London walk: Thames Ditton Surrey - a village walk near the Thames and Hampton Court - narrated

[@joannahilton9845]

I was going to say exactly the same about AC Cars! I too grew up there and left in 1982. Thank you, it was lovely to walk around again.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Really glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@simonlilley]

The house on the left at 15:42 is where the Carry On film actor Jack Douglas lived for many years. The cricket green as you described it is Giggs Hill Green. The MMB offices were overlooking the green at the far end towards Esher on the right hand side.

[@BestofUKChannel]

Hi Angela, thank you for taking the time to record beautiful and historic Thames Ditton. 800 year old St Nicholas Church is so pretty. So many pockets of history in and around Surrey. I am familiar with the areas, but am learning so much more than I never knew before! Your walks are keeping me sane during lockdown, looking forward to the next one :) x

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you so much, really appreciated:) I'm learning a lot myself when researching the walks, so it keeps me going too. If the weather clears, I'll probably do Guildford next which is drive-able at least. Angela

[@raymondtv]

Thank you for posting a delightful tour and very informative. A million times better than using street view google maps.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you so much:) Angela

[@lhadiouldlamara5928]

Crazy days of Covid lockdown but a beautiful english village. Thanks Angela

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thanks and yes, it was crazy and I don't miss it! Angela

[@WatchedWalker]

Stunning weather, stunning village, and of course a stunning tour - thank you so much Angela!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Awwww, thank you so much Mr WW, it really is a gorgeous spot - I didn't even know that island was there!

[@4KWALK]

Great job! I had never been there before, I mean in that area. Thank you for taking me!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

You are welcome, it was a new one for me even though it's only a 10-minute drive from my house!

[@4KWALK]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela very nice!! I haven't been to London lately, I wish I could go back soon!

[@4KRelaxNature]

So peaceful and relaxed!! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

You are very welcome:) The Thames has been glorious during this hot spell.

[@4KRelaxNature]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela I can imagine that!

[@roguz444]

What a cozy beautiful area. Thank you for the walk.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Agreed, it is such a cozy little village, and thank you so much😀

[@tinakampouroglou4479]

Hi Angela..... outstanding area.... had NO Idea about this area... you show and teach us something new ALL the time... Take care... Bye from sunny 🌞Greece..

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Hey Tina, great to hear from you:) Rhodos must be SO hot now while I am looking out at the rain falling here. Yes, Thames Ditton is a nice little spot for something different just outside of London and Hampton Court. Do you have any news on your trip in August? It's so hard to guess at the moment what to do for the best, but I think quite a lot of London businesses will start bringing staff back into the office in August. Angela

[@tinakampouroglou4479]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela.... Unfortunately Angela the Greek government has canceled ALL school trips... kids underage are only allowed to travel with their parents... until a vaccine is found... I totally understand this.....its too much of a responsibility for schools to have... if a students catches this virus.. HOPEFULLY the situation will be better NEXT SUMMER... TAKE CARE 🙏💞

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

I wondered if that might be the case but so sorry to hear that😔 Roll on 2021!

[@smithyPT]

Such an enchanting place. Thanks so much for letting us explore.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

You are very welcome as always and yes, it really is a lovely little village:)

[@BeachTuber]

So quiet! I loved it! Thanks for sharing

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

You are welcome, just me chatting away to myself to spoil the quiet for the locals!

[@BeachTuber]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela they have to thank you for that!

[@FredStam]

What a nice place to visit and what nice houses over there. thanks again for a lovely trip in your backgarden

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you Fred, that village really came as a surprise when I walked it rather than just drive through it after all these years - didn't even know about the island!

[@ericspaans4008]

Awesome video, one of your best.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you:)

[@robertclare6137]

The old Iron Foundry is where the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus was cast, I grew up in TD, went to school in Hinchley Wood, not a lot I don't know about the villages past history ,good or bad. We lived in Oakdene Avenue off Quinton Road, Wonderful memories 1958 to 1980 best wishes Ian Clare

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you so much for that information, so interesting. It's amazing, Thames Ditton is such a small village but there is so much that has happened there, it's like a hidden treasure trove! All the best, Angela

[@RossRoams]

We're certainly having some great weather..!! Nice area, I haven't seen this place before...!! You can live your whole life in London and still have so much that you will never see

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Well the long hot spell is taking a break today with cloud and rain on the western side of the metropolis! You are so right, I literally had no idea Thames Ditton Island even existed - and I've spent New Year at Ye Olde Swan!

[@parisayiomamitis2683]

Loving London the more I watch ur vids, bravo Angela keep them coming

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you Paris, much appreciated:)

[@cornishhh]

A friend who was a child in Surbiton in the late 1950's/early 1960's told me that Cooper's used to test their racing cars on the Kingston bypass in the middle of the night! We've certainly been lucky with the weather during the lockdown. Where I live (mid Cornwall) it's been the sunniest and driest May since (IIRC) 1948. Thanks for the video.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Now that is an EXCELLENT story! I love the idea of them speeding up and down the A3 in the early hours (safely... hopefully). Thank you for the kind comment and how lovely for you to be in Cornwall during this fabulous spell of weather, although the part of me that needs sleep is grateful for the cloud and rain today!

[@cornishhh]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela It certainly wasn't legally; whether anyone ever complained I don't know! I agree about the weather. I think most Brits get tired of dry and sunny after a week or two; as long as it doesn't pour with rain for weeks which it doesn't seem about to. The ground here is as dry as the ground in your video which is very unusual, especially this early in the year. Like most places in the world Cornish towns and tourist destinations are deathly quiet. Of course the season would normally be well under way by now. Though the crowds can be frustrating at times, I miss them.

[@javiersaitta5838]

Hi Angela!! What a beautiful place!! I really enjoy your walks and all the information you provide. I love London and have been there three times (and hopefully I will return someday). Best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Buen Dia to you in beautiful Argentina:) Thank you for your lovely comment, glad the walks can keep you in touch with London until you make it back here some day👍 Angela

[@WalkTuber]

Beautiful village walk! And what a lovely day! Liked it

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

And long may the sunny weather continue!

[@WalkTuber]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela hopefully!

[@ChrisSmith-ls7mb]

Hello Angela Loved the walk what nice weather you are having. You mention AEthelred the unready, I have tracked him back to be my 33rd great grandfather. Which makes Danny Dyer a distant cousin. Chris and Sandra of Canada.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Wow, that is excellent and what a coincidence! Danny Dyer eh? "Nuff said"! Thank you for the kind comment; the weather has been amazing and today we're getting some much-needed rain. Angela

[@philipaday27]

Nice little trip around TD. I doubt you ever revisit places, but if you did you should head down to thee Albany and the Thames Side facing Hampton Ct

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Actually it's on my list of possibles to do that too. It's a tricky one getting the right length of walk and places of interest. Someone has asked me to film in the sort of High Street area around Hampton Court which I may do, also Esher High Street/Sandown perhaps. It's tricky to get out right now but Hampton Court is just about within walking distance! Best wishes, Angela

[@philipaday27]

Agree with you, a walk around a town or village has some interest, but a walk along some random bit of Thames riverside, less so.

[@frankmartin1168]

Another great video. Hope your well!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you so much Frank😀 I hope all is well with you too. Angela

[@frankmartin1168]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela your very welcome. I love the fact I learn something on every walk. You explain things very well and have history. I love history, especially British history. Keep up the awesome work! All well here, Florida is in phase 2, bars are aloud to be open and retail can have full capacity. Universal Studios Orlando opened today. We went Wednesday for passholder day, they are doing very well with social distancing. Have a great day!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

@@frankmartin1168 Great idea to go on the passholder day; I don't currently have any passes for our local theme parks, but love the feeling of going when everyone else can't quite be there yet and it's that bit quieter - we have Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures near to us, not quite Universal Studios of course, but lots of fun. I'm a secret adrenaline junkie! Not sure if you have any thoughts on this, but I'm thinking to make a video on 'getting started with this kind of channel' for those like me who want to give it a go. I'm not exactly a big KZbinr, but thought it might help 'the little guy' giving it a try for the first time. In some ways it's easy to start a KZbin channel filming local places and interesting places, but in other ways, there are things it's helpful to be aware of. If you think that might be of interest, let me know what sort of thing you would be seeking information about. No pressure though! Angela

[@frankmartin1168]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela when I visit next summer, I want to go to Thorpe Park and Alton Towers. I would like to see the David Walliams section. Glad your doing well!

[@MARtinha_]

St. Nicholas Church - 11th century 😱😱😱😱❣️❣️❣️ Great video as always.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you MARtinha, yes indeed, 11th Century and so pretty - I love the little arrow slots at the top; I was picturing people standing there to defend the place.

[@MARtinha_]

Let's Walk London Impressive conservation after so many centuries. This church is very beautiful! Two countries that I love to visit: England and Italy. Thank you 🙏

[@MARtinha_]

mrwahib tahri *_THANK YOU_*

[@MARtinha_]

mrwahib tahri I said thank you for your information. Can't I thank you for your comment?

[@User-718_]

More videos like this please!

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

I certainly hope to👍

[@davemorrissey9133]

Ye old swan is a lovely pub lovely food😎

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

It's a lovely pub, spent New Year there many years ago. When I was researching the walk, I found out (but forgot to say) that on one of the forums it was mentioned they had pretty good food there in the 1960s which was unusual at that time, and also that there was an upstairs area that was 'by invitation only' - probably for the likes of the Coopers and the Pontins!

[@TangoTwoscoops]

Beautiful weather and nice walk 😁

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you:). We are so lucky with the weather at the moment - that said it's cloudy and cool today!

[@alwaysbrokendown]

That dog Walker firm/van is everywhere round surbiton/tolworth/chessington/ewell, obviously doing well in these times

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Indeed, I see plenty of them out and about. Our dog is just pleased to have us all at home, not sure what he'll think when he's alone again!

[@stevenwilliams9181]

I'm planning on a few days away to London this summer, if possible, and one of the days I'm looking to visit Hampton Court Palace and both Richmond and Bushy parks. And in the evening I'm planning on going to the Ye Old Swan for a drink or two. If I do (visit the pub in the evening that is) it will be my first ever visit to Surrey. Am I right in saying that the river Thames is the border between Surrey and Greater London?

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Sorry to the late reply. I do hope you have a lovely trip, the parks are beautiful, especially Richmond Park shrouded in fog this morning. Yes, Surbiton is the Surrey/Greater London point on the Thames, which also has the old Middlesex and Surrey sides. All the best, Angela

[@stevenwilliams9181]

@@ChattyWalkswithAngela Hello, yep I did visit the area early last September. It is indeed a lovely area

[@EfeKaptan]

great thanks

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Thank you😀

[@shashidharv4382]

I haven't seen this part of Thames Ditton...next time, for sure.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

👍

[@ira3634]

A very lovely village. Now I know where I want to go next time when I am in England. I hope this will happen in this life ;-)

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

And all our lives Ira363! It's all dragging somewhat now that we are entering our fourth month and seeing very small improvements compared to what we had hoped. I do hope normality returns soon. Hope all is well for you:)

[@marburyeducation]

Got my hand stuck trying to reach round and open the gate to TD island from the wrong side. Uncle had to bend the bars to get my hand out. Had paper-round on TD island and got the sack for lateness.

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Oh no! It was so tempting to sneak on as there were builders going in and out of the gate, but I'm a bit too obedient for all that - and I can't say I noticed any bent out of shape bars, so all fixed again; your hand might be another story though!

[@michaelgray3002]

Good morning Angela how are you doing according to my calculations it must be nearly 7:50am Wednesday morning in the UK as I am writing this from Western Canada it is 12:48am Wednesday morning . I am still up as I just got home from work about a hour ago. And started watching your newest video as always very well done luv and a fabulous job on Narration through the video love hearing the accents from back home I still have some of mine still left. Great shots of the Thames village and yes I have to agree they are the best houses and very well built as last for a long time. Anyway luv I am still catching up on watching your older videos on the channel when I have time to do so. I am thinking about starting doing videos on where I live but I don't think I am going to have enough time to do it we will see. Thanks again Angela you doing a great Job 😊😊😊 Your Canadain friend Michael (Michelle) Gray There is a reason for the middle name and I will tell you about sometime. 😊😊😊

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Now that's a comment full of interest and intrigue! I was actually surprised at how lovely Thames Ditton is having only driven through it in the past, glad you liked it. And yes, I'm all for people starting up these kinds of channels - it's a simple matter of what is normal for you is novel for someone else in a different place. So yes, go ahead👍

[@rogerrathbun444]

I live in Michigan USA and my sister has traced our ancestors all the way back to Ditton in 1538 when our name was Rathbone

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Wow, that is amazing! Well, I hope it was helpful to get a feel for your ancestry:) All the best, Angela

[@raa30]

Nice video Im from Thames Ditton grew up there now live in Glasgow I miss the place also could have mentioned the AC cars works that used to be in the village home of the famous AC Cobra and also that the house at 15.50 was owned by Jack Douglas form the carry on films .Grahame LeSaux also lived by the green Keep up the walks maybe long ditton next

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

It's lovely that the Thames Ditton walk gets quite a lot of interest - as you say, lots of nuggets around the place, plus bits I forget while commentating plus bits I missed in research. The AC car works is something I forgot during the walk, plus the Jack Douglas thing, but I didn't know about Grahame LeSaux! I also thought Ronan Keating lived in the area at some point? I'm thinking Esher next but someone has suggested around the Albany and looking across to Hampton Court so a re-visit to TD is possible. Hope it took you back a bit from Glasgow to Thames Ditton:) All the best, Angela