Rather Splendid Tour of Freemasons Hall, Seven Dials and Endell Street - London

In this jolly splendid video Joolz visits Pineapple dance studio for a dance class and gets a tour of the Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden.
There is also the usual history and fun facts on this guided walk around Seven Dials, Endell Street, Neal Street, Neale's Yard and Drury Lane.
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[@GaryMarriott]

BTW Joolz, I believe there are 7 sundials beauce the pinnacle that supports the 6 dials is the gnomon for the 7th that becomes clear when you look for the original placements of the bollards around the circle.

[@monotonehell]

But do you know what a hemidemisemivirgin is?

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Honestly i think Julian looks like Neil Tennant of the pet shop boys.

[@GMT439]

MA' Sons. The Son's of MA' or the Sons of MAY. All based on the Eastern Matriarchy system that controls everything as you know. Perhaps you could have mentioned these FACTS in your video? 😁

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

What an excellent video - only Joolz could combine both modern dance and Freemasonry in one thoroughly entertaining video! Thank you!

[@stephaniecowans3646]

My fave segment in this video was his visit to Pineapple studio. I love how people can go to not only get exercise in but do it while learning the choreography from popular videos. Myself, I would so love to learn the moves from the Bruno Mars "Uptown Funk" video but I don't believe Socal has that kind of business,

[@janawall3306]

Joolz, you're saving my life. I'm in the U.S. I used to live in London. I'm in a deep depression.

[@dougzirkle5951]

London’s premiere spokesman, among other good qualities. Thanks, Joolzy.

[@edwardpower9766]

Hi Jules. I'm an English teacher living and married in Mainland China. Due to the virus I have been able to get home to England for a few years now. When I feel homesick I watch some of your videos and it really helps. Thanks so much for the fun and fascinating content! Ed x

[@Joolzguides]

So glad I could help!

[@darransykes3406]

I've been to Pineapple Dance Studio many times in the past when I was in my final year of being a dance student teacher back in 1990, in Manchester....

[@gregtheredneck1715]

My favorite Brit in a bowler hat. Hit pause, put the kettle on for a cuppa no time for a proper fry up, toast with butter and marmalade will do nicely. 10 minutes later and resume.

[@PurpleTT99]

Quick hit the like now. We all await Joolz's little saunters with baited breath, and if we all remember to "like" he may just increase his output. PS never met the bloke, just want more content! Right, that little point made, I'll watch it...

[@donaldsmith7685]

The choice of music adds a unique flavor to what feels like a stress free personal guided tour.

[@Joolzguides]

Ha ha. I'm glad. If only making it were as stress free!

[@terrysquickbeerreview2225]

Happy Days. Seems like I’ve been waiting for ever for a new joolz London walk.

[@janebaker966]

Your Guides are getting better and better and better. I love that Streets of London song. Written 50 years ago and every word as true today. What I appreciate about your area tours are they are so multi-layered. You're not just showing us architecture and relating history but you're revealing aspects of contemporary life too and with your own memories as well it's superb. I now want to go there and spend a day wandering around seeing all those places. Maybe I will in the summer.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks! Oddly enough I think that song was originally written about Paris! ( but we'll take it!)

[@thelibrarian336]

@@Joolzguides Yes indeed Ralph McTell said in an interview that he wanted to call the song Streets of Paris. But that there already was a song called the poor people of paris or something so he made it about London.

[@stevenvarner9806]

@@Joolzguides Always nice to hear Terry singing!

[@susanropars8200]

I recently heard someone perform this song and then to hear it on Joolz guide was a nice surprise. Love these videos so much.

[@philroberts7238]

Joolz Guides and John Rogers: in some ways so different, in some ways so similar - and yet both excellent in terms of quality and interest. I'd love to hear you swapping stories about your journeys around London and to compare and contrast your different approaches to storytelling and film-making. In fact, I think I might repeat this exact request on John's channel and see if anything comes of the suggestion!

[@DaleKiwi]

Ah, loved the Black Adder reference!! “The Prince, The Pauper and the Porpoise”. Not sure the Freemasons caught the joke!! 🤣🤣

[@claire76leach]

Definitely love the Blackadder reference!

[@kellydalstok8900]

Freemasonry is such a childish movement, with their symbols, aprons, and secrecy. The kind of exclusionary game children play. My daughter’s school class had the red coats and the green coats clubs when they were eight.

[@robertcook2572]

@@kellydalstok8900 Well, everyone's entitled to an opinion, I suppose - even if it's based on ignorance, prejudice and supposition!

[@noklarok]

@@kellydalstok8900 Anyone is allowed to join freemasonry as long as you are not a criminal.

[@hindenpeter2.04]

@@noklarok What's their purpose now since all their secrets are currently pasted to my yt

[@jfilm7466]

Amazing how different but still the same the area is since the 80s and 90s. Lots of great memories there.

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

I loved watching you dance at Pineapple! You are an international treasure! Love from Jeanine from Arizona/California.❤️😘

[@janicedagul9334]

Love waking up to a new Joolz Guides on a chilly California morning!! Yet again another brilliant, informative, hilarious jaunt through the ‘Streets of London” ❤️

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I was getting my Sunday morning bagel & cream cheese and coffee ready and planning on watching an earlier Joolz video when to my delight & surprise, I saw the notification that this new video was up!!! You have made me a very happy camper, Joolz and now my Sunday morning is off to a great start. 👍 Cheers from sunny Southern California 😎

[@johnmact5548]

Joolz a year ago I was in ICU and your channel kept me amused. Well here I am again so keep them coming. Thanks John

[@marthaross6301]

Fabulous that Pineapple Studios is still there. I used to go there ~ in the 1980’s. Spent a decade enjoying classes and (Alan Herdman’s)Pilates. The Masons building was a special treat. So very much enjoy your walks and information 🥰 No one does it like You👍🏻

[@4sstg]

So glad to see another Joolz video. Loved the dancers with you. The world is getting old Joolz, but not you.

[@bramford7e]

Everytime I watch your videos I miss London.

[@johne.2452]

I love that part of Covent Garden and the Cross Keys is a wonderful pub. Another superb video. Thanks Joolz 👍

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Next time I visit London, I will explore the 7 Dials area! As a newly-raised Mason, I visited Freemasons' Hall during my gap year - and made it a point to sign the guest register. The docent discreetly watched me, then slipped around to read what I had written. When he saw that I was a member of a Texas lodge, he introduced himself to me - and asked if I would like to attend a meeting. Thanks for the memory Joolz... 🌷

[@diogeneslantern18]

That is incredibly cool!! Fraternal greetings from South Africa. Lurgan 767 I.C.

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@diogeneslantern18 Salve Frater ! University No. 1190 and Texas Lodge of Research ⭐

[@diogeneslantern18]

@@Austin8thGenTexan a Lodge of research! Our is named Lyceum - by invitation and good merit only, an EA such as myself has a way to go. Venture ever forth towards the East my good Brother!

[@maudegonne3740]

I was a cook at Food for Thought when the old fruit and veg barrows still remained after the market moved out .We used them to prepare the vegetables. That was in the intervening period before Covent Garden became a consumerist emporium and the old atmosphere still lingered

[@terencelim2801]

I love London. 😁

[@lisacundiff8029]

I'm from the U.S. but used to have a flat on Neal st. in the 80's. I would push out my shutters and listen to all the people walking up and down the street..also, loved listening to it rain (miss that). Used to eat at "Food for Thought" (very good) and get cheeses from Neal's Yard. There used to be a millinery on one side of me and a cafe on the other (and a huge lighting store across). I also took some dance classes at Pineapple Dance studio (for exercise really). Used to be a place called the Rock Garden nearby too. Looks like too many corporate stores now but glad to see Neal's Yard still there. Very much enjoyed this video..memories flooding back...

[@pjmoseley243]

I was a small schoolboy in 1956 lived in drurylane then when the lane was lit by gas lights used to watch the street lighters lite the gas lamps.

[@paulmerryman]

Fantastic as always. Great to see some new places, and especially inside the Masonic Hall.

[@lennyp18]

Wonderful episode! I lived in this area many years ago, and know the pubs you highlighted intimately well! One more snippet: for a long time, Freemasons Hall was the back-up location for the House of Commons, as the main room was the only one big enough in London to take the number of MPs and seat them in due manner for a session. I absolutely agree with you about Neal Street: it has lost so much of the character it had.

[@evancortez2]

I'm a simple man, I see Joolz dancing to bye bye bye, I'm happy :)

[@anitaevans2432]

I always love your videos Joolz and this one was so wonderfully varied. I remember Pineapple Dance from 1980's. I must admit I paused your video for a few minutes whilst I checked their website 😁 Thank you!

[@patjackson8649]

Cheers, Joolz! Really enjoyed revisiting the Freemason's Hall. On my first visit to London in 2018 I was sent there with the business card of the Grandmaster of Manitoba, to ensure I could gain entry and get a lapel pin for him! Of course I found I didn't need to name drop, and was treated to a wonderful tour when I told them my quest, and took back several pins for him. I stumbled on another vintage shop in Drury Lane and bought my first Fred Perry shirt there, and had a great chat with the proprietor about mods and music. Can't wait to get back to that neighbourhood again. Take care!

[@AhmedAhmed-wg2dj]

Mate your national treasure like your work gotta remember to donate

[@Sujowi]

Fascinating fact Joolz....I got a nice surprise when you showed the ‘very picturesque Travelodge’. It’s on the site where there was a hotel in 1839 where an ancestor of mine ( by marriage ) spent a night or two with his wife and three children after travelling from Thetford before boarding a ship to New Zealand. Arrived here early in 1840 at the behest of the New Zealand Company on the ship the Oriental ...and they helped build the start of colonial NZ in Whanganui. More history in London streets than just English history!!!

[@nalankalafat4486]

I love Ralph McTell and Streets of London song ❤️😍

[@Queen-of-Swords]

As for St Mungos, The Guardian did an article on them - they were going round asking rough sleepers where they were from, and dobbing them into the Home Office if they were foreign! Nice to see a vintage shop still going strong. I used to work in Greenwich and all those disappeared after tube station was built, only Starbucks allowed!

[@tomslick8148]

Yet another classic video! I would love to have a walk around London with you.......in the mean time I will just keep enjoying your videos......im sure you could make a cracking series for TV......thanks for your efforts

[@williamcarter361]

I used to work in that Travel lodge hotel in the early 90’s when it was called the Drury Lane Moat House Hotel. Plus many pints in the White Hart and Cross Keys in which they had a Victorian sign saying, “Those who cause affray will be severely punished”.

[@arniereid5653]

Another fantastic tour of London ! Well done Joolz, keep them coming.

[@bengray4149]

Engrossing stuff! I was born in Charing X Hospital (now a police station) in 66, only a few feet from the paws of Nelson's NE-facing lion. I like to think of myself as a Liondoner.

[@kryptokid9085]

Had to cancel my March trip (3rd time)…can’t afford to come back positive on the return and stay another 10 days after a 8 day trip…looking at October for the UK NFL series .. hope it works out!!..thanks for the entertainment joolz !

[@krisbrand354]

First pip pip tally ho for 2022! Thanks Joolz!

[@brumman100]

Thank you , my favourite place in London , seven dials, I was lucky to live on Monmouth street in 2001 for a year , spent most of my nights sat on the dial , drinks from the crown pub , it changes every time I visit , the shops move around , that freemasonry place looks amazing but think I would be too scared to go in there

[@user-ln4qe1sh8i]

I've been in there, quite an experience that I would recommend 👍

[@michellicordeirodasilva]

Capoeira, Brazilian fellow?! 🇧🇷😍What a wonderful video!! Congratulations!

[@VictoriaPichel]

your history isn't sketchy at all! you know SO MUCH. It's always such a pleasure to watch your videos. When I went to London and got to seven dials I had no idea it was called seven dials, what it was. Nothing. I got quite lost in that area, after spending a small fortune inside London Graphic Centre. thank you for showing me those streets again, i didn't see much nor take pictures because it was dark.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

One Joolz video a month just isn’t enough! By golly! I need more! lol I guess it’s time to watch the older videos again lol

[@jerrycoombs4657]

Tally Ho ! Joolz, as ofcourse already Subscriber viewers, we just saw the very kind personal message you sent to Roy, the father of a friend of our sons. What a superbly kind and very thoughtful act on your part to respond in this way. What a ‘top hole’ chap and, thanks to your eminently spiffing channel, we shall naturally continue to be avid viewers. Thoroughly superb and informative. Bravo !

[@berylallen]

L0ve ALL of your Videos. I am 93 and living in Sydney Australia. I am a Londoner, born in St John's Wood and lived in Stafford Terrace kl, I miss my London.

[@deejayk5939]

Always interesting! Never been to England or London, but maybe someday when things calm down.

[@henrygooner3397]

Quality joolz love the way you didn’t take your hat 🎩 off dancing 🕺😂😂😂

[@pennysteffert2641]

Born in Wembley in 1960 and lived in NZ since 1962 I bloody love the nostalga of your posts. I have visted London 3 times and hopefully will see her again.

[@DarrenHarrison7160]

I come back to watch your videos all the time Jools. So interesting and a very charming way of walking through our historical streets and structures. Well done sir 👏

[@bobrose7900]

Fantastic video. Wonderful Free Masons hall, sustained by members donations. It's pure theatre and charitable donations. I have a picture of my mum working in that first Sainsbury's corner shop. No longer with us she was a young girl then. The way the staff and shop were presented in the picture it is easy to see why they've been so successful. It's a shame, like so many things, that is was not preserved. Absolutely love these videos and remember as a young lad tripping around London with my cousin as 10 year olds on the tube. The whole place was simply like Aladdin's Cave to us.

[@michaelessig6376]

I love how Joolz uses Blackadder as reference for the history of the monarchy

[@helenblackburn6162]

These videos just get better everytime. So interesting, educational and entertaining. I've been watching for about three years. I'm tempted to come back to London now for a holiday after a six year break.

[@leemarlin9415]

Thank you sir. You educate me you entertain me and you Soothe my nerves while I enjoy my dinner.

[@kathyfugere6085]

Happy New Year from Lachine, Quebec .Love your shares ,you make life more interesting with your tour guides

[@kathyfugere6085]

I am honored

[@lillimonfregola4340]

Hi joolz, tks for yours videos, I love love love London! Happy new year from Naples

[@jimfromleicester897]

Yet again another educational, informative and entertaining video. Thank you Jules and have a very Happy New Year 2022

[@jimfromleicester897]

@John Ashtone My thoughts exactly

[@whyohwhy3407]

Love my city! Nowhere like it!BEAUTIFUL!

[@bobbeckman3735]

Fascinating deep dive on Freemasonry. Thanks , mate from Oregon.

[@MarvinStroud3]

Thanks for the views of Freemason's Hall. As a Texas Mason I find it very much like my home lodge only more grand.

[@DuaneJasper]

We're very lucky to have our lodge there

[@Genevasplaytime]

You spoil us with this jam packed video. Bravo sir!

[@knobbynah]

As a Freemason in New York City and someone who has been to the UGLE many times, I heartily approve of this video.

[@knobbynah]

Oh and in one of their lounges they have a giant painting of George Washington.

[@janeross114]

Happy New Year Joolz Looking forward to another great year of Joolz Sunday’s 🥂

[@LondonWalkbyLondonSocialite]

Awesome video 🦋🦋🦋 very well made 🦋🦋🦋

[@ericsparks6276]

That's the coolest thing I've ever seen you do JOOLZ! DANCING didn't know you had it in you!

[@andrewnorth170]

Another very interesting and varied video. All the changes and amazing how all the old signs are still there.

[@markgay248]

Always a pleasant surprise to find a Joolz Guide waiting in my feed. Lovely as always. Very good material on the masons. Cheers, Joolz!

[@EVITANDY]

I went to the opening night party for Monty Phython’s SPAMALOT in the Freemasons’ Hall. Also, scenes for the film of Hitch hikers’ guide to the galaxy, were filmed there.

[@yeswap57]

My friend was head of security in the Freemasons … I got a personal tour to the secret area’s and went up onto the roof for the view

[@Ketoko77]

Thank you. Love Covent Garden, every time I visit London I hang out there, but did not know much about some spots. Now I will visit again

[@Apollo_Mint]

Absolute quality. I always thoroughly enjoy watching Jules’ videos. Top notch!

[@nigelmattravers5913]

One of your best walks yet! So much information I could hardly take it all in. I must save it to follow when I am back in London (in Hong Kong at the moment). As a Freemason I was particularly interested in your tour of Freemason’s Hall, I thought the explanations of your guides were great.

[@rickietatum4319]

Excellent video. Now I know why the Pineapple Dance Studio has that name. Interesting facts like that, amongst other things, are why these videos are so addictive. Thank you.

[@alanchriston6806]

Brilliant Joolz 😊

[@cecilwilson5442]

An excellent video for the un educated people who do not live in London but have been and will be again,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@andrewmcm3751]

Happy New year for 2022, Mr. Joolz. Thanks for all of your enthusiasm and passion.

[@europhile2658]

great video about my favorite bit of London! Particularly liked the visit to Pineapple, really great those dancers let you film

[@edepillim]

Wonderful.. Makes me want to come back to London

[@marijanabilic9246]

Nice walk Joolz🌹Like area....🌹❤️🌹Thank youentioning Serbian caffes🤗Love from Belgrade, Serbia

[@Joolzguides]

I love Serbia 🇷🇸

[@mancroft]

Excellent, Joolz! Very Happy New Year to your good self, Lou and Simon.

[@markamusprimetime]

Of the highest quality.

[@Waqas4hmed]

Amazing to see you.

[@Rachel-bo3qg]

Having subscribed to Robslondon channel recently, as I love London and it’s history, I’ve also come across your channel Joolz. Love your quirky presentations! Have subscribed to you also.

[@tonypap1]

Superb as always. My wife’s Brazilian and was always trying to teach me steps of Forro of which I’m utterly hopeless. So, watching him fumble his way on the dance floor with the bowler hat is pure ME when I’m over there 🤩😍

[@verykeen2please]

i love how he keeps his hat on, whilst dancing

[@nicholasnichola4922]

fantastic content as always, all the years that I worked in London I was never aware of all the history that had taken place.

[@colinweeks6997]

Brilliant!! Another video from Joolz the only thing really worth watching....keep them coming Joolz a true professional who knows his stuff!!

[@suecox2308]

Always fascinating Joolz--thank you!

[@Leonard_Smith]

Another gem.

[@MyCharlie2000]

Another excellent video, Joolz! You really need to be on the TV, you make everything so interesting and keep the viewer hooked.

[@Robert-bd4mb]

This is a really good insight into the London area. Have enjoyed every guide so far. Carry on the good work. Years since I have visited, brings back many fond memories.

[@pearlhartney9]

Great as always!

[@BohemianBeatster]

Always enjoy your tours of London. Knowledge, education, adventure and a pint. Stay groovy and stay safe.

[@claire76leach]

I’d love to see you on Strictly!! Interesting seeing the inside of Freemasons - quite surprised how they let you in. Maybe they are friendlier than I thought. There is all this elitism and enigmatic nature to it all. Good video Joolz!

[@stephaniecowans3646]

My brother-in-law is a Mason, and I always thought a non- Mason was not allowed inside a Masonic Lodge unless you were invited to see someone being installed in an office.

[@erinsinclair-pequeen2052]

@@stephaniecowans3646 anyone can go into the hall, and can attend the Installation of the new positions. Only Masons are allowed into their ritual meetings.

[@stephaniecowans3646]

@@erinsinclair-pequeen2052 Aha! That makes sense. My sister was not allowed to be there for the actual ritual that elevated her husband to the rank of Worshipful Master of his lodge, but there WAS a public ceremony for members and family afterwards.

[@dinetk3125]

I visited at Open House just before Covid.. so people are allowed in! Lovely cake they had..

[@hindenpeter2.04]

@@stephaniecowans3646 They have sex with farm animals and chat with ded ppl..their bosses find them splendidly rethurded

[@dannymcmince]

As always another brilliant video, much appreciated Joolz

[@DeeDerry]

Neal Street used to be one of favourite places to go/shop. Like you said 10 years ago you couldnt move up there! Great Vid!

[@romeisfallingagain]

happy new year joolz. thanks for the tours. i love your channel

[@hellerjerry]

Thanks for the great tour and history lesson this morning.

[@rhysbuckley3147]

Streets of London is one of my favourite song, reminds me of my father as he used to play and sing this all the time during my childhood. Good times :)

[@bogdanbalauca]

One of the best ones!