London's Best Old Pub - Dr Johnson, Fleet Street and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

[@Joolzguides]

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[@charliebrown5755]

This has got to be the most entertaining show on KZbin.

[@jesselambert4968]

Agreed!

[@samiam619]

Charlie Brown Try “The History Guy” here on YT. Just as good you won’t be disappointed.

[@charliebrown5755]

@@samiam619 yes Sam I watch the history guy he's very good , thanks.

[@jesselambert4968]

@@samiam619 lol you got to be joking he's not even close to as entertaining as Joolz not even on the same level. Also that's wicked rude to go on one guys YT and try to get someone to watch a different Channel you obviously have to class and are socially awkward. But again you couldn't be more wrong the history guy while educational is extremely boring with this guy you learn and have fun while being entertained. Go spread your man crush somewhere else!

[@dannymcmince]

@@jesselambert4968 Well said Jesse!

[@KenDBerryMD]

We wanted to buy you a pint when recently in London. Perhaps next time! Patron of yours and proud of it!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Ken. Did we miss each other?? Would have been nice to meet.

[@iamfrank5171]

True story: was actually meandering down Fleet St this morning, wondering at the dragon, the church, and who amongst history had meandered it before me. Then I came home to this upload and the answers therein. 'Twas a beautiful affirmation of my decision to move my life across the seas and plonk it down in this most excellent of towns. Thanks Mr. McDonnell!

[@stephenconlon653]

When I came to London in 1978, I walked down Fleet street passing the offices of all the main newspapers. Amazing!

[@mancroft]

"There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn." Samuel Johnson Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is really excellent.

[@TheClunkingFist]

Upon arrival in London, I was first employed by a company located at 4-5 Gough Square, and the Cheshire Cheese was my local. It was pleasing to pass Hodge on my way in and out of the office.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

I would be so overwhelmed with the amount of history of one city block, my head spins thinking of it.

[@LeonVerhulst]

JoeMotion Videos 82 I lived there in 1998-1999. Great to see the old street again. Little Essex street in The Cheshire Cheese. Not to be confused with Ye Olde Cheshire Cheeae

[@ColchesterCO3]

Shhhhh

[@thinkyoung]

Julian - I must have watched about 50 of your videos now! All are excellent! You are articulate, charming and extremely creative! I don’t know what’s wrong with your agent - you are quite the actor and should be working full time as an actor - comedies, action and all that! My parents are both from London - Although I was born in California and continue to live here in Orange County your videos are both educational and make me feel close to my roots! Well done - I must say! Thanks! Chris

[@MugenGlider82]

Thank you for all your hard work Joolz~ !

[@Joolzguides]

You're welcome.

[@marktalbott3835]

I was skeptical just upon the picture on the tile. But I am a fan. I haven't been to England in decades but fondly remember Cheshire cheese

[@jamieflowers534]

I actually got to visit Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese! It was so cool to see such a piece of history.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Pip pip tally-ho...!!! 😂...love it...👍 10:01 the 'acting' is fantastic...!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Years of training

[@alansimpson2647]

Its not acting thats him!

[@michaelbradym7893]

Once again absolutely excellent ,entertaining and extremely informative Mr Joolz!! You got some incredible talent brother! Thank you for the videos!!!!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you Michael!

[@benoakes01]

Wow what an enjoyable video, with lots of little surprises. I love the Cheshire Cheese and I think I love the curator; for her knowledge, her visage, and her bosom.

[@elliotbullman4765]

The curator is well worth a push. Did you Joolz? Did you take her up against the bookcase, pull her knickerbockers to one side you old knave, reciting Dr. Johnson while she was puffing off your Johnson. Ooh suits you sir!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

I hope these great British pubs get going again soon. To think future generations will be reminded of their closing in 2020 due to the great pandemic of London!

[@whatstheguts5112]

I worked at the Cheshire Cheese back in the 90's. so many interesting stories to tell of that pub.

[@bemnet2000]

I never get tired of your videos.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks! I hope I won't tire of making them

[@Pandolcee]

Watching this makes me miss London from last time I went in March of 2022, till I see u again London cheers!

[@jenko9509]

Can't help but think of the episode of Blackadder the third with Dr Johnson .C is for contrafibularity 😂. Great content as always.

[@MissMellyVee]

Dear Julian, you are a veritable giant of knowledge, your presentations are fabulous, and your historical knowledge and command of the greatest language on earth are on another level. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy watching you. How gorgeous is London, sigh...miss it so much...

[@Joolzguides]

We miss you too

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Nice tour of the City. I first knew of the Cheshire Cheese pub from Sasek's book 'This is London 1959 and have been there myself. Australia House also featured in 'Some Mother's Do 'ave 'em - episode 'Australia House'.

[@SarahJones-wy5us]

Love your wit, sharp London humour and intelligence ,you make me homesick for this amazing city .

[@michaelbrown984]

Just how much history is in this small area is amazing.want to visit the museum of Dr Johnson one day.. brilliant video as usual.

[@malcolmhowe6602]

I’ve only just picked up on these. East ended buried in the sticks and after too long divorced from what’s been going on, back on track. Brilliant stuff..

[@pittwaterplayground]

I lived in London for about 3 years before moving back to New Zealand. I thought I had seen a lot, but Jools tours show me that I hardly scratched the surface. Wish you had been around in those days. Jools. Hopefully I’ll be back one day soon.

[@captaindeadhead9187]

Hey Julian, I was fortunate to be the vacationing spouse on a trip to London as I joined my wife on her business trip in March 2012. We stayed @ the Crowne Plaza in Blackfriars for 8 days. I toured the city for 5 days on the London (6 day) Pass with 7 day Tube Pass, and ventured to Windsor Castle on day 6. The city was busy getting ready for the Olympic Games at the time. After my first day about town I asked a barmaid at the Blackfriars Pub, where I stopped each day for a pint or two after checking out the town, for a spot to dine. Without hesitation she said "Ye' Old Cheshire Cheese". I fell in love with the place immediately upon arrival. I dined there on four occasions having the awesome lamb shank each time. The smell of coal, the wood shavings on the floor, and, the ease of convesration are still imprinted upon me. Another highlight was finding Ronnie Scott's bar for 3 very late evenings during my stay. The people I had the opportunity to meet and hang with were wonderful. London is a great town to explore. Thanks for taking me to Ye Olde Cheese once again, bud.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Timothy. Yes, that smell of coal...great in the winter.

[@spartansdeciever]

lol love the quotes from Blackadder regarding Johnson's big papery thing tied up with string

[@maryfroggatt4910]

I'd love to see Hodge the cat. Dr Johnson used to go out and buy him oysters. Thank you for wonderful videos x

[@lawrencelewis8105]

Whenever I look at Hodge's statue, there are always coins in the oyster shell. I wonder what happens to them. Hodge looks like a cat who didn't take any crap from anybody.

[@kimivogel2092]

Thank you for another excellent and entertaining tour!

[@Joolzguides]

Most welcome

[@JannyKok]

Thanks for this and other Joolz Guides footage

[@Obiter3]

That's my favorite pub in London, generations of my family have been going there. Great steak & Kidney Pie too

[@charmainechatkin4263]

I have only just recently come actoss you. This is such an amazin channell. I am learning so much. . I love your style of pressenting. You are amazing.

[@GarethDanks]

Your videos are addictive so enjoyable thank you so much

[@janepaterson5903]

Your channel is magical and informative. Good to watch in lockdown and lifts the spirit. Thank you.

[@bilebily294]

Miss London so much

[@tygrahof9268]

Learning about the English language as a writer has brought the world into my fingertips. It is really amazing how many countries have added to our wonderful vocabulary. Never heard of Mister Johnson and will seek his address when I come across the pond. (May be years later but I'll still try and get my discount!)

[@mandyaromas476]

Another great clip Jules.

[@martyhopkirk6279]

She lowered her standards by raising her glass, her courage, her eyes and his hopes. Joolz you just get better and better. Kept up the good work young man!

[@msantulova]

:))) The beginning of a novel!

[@martyhopkirk6279]

....and he opened his mind and his wallet every time he went out with her. ; )

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:)))

[@Joolzguides]

These are great. Thanks folks!

[@monicasmalley3336]

Aha! More Flanders and Swann. I wonder how many Joolz fans also like them?

[@vinodgogna7846]

Very nice video. Reminds me of the old days when I used to go to Fleet street every day to collect mail.

[@sask2615]

You and Bald and Bankrupt- best two channels on KZbin! Subs are rightly shooting up. Thanks for keeping me connected to Blighty and amused while living in Croatia:)

[@samiam619]

Alexander Perko Just watched PART of a B&B video. Won’t make that mistake again.

[@JohnyG29]

@@samiam619 You've missed out then.

[@sassandsavvy007]

Thank you so much for your videos. What a fun way to get to know London. Greetings from Bavaria 😊

[@stephenerichoare4288]

Mate your videos are addictive brilliant

[@JonniePolyester]

I am enjoying your series - most illuminating! 👍😊

[@Svensken8R]

Amazing video Julian.. And excellent help and assistance from Selin. And the Door inside the wall that is hinged and can be slide and closed 9:40 That is a door I am about to build in my house when i get one!" This is so Cool!

[@Joolzguides]

I want one too!

[@domenicogaldo6065]

Temple Bar resided in Theobalds Park for many years, after being removed from it´s original location. I remember coming across it in the woods, as a teenager.

[@lawrencelewis8105]

Greetings from Canada, I've been in the Cheshire Cheese every time I'm in London. A great place! One thing I like is the ad for Smith's beer done by Bruce Bairnsfather who drew the legendary "Better Ole" cartoon in the first world war. Look him up!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. I will!

[@davidjuson5608]

Excellent. And educational. I used to know Fleet Street and the Strand quite well in the1980s and 90s, particularly the pubs. Last May I took part in the Vitality 10,000. The route, simply, was from Buckingham Palace down Fleet Street and The Stand, more or less, and heading back the same way from the vicinity of Monument tube station. Not once in my life have I followed any section of that route without stopping in two or three boozers. Running past all of them was a dreadful challenge. Keep up the good work.

[@2626stephen]

Very interesting videos what you are putting out. Nice way to end a walk out in a pub

[@tomburnes6356]

As a Irish man, i would love a tour with you, ive been to a few tours in London, but with old dudes who lost the passion years ago. Some city ye have that is london

[@douglasmcgregor5511]

Had a pint in Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese last time I was in London. It's mentioned in the ghost book too. 👻👻🍺🍺

[@TheMonkeyhanger]

We followed your advice as today we looked around Dr Johnson's house and had a pint in Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. We went to the Cellar Bar, which was the lowest room in the pub and quite an interesting meander to arrive there!

[@martyhopkirk6279]

Dr. Samuel Johnson: Here it is, sir. The very cornerstone of English scholarship. This book, sir, contains every word in our beloved language. Blackadder: Every single one, sir? Dr. Samuel Johnson: Every single word, sir! Blackadder: Oh, well, in that case, sir, I hope you will not object if I also offer the Doctor my most enthusiastic contrafibularities. Dr. Samuel Johnson: What? Blackadder: "contrafibularities", sir? It is a common word down our way. Dr. Samuel Johnson: Damn! [writes in the book] Blackadder: Oh, I'm sorry, sir. I'm anaspeptic, phrasmotic, even compunctuous to have caused you such pericombobulation.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks to the batey fellow in the black coat.

[@johnp515]

sockington1 Not time wasted at all. I loved being reminded of that brilliant scene, especially after seeing this video.

[@fasthracing]

Twas a great line

[@dubskj01]

A load of bollicks if you ask me!

[@dastardlydianne5657]

Well aardvark to that, sir!😉

[@leonidas6219]

You’re just brilliant!

[@jocellrobertson2333]

Loved this one, thank you

[@geraldhannibal7654]

Really enjoyed this one.

[@brandyrose9997]

Quite ribald indeed! I absolutely love your videos. 👏💜

[@vmbrister3278]

Annnd The Hits Just Keep On Coming! Great vid Joolzie! Love These....All Of Them! Cheers!

[@Joolzguides]

Why thanks again!

[@daviddevonport2628]

Absolutely love all of your videos I'm an old true cockney without your knowledge I'll be back to London this summer .you're a real David Attenborough of London if I should see you I'll stop you and say hello jules I'm dave. Good show old been

[@nataliameyer4947]

Bravo Celine , you open the doors to a man who opens teh doors to hundres who are thirsty of knowledge and learning evne if is throughout a screen

[@anodyne57]

I'll tell ya, I'm at sixes and sevens with my "zeugmas" and "syllepses." (*!*) Much appreciate the deep dives you do, as it were, into the origins of expressions and their historical connections. Really enrichens the experience. The "theatrical-ness" of your presentations...it's truly magical. Far better entertainment than any narrator-driven youtube experience I've come across.

[@evaalt-revie1656]

Your videos are so entertaining. Well done for this one! I will find Johnson room and the great pub next time I am up in london. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@rowanbrown4940]

My favourite channel on youtube! Keep up the good work! Lots to see a bit further up the Thames too, Henley/Windsor way :)

[@Joolzguides]

Yes...one day I hope to get up there!

[@devinjackson2373]

Gonna be back there in October and this is exactly (oldest Pub) what I was looking for. Great Video!!

[@lawrencelewis8105]

I meant to say, "If you know of a better 'ole, go to it!' I've had a few pints this evening, sorry about that. But do look up Old Bill. Fascinating stuff!

[@peterallen2904]

However, I did enjoy the video. I worked just off The Strand and Fleet Street (Hind Court) in the sixties.

[@JeffinBville]

As usual, that was thoroughly enjoyable. (I'm still keen on that knotted towel, mind you...)

[@Joolzguides]

Yikes.

[@yusufsanlier1751]

I feel lucky and happy to know abt you. Yusuf from Istanbul

[@sherrieray3360]

Loved the Bob Hope movie reference! Love your videos, you're entertaining, as well as informative. Hope you are able to keep this up as long as you wish.

[@morattiforever1]

i love London, i like so much your channel

[@sharonfaye]

Love love love your video's Joolz!!! You are a CHARACTER!!! :-)))) aren't you?! Say I wanna have a trip to London this Christmas... So what I'm actually asking is there or is it going to be a" Christmas special"? meanwhile cheer-i-oo Sharon

[@jontalbot1]

Just across is St Brides, the church for journalists. The tiered tower is the model for tiered wedding cakes

[@tgazza1587]

Absolutely fascinating and made me laugh a good few times, thank you!

[@bradfordbarrett3681]

Once again, well done old boy

[@geraldhannibal7654]

Temple Bar was stored at Theobalds Park, near Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, for many years.

[@francinevanzanten8368]

Again a great video, very professional. Really enjoyed this one. BBC should hire you for some documentary work.

[@Joolzguides]

I agree! I'm not sure why they ignore me.

[@AirborneAnt]

The dictionary girl is Gorgeous!!!!! ⭐️⭐️❤️👌🥰😍😘

[@norwichhouse]

I used to come to London quite often in the 1970s when I had a proper job. I particularly used to visit ASLIB - the Association of Special Librarians which was on the corner of a grand London Square. I also used to visit the Iron and Steel Institute which was quite near to the hotel where Kate Middleton stayed. I remember this particularly because my boss booked me in there which was quite a culture shock to this Yorkshire miner's son. I would love to know where exactly these were,

[@malice41414]

One day, I'd hope to get a guided tour with you. :D

[@carlaportocarrero1550]

What an interesting and educational video!!! Amazing as always. Thank you from Guadalajara, Jalisco. México.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Carla. Much appreciated

[@judywhittlesey4010]

The more I watch, the more I NEED to watch! Joyously addicted, and It's all your fault! Absolutely love TOM CARRADINE'S COCKNEY SINGERS!!!

[@johnpotter9531]

Omg I love the old Cheshire cheese bar- on my must visit list. Much enjoying your guide vids!

[@joestout2959]

It’s one of my favorite pubs on earth. I have a lot more to check out, to be fair.

[@jimmymcguire8217]

brilliant vid yet again, London really has to be the best city in the world

[@vanbastengoal]

I love those british Pubs..its like a cosy living room and the beer tastes much better thsan at home:-) Cheers🍻

[@lynnhaynes7715]

Hi Jules....yes I subscribed. Absolutely great videos. I've binged watched for two days during lockdown in Barbados. Can't believe how much I've learned. I was born there and although now live here, I visit every year and love the history. Sent a link of your KZbins to every Londoner I know. Next you must visit this little island which has it's own colonial past. We even have a statue of Lord Nelson in our town square. When flights resume. You'll love it as much as a dip in the ocean.

[@williamtruscott9656]

As usual a pleasure to watch

[@kellyr3179]

Love your videos! Great humor! ☺👏

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Kelly

[@CaptainCalculus]

Talking about those floorboards...when I visited that room in 2007 they were setting up for a musical performance and were moving the furniture around really recklessly, scratching the floor

[@brunoschenkman8951]

Thank you, Julian for another entertaining and informative video! I have learnt so much. Having been to London many times, your videos bring back fond memories of my visits as well as inspire me to return for new experiences in London.

[@Joolzguides]

That's wonderful to hear.

[@kamilradecki9133]

One of my favorite!

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Watching them all during corona period. 1/4/2020. Thanks again

[@julialuminasalsa]

Lovely video, as always.

[@rensbh]

Don't be so cruel on Argentina.. ! It was "la mano de Dios"!!.. 😂😂😘 Love your videos! Keep it up! 👏👏👏

[@colinp2238]

It reminds me of the Blackadder episode Ink and Incapability and seeing you there Julian I realise that there is still a family line of Baldrick. I must visit the museum and the Cheddar Cheese.

[@Joolzguides]

Remember to get you discount!

[@lisaboyce9246]

Enjoyed that. I must sign up for a tour. Also, I’m intrigued to find out more about the name St. Clement. I attended St. Clement’s Infants and Junior Schools in Barbados and currently live close to St. Clement’s way in Kent.

[@Joolzguides]

Well there is another church that lays claim to the song but I like this one!

[@leemcguire3862]

Hello mate could you do a video of a central London pub crawl with all your usual interesting facts about the pubs

[@stfitness]

Great stuff Jools.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks!

[@lawrencelewis8105]

I've been in the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese many times. Did you notice the old advertising poster for Smith's beer? Drawn by Bruce Bairnsfather who created "Old Bill" the greatest cartoon character of the First World War. He's the guy in the poster and if I had the chance I'd steal that thing! "If you of a better 'ole, go to it!"

[@waynekozak1462]

great video!!!

[@williampearl2256]

Absolutely love your channel!!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks William