Westminster Abbey, Parliament, St James Park - Jolly Spiffing London Walk

In this jolly spiffing London walk Joolz shows you around the St James Park, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. There is the usual irreverent chat and banter with quips and anecdotes.
Learn all about the invention of champagne, the many fires that burnt down the Palace of Westminster and the pelicans in St James Park.
Joolz Guides is a fun, charming and informative way to see London. Hopefully you will discover lots of things you might have missed by just seeing the main tourist attractions in the area.
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[@benmalone7659]

It fills me with so much happiness when a video of yours pops up

[@garolstipock]

Amen to that!

[@johannebaker9730]

Me too x

[@blackbass6136]

Me too guys 🔥🔥🔥

[@blackbass6136]

As like I do but I’m in Hampshire ☄️☄️☄️

[@tubegor]

I can enjoy sunday so nicely with a walk through London. Thanks and stay healthy.

[@lindanorris3226]

HEY GUYS HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY 💫🤗 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US 💙💫🌎

[@philippap2919]

Just popping a comment of appreciation for Tom Carradine! Wasn't expecting to see him pop up here. Another reason to be glad I just discovered your channel!!

[@remiduplan8449]

Just discovered your channel today ! I love it. It's funny, precise, and very british ! (I love my nieghbours ... I am french). London is still an epicenter of art, poesy, and imagination. I'll try to go to london once more.

[@gwhite7011]

excellent, thanks

[@badatfootball4698]

Nice one!

[@pintpot]

Julian, your friend is... A) a Paul Merton sound-alike or B) Paul Merton

[@NorthStarman1]

Loving these walks. One question. Is it normal for a gentleman to keep his hat on in church in England?

[@nathanhamer8987]

I thought the Churchill statue at 18:36 was torn down by protesters. I'm glad it's still there.

[@threethirty608]

What facemask do you wear Joolz? How do you get it to fit your style?

[@badshotuk72]

I look forward to every Sunday morning, wandering if one of your new videos will pop up

[@scottwallace901]

Don't we all. In lockdown many miss the outside world. Love to all mothers this weekend.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@scottwallace901 why love to all the mothers out there?

[@scarlettm86]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 Because it is Mother's Day

[@scottwallace901]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 On the day I left the comment it was Mothers day in the U.K.

[@marshhen]

Dear Julian, that story about why that expression Robbing Peter to pay Paul and its connection to those churches is EXACTLY why I watch and love your videos. Please continue to throw all that historical detail in there. I was amazed by the image of the monastery that used to be there before the reformation. Fascinating. These videos are fantastic. Thank you for what you do.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Splendid! Robbing Peter to pay Paul... who knew! Once again thank you for a great walk.

[@jeanpeuplu5570]

We Froggies use quite the same expresion: "déshabiller (undress) Pierre pour habiller (dress) Paul". My two cents ;)

[@DougieSSyd]

That was brilliant. Makes me want to get back to London badly !

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks!

[@AvaT42]

Me too DougieS!! I love London and hopefully 2022!🤞

[@eamoc]

Spent 5 magnificent years there 2000 - 2006.....still have a hankering for the place in 2021!!!

[@angusmeigh5141]

@@Joolzguides Do a walking guide to Croydon! It is Londons' largest borough in terms of population. And has got loads of history.

[@studogable]

Dougie, this is exactly how I feel. So much history.

[@howardbradley3898]

As someone who would not be able to do walking tours, you are such an important “eye” for the disabled

[@MrWiseman91]

Everytime I'm watching a new video I find myself constantly checking the time bar in fear that it might end at any moment. Brilliant video!!

[@SgtMcNasty]

A boring cold dark sunday evening in Sweden turned in to a nice stroll round London. Thanks Joolz.

[@constancemiller3753]

Did you have a pint to finish the day? ;)

[@SgtMcNasty]

@@constancemiller3753 but of course. .

[@VenusEvan_1885]

@@SgtMcNasty you have middle east immigrant problems, send them back , start a mutiny, make Sweden great again

[@davidsparkes4377]

I have an Ancestor buried in Westminster Abbey, his name was Nicholas Ham born 1573 in Berkshire. He was buried there in 1641 in the north cloister and he was described as a Singer of Songs..

[@velvetindigonight]

How lovely...........

[@michw3755]

He was probably the Justin Bieber of his day, imagine.... 😂

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@michw3755 That's why they Buried him---alive.

[@kingman.mp4]

Henry VIII may have spared Westminster Abbey as his parents are buried there

[@GolfAddyventures]

As a working class lad from Sheffield, the son of a Steelworker and the Grandson of a Miner. I joined the British Army at 16 years old as a way out of my locality. I’ve gained a decent education in electrical and electronic engineering and have been working on the railway game for the last 6 years. My most recent project has brought me to Battersea. However, I’m residing in Vauxhall, just opposite MI6 in view of the Houses of Parliament. I find your videos (this one in particular) fascinating as they’re on my running route. From my Army days, I’m deeply patriotic and love to learn about the great and varied history of our country, even though me and my family are directly affected by the “class” system. Long love the Queen and God Bless these great isles of ours 🇬🇧

[@jfilm7466]

I used to run from Islington to houses of parliament over the river, Southbank, tower bridge back up to the Angel.

[@dannykirton6445]

Amen

[@MrDaiseymay]

That's the Spirit ! God Bless you Son.

[@VincentVincent-s9t]

Top man !!!!

[@suechun8871]

Glad to see you well and healthy.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Sue...hanging in there. You too I hope!

[@edglue6138]

Your not worried about covid, aka the flu. Are you Sue?

[@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341]

@@edglue6138 Really? It's Sunday, Ed. Why don't you take the day off from being an ignorant, and quite frankly, boring and unoriginal troll.

[@edglue6138]

@@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341 troll?

[@edglue6138]

@@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341 keep your mask on Brad. There's a good chap

[@RichardCroft19670711]

Good Morning Julian glad to see you have a new KZbin vlog for us all this Sunday morning hope your Mum and Family are keeping alright 😊

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you! You too! Off to see her now.

[@MrDaiseymay]

I have a Richard Croft in my Family tree---1706.

[@adrianthomas387]

Joolz you must get your own TV show based around this or something else knowledge eccentric!

[@Joolzguides]

If only TV companies agreed with you.

[@brumman100]

I agree , your wasted on here. I detested history at school but have watched everyone of your London guides, have learnt so much , can’t wait to get back to London

[@brodie2711]

@@Joolzguides if the TV companies took notice of how many views and subscribers you get.

[@joshuataylor3550]

@@Joolzguides have you tried Dave?

[@nickabbott6278]

@@brumman100 If he was wasted on this project, we wouldn't be here. Maybe waiting for the upgraded version?

[@psammiad]

Coade (like code I think?) stone is interesting - it's a ceramic brick containing silica and quartz, so it's resistant to acid rain. Coade restarted making mouldings in 2000.

[@388Caroline]

So interesting 🤔

[@monotonehell]

I like how Champagne Charlie was being teased right up until 5 minutes where it suddenly was topical. Nice editing that.

[@Joolzguides]

Glad someone noticed!

[@Ed19601]

@@Joolzguides oh it was quite clear

[@tremendouspaulrobinson]

Tremendous Joolz, really enjoyed this latest promenade. You are the ultimate flaneur xx

[@michaelrussell499]

I did care about rob peter to pay Paul.. that was very interesting!!! Thanks!!

[@NickPenlee]

Another great review of London Jools; you're the best narrator of the Capital's history by far! Congratulations to you sir!

[@ericlindal8008]

Joolz should have his own program on the BBC

[@jfilm7466]

Sod the BBC. Love the bluey, mate. He's too good for the BBC!

[@rickremco6275]

The BBC hates England and its history.

[@1jimmy534]

I agree but he doesn’t really fit their narrative these days.

[@artiomthomas7040]

100%

[@susiewickham9990]

Another great performance by the wonderful Joolz. Not forgetting Simon of course. Where would we be without the extra words of wisdom from the cameraman !

[@SheBendsNotBreaks]

Another beautiful walk. I am watching these a lot lately as I haven't been able to visit London for a year now! Your history knowledge is outstanding. When we are allowed out again I would love a walk with your voice over for real!

[@brian9731]

The scene at the end where you show the way through to Deans Yard is at the back of Church House, which are the administrative offices of the Church of England and the home of the General Synod, the internal legislature of the Church. It's also a conference centre and function rooms. Available for wedding receptions and even barmitzvahs (but unlikely).

[@normanbates3200]

Oh, I'm sure they'd cater to God's Chosen People.

[@claudiadaniele7069]

I'm quite new but I love this channel as I'm learning a lot of things about London (and your videos also help me to improve my English ☺️). Hope to visit again London very soon!! Greeting from Rome!!

[@poppy5986]

I hope you get to visit soon! London is beautiful. But so is your home city - Rome. Rome is my most favourite city in the world. Have been fortunate enough to visit there twice 😊

[@adamgriss2025]

Wonderful video as always, and you're obviously eccentrically over-dressed by today's standards, but I must say the spectator shoes were a very nice touch. Chapeau, monsieur Joolzie.

[@adamgriss2025]

@@mariamaryagathocleous8859 Eccentricity is usually a good thing, and in this case it most certainly is! Just to be clear, I am a huge fan of his sartorial selections.

[@helenbtb]

Another excellent walk Joolz! I always feel like I’m actually along for the ride & it alleviates my homesickness for London. Can’t wait to get back to my old home town.

[@riversoulstudio8774]

Love your videos--they are so much fun! I seem to "accidentally" learn stuff I never knew about London and its history. My daughter took us (that is, my husband and me) on a quick tour of London back in 2012, when she was studying abroad (we're Americans). So now, my daughter and I watch you as you show us the stuff we missed during that hurried, hot July trip nine years ago. We love your theatrical flair, and the anecdotal songs you include (Oh! Say "hi" to your sis, as well!). Have you ever done a series based on the lost seven gates in the Roman Wall (Aldgate, Bishopsgate, Moorgate, Cripplegate, Aldergate, Newgate, and Ludgate)? I recently saw a map of those locations, along with the more-or-less-semi-circle of the Roman wall that was connected at each of its ends to the Thames, and I think it would help "foreigners" like myself get their bearings as you walk through London. Just a suggestion. I'm not even sure it would make any sense to do it that way, but it seemed reasonable from here. ;)

[@jedthehumanoid9953]

Another lovely jaunt through the streets of London. Love the surviving bomb shelter signs!

[@mickymantle3233]

Without a doubt...the Best Guide to London Town you can Hire. Love these tours !

[@WobblyBootsDuke]

Woo hoo! Great to see you all back. As usual, I've been out to the pub (we're still lucky here in Brisbane), and I arrived home to find a Joolz. However, given my sobriety status, or lack there-of, I'll watch tomorrow. Had to say g'day though. Party on guys and thrilled to see you are back :-)

[@johnbyrne2127]

LOVERLY JUBBERLY. Thanks joolz, I love watching your great informative videos they take me right back to my teens in the seventies, when I was a Guardsman stationed at Chelsea barracks. if I had any free time,I used to wander around the historical sights.

[@philiplettley]

Going round Smith square and you didn't mention conservative central office and transport house pretty much opposite each other, though now known as Europe house and local government house respectively. Where on election nights you had two film crews filming two doors from, not far from each other. If you like Charles II, you should visit friar street in Worcester, the street he fled down towards the end of the battle of Worcester, when he knew the battle was lost and he had to flee the city and the country, it still has a lot of the original buildings from that time, and you can almost picture the scene. Henry VIII was supposed to be buried at Westminster abbey as far as I know, he was placed in a vault in Windsor to await completion of his sarcophagus but it was not completed for him, so he remains in the vault. Same with Charles I, he was hastily buried in the same vault to await the restoration of the monarchy and have a grand monument but it never happened. Also in the vault is Jayne Seymour who was supposed to be buried alongside Henry VIII at Westminster, and a stillborn child of queen Anne who was supposed to be reinterred with Queen Anne, moral of that story is if you want a grand monument don't end up in the Henry VIII vault, and the stone marker for the vault is about 20 foot away from the vault. Henry's sarcophagus was finally completed and can be seen in st Paul's cathedral as the tomb of Nelson, originally it was to be the tomb of cardinal wolsey Great video, keep up the good work.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

An epic walk around the greatest city in the world! Thank you for the video!

[@adamrice617]

I can imagine viewers from overseas are wondering who the famous historical figure, Norman Stanley Fletcher is..🤔😉

[@Joolzguides]

Ha ha ! Yes, let them wonder. I like obscure references.

[@louisebentley4886]

A man upon whom many "occupational hazards" did fall :D

[@TheSpudnation]

One of the best so far!

[@1973Washu]

Hopefully when the travel restrictions end I might be able to visit London.

[@edglue6138]

Do you know when that is 1973? When we all grow a set. Take the muzzles off. And stop this nonsense

[@emjayay]

@@edglue6138 Yeah, if everyone here hadn't been social distancing and wearing masks when indoors where I live maybe I wouldn't have to worry about when I can go to London because I would probably be dead like 5.5 million Americans in the past year.

[@edglue6138]

@@emjayay turn MSM off em

[@wasabista1613]

Champagne, a brilliant English invention! I learn something every time with this channel.

[@AtheistOrphan]

1:42 - Bloody hell! That’s an RAF Puma! What on Earth was it doing at such low altitude/landing in central London?

[@vrupa6019]

Probably a VIP landing or special forces do a lot of training in Central London so it might be them too.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Also, the SAS do special ops training in various parts of London. Mainly its for counter-terrorism training. When I was an active duty U.S. Army Airborne Rangers Special Ops we trained with the SAS several times and part of the training exercises was in London. We used various helicopters partly to see which ones worked best. Lot of civilians gawking at us lol

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@vrupa6019 - Thanks for the reply.👍

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 - Thanks for the reply.👍

[@pedallinraw]

Atmospheric energy devices most likely replaced with pineapples...just a theory...🤔the Eiffel Tower had some amazing spheres around it but strangely later on after the worlds fair they disappeared.....🤔🤓jolly good trot about ! Let’s hope the pubs and inns open soon 🍺🙂👍🏻

[@Joolzguides]

Amen to that!

[@kevingreen6924]

I live in Toulouse. I'm English. I haven't been to London since April 2019. I miss it so much. Your walks help. A little.

[@josuemauriciosantoyo8951]

Thxs for this new video. Greetings from Cancún, México.

[@sarahbennett9820]

I wasn't a fan of Henry Moore but we moved to a village near his studios in Perry Green, Hertfordshire. We visited and learnt loads about why and how he made his sculptures. I recommend it when things open up again, plus you can go for a lovely walk around the grounds and have a pint in the pub next door :)

[@janebaker966]

Fabulous. Thanks Joolz. Just the thing for a sunny Sunday morning. I watched it right away.

[@Noordwijker16]

You are Joolz, the treasure and a great ambassador for London and should be recognised as such by the Mayor

[@tomtucjr]

You've just inspired me to take a walk down to Westminster Abbey this afternoon - going to hunt out some of those shelter signs! Fascinating. Thanks Julian, and Simon!

[@barryLAHFC54]

All of your videos are excellent but this is one is superb as you point out so many hidden gems - both entertaining and informative. Thank you very much!!

[@2Travelis2Live]

What I want to know is why King Charles the II was your favorite king. There must be a story there.

[@jetsons101]

All through this video all I could think of was Sean Connery and I mean that in a very good way. You make learning so fun, you pull the viewer into your story / video. Thanks for your time and hard work........

[@Joolzguides]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@jetsons101]

@@Joolzguides One day I hope to make it to the UK and see the sights for myself..... Thanks again.

[@mjohns5944]

My gran looked after Lawrence of Arabia when he stayed in Boynton (Yorkshire). He got killed shortly afterwards....my gran is still going strong at 103 and remembers it all.

[@chesterwilman1716]

That’s one way to make my Sunday!

[@davidlathrop9360]

"But you don't care about that.." But I DO! I do care, with all my heart! It's these anecdotes, these facts and myths, that make the blood of history pump in the veins!

[@theladbrown9117]

Can’t wait to come back London , love that city , northern lad,

[@dannymcmince]

Happy St Patrick's day Joolz..I'm drowning my shamrock and watching your fascinating videos..cheers from Ireland.

[@mom4son]

wonderful video, the quality of this video has become better than the pregame. good video operator

[@parkssgo]

I have been London last year, Big Ben was in repair. It still being repaired?

[@jamie2922]

Jools love your videos, I saw you today in Regent’s Park if I wasn’t with my boss I would of said hello. I couldn’t believe how tall you were and lovely flat cap I must say...anyways pip pip tally Ho!!!

[@stevenmanskar5565]

Thanks for another great video. I particularly enjoyed the shout out to the Westminster Methodist Central Hall.

[@janeross114]

Happy Sunday with Joolz. I must say your looking very dapper in your terrific ensemble.

[@Fees-Shed]

Talking about previous videos, there’s one of one of those infamous pelicans eating a pigeon right in front of the kids feeding the assorted birds 😱 lol x

[@kellydalstok8900]

Pigeons are very nutritious and easy to catch. That’s why cats love them too.

[@Fees-Shed]

@@kellydalstok8900 think it was more the screaming of the children, as the slaughter of the poor creature ensued 🤣🤣

[@dr.leftfield9566]

I have a true story concerning William the Conquerors' coronation at the abbey in 1066. When William after Hastings finally got the surrender of the Londoners he was unusually merciful as Norman diplomacy goes. If you can picture Westminster in 1066 the much smaller abbey was surrounded by primitive-type timber buildings. The area outside the doors were awash with Norman mounted soldiers however concern was being expressed by the commander about the amount of londoners turning up to witness the coronation. Something got lost in translation when the conqueror left the abbey everyone cheered unfortunately this was misunderstood to be some sort of riot and the soldiers set fire to the surrounding buildings scattering the crowd so it all turned out to be a bit of damp squib.

[@jeanpeuplu5570]

Thanks for that, Doc ;)

[@parisreid5792]

Just the thing to send up to sleep (in Australia), dreaming of our next walkabout in London Town.

[@davehammond76]

Awesome video joolz. Your videos are so informative. This looked like a lovely day in London. As a northerner I love spending time in London and can’t wait to visit once lockdown is over. Keep up the great work. Love these videos.

[@lanamay198]

Very interesting. Thank you! Спасибо!

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Another glorious start to my Sunday morning: a new Joolz video to watch with my coffee and Welsh cakes. Joolz, you are the picture of sartorial elegance in this video! Also, a big shout out to Simon for his camera work and humorous commentary.

[@brandyrose9997]

Yay, new Jools guide! These always pep me up! 💗🌹

[@Joolzguides]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@allewis86]

Joolz what are those posts called that look like lamp posts but, i think, were used to release "gasses" from the sewers below (or something similar)? We have a few where I live and i can't for the life of me find the video where you talked about them and their name. Strange question I know - great new video by the way!

[@lorenaarias1952]

I absolutely love your videos. I am amazed at the amount of history that you know! You should be a history teacher, I’d love to take classes with you, I learn a lot of things when I watch your videos, thank you Joolz!

[@rwssinor]

All I want is a weekend in London again .. thank you for these joyous videos 💕

[@brodie2711]

During these gawd awful lockdowns, you really cheer me up. Thanks, Joolz"

[@jephestrada6076]

So happy to see you and your new video.

[@Brad-il9mw]

Lovely part of London, drips history at every corner. Thanks for a guide that only Joolz could pull off.

[@claire76leach]

You made my Mother's Day Joolz! I learn so much in your videos about London. Thank you x

[@alanchriston6806]

Gernot ( London zoo) wishes to elope, Pip pip tally hoo! Ha ha ha Taxi engine running ! 😊 😊😊

[@ukC0leman]

Can't describe how much I love Joolz Guides. I left London (temporarily) just before lockdown and discovered Joolz thereafter. Watching him trundle about my beloved is heartwarming and I can't wait to come back. I'll be booking a private tour, if only to prevent him from returning to peddling. Tour guidesence is his calling!

[@LondonMaori]

I’m planning a pub crawl once they’re open based on your guides 🍻🍻👍

[@scarlettm86]

Great idea! Miss the pubs so much!

[@RodM.Peters]

'When you say resilient, what do you mean?' - 'Impervious' - 'Oh, I see...'

[@mom4son]

I propose to make a video about the places of films in London, for example, the sherlock holmes series and money cards two barrels, Guy Ricci

[@dotcarroll1]

Almost as good as a London weekend!

[@jennythescouser]

Aawww you didn't show "The Prisoner" house in Buckingham Place. It's in the opening titles where he gets gassed by the Umbrella Men

[@harryprobert4078]

London 💙👍🏻

[@stevejones3635]

Thank you for that enjoyed every minute of that watching it through my lunch break while sitting on the 10th floor overlooking St James' Park. Over the last 30 years I have worked either end of Queen Annes Gate and still learned so much about the area in those 30 mins. I have forwarded the link to all my work pals, who have been working from home for the past year to see if it give them some inspiration to get back into the office when it fully reopens.

[@katerinak4164]

Your videos are most enjoyable! Thank you!

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

The universe was showing off when you were made. I adore your boater. Australia.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Hard to find one that fits.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

The more you travel, the more you see that there are so many wonderful things in the world. It can be difficult to settle for something great when you can see that there could always be something better just round the next corner. Travel can sometimes simply be about a quest for perfection. This quest for perfection that we are looking for,we found just now in your video so the only that we have to say on you: Huge thank you and keep going!!!!!!!

[@timdaugherty5921]

When will Big Ben be chiming again??

[@SomeRandomBod]

I love St James’ park, worked at the MOD building across the road from Lizzie’s gaff for a while. Spent 80% of my lunch breaks giving directions to tourists.

[@sefrayne110]

I remember Churchill's potty on display in the War Rooms!

[@goodfood8995]

Fantastic 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@lisal4824]

There is a Wikipedia page for Cromwell's head ;)

[@stephenmiller3698]

Excellent sartorial style sir.