London Postal Museum and Secret Underground train - Where to take kids

[@Joolzguides]

Joolz Guides is looking for someone who can help him expand. If you're good at marketing and contacting PR companies and influencer agencies get in touch with me through my website joolzguides.com I'm pretty good on TV too. If you enjoy watching my films why not throw me a one-off contribution via paypal! www.paypal.me/julianmcdonnell Or if you want to chip in with a few £££ pounds a month you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/joolzguides Or contact me on my website for a private guided tour of London joolzguides.com/ Thanks everyone....one of these days I'll be a star!!!!!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Simon. The eye is better now!

[@markbarker6739]

Do you need another guide to help you I would love to do it I have a good knowledge of London and I'm friendly and can do a good job and I don't need paying lol

[@sarahkarriker2829]

Joolz you are already a star in our eyes☄💖💯👀

[@karencawthorn3173]

All the success to you sir!

[@nickrobinson2023]

The city of London should pay you for all the promotion you are doing and for making visitor's find their way and have more fun! Cheers.

[@Big-Harry]

at 02:39 you slipped into a Mr Benn parody which was rather nice, as the way he went off for his adventures & then returned to his normal life made me think he was the original Indiana Jones.

[@2009dannyboy1]

I watched this video and I went straight there and it was just as amazing as this video shows. It's well worth a visit 👍

[@Joolzguides]

Wonderful! Don't forget to tell the people at the museum!

[@mickydub3]

I used to be a postman at mount pleasant for nearly 38 yrs . In 1990 ?? They painted the mail rail trains & platforms yellow to represent the Vatican"s underground . Bruce Willis did 2 days of filming down there for the film ( Hudsons Hawk ) He filmed on the Saturday / Sunday nights . The platform Manager who"s name was Greg . Got a photo of himself & Bruce Willis & the film crew . Greg told me that Bruce Willis was a really nice guy and the photo looked terrific . ................. Joolz love your video"s mate

[@havingalook2]

Brilliant. As your film suggest too - the Postal Museum is a must. I was MOST FORTUNATE to have taken a ride on opening day and loved it and the museum as well. It is not to be missed. Cheers

[@susansantapola]

Absolutely love Julian, he is so entertaining and knowledgeable about London.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

had heard of the post train but not that it was preserved and turned into a great attraction that keeps its spirit alive, thanks for alerting us to this unique experience

[@trojanette8345]

Hard to figure out who's having more fun. Joolz or the tourists!! Great video trip down 'memory' lane.

[@jenniferpeters3702]

Absolutely fabulous!! Thank you, Joolz!! 💗

[@mungmungie]

My Great grandfather, William Finch (1858-1918) was a letter carrier, and later a postal clerk at Clerkenwell. His brother William (1857-1908) also woked there, as did my grandfather Leonard B.A. Finch (1892-1963). I knew nothing of this when I went to work at Canada Post in 1975.

[@sarahkarriker2829]

Love this video....Joolz is like a kid in a candy shop....very cool museum

[@Ladyleigh86]

This museum looks so fun! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, it's great fun! And really good for kids too.

[@Ladyleigh86]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films I'm a kid at heart lol

[@seanlynam9055]

How about the London Sewers ?

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Sean Lynam He’s probably too tall to fit in the sewers lol

[@vmbrister3278]

Yes! I was the 100th "thumbs up"! Yet ANOTHER museum to add to the list for when we visit London! After we get there we may never leave! There is So Much to do! Great Job, Joolzie! Sweltering here in Louisiana, 96 degrees and 80% humidity, indoors under a ceiling fan sweating like a pig! But....great to get another vid from you Joolzie, makes it all more bearable...like a letter from a dear friend...Cheers!

[@Joolzguides]

Oh, how kind! Well I've lately been wondering who it is who always gives me a thumbs down. There's always at least one! i wonder why! Probably my friend!!

[@emmameade1864]

Really enjoyed this one. My dad would love this museum, especially the train ride. I'll take him next time we're in London. Thanks for these vids.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Emma. Do let the museum know that you liked the film. I'm trying to prove to people how they should hire me!

[@johndaarteest]

You know you're starting to get old when things you remember from your childhood are now in a museum.

[@catsinhouse]

That was absolutely delightful!!! Great fun! One more Joolz Guide to love. I wish I had these as a resource before my one and only visit to London 12 years ago. Many thanks, sir!

[@evaalt-revie1656]

This museum is definately on my "to do list" now,after watching your fantastic video. 😁

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks! I hope you let them know you saw the video when you go there! I'm glad you liked it!

[@malinda8668]

I like all of your videos but this one was especially nice. You had such a good time at the museum! Fun to see you enjoying yourself so much. :-)

[@tonil.476]

Charming place, we visited last week. 👍🏽 Visiting from Los Angeles California USA

[@williamwhite2987]

Thank you Joolz on this lockdown I am Hea Concierge in Knightsbridge sitting here bored until I found you and your vids, you keep me awake cheers mate.

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Love this museum, outstanding place! Thanks for sharing.

[@vickywitton1008]

Love the Mr Benn reference! Loved this tour , so interesting!

[@andyoncam1]

I filmed the Mail Train back in the the early 90's for Nickelodeon, the kids TV channel, whose studio was across the road from the Charlotte St sorting office, a station on its route. It was still in use by the Post Office back then and was certainly a lot grubbier and run down than its present incarnation. I'll have to have another look at it after the lock-down comes to an end.

[@Annur375]

Very refreshing documentary; lots of fun, thanks for sharing!

[@carmenschick6669]

This episode is very cool! It's great to see your inner kid come out to play!

[@CJ-jo3xn]

Wohoo finally your back!:) Your videos get me to London when I can't be there! greetings!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Carmen. I've been busy with that royal wedding stuff and a couple of trips away. I'll try to do another soon.

[@CJ-jo3xn]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films Looking forward to that 🌸☀️

[@karenpaxton]

Wonderful job. I'm loving your videos. I'm planning my London visit in January and want to visit this museum now! 😀

[@annie2950]

Loved the Mr Ben moment. We really enjoy your vlogs. Thanks

[@jussapekkala441]

Thanks for very interesting video. I am fan of museums. I think I have to visit in postal museum next time, when I visit London. Have a very nice summer, Joolz!

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you Jussa. yes, it's definitely worth it!

[@jrfesmithniceguy]

Joollz always thought you were out of this world, makes sense grandma live on the 🌒. Great video ,

[@Joolzguides]

That's very kind of you. Lucky I didn't send it to Uranus! I probably would have if I had thought of it!

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

Lovely vid, will definitely take a look at the museum when I am back in the UK! Thanks

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, definitely worth it. It's all nicely done with lots of stuff to do.

[@karencawthorn3173]

As usual dear sir, your videos are enthralling. Thank you very much for sharing. When I'm free of financial problems I will be a patron

[@psychedprof]

Well I've just added something to my London trip itinerary. Thanks for the video!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Patrica. Do let the museum know!

[@henryv3943]

Bloody brilliant vid. Fascinating. Loved the Bowler hat Sir. 🎩

[@mistakay9019]

When youtube recommends you a corker of a hidden channel and you just know you're now in it for hours before the intro finishes.....

[@timdaugherty5921]

I wanted to see this!! I’m in London now!!! So awesome!!

[@Joolzguides]

Hi Tim. Great! I don't know if I'll get to see you. I am here as it happens. Drop me a line again and we can see if I'm around.

[@5tailrace]

There's an Edward VIII postbox still in use in Maidstone. Week Street.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

You go to some amazing places Jules! 👌

[@Joolzguides]

It's a lovely museum

[@Kartikconnect13]

Man next year , i m surely gonna visit this museum

[@sherrithorne5634]

Fantastic! My sister and nephew live in London. I sent this to them!

[@Joolzguides]

Great! I hope they have as much fun as I did.

[@paulmcbride8132]

+Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films ....Glasgow subway is not much bigger..cheers

[@alexbaer4572]

That was brilliant. Thank you.

[@Lena-mj3kr]

Thanks to this channel I see so many places I didn't realize are in London 😅 building list of places to visit once the lockdown is over.

[@AvaT42]

That postal museum looks so cool. I want to go there.and go on the train!! Loved this vid!

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

My favorite Joolz Guides by far!

[@andypoopoo16]

Yeahhh I did this last year and it was great fun. More for children than adults but a fun way to spend a couple of hours or so. Thank you Joolz

[@Joolzguides]

There were more older people when I went strangely enough. Older kids!

[@andypoopoo16]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films ..Same when I went lol..Was a tight squeeze in the carriage with an older larger man but worth it.

[@Joolzguides]

My bowler hat got crushed!

[@andypoopoo16]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films haha...yeah not a lot of headroom!

[@iysk-ysy]

I'm going to London near future love London❤️

[@Subham40]

Congratulations on completing 100k subscribers. Miles to go before we rest and cheers on our first milestone. Joolz Guides is more than a KZbin channel. It's a knowledge school where you teach and we learn, sometimes beyond London. Carry on the good work👍

[@donkeee785]

Best one yet Joolz!!

[@Joolzguides]

Really? I'm glad they're getting better

[@lukegreen5341]

0:09 I've Might Go To The Postal Museum And The Post Office Railway In The Capital City Of London In England This Year. Wish Me Luck. Thanks Mate. X

[@digistartwo]

Thanks for adding a new thing to our to do list for next year’s visit!

[@Joolzguides]

Glad to be of service! Be sure to let them know at the museum!

[@CallieMasters5000]

Joolz is a cool cat! I nominate him to be this month's PO museum cat.

[@Joolzguides]

ha ha.. glad you didn't use the other word for a cat! Thanks. and my eye is better now by the way.

[@johnbarnes888]

Love museums Joolz and this one looks like a bundle of fun. That shuttle train is a blast, although I wonder if at 6ft 1, I may be oversized!

[@Joolzguides]

Well..yes! I am 6'6" and I made it just about!

[@johnbarnes888]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films Blimey Guv, I thought you were tall but didn’t think you were in giant territory!

[@TheEasyrhino63]

Another great video, that museum looks like a lot of fun.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. I've always meant to ask. Is that you in the photo or is it James Dean?

[@cliffordadams8353]

Keep going Joolz Great stuff

[@rogbow69]

great videos Joolz...just one small detail about the the post office and the penny black...it was started by Sir Roland hill of Kidderminster....if I'm wrong I'll buy you a beer next time I'm in London

[@aaronabreu6316]

Can't wait to go on one of your tours.

[@evancortez2]

We have our own postal museum here in Washington DC and your'e right, it's one of the lesser known tourist attractions in the city, and yet it's one of the most interesting and fun museums in the city, I imagine just like in London

[@Joolzguides]

...and who doesn't love a train?

[@evancortez2]

Indeed!

[@jeff70white]

My dad worked at Mount Pleasant for over 30 years until he retired in 1999. He met Bruce Willis when they used the mail train to film scenes for Hudson Hawk. Great video. Can't wait to visit. Hope your eye is healing?

[@Joolzguides]

Oh wow. I hear that film is awful but I'd like to see it. They have a research centre upstairs that's free to use so you can look up all about your dad. they will have records and stuff there for you to see.

[@jeff70white]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films That's fantastic. Thank you. The film was horrendous but my Dad didn't have many brushes with Hollywood in his life so it had a special place in his heart.

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

my uncle worked at mount pleasant for years

[@KingCharles3]

Another great and informative video! Will definitely be visiting soon :)

[@Joolzguides]

Oh good! Be sure to tell them you saw my video!

[@fjolneri7148]

omg this is brilliant

[@Joolzguides]

It's a wonderful new museum. I had a lot of fun.

[@charliebrown5755]

Love the music

[@gerrymurray8045]

Another living person on a stamp - Paul Simonon (Bass Player for the Clash). When the Royal Mail did a series of stamps of record covers they included London Calling by the Clash featuring Paul.

[@samiam619]

Gerry Murray, I saw a stamp with Harrison Ford as Han Solo on it...

[@fredrogers4704]

Love 💕 Trains!

[@VintageMillyBooks]

Yay I am definitely going to visit the postal museum!

[@grazia1238]

Jools anything about the disused underground stations or ghost stations ♡♡♡♡

[@kellyr3179]

I enjoy your videos so much! Well done! Very interesting

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks you Kelly!

[@ferriswheil2908]

'I thought I saw a pussy cat' 6:42 Love your stuff Joolz

[@PaulSobon1]

Have been to the Museum - it’s all this and more. Make sure you take the train ride. Recommend highly.

[@nickrobinson2023]

Thanks for the tip, will make sure to visit next time we are in London for a holiday. Your videos would have made our last holiday more fun knowing where to go. Alas, I first saw your videos when I returned home and I was sorry I had not seen them earlier. Great job by the way. Keep up the good work. Have you done anything on The Shard? The magnificent architectural building which has become iconic and a part of the cities' skyline. Thanks. l live in Spain, by the way :)

[@Joolzguides]

thanks Nick. That's kind of you. Actually I don't like those modern buildings much. I prefer the older ones. I'd like to do a film about the Shard but they probably wouldn't let me in. The view is tremendous of course. I'm glad you like the films. Thanks again!

[@nickrobinson2023]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films thanks for your reply. You do a wonderful job. BTW, I like the older part of London too. I'm really frightened of heights... But is was actually okay. Yes, I cued for an hour to get in with my family.

[@barneypaws4883]

Santa is on the stamp at xmas though! Excellent video too I might add

[@JamesJohnson-bo9pt]

Well Lick my Stamp! Yet another reason to return to London, inspired by Mr. Joolz, London's premier travel ambasador! What a fun and informative museum awaits our next trip!

[@Joolzguides]

Splendid news. Well do let the museum know you saw it in my film! I'm glad you liked it!

[@liamiapalmer9870]

I love your films

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks!

[@robertdaffner4279]

I hope we get to see you do a vid of the Christo Mastaba! Love your vids Cheers!

[@Joolzguides]

Oh! That's a good idea! I'll look into that!

[@jshicke]

I'd love a guided tour with you of London..... can you get me a ride to London from the States? I'd go boat, but I saw the mail was 77 years late, so I am a bit uncomfortable mailing me and my wife to the U.K.

[@stfitness]

Brilliant again.

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you again! Much appreciated!

[@charliebrown5755]

Joolz is a very talented man , reminds me of john clease

[@lindaisenegger163]

We so need to get this guy to 250 thousand like!

[@batman51]

Most co-ops used the vacuum tube system. They led from each counter to a central cashier's office - the assistant put the bill and your money in the tube, pulled a handle and it swooshed off. A few moments later it would come back with any change needed and off you went.

[@Joolzguides]

I've seen them in the movies!

[@batman51]

Sadly I used to see them for real !

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, there's a lot of that going on in the museum! Stuff you recognise!

[@nodakjak]

Were you pushing a pram around Spitalfields on 17 May? If not, you have a twin shopping for antiques!

[@anamariagutierrez2019]

Lovely you made your baby listen this song for his first time

[@waynekozak1462]

Hi Joolz I just found your vids and I love them Is that woman Lil lost Lou? Is she really your sister?

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, she is my sister. Do you know her? She wrote the song too.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Watching in Dec 2020!! lol Merry Christmas to all!!!

[@gracecosta6567]

Hi Joolz, is it included in the London Pass??? thanks for all the material you share! i'M planning my first visit to London and your videos fills me with a lot of expectations!

[@Joolzguides]

Hi Grace, I don't think so. I think you have to pay for this one although I didn't check. I got in for free. The London pass is only useful if you have really planned well otherwise you can end up wasting money on it.

[@P0GFLIPPER]

Mr Ben was great :)

[@keithburgon4711]

hi joolz we have a Edward the 8th post box in our road (overdale Ashtead) I think there are only 4 in the country

[@ianharvey8025]

London is a world in itself

[@baronreadus]

Chicago’s old Main Post Office May have been the largest ever built. I love your work. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Chicago_Main_Post_Office

[@jasonhervey6067]

Pretty awesome, and a nice bird there as well.

[@Joolzguides]

I assume you mean my sister! She wrote the song too (or the girl working at the museum) 🙂

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Nice bird?! Where are you from? A 1969 'Carry On' script?!

[@ChloeLouiseTheRonnieRepublic]

Can you please give us a tour of Cheyne Walk and explain why it is a place of interest and should we go there if we are a tourist and also how to pronounce the name. What do we do after we get there. cl--San Diego

[@SunnyBee626]

Omg that mail train looks soooo fun

[@Joolzguides]

It's great. Don't forget to tell them you liked the video!

[@alexanderedward2793]

Another great vid!

[@Joolzguides]

And where were you? You're just jealous that we went on the train. See you next time!

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

I'm binge watching all your videos! I wonder if we're related!

[@vinodgogna7846]

I have been working for Royal mail for thirty years and i still haven't visited this museum. I am based at mount pleasant.

[@amanofmanyparts9120]

The beginning of the end for that underground railway was the invention of the floppy disc. Because it was electric it produced strong magnetic fields that could interfere with the magnetically encoded information on them and corrupt it.

[@1973Washu]

Here is an odd fact , ever successive monarch faces in the opposite direction to their predecessor on coins.

[@souadbenayada4140]

I ❤ your videos 💝💝💝💝

[@siramea]

While we are here looking at post boxes, after Ireland got it's independent back, the government didn't have money to waste on new post boxes, they ordered the existing red British ones to be painted green. Many are still in use today so you can see the British royal insignia (including the rare ER ones) on green postboxes around Ireland, and some have had the doors replaced and so have both the British royal insignia and either the Saorstát Eireann (Irish Free State), P&T or An Post (equivalent of Royal Mail) symbols on the same box. Last year, as part of the 100-year commemoration of 1916 rising, some of these post boxes in Dublin were re-painted red, as they would have been during the war of independence. Each box invited passers-by to free-text the word printed on the side of the box to the number provided to access a video clip showing what that post-box 'witnesses' during the events of Easter Week 1916.

[@Joolzguides]

How amazing. Thanks for telling me. I will look out for those if I come back to Ireland.

[@johnbartholf777]

What is that woman's accent? The one who works there... at 11:30 et al. I'm usually pretty good with accents, but I can't place hers. Help! :D