Battersea London Walk - Power Station, Park and Dogs Home

Battersea London Walk - Power Station, Park and Dogs Home
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Battersea Power Station
Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott
Built in 1930s.
Largest brick building in Europe.
Wasn’t popular at the time as it was an eye-sore.
They had a fire in 1964 causing blackouts all over London.
(Remember power cuts in the 70s?)
Closed down in 1983 and remained empty until recent Malaysians bought it.
Turning it into flats, luxury sports venue, gym and restaurants.
Pink Floyd “Animals” album 1977
Inflatable pig drifted into Heathrow air space.
Police tracked it to Kent where it came down.
It was also used as Ministry of Love in 1984 with John Hurt. Also in Superman 3.
Battersea Dogs home
Opened in the 1860s as sanctuary for animals in need of help and doesn’t turn any away.
Holds over 260 dogs and cats.
1883 they accepted cats but only just changed its name in 2002 to avoid prejudice.
2011 they started Staffies (they’re softer than you think) campaign.
They even have a pet etiquette school to help dogs get used to a new life.
It housed 100 of Shackleton’s dogs before his disastrous trip to the South Pole.
Battersea Park
1858 - it was all marshland.
First place asparagus was grown in UK known as “Sparrow Grass".
Red House Tavern attracted ne-er do-wells and the area became notorious for brawls and duels. Access was from wooden Battersea bridge.
Duke of Wellington fought a duel with the Earl of Winchelsea for his Catholic emancipation act.
He was the last Prime Minister to fight a duel but he just shot into the air.
1st Association rules football match took place here 1864.
1985 Peace Pagoda commemorates Hiroshima donated by Bhuddist monks.
Albert Bridge
1873 - John Betcheman said it was one of the beauties of the London river.
Swayed when it opened so “all troops must break step when marching” Nicknamed “Trembling Lady".
Half suspension and half cantilever (Bazagette added suspension).
Same designer who did the rooves of the Albert Hall and St Pancras station.
Still has toll booths on it (only bridge that does).
Continues to deteriorate because of dogs doing their business on the timber decking.
1992 they made it more visible so painted it and added bulbs.
Features in Clockwork Orange and Absolute Beginners.
Battersea Square is a preety square near to St Thomas Battersea school where Prince George attends. Also Battersea Flower Station is nearby.
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[@Auggies1956]

What is this "A tour through London with Joolz McDonnell Weird Side" video?

[@afab7535]

you should make a new Battersea one, now the power station is finished. Love your videos

[@Ze_North_German]

Old but gold.

[@TheHangmanjack]

I can´t understand all, but it will make my English much better. Great City, greetings from Germany!

[@twist777hz]

My ex used to live in Battersea between 2004-2005 when we were both students at Imperial, before all the redevelopment began. We've long split but this video brought back fond memories. Thanks

[@Joolzguides]

Oh..you should send it to your ex!

[@vmbrister3278]

I personally, love to see you catch a pint at the end...kinda signature sign-off, in my opinion. Keep Up The Great Work Joolsie, you and Simon, from your pal from Louisiana, USA..Cheers!

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers...we did have a few when I saw him off at the station!

[@arriesone1]

Only ever passed battersea on the train in to Victoria, never realised how attractive and interesting the area was, definitely on my 2019 list of Joolz areas to visit!

[@pjgathergood6987]

I visited Battersea Park for the first time (well, since I was a very young boy which I've long since forgotten) a couple of days ago on a flying visit - it is indeed very attractive, well worth a visit.

[@pedroSilesia]

I passed it once and saw naked girl hoovering her flat the new one opposite to the power station

[@russellhogben6628]

The spring weather may be disappointing Jules but you always put a spring in my step. ❤️

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, I was hoping there'd be more flowers in the English garden!

[@junkolibertines2146]

awwwww I miss London terribly... PLEASE LET ME STAY!!!!

[@Anticommunism99]

Dont its beyond third world now

[@Prettypaigexxx]

This is such a lovely representation of of my hometown. Sometimes i forget how wonderful it really is in parts

[@alcyonecrucis]

What an intro me boy!!

[@Nimbleful]

Hi lovely Joolz, I have a suggestion that can possible help some of your viewers (me included :)). When you make some brilliant points (Like how Association Rules Football leads to the word soccer) it may be helpful to have the text on the screen to solidify the fact, to show the link visually. Without seeing the words sometimes a really interesting fact like that can wash over me without sinking in, and I have to pause the video if I really want it to sink in, but seeing the words would help me process and remember the fact better. The same would be helpful in cases where you're describing origins and meanings of place names - some overlaying text showing the place name, and the words it's made up of, would be brilliant to help the info really stick, - - if it's not too much of a bother for you to add :) Just thought I'd also take this opportunity to say: thank you for your fabulous videos! I love them lots like jelly tots!

[@bradpolak6793]

Superman 3 was mostly filmed in my hone town of Calgary Alberta Canada. And the desert scenes in Utah. I never knew they also filmed in london

[@stfitness]

All over Battersea, some hope and some despair.

[@Joolzguides]

I'm not sure I did it justice but I must say my legs were aching..hence the bikes!

[@stfitness]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films Really good again Jools. I’ll do that one next time I’m down.

[@ladyellensings3666]

I enjoyed this tour!

[@cameloty]

I lived in Battersea as a kid; thanks for the jaunty trip down memory lane

[@Joolzguides]

Oh nice....I used to go there as a kid too and it was lovely to go back. Nice memories.

[@CleverKidz101]

Greatings from Austria! I just discovered your channel 2 weeks ago and since then I am absolutely into your videos! You and Simon are doing a great job! Best city tours ever ! All the details, the knowledge of history and literature....simply amazing! Also the music....just perfectly chosen!!!(greetings to your sisters' band and the funny guy with the mostache from the sing-along-pub) We're going to London in two weeks and hope to spot you somewhere! Please go on making these outstanding videos about London! Thank you so much! Elli

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Elisabeth... Well, maybe see you at Tom's Cockney Sing Along.... Thursday nights!

[@BawlzOfuzz]

That monk has got a sweet gig there.

[@rowanbrown6376]

Fantastic as always! These are some of my favourite videos on KZbin 😀

[@Joolzguides]

Great. Thanks Rowan. South London isn't my forte so I'm doing my best!

[@jenngw]

Fantastic! My dog (who I adopted from Battersea) & I love it!

[@Joolzguides]

Oh bravo! (Or brava in the feminine case). Yes, struggling a bit with Clapham for next week but I'll do my best! I hope you realise you are largely responsible for these south London jaunts...so if it all goes wrong I blame you!

[@rcw3009]

You should do a pub crawl video with all the old pubs around Fleet Street

[@MajorKlanga]

Reminds me of when I was minicabbing in the 80s and Battersea was being gentrified. Some posh girls asked me to take them to Battersia (four syllables) Village

[@Joolzguides]

Oh Battereeee seea dahhling!!

[@angusmeigh5141]

Who can remember Fulham before it was gentrified?

[@annother3350]

I watched up the Junction recently. The intro is a great 60s panorama of this area

[@davidlean1060]

That's an old Ken Loach tv drama? I think Loach still has offices in Soho or Covent Garden to this day.

[@tanndgar]

I'm staying at Battersea for my holidays on september, it's my first time in London and at first I thought it looked like a sketchy neighbourhood but now you've changed my mind!

[@jenanization]

I'm Battersea born and bred and it's a great part of London!

[@willevans429]

it can be sketchy!

[@RalfWeyer]

Nice video, already waiting for the next one :-)

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you Ralf.

[@laurabrown6601]

Love Staffordshire Bull Terriers, my first two pets were Staffies, they are the BEST! and very misunderstood, but also have to make sure the "right"person adopts them. will check out Simon's Staffie jewelry

[@sourspoon591]

Trish TV here......Max and I are heading to London TODAY! We are staying at Battersea Park. Cannot WAIT and thank you for all the advice. Hope we see you on the street this week so we can say HI Jules!!!!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Trish. Well, I'll be around somewhere but probably not in the hat. How's the trip been?

[@jeffjose1]

Jooz 2020 now, just seen your video on Battersea Park, you forgot to mention there used to be a enclosed funfair that cost a shilling to enter in the 50s and 60s, great times and the boating lake too, enjoy your videos to, from me 70 plus now, keep it up,

[@TheEasyrhino63]

I just power watch all your films and this is my new favorite youtube channel.

[@way2deep100]

Joolz. While you were at Battersea Square, it might have interested you to know that Prince George's now former school overlooks the site of Bennetts, which was a night spot run by Princess Margaret's one-time beau, Roddy Llewellyn in the 70s and 80s. Apparently it featured a glass dance floor with piranhas swimming underneath. When Bennetts opened, local residents were not enamoured with the notion of "Hooray Henrys" cavorting in their down-at-heel neighbourhood (this was before the wine bars and pedestrianisation) and their protests and picketing culminated in the premises being daubed with white paint. So it's interesting that the new locals seem now to belong to those same affluent classes. I spent my teens living about 100 metres to the south but 100 metres to the north is St Mary's Church, where William Blake was married and Benedict Arnold was buried.

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Joolzy have fond memories of Battersea Park fun fair Sad it had to close!!!! 😢😇🙏⛲🎉

[@gerry2345]

I like this vid and seeing my old school.

[@edepillim]

In Battersea Park you should have mentioned the Little Brown Dog riots.Anti vivisection demos between 1903/7. See commemorative statue. My dad, born 1911 in Battersea remembers kids going to school barefoot. The area has now become very expensive.

[@mattfulton288]

Another enjoyable video Julian! Making our list for places to visit next time we visit your incredible city ... so much to see.

[@Joolzguides]

No way! Are you coming back? Good job!!

[@mattfulton288]

No specific plans yet but definitely making a return trip!

[@mard420]

damn, damn, i miss London, lots of jealous from Canada

[@sakugava]

Extra! Extra! Julian on south bank! Extra! Extra! Julian is not drinking beer!

[@Joolzguides]

Stop the press!!! Read all about it!!! (I had a beer with Simon later that day!)

[@aujay]

Joolz.... Is the location at 8:03 anyway near Railway Arch in Culvert Place, where both an episode of the greatest TV show ever - Minder - was shot; as well as being the very same filming location for George's Lock Up in the film A Fish Called Wanda.? Some classic London filming locations that are worth seeing if you are interested in such things! Well for an Australian fan at least !!

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

In high school physics my teacher taught us about resonant frequency. It is what creates the hum of a crystal glass when running your finger around the ridge. Anyway, resonant frequency is what makes bridges bend and twist. Usually contributed by the span of the bridge and the speed of the wind hitting the bridge. If you.want to see it in action, Google the Tacoma Narrows bridge.

[@hifijohn]

Superman didn't just crush it into a diamond but a cut diamond!

[@adriankiefir6756]

" 'ere mate...aah don't arf like your video's"....I absolutely love London. You make me proud to be British! Keep up the good work.

[@davewilkinson5649]

Just started watching your videos, brilliant, then I see you have one on my place of birth, Battersea!!! Still miss it. The church on the river, St Mary's was where Turner used to sit and sketch the Thames, his chair is still there! Both mum and aunt got married there!. And the asparagus link, they used to be sold in battersea bundles, plus also famous for lavender, fergie used to live in lavender Hill and the kinks wrote a song about. Did notice you avoided the rough bits like the junction and my old estate, winstanley, probably a good idea lol. Still a great video thank you Joolz

[@user-wk5jp3fc1f]

러브리 배터시 = lovely battersea

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Pip, pip and tally-ho! 😁

[@AvaT42]

I am glad Joolz went to the Battersea dogs and cats home. I have watched Paul Ogrady’s show from there!

[@Austengirl89]

Thanks so much! I’m looking at staying in this area during my visit

[@joansmith3296]

I just happened to come across your videos by accident & I had to subscribe! Your videos are so cool! I wish every tour guide I've had on trips in my life had been as interesting and nice as you are. Thanks for the fun!

[@Joolzguides]

Ha ha.. Thanks..well I'm more of a film maker really

[@searam1]

Hello from Atlanta! You always crack me up with your videos! I hope you, and Simon, are well and thanks for another Joolz Guide!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Sean. I think Simon looks like the sax player from the muppets in that hat!!!!

[@domsansom8508]

As a child me, my dad and brother used to walk from Pimlico to Battersea Park, on a Sunday morning, to kick a ball about.

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Joolz you forgot to go to Battersea where the fun fair was it closed in 1974 It was a child's British Disney Land from Pretoria South Africa

[@JagBetty]

Fantastic stuff..very enjoyable.

[@VintageMillyBooks]

Ha ha ha loved the Knightrider reference 🕶

[@darrellsanbornjr2088]

Hey, Jules. Love these videos.

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers Darrell.

[@sawahtb]

Not just a "diamond", a cut and polished diamond.

[@billinghamscuba]

Stanley Docks in Liverpool is the largest brick building in The UK, built in 1901... from memory

[@historyhardy5529]

Great video and I enjoyed the movie location bit.

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, a few things were filmed there. I think Absolute Beginners too.

[@barbarastepien-foad4519]

You can't fool us Jules, the Coca-Cola is hiding half a pint of rum, now be honest..

[@MrDonovanRex]

A lovely video as always! Can't wait to visit London again:)

[@Joolzguides]

See you then!

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

Really enjoyed this video! Can't wait for the next

[@Joolzguides]

I hope I can do it justice... I'll be heading to South London again and I'm not as good down there!

[@EricaNernie]

No, stay with the beer. Tell us about different types of ale etc. I always liked London Pride, myself

[@Leoleo-dz2xs]

If there are any tourists in london just for a few days then do a tour with this guy, dont waste your time on a open top bus with 100s of other tourists, see the real london, These guides and fun and very informative

[@Joolzguides]

Oh, thank you Leo. Yes, although I must say my legs are really beginning to hurt! I have to start limiting the amount of walking I do.

[@bfcyouthelement1986]

That “Lager” graffiti tag is famous round west London- that artist is the most prolific in the area :) loved the video.

[@Joolzguides]

Is that a fact? How strange. Odd choice of name. It isn't you, is it!

[@pjgathergood6987]

Blimey Joolz - You kindly pointed me to this video, which I'd somehow missed, and it bloomin' opens with a paraphrased quote from one nearly all-time favourite TV series, 'Knight Rider'! ('The A-Team' just beats it). You missed the chance for some post editing fun though when talking about 'Monkey' - you could have done some poorly dubbed out-of-sync action there! But great video. Other appearances of Battersea Power Station include it appearing, half destroyed, in the classic William Hartnell 'Doctor Who' story 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth' (1964). Battersea Park is lovely in it's layout (I visited first time since I was very young this week, hence looking for the video); I was looking for the Brown Dog riots statue, an extremely controversial statue in it's time. Also, sad fact, in the 1970s Battersea Gardens was the site of the world's most fatal roller coaster incident. Hearing you mention Bazalgette (who I'm only now just starting to fully appreciate his works and read up on) gives me suggestion for maybe a new video threat - iconic engineers who changed London. James Henry Greathead and the iconic Brunel would also be good subjects; as their works can still be seen in so many places in London. ...I'm starting to sound like my own dad now, I'll shut up.

[@AgnostosGnostos]

Splendid

[@EdVanMeyer]

Scott also styled the Aga and the Original London Transport Routemaster bus I believe.

[@fidelinfante8178]

Thank you for showing a lesser known side of London, and speaking of beers, do a video about hand pump beers and local breweries. Hand pumps and non-carbonated beers are unique to Britain, most tourist end up drinking regular beers, they simply ignore the deliciousness of non-carbonated beers one can find, for example at The George Inn. On another note, I have noticed that if your put London at the beginning of your video titles, your videos are easier to find, more people should discover your channel. Thanks again, keep it up!

[@Joolzguides]

Oh thanks! Yes, all good points. I hate SEO. I keep having to change my titles to things that I don't want. I shall try that for my next one. I'm sure you're right. The beer one is a good idea.

[@rpm1796]

Nice jaunt. Pip 🎬

[@jrfesmithniceguy]

Video proof of sunshine in London. You should have a pint at the end, everyone needs things that make life worth living.👍

[@Joolzguides]

I know! And coca cola didn't even sponsor me!!! It rained every day either side of this film for about two weeks!

[@user-wk5jp3fc1f]

I want to go to the battersea again.

[@glennwhittaker197]

Battersea is one place I’ve not been to, I’ve driven by the Dogs n Cats home but not visited the Gardens or indeed square for a sarnie 🥪😋

[@kev12364]

A other great video thanks

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers!

[@jayneverona]

You didn't mention the fun fair in Battersea Park. :( ;)

[@slimblu1]

Joolz Guides ... I wish I'd had you as my history teacher at school... Loved your video about Brixton (I'm SW2 born and raised) . Any chance of you venturing even further south and doing a video about Streatham/Norwood??.

[@99snubby]

Joolz I thought you were actually a lush thanks for setting us straight.

[@fredrikwardhoff]

Excellent video and splendid content... //fredrik

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you. I have quite a few. Do subscribe for all the latest!

[@MartinAhlman]

Pre-corona, I used to drink my way through the beer mile. Have I missed your video on that?

[@velvetunderpants44]

You're doing an amazing PR job for London. Apply for a government grant!

[@AndrewGruffudd]

I believe Battersea Power Station was shut down in 1983, possibly in response to the Miner's Strike, 'though it might just have been to improve London's air quality.

[@apodis4900]

I'm sure that the Battersea Flower Station was in the comedy 'Bloomers' with Richard Beckinsale.

[@tonesw6957]

We need a Fulham & Putney edition

[@quantumeseboy]

9:00 - yeah.

[@thejuice40bb]

Thanks for making it clear that you are not an alcoholic. We had a great time on our walk with you. I will send pics soon. Thanks for the awesome videos!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Brandon....well, despite you trying to buy me wine and beer! Thanks. I hope you're well.

[@thejuice40bb]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films to be fair, it was your birthday. I wasn’t trying to take advantage of you or anything haha

[@renaissance6745]

A CLASS ACT KEEP IT UP

[@Joolzguides]

Doing my best!

[@Svensken8R]

Julian, are you self-educated yourself or do you study history books along the ride? Thanks for your videos and please continue to upload. This is so entertaining, have a good day. //Sweden

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. It's a bit of both. Certainly I need to read a bit about South London as I'm not from that part. Things are always changing too, which doesn't help. I know a fair bit about the centre and north just from living here.

[@annother3350]

You should come South of the river more. There's a lot of history in crystal palace, Dulwich, Deptford, you name it

[@PaulWalshp-wx4in]

@@annother3350 Muggings n all sorts

[@AniMerci]

No bad dogs. Only bad humans.

[@Joolzguides]

(I'm pretty sure I've seen a few evil cats though)

[@kgm1000uk]

You'd think bridge builders would understand resonant frequencies 🙂

[@dianequelch3771]

My late auntie lived next door to the dogs home

[@thomasbell8800]

The music from 1:90 to 2:00 sounds very much like "South American Chase" from the soundtrack to "Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid". Not a bad track, but I don't get the connection. Oh, and as always a wonderful bit of film. Yours, not BCATSK, which I hated when I was 15.

[@ricciasa3536]

hi Julian have you ever made many south east London .? my Nan said in the war that they bombed Battersea and Chapham a lot trying to destroy the powerstation. could you please make a video of how the tfl bike work can u use a oystercard with them ? kind regards Ric great video love them

[@omarrkoroma5164]

Eljay right outside of BTC!

[@camaro406ss]

What music are you listening to when riding the bikes?

[@robertscottpurse1]

Hello Joolz. Is the Beehive Pub still there in Chelsea at the foot of the Albert Bridge? Or was it the Five Bells? 🤔

[@Norlink]

What!!!! No pint in the end....hell fire....wheres the world going to.

[@Joolzguides]

(I secretly filmed two that day so I actually had one at the end of the day!)

[@VISHALVODRO]

I thought it was about some sort of seas and beaches... Why don't you make some like that... Would have had a glance of that as well... Love from India...

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Vishal. I do have a few films about the sea and beaches in other countries on my channel. Have a look at the documentaries.

[@darladoxstater8528]

A two-fer! "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "A Clockwork Orange"!

[@Joolzguides]

Nicely spotted!

[@eanylook]

Is battersea next to vauxhall

[@Albanwinter]

Don't worry, if I hire you for a walk it will definitely not include a pub crawl. I'm allergic to alcohol. That developed when I was in my 30s so I do actually know what I'm missing. Oh for a cider! *sigh*

[@paddybrennan3644]

What happened to the old fun fair?

[@susanhorton9492]

near Clapham? can you do a walk near Crescent Circle-Clapham? I wanna move there.

[@rudeboystu69]

I've sprayed lager on the side of many a bridge in my day...and on trees...and in phone boxes...all sorts of places, really.......of course it was used lager.

[@cmpe43]

The best food in London in the 80's was 555 Battersea Road is there a story with those three Irish sisters cuz it was great food

[@Joolzguides]

Oh ...I wish I knew it. I guess I'm no expert really. I used to go there as a kid though.

[@paulinegrant4081]

Too true. Great place with excellent food and lovely atmosphere.