Churchill's Chair, Hats and Ancient Shops of St James - Splendid London Walks

[@Joolzguides]

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[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I’ve already started following you on Instagram with both my accounts lol Now I’m re-watching all of your videos again for the 4th time lol Lockdown Dec 2020 and I say Merry Christmas to you and your sister who should spend more time in front of the camera lol. You never know you might get more subscribers! Lol Cheers mate

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Of course we will follow u on instagram. Yes u will be a star someday. Fingers cross.

[@dylvasey]

Why this show is not picked up by the BBC or another large broadcaster is beyond me.

[@ashscott6068]

@@DonBean-ej4ou That's not true at all. Communism requires people to work for the community, not lock themselves in the basement with some fresh young boys. Who would bake the bread, if everyone spent all their time noncing kids?

[@scottclarke9160]

I was thinking the same this morning. Interesting, funny and better than the rubbish that is churned out. I’d get in contact with the BBC if I were you.

[@JeffDeWitt]

@@ashscott6068 Hardly. In communism everyone works for the state, the people have no rights and no say in how things are run.

[@DM-kv9kj]

@@DonBean-ej4ou Eh? How is the BBC "Communist" when the director is the son of a wealthy banker, ex Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House and a Lord and when the BBC airs many shows such as The Apprentice, Dragon's Den, British historical dramas, various quaint old British antiques shows, Match of the Day, American Football... You people are so deranged by overly right-wing politicians. Yea I find a lot of trash on the BBC, but that's just TV in general now because companies like Netflix and so on have taken over the market. If you don't want to pay the licence then just use a computer hooked to a large monitor and you can find FAR more good shows online than you can with a tv. Most tv channels now just stream their content via the internet anyway and often tv shows are rather poor quality as a result of low bandwidth. There's literally no reason to even own a tv anymore and in any case they don't even police it anymore really. I know tons of people with tvs who don't pay the BBC licence anymore and nothing has happened.

[@reggiewilko2125]

@@JeffDeWitt That's not what communism is. Communism is the political/economic theory of the populace owning property and the means of production. There has never been a Communist nation, only nations that have tried to attain it through Marxist-Leninist Socialism and/or State Capitalism (USSR, for example).

[@walburgafunkenschlag1172]

Danke für all die wunderbaren Videos die ich immer schauen Danke schön Durch sie kenne Ich mIch in London gut aus Zwar nur im Kopf Aber die wahren Abendteuer sind im Kopf Frohe Weihnachten

[@nipponhakkyou]

The cigar shop was insanely charming! thank you Joolz, have a good holiday!

[@Nimbleful]

That hat shop was surpringly fascinating! could do a whole video just with the interesting history of hats! who knew!

[@ryanessex7978]

Very true. With shops like that it's appropriate to say " If only these walls could talk "

[@CallieMasters5000]

Did you catch the hat sizer gadget? He put it on for a second. You adjust all the knobs or whatever and it gives you the perfect shape and size for your hat to fit right.

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

The hat shop was pretty cool! I'm going to visit London next year, and I'd LOVE to get a nice authentic British made flat cap. Maybe I'll have to hunt down that store and pick one up!

[@Jivolt]

I do enjoy a good haberdasher.

[@KatKevaKelise]

Nimbleful EVERYTHING is damn interesting if you look into it in depth. Seriously.

[@bobrose7900]

Absolutely wonderful video, Fascinating and jolly! And your sisters' music is brilliant, what a charming combination! Superb.

[@suecox2308]

The fellows in the cigar shop were terrific sports--and how fascinating! And the hat shop--who knew there were so many subtleties!

[@bickc1857]

(Nov 2022)....because of Jools my partner and i visited James J. Fox...i admit i do not smoke but i did buy a Churchill....you are made very welcome and given a tour...visited the Museum and sat in the chair Churchill and Jools sat in....lovely people please visit!!

[@MissMellyVee]

You know Julian, only you could unlock these amazing insights you share with us. That cigar shop blew my mind, I have not smoked in about 8 years, and I was drooling for want of one! I just adored the quirkiness of the young shop keeper you spoke with. The hat shop was endless fascination, as was the proprietor with his gorgeous hair cut and neatly trimmed beard and mo, fancy them making all those "famous" movie hats, amazing! I think you mentioned you are going on holiday, so have a good holiday, and please come back soon and make more of your WONDERFUL videos!

[@AlannahRyane]

Joolz this one was special. Great song, great singing by you, great Mick Jagger dancing and great stores and their managers ! Thanks

[@budm.1450]

Hi Joolz. I just wanted to say thanks for these wonderful videos. I left England 63 years ago for Canada and your videos bring back some great memories of my old home. I lived in Peckham when I was a little boy, and all your great places to visit I went to with my dad as a youngster. Anyway, keep up the great videos and thanks again for bring back some fabulous memories for me.

[@trancehi]

This channel deserves an actual TV network getting behind it and making it into a series. I'm actually finding it more interesting and entertaining than a BBC David Attenborough production.

[@bleppebleppsson1169]

Public TV-Network = Political Correct = sucks!

[@PalladiumTV]

CoorZ!!

[@maryharvey724]

These shops are museums of their specialties. Fascinating. Thank you.

[@jamesbong4928]

Love the accompanying music. Cheers Jools 🍺

[@proudvirginian]

The immature teenager in me started giggling the moment Blue Ball Street was mentioned and then the backstory was explained to naive Joolz and I laughed out loud. Ok, now the mature part of me wants to let you know that it was another great video and I look forward to your return from holiday and another video.

[@annother3350]

As a proud virgin those balls must be pretty blue!!

[@Jivolt]

There is a town called Blue Ball in Ohio.

[@proudvirginian]

@@annother3350 Virginian and no balls

[@proudvirginian]

@@Jivolt and one in Pennsylvania near a "town" called Intercourse.

[@gfrkiss]

As a Londoner, that is indeed a real phrase that we use for a chap who has been led on and then refused...(that's the polite way of saying it...!)

[@stevendaniel5649]

You and your videos are the best on the planet. Golly, but I do love listening to you and learning so much. Thank you, Joolzy ....

[@emilystaudte8401]

So fun! I love it when you film with Lou, you are so much more yourself and at ease. And she added the perfect amount of naughty spiciness 😉 to the mix. Thanks for taking the time to post from Serbia & safe travels back.

[@emilystaudte8401]

@bobbybigboyyes The elusive 6th Spice girl! 😂

[@eamoc]

When I left London for the last time, after 5 happy years there, I treated myself to a hat from Lockes. I loved the way I was fitted out, and thought of all the 18th Century gents that went in there, in their breeches to get their tricorne hats etc!!

[@MrJacobs55]

Your films about London are splendid. I like to watch them over and over again. London is truly the capitol of Europe!

[@judybage4083]

No idea how I’ve missed your channel before now. Well now I’ve found you, I’ll say goodbye to my true life for a few months while I binge watch.

[@eduardogutierrezcastillo2767]

Wow!! London is such an elegant City!!

[@JCF072344]

If I can't be in London, this is almost as much fun.

[@fredhannum4015]

Joolz; Oh , Joolzy THIS is my favorite of your many wonderful videos Thank You.....and CHEERS!

[@BarryFrancis]

Wasn't expecting a Mary Whitehouse Experience reference in this video. Loved your sister giggling when someone mentioned a Churchill being 7 inches.

[@Joolzguides]

She can't help herself. She wrote the song too.

[@ryanessex7978]

@@Joolzguides The middle classes frequent the confessional more often than most people.

[@philbemji3337]

@@ryanessex7978 ?

[@chinny_reckon]

The reference is quite apt considering a monologue Robert Newman once gave about central London - I thought of it as soon as I started this video, as I used to be a typist in St James. He said words to the effect of him once having an epiphany while walking through the hardened heart of London; he looked down at a patch of bare earth that had become exposed beneath years of layered concrete as the area had been dug up for some reason...he found the sight of this 'live patch' of earth thought provoking, realising that London could have been anything it wanted to be other than this one fixed idea that had been cast in stone for centuries. That's how I felt about St James - history has been preserved which is interesting but at the same time there's this oppressive unwritten psychological contract that nothing is allowed to change.

[@hectorbrown656]

I feel as though I am on a London walking tour , and you are just beside me telling all your fantastic stories .

[@p51nion]

As always, well worth the time Joolz. "It's not a real hat" - "How dare you!" Highly entertaining and informative, backed up by the musical talents of LLL, a glimpse of whom is always big plus!

[@loupsyche]

Awwww shucks thank you x

[@curtnicol3756]

Genuine laugh out loud at the "That's your stereo that is" line. Real blast from the past!

[@Marie-or6hz]

Love that you still have these wonderful shops. It makes shopping so much more personal.

[@davidshields948]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this, just wonderful. More please.

[@PS-ru2ov]

I hail fr Northern Ireland but i lived in London for 5 years and granny is fr south London so this channel i just love best channel on you tube

[@dukeofhaas]

Did you hear it? Our uproarious laughter from across the pond during your Churchillian take whilst seated in his chair. Masterful. And we were left wanting more of sis's salty songs and her wink-wink, nudge-nudge randy humor. We like.

[@original01djpaz]

Myself and the missus have watched shed loads of your tours around London in the last 4 8 hours. Excellent, enjoyable and educational. BRAVO!!

[@joachimmacdonald2702]

Cigar man is definitely a peaky blinders side-character

[@LiveInSydney]

That was just brilliant! I love London and it’s history! Bernie in Sydney

[@beverleybunn5084]

London is wonderfull place

[@DebbieSeaKay]

First time I've ever seen any of your videos. You just made me fall in love with London and her history again. Liked, subscribed and hit the bell!

[@scarlettm86]

A new Joolz Guide video and a glass 10 year aged sherry cask single malt. Sundays are the best!

[@azapp4761]

LOVE YOUR SISTER'S MUSIC!!EXCELLENT!💕

[@misterwizz5690]

what a marvellous cigar shop, I'll defiantly be going there to by a few Christmas presents in December

[@Aeronaut1975]

Defiant against whom? ;P

[@annother3350]

The anti-smoking nazis of course!

[@inferno7181]

Inagine having a chill day with your mates, just drinking some beer and suddenly a dapper 19th century man with a cane walks out of an archway rambling about old alleyways and duels

[@DM-kv9kj]

Where I'm from he'd get decked. I love the subject matter but this presenter is an utterly cringe-worthy bellend.

[@fraseraitken1837]

@@DM-kv9kj zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@zaramariadixon39]

@@DM-kv9kj as apposed to an ignorant bellend like yourself.

[@arriesone1]

Austin Dyer Don’t you understand that’s his style and we civilised folks love it.

[@petermgruhn]

@@DM-kv9kj I'm trying to be patient to see if there's any worthwhile content, but I'm losing faith.

[@Boabywankenobi]

Tremendous. I worked for 10 years in the building across the road from Berry Bros & Rudd, you picked a great day for the video, brings back a lot of fond memories. Couple of things in that area if you ever choose to revisit; 78 St James's St, the old head of the conservative party (unbelievable interiors, the dome in the centre is spectacular), one street up, the final place Chopin stayed before his last public appearance; he was employed by the Rothschild's as their Paris-based paino entertainer in their upscale club (I forget the name, it was near the Champs Elysees) and further down on that street to this day is the headquarters of the Rothschild family office. Finally, Chequers pub, mason's yard.....well, I'm sure you know the connection and for anyone that doesn't, Sam Williamson covers it in his wanders round St James's. Thanks Julian, that was great!.

[@ericduffield524]

Another wonderful way to wake-up on a Sunday. I'll be in London the first week in March 2020 with my 18yr nephew. I can't wait to take him to St James and now the cigar shop! Thank You from USA

[@AtheistOrphan]

Eric Duffield - Don’t forget to visit the ancient and royal borough of Tower Hamlets!🇬🇧

[@gracesanity6314]

Jools, what a talent you are. Witty, smart, posh, interesting to listen too. Natural comedian. Love old central London. Cosy and dark. Cheers

[@joshhuffines5978]

Wonderful and very informative video. I learned a lot in just a few minutes. Fascinating history bits. Great work and thank you for making videos like this.

[@randallbolt9193]

I want to be in every square inch of this video. Fascinating stuff, and a real gentleman's afternoon. Thank you!

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Since you are "obsessed" with Colombo, I grew near Hollywood and was taken to be an extra on one of his shows.... I was about 13 years old. This was 30 years ago...! He was charming, wearing his raincoat, and said hi to all the cast.

[@Joolzguides]

Which episode???

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

@@Joolzguides Ah, you read the comments (: It must have been one of the special episodes in 1988 or 1989.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

A lot of BRITS love COLUMBO including me 👍😬

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

I watch Columbo to this day. Great program.

[@SAkil-oh9hh]

This is FANTASTIC ! Amazing London. I have to see this shops . Thank you ! 👏👏👏

[@viviwil30]

Priceless, Joolz. A BIG THANK YOU to you two.

[@MrKrippe1000]

As soon as the virus is gone, i’m going to London! Love this.

[@howardwayne3974]

I wish I could . Unfortunately I have a service dog and the vet exams alone are the price of an evening out in the west end theater , and dinner with wine . not to mention there is a 5 day quarantine for ALL dogs coming into England no exceptions . so , looks like I'm screwed as far as travel .

[@millionseller001]

Well I must say what an expertly put together informative video.Very interesting.I live in Newcastle and the last time I visited London was 1992 and I loved it.Watching these videos makes me want to go back.There's history round every corner..although Newcastle's not too bad for that as well Keep the videos coming jools and thanks.

[@nanny7996]

Joolz took us all around here, he is so amusing and knowledgeable wouldn’t have missed it for the world. So many people stopped us just to get is pic of Joolz, he is so good natured. Thank you Joolz, it was great

[@susansantapola]

Jules you are just fab! Always loved my visits to London but you open up so many more interesting places to visit.

[@patsk8127]

I love the outfit of this cigarette shop guy. SO classy and decent

[@eduardogutierrezcastillo2767]

And thats a rare thing on Young men nowadays

[@Thunor93]

True

[@anthraxabun]

and an apparent miser, he seems to have offered Joolz a Jose L. piedra, one of the cheapest cigars you could get :(

[@natalya6091]

Good evening, dear Joolzie.We're very grateful for your informative videos.It's much easier to enjoy them using subtitles. Have a fantastic week. Greatings from Moscow, Russia.🇷🇺

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

It’s late June 2021 and I’m watching this for the 5th time! lol I’m actually rewatching all of Joolz videos lol Cheers mate

[@phillgreenland2390]

Great. Video. I visit a few times a year, and have followed you for quite a while. Invaluable to an American Historian in London. Loved Pitcairn as well. I just Patreon-ed you - well done as always, and thanks.

[@wanderplanet]

This is a video of a brilliant idea!👍 The old fashioned shops in London matched your outfit very well.😊 Great video!

[@peterflisher6584]

Always makes me smile watching these walks thank you. The White Hart pub has stood proudly on the corner of Drury Lane and High Holborn for centuries. The Old Bailey archives reveal this corner to be the first and oldest licensed premise in London, dating back to 1216.

[@Joolzguides]

Oh yes.. If only it still looked a bit more characterful. You wouldn't know it to look at it

[@emilystaudte8401]

Oh wow! The oldest! I just left London yesterday after staying right on the corner of High Holborn and Drury Lane. Wish I had seen your comment sooner, would have popped in. Always next trip!

[@ericaprocopis5691]

Love this one, thanks Joolz! Could you make a video about the canals and narrow boats systems of London? It's a world of it's own tucked away, would be interested to find out more, just an idea, thanks!

[@marijanabilic9246]

Music is ❤️🧡💛👏 and Hat story...thank you Joolz!

[@klarissaclairiton9010]

So many shops that have existed in the 1800s no longer exist. There was an upholsterer and cabinetmaker at 92 Jermyn street. His name was Richard Tait. He had royal patronage. My 3rd great grandfather worked for him. Floris is one of the shops of that era that has survived to this day. Alot of the 4 storey Georgian houses built in the 1700s have been demolished. Unfortunately we cannot go back in time but we can admire and learn from the past.

[@roeng1368]

Same thing happened in dublin, a lot of the old Georgian houses, were allowed to fall into ruin and were pulled down, to be replaced with horrific steel and glass eyesores.

[@mscott3918]

The oldest in London still exists. Ede and Ravenscroft made the Coronation robes for William III and Mary II in 1689 and are still robe makers to the peerage and lawyers. They are also general tailors making very good every day clothes. Also Twinings tea shop is still around, which opened in, I think, 1706.

[@mscott3918]

@@roeng1368 Too true unfortunately. I believe that the centre was taken out of the longest stretch of 18th century houses in Europe. It's institutionalised vandalism. Hopefully it won't happen anymore.

[@RS-B5ZV]

One of my favourite places to visit whenever I visit London. Beautiful buildings and historic sights

[@larry1890]

I tend to be the tour guide type, but even after visiting London last month, I still am fascinated by your channel. You are the king tour guide.

[@atulkapur9829]

London is smashing.love this city to bits.

[@cjtramm8]

Watched this before. As always the best. Thank you

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Fantastic episode this one Julez ! ☑ I doff my hat to ewe good Sir 🕵️‍♂️

[@ianrobert6239]

This and all your vids Joolz are so informative and entertaining. You have a special quality that draws in the viewer. Thank you.

[@wilsonfineart]

I actually admire the way you edit your videos.

[@BuckBuchanan-re5wz]

Great job with these videos. My wife and I just returned to Tennessee from London, and we visited a few places you covered. Thanks for the tips. Send thanks to Lou and Simon too, as they add so much to the production.

[@Oliviawww164]

This is one of my favourites. Loved the naturalness

[@MrKedab]

Dude, just stumbled across your channel today. My fabulous family are all Londoners though many have passed away (including my mum & dad). Your guides are how I imagine walking around town with my dad (born in Camden in the 40's), would have been. Albeit with a Cockney accent & some colourful language). They're brilliant. Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@Mp5fann]

Awesome!! Noah was so thrilled and surprised to hear you mention him. Made his day for sure. Another great film and we look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers

[@johnpickens448]

Love the long format without the quick cuts. Now if you could please introduce your interview subjects, I would much appreciate it. Thank you so much for your work!

[@sandramacglashan1088]

Sorry for not watching your videos I am busy these days a part from the weekends it’s good to watch this video.❤

[@vmbrister3278]

So much fun, this one! Thanks again Joolzie!

[@patrickmorgan7913]

Joolz, please get yourself a quality bowler hat. You deserve it!

[@constancemiller3753]

they should do episode of Joolz getting fitted and styled. any shop. any hat. shoes. undies (crossed fingers). can't wait:)

[@GoldenOwlEvents]

Delightful in every way!

[@felixthecat3n2]

You should have a LOT more subscribers Joolz.. What you do is truly brilliant, thank you.

[@jeanneamato8278]

You and this show are BRILLIANT!

[@andylea9550]

Best enterainment on the tube so interesting so well presented keep up the good work hope your on the next honours list lord joolz

[@BlindMango]

I was dying when she was explaining "blue balls" to him and he was like "I've never heard of that!" lmfao

[@20thcenturyboy85]

He did that on purpose. TMI. He is an English Gentleman.

[@waynekozak1462]

I would have to say that this is one of your very best films! Thank you Julian the music was amazing too!

[@zaramariadixon39]

Love the music in your videos just brilliant!

[@kdfulton3152]

I just saw this and what great 👍 fun! I loved walking around beautiful London-I’ve never been!! 😱😫🙃 Thank you 🙏

[@Julian-1111]

totally incredible, such a ** great tour, loved the live part, your sister is a Hoot! love it. expat in San Diego, Ca. YES you should be given your own show! Believe me it would be a hit in the USA. cheers, Julian

[@zulkiflijamil4033]

Hello Joolz, your video is superb. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.

[@andyskelton7223]

Another 20 minutes spent relaxing cheers Joolz

[@cbarnett2112]

Yes! Just made my Sunday, Joolz! Love taking a casual stroll with you on a Sunday afternoon. Glad Lil' Lost Lou was along. Have a wonderful time on holiday! Great Vid!

[@Joolzguides]

DId youlike the song she wrote for george?

[@cbarnett2112]

@@Joolzguides Loved it! She has such a unique sound. I'm so glad I got her album, too. Her videos are a blast as well! My fave is "He put a hook in me". Brilliant! - And her cheeky comments in your vids are hilarious. I have a sister that gives me the business all the time and I love it! I'm still planning a trip to ole smokey next spring and I hope to get a tour and a pint (or three)! Have fun on holiday!

[@Glasshousebc]

Loved the video, but the pinnacle for me was the cigar shop... fascinating... and your sisters giggle 🤭 Thank you for these videos. Most enjoyable. Greetings and gratitude from this ex-pat living in BC

[@stardresser1]

LOVE this!!! The perfect way to travel from your couch at home especially since we are all at home right now! Going to catch up on everything you got!

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Another great video... Bravo ... I am a regular at JJ Fox’s and down the street at Dunhill ‘s. Ciao e complimenti 🎉, S.

[@AliZum1]

I love watching all of these interesting films lol I have watched them all can't get enough ,,,! !!!

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

I'm fast becoming a big fan of Lillostlou's music..

[@TheSager]

Your channel is very entertaining. During this quarantine period, I find myself switching between Netflix and this channel. Great work from a very personable gentleman. Thank you! (a fan from Kuwait)

[@paulinegrant4081]

Great vlog, love seeing areas I know. All round St James's is great.

[@1oo1optimus]

I seen jools once in Parliament Square.. I looked at him oddly because of how he was dressed.. Now I love his videos

[@leannabuzak6042]

I love your channel! And your sister sounds like a kindred spirit....I snort laughed at all the innuendo right along with her!

[@sfperalta]

wonderful tour! feel like i'm tagging along

[@paulgabolinscy2502]

Love your tours. This is the best. My favourite area of London

[@tytipton6346]

I truly appreciate tour guides! It’s a way better way to visit a city

[@beezig]

Feels right Sunday Afternoon, cup of tea and a splendid Joolz guide to watch, pip, pip tally-ho