be a folk club on the 1s floor in the early 1960s where an unknown Paul Simon used to play.

[@mikeparker556]

Wit, history & charm, all wrapped up in a package called Joolz. ;-) Love the videos, thanks!

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you Mike. I quite agree!

[@natalya6091]

@@Joolzguides Hello, What does it mean " wit"?

[@qualitygoldfish2198]

@@natalya6091 People being funny and jolly.

[@sideshowrod1312]

I went to Primrose Hill school and it was anything but foreboding. My memories of it are warm and full of love.

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, I actually like it really. I was always jealous that yours had more than one floor! Ours was a bungalow. It's just the red brick evokes the era, that's all I meant. I was being a bit over the top really...just blabbling my mouth off. Sometimes it's best to say nothing.

[@wendi2819]

Excellent as always! I can't believe all the things you remember from childhood, like all those school children's names and your dance steps! This is a wonderful area of London! You're so talented.

[@PCamb1234]

I must say it's a huge nostalgia kick watching your great videos now that I'm stuck in a godforsaken part of the north,ensconced in the mountains and beyond the reach of civilisation! The Gloucester Road segment was particularly nostalgic as I spent much of my time in the early nineties using the facilities at the London Film Co-Op. Happy days

[@Jim-ep1su]

The TV show 'Randall and Hopkirk did some filming in Chalcot Crescent

[@jonarchdeacon3761]

Every video is informative, entertaining and binge watched..."Argh one more video won't hurt" he says at 1am. Great work Joolz!!! Keep up the good work.

[@johnsain]

The Rolling Stones had their "Between the Buttons" Album photo shot on Primrose Hill after an all night recording session....and Paul McCartney, spotted a mysterious man who was just behind him on the hill one early morning (after an all night Abbey Rd session) who suddenly disappeared not to be seen anywhere,...and wrote "Fool on the Hill" inspired by that experience.... Down at the Camden Lock area is Dingwall's, a very iconic punk bar which hosted legendary bands during the 70's-early 80's.....Also, the Roundhouse could be seen nearby, another iconic venue, which hosted bands from the Doors to the Ramones. The Clash had their rehearsal space just around the lock too (cover on an album photographed there too). Perhaps you could make a Part II version of this area,....omitting the Movie Stars and Victorian Era chaps and focusing on Rock n' Rollers (although you did mention 'Madness'!). I was a 20 year old American lad who spent the Spring & Summer of 1980 staying a block away from Chalk Farm Station....it was such a memorable time, I found myself wanting to know more about the area for years later.....I wish I'd knew then what I've learned from your video.

[@krazyjey]

The way you present London is timeless and a sweet refresh , really enjoy 10:14 parliament hill , every time i was going there it was an uplift of feelgood and a perspective adjustment for my Londoner life . Kudos to the cameraman by the way .

[@lorenaarias1952]

Your videos, not only teach me why the names, or historical events happened, and show me beautiful parts of London, but they also make me laugh. You are a very nice, intelligent, and funny person! Thanks a lot!

[@dianapatterson1559]

Lovely, Joolz, I learned a lot. But you missed my friend Iolo Morganwg, who has a plaque on the ground at the top of Primrose Hill. He invented the notion of the Welsh as Druids who sang songs and had an Eisteddfod at Stone Henge -- he did it all on Primrose Hill, bless him. We want not just film stars but your definite weirdos!

[@Joolzguides]

I saw the druids up there once actually. yes, I forgot to include that. Poor show by me.

[@davothefirst9371]

Iolo Morganwg was a nutcase !

[@dianapatterson1559]

I guess he was really following William Stukely, but Stukely, not being Welsh, couldn't be as foreceful as Iolo Morganwg.

[@theupsetter1969]

I think you've rekindled my love for London with your videos. I knew about Chalk Farm station being the Madness album cover never knew about the Winchester club though so thanks for that . Primrose Hill was also the place they shot the album cover for their Rise & Fall album & one of 100 or so of my favourite Madness songs on there is Primrose Hill which is the closest to poetry Madness ever came. Incidentally as an Idea they did an excellent album called "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" maybe a video on that part of London?

[@nobbynoris]

I've got that album, it's very good.

[@stuartthegrant]

You always cheer me up on a Sunday, great video Joolz...

[@Joolzguides]

Must be all my tomfoolery.

[@natalya6091]

And me on Saturday, too.

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Excellent shows Joules, Keep up the great work you are doing. I thoroughly enjoy all your videos podcast which bring light hearted jocularity and a great deal of knowledge of London and its history. Excellent!,

[@jrfesmithniceguy]

Have added Minder to my watch list. Another joyous video, especially the dogs commentary on the parish marker.🐕💃🤭

[@Joolzguides]

Minder is brilliant and so is The Sweeney

[@jrfesmithniceguy]

Thanks 😊

[@Alan_Mac]

Really enjoyable. My youngest is doing "A Tale of Two Cities" for A Level. I now need to find a way to use "Bicester Times, Worcester Times". First class Dad joke.

[@Joolzguides]

I stole it off Richard Osman

[@samiam619]

Alan Mac, I read your comment first. But when I heard Jules say it, I almost hurt myself rolling my eyes!

[@charleshamilton9274]

This was a particularly particular romp, I must admit. Flashbacks. Improvised chit chat. (Your cameraman seems especially interesting and witty.) Clever adverts here and there. As I say, a romp.

[@Joolzguides]

Simon is cool. He is in my Sicily film quite a bit too.

[@keithflowers9217]

You are a bloody genius. How ever do you learn all this stuff? I am onto number 32 of your blogs. Wonderful stuff. Real entertainment. Thanks Joules! Greetings from Uganda.

[@larrysimon1]

Hi Joolz ........................We visit London next week ...............Yippeee . We will use your excellent guides to visit places of interest, if we bump into you the Pints are on us !!!!!!

[@orangepinkgarden]

larry Simon, You should hire Joolz for a tour. I am sure it would be great fun.

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers....That's very kind. I seem to get a lot of free pints these days!

[@dathang]

Thanks for the nice sunday stroll. Cheers!

[@Joolzguides]

Well... it poured down for a while but a typical English day

[@shiva2731]

Thank you. Thanks. Ta. So very grateful for these videos. Love your humour and song and dance knowledge. These mean a lot to me. 😊

[@peterhannaford1394]

As a ex londoner now living in New Zealand i really enjoy your videos especially the one on waterloo i was born in Roupell street and you stood outside the very house no 40. Also lived in Brixton and loved that one to,keep up the good work cheers Peter.

[@fredmila]

So many place around there. Often when you show a street, I remember a friend, client, a girlfriend who used to live there.

[@humble4533]

Thank you for all your interesting video Joolz.Appreciate all your hard work

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it. It took a while!!

[@stevenwilliams9181]

Incredible view of the London skyline. I'm hoping to visit London in the summer, if I can I am so heading to Primrose Hill

[@lizforee1328]

I have watched several of your videos and do not know if it is my mood or this video, but I am finding this one the funniest. Very much enjoy your work. (Sorry to hear about your recent loss. ) Elizabeth from Texas

[@dambrooks7578]

My mates dad wrote, in part, Minder. His name was Tony Hoare, sadly he has passed away now.

[@Iainey]

Wow Primrose Hill is lovely!

[@Joolzguides]

It certainly is. Lovely in the summer too

[@Caribbean_King]

There's a little town outside of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania named Pitcairn. Always interesting to see the connections of old and new.

[@adev9764]

Primrose Hill reminds me of the blur song "for tomorrow" . And blur always remind me of London and the SE

[@amorparedes8357]

Oh my god you included Jose Rizal, i never would have known! Now i can go visit next week for my trip to London! Thanks Joolz!

[@johnpickens448]

Really enjoyed your poetry selection from primary school. Your teacher must have been excellent, giving a gold star and great comment for what was actually quite insolent from you, his student. I'm certain you appreciate him now.

[@Joolzguides]

He was excellent. Everyone's favourite teacher.

[@marknaylor8923]

Love this video Joolz! Your knowledge of London always amazes me. We didn't get to meet up last Autumn but I will be back in October and will definitely be booking a walk about with you!! keep the videos coming

[@kellyplumb3561]

I'm really enjoying your videos, I too love Columbo! My favorite episode is Any Port in a Storm

[@kenrehill8775]

We spent most of yesterday binging on joolz videos, these are great and bring back stacks of memories.

[@davidpittom3711]

The best video ever ! Grew up in Kentish Town 1950.’s regularly walked to Primrose Hill , visiting the Zoo or my Grandparents at St John’s Wood You are brilliant, love your style Now a guide for Jersey Heritage wish I had your talents

[@1945barbara]

Hubby and I used to go country dancing in Cecil Sharp House, lovely to see it and PrimroseHill as well

[@petemc5070]

Very entertaining and informative. At certain moments on your tour you were very near to where Sylvia Plath lived/died, and also to fashion photographer David Bailey's house/studio. I was lucky enough to live in a flat in Primrose Hill for six months in the 80s despite being skint. Every time someone visited we'd all end up on the hill looking at the best view of London.

[@patsk8127]

I used to live on that street- the Adelaide Road, and my station was Chalk Farm

[@eguirald]

Absolutely absorbing video! (I shouldn't have a binge-viewing party of your wonderful videos, because soon I will have seen them all, but they are so addictive!!)

[@Leoleo-dz2xs]

Another really interesting guide, it's amazing how he remembers all those facts

[@Joolzguides]

I do make some mistakes sometimes

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

Thank you thank you thank you for the Jeff Wayne's musical bit. One of my favourites. Still having goosebumps hearing Richard Burton's prologue. But you are also pretty charming citing the lines... 😂

[@Joolzguides]

I'm no Richard Burton.

[@stevephilips9078]

Jules is at his best in this video.

[@fulgor9393]

That was one of my favourites as you displayed more of your personality in it !! I’m a subscriber and a big fan. I even have an autographed first edition (I don’t think you have a second, YET !) of your book !! I’m so sorry I missed your book signing, I would love to meet you. You should organise “fan” meets, to see what really appeals to your subscribers. Take care mate. Pete

[@denapattison6363]

Woman in early 60's here who got the biggest kick of you country dancing and singing those folksy lyrics. NEVER stop!

[@alrightwithms845]

Oh watching this video in April 2020 and we are in lockdown - you’re physic! So much information/knowledge. Thanks for sharing!

[@ksinghldn]

Thanks for all the helpful LDN content Joolz

[@Joolzguides]

That's ok. I guess someone has to do it.

[@VMDvei]

You should have much more people who like and subscribe your videos! Yours are the best! Verity

[@arriesone1]

Joolz, you are a veritable fount of knowledge... how do you accumulate/retain so many gems of wisdom? I just adore all the tales of old London and seeing the (thankfully listed) remnants of what was....always feel sad to think of all that open countryside under concrete now...maybe if aliens ever come, they will demolish all the bad stuff and we’ll be back to green spaces once more 😄

[@timdaugherty5921]

I arrive in London June 15! I would love a tour with ya ! (Just dont forget the umbrella this time) lollll

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers Tim. Drop me a line and we'll see if I'm around!

[@michaelgallardo3746]

Hi Jools, great videos, entertaining and informative. Nice job!

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

There is a bit more to the name “Chalk”. The chalk strata underneath london was shallow here and stored water under “Artesian pressure” and was a source of fresh water for London in the old days. Then, in modern times, London sourced its water supply from further away.

[@russellhogben6628]

Yes we did country dancing at our primary school too. I was very keen and even went to the after school club where Mrs Wetstone put records on the record player and Mrs Brindley did the calling and kept us all in time. Ah, innocent times 😇

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, Mrs Redfern put the records on for us.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

You always amaze, Joolz! What a memory.

[@CherryBerry48]

aww joolz i enjoyed your lil song and dance, yes yes recreate it, that would be so much fun!! bring back the good ole times!!

[@Joolzguides]

Haven't done that dance in 30 years

[@glennwhittaker197]

Hey Joolz, as you might recall my message when you posted about Regents Park I mentioned the Amy Barracks being mentioned in HG Wells WAR OF THE WORLDS, well as your quoting from that here goes....”the sound of drumming and trumpeting came from the Albany Street Barracks”. 🥁🎺

[@justing1474]

Another splendid delight, splendid indeed young man

[@ranulfdoswell]

5:00 The tale of two cities joke was very well executed!

[@christerhall68]

Must visit this part of London on my next trip. Thanks for a great video 😊

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, it's a nice neighbourhood.

[@danielpotter8957]

Your memory is stupendous sir!

[@SoapyTitsWank]

I'm a Londoner, and I'm learning loads, guvner.

[@robloseby3631]

Funny informative a joy to watch. Whenever I am in London I see things you have covered!

[@bjmurray1842]

Great video, as always. The thing that sticks out for me in this one is that there seem to be empty parking spots. I don't think I have seen that before.

[@aferret5]

It is quite the sight isn't it lol

[@Joolzguides]

Ha ha... well, unlike many film makers I actually wait for the right moment to take a shot. So it might mean waiting a long time. They were pruning the trees so I filmed then. That's why it takes so long to make the films. I don't want vans or rubbish trucks in my shot. It's time consuming I'll agree

[@barcyorky]

Chalcot Crescent was also the location of Tara King’s flat (the final partner of John Steed in the 1960s TV series “The Avengers”).

[@glentheseira308]

Would have loved to have a tour guide with such knowledge and pointing out small facts like the St Pancreas trampled on roman soldier !! WOW i would have just walked past not looking at such trivial things. Top guy !! Keep up the excellent work Joolz....!

[@kdean9537]

Entertaining, enjoyable & informative always learn something! Really loved this, thank you! 💖Take care!

[@Joolzguides]

I'm so glad.

[@thomasbarry851]

enjoyed our informational stroll thank you from Tennessee USA

[@Joolzguides]

Gosh...glad you're watching so far away

[@darrellsanbornjr2088]

Brilliant as always.

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you!

[@CCHBrown]

We went to the same primary school! Although at quite different times. Mr. Wilkinson was head master when I went. I grew up in a flat on Regents Park Road as well, adjacent to the church. Been enjoying your videos , keep it up!

[@Lewisjls]

Love your Shows Jooz Went to Primrose Hill 4 times to Pub Aid.Object to meet Sue Perkins, Every time i went there She wasn't there how like life .i REALLY REALLY LOVE YOUR SHOWS.

[@rebeccachang1022]

What a joy watching this video. Excellent job

[@Boabywankenobi]

I've been searching for ages for more information about Primrose Hill. I walk round there more or less everyday. Thank you for the excellent documentary. Subbed, my good man!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks! I've got quite a few other films about the area too.

[@ianrogerburton1670]

I first heard of Primrose Hill when I read Dodie Smith´s "A Hundred and One Dalmations", for it is here that Pongo and Perdita barked out the news of their kidnapped puppies during the Twilight Barking. Very romantic stuff.

[@Swimkid1]

Hello Jools. I love all of your vids and I have given every single one a thumbs up. Thank you very much for the hours of entertainment I’ve experienced from watching your great London vids. I’ve watched them more than once. However, if I’m honest, and with respect - the ‘sing-along’ piano theme tune drives me insane. Pleeeeease employ another piece of background music. All lighthearted stuff, thanks again for your informative, enjoyable and entertaining videos. Regards, Dave ✌️

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Dave, My sister writes a lot of songs too for my films but to be honest music is a tough thing to find for free. You can't use any old thing or you get in trouble. I've used rather a lot of old sing along music but I am trying to vary it. Sometimes it's just too much work and effort to find the music. It can take ages. The films take days to make and it all adds up. If you have some copyright free music I can use I'd be very grateful of course! Cheers again.

[@michaelbenenson]

Thank you, Joolz (especially for not mentioning 'Lady in the Van' (no sarcasm intended) ) - and brightening my Sunday afternoon's fedupness. The variety of London/Primrosearchitecture is not matched by any other country, I guess. Hooray for England!

[@Joolzguides]

I didn't want to annoy Alan Bennet who lives opposite Paddington Bear!

[@southernguy35]

I see Joolz but hear Boldrick in the background. Congrats on making such great videos that are so uplifting and not in anyway whining like Louis Rossman, Just goes to show you can see the sunny side of life without having to complain about it.

[@Ratsotone]

I've just recently discovered your videos, and after watching a couple of them I subscribed, they're so funny and informative. I'm from the North of England and I've worked in London a couple of times over the years, I just love the vibe, and the place fascinates me, but when I've been there I've never really had the time to explore, so that's why I'm loving your videos so much. So far I've only watched a few, and I'm really looking forward to watching them all, in fact I'm finding them quite addictive. So if ever I find myself heading on down there for a break, I'll be sure to check out your private walks, that could be a right hoot...so toodle pip and tally ho, I'm off to watch another show

[@jefffleet9546]

Love these vids you are funny 👍

[@L-mo]

This is excellent. I’m a Londoner and learned a lot.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Yes, I have many more like this if you're interested!

[@Nance52]

Well done! Love all your videos. Been telling my friends about your channel.

[@cliffordadams8353]

Good man Jools A jolly wheeze

[@chybug1916]

Nice work as always my friend! Beth and I are already conspiring to make a return visit!

[@Joolzguides]

Looking forward to it!

[@tijuanagringo]

As always, good to see you and hear you. I enjoy the bit of banter with... Simon, is it? Your camera man. Gives a touch of reality and the history of your work together, too. Thanks again for sharing these with us.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Yes, it's Simon but it changes sometimes.

[@tijuanagringo]

@@Joolzguides Ah... I remember feeling that the person on the other side of the camera might be different sometimes. You, however, out in front, still look good. I look forward to the possible lifetime dimension where we lift a glass with public joy.

[@ChrisWilliams1962]

I get strangely excited everytime I'm notified another of your videos has been uploaded! :D

[@Joolzguides]

Oh, you should click the bell and it will notify you every time!

[@ChrisWilliams1962]

@@Joolzguides I have. That's what I mean! :D

[@marijanabilic9246]

Bravo Joolz...I enjoyed !!! Thank you, big hug for you!

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you again.

[@williamwafer6653]

We spent a week in London in 2016. We loved it. Didn't know about you then, I wish we had. I would have enjoyed meeting and hiring you for a day. Love and appreciate your work. Perhaps in 2021 we'll get back. Cheers

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers!

[@A.Green55]

You honestly deserve way more subscribers!

[@JonnyBGood12]

Great as always....nice 1 Joolz 👍👍👊👊

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks again!

[@roeng1368]

Very good joolz. You speak a lot about Dickens, have you done a video about the Charles Dickens Museum in Doughty street by chance ?

[@Joolzguides]

Funnily enough I was filming there the other day...coming soon. Yes, Dickens, Shakespeare, Pepys. They keep popping up. They evoke an era I suppose.

[@beeutiffle]

Fabulous funny videos. I am working my way through them all! Very entertaining. We are coming to London later this year so l am getting ready.

[@Joolzguides]

I hope I have prepared you!

[@desirecloete6654]

I absolutely love your reviews of London and surrounding, you are so knowledgeable thank you I went to London in 2005 and wish I had known all this then even though I did visit a few places you mentioned and stayed in Camden and Kentish town went to three pubs you mentioned I missed out on a lot

[@atbailey]

Yet another classic, dear Joolz. Well played!

[@Joolzguides]

I'm growing more eccentric as time goes on

[@atbailey]

Aren't we all, dear Joolz, aren't we all, lol!

[@mickmcguire4571]

Brilliant love your vids 👍👍 keep up the good work

[@jwalsh7576]

Wow, we were just there last May (2019) and ate lunch at Pembroke Tavern / Cafe and went up to the Hill. Have you done a video of the Burroughs Market? That was fantastic.