LONDON Walking Tour - WESTMINSTER, History of Architecture

History of architecture walking tour of Westminster, London. Chris takes you on a tour from Embankment and Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey, exploring the architectural history of the Westminster area - featuring guest appearances from: Inigo Jones, A.W.N. Pugin and Charles I.
Walk highlights: the Embankment sewer system; Nelson's Column and The National Gallery; Admiralty Arch; The Banqueting House; The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
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ABOUT CHRIS:
Chris is a qualified architect and has lived in London for over 20 years. As well as working for a number of high-profile architectural practices in the city, he has spent over 15 years teaching the History of Architecture in London. Chris particularly enjoys giving guided tours and exploring the many layers of London's architectural history from its Roman origins to present day hi-tech architecture.

[@RonRicho]

Such an excellent tour of London's architecture. I've been to London numerous times and still learned so much. Thank you very much.

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Chris, you live in London for over 20 years!

[@lindawalters7534]

Wow I would have love to have done a tour with this gentleman

[@j.merkel2313]

Excellent, thanks for sharing

[@arriesone1]

Love your tours!

[@hinmin12]

Awesome. Just finished writing my reviews. Wished I would have found you sooner to add some of this valuable info.

[@cinziamotti4138]

Nice and interesting! It also helps me to improve the listening of this beautiful language! Thanks!!!!

[@Londonapronkitchens]

This is the best walking tour I’ve ever done. Chris passion and enthusiasm shines through. Thank you Chris.

[@rah62]

Informative *and* cute!

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Hi Chris, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about your walking tour of London, England!

[@aaronburr2816]

That was a fantastic informative video, I wonder why don’t you have more subscribers

[@alisonrandall3039]

The fresco that appears on the bottom of Nelson’s column was made from melted down captured guns of French ships. I thought the nose installation was not to do with Napoleon but an art installation by Rick Buckley 1997. The thirty five noses attached to buildings such as the National Gallery and Tate modern. Eleven still exist. It was a protest against CCTV installations throughout London. He installed noses under the cameras. Henry 111 was crowned at Gloucester cathedral aged 9.

[@teenoso4069]

I look forward to this treat with I always watch with mum. Thank you

[@robertmazzucchi8440]

Fascinating and quirky insights into London's history and architecture

[@gordoncarter9888]

Hi Chris, Brilliant tour and commentary. I grew up in London and thought I knew the area fairly well, but I learned so much from the tour. Excellent and I look forward to the next one, thanks, Gordon Carter

[@ruffakemp9872]

Fascinating Chris! Wonder whether you'd consider doing the Inns of Court?

[@jonathanreevescad]

Great to see you back with another fantastic video. Your'e knowledge of London, enthusiasm and style is unique!

[@bonniekane8547]

16:36 Hi Chris! Great tour! Lots of interesting information. Map and tour line is fantastic because none of the other tours give you a plan view so you know where you are. Please keep the videos going! We are coming to London in March and these are really helpful. Thank you!!!

[@Lucy-rw1bz]

Brilliant tour- I learnt so much about an area I’ve been to 1000 times! Look forward to the next one!

[@katieveitch6623]

This is fascinating, really enjoyed it!! Also great filming, good job camera man!!

[@havingalook2]

That was brilliant. Well done. Very much enjoyed this.

[@cristianpedraza3476]

Soooo good Chris! Well done, it's very interesting

[@mattlally6328]

Absolutely brilliant - I learnt a lot!

[@richardjameson5356]

Another enjoyable & informative London tour with Chris. Now I want to find Napoleon's nose!

[@johnorchin8567]

I think it’s fascinating to think of St Martin in the Fields being surrounded by fields, when it was first built.

[@hinmin12]

Well most of London was fields. The monks came and opened churches and leper’s hospitals here. After some time these areas became the hunting grounds of the royalty. This is called urban evolution.

[@dsc70ire]

Very informative mate. Any plans for a tour of THE King's Road?

[@iandezzy319]

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[@LouiseIngram-hd5yc]

Nice doodles Chris I’m I’m impressed 😊