On our first trip to London years ago we were walking in the Greenwich tunnel and we could hear the sounds of the Beatles’ tune “I get by with a little help from my friends” echoing down the tunnel. We soon came upon a musician who was singing and playing the guitar. I put some change into his guitar case and he responded with “cheers luv.” And I knew London would always be my favorite city in the world…and even having had seen many more cities since then, it has never ceased being the place I most want to be.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
A beautiful comment. Thank you for sharing ☺️
@MrAronRobinson6 ай бұрын
Thank you from a Greenwich resident who uses the foot tunnel every day and always just took it for granted. Will be a bit prouder of using it now.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ah, thank you! That means a lot to me.
@bettycollins39607 күн бұрын
This brought back memories of when my friend and i used to cycle up to Blackheath from Lewisham and then take the road down to Greenwich, past the Cutty Sark and use the tunnel to go over to the gardens. This was in about 1962. The lift was operated by the lift man and we would wait until he ascended out of sight and scoot our bikes down the slope. Unlike those in your film, we would never dream of actually cycling down! I was so pleased to see that the Gardens are still there. Happy days ❤
@Robslondon7 күн бұрын
Wonderful comment Betty. Thank you.
@markshrimpton31386 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Will Crooks. He was one of those self-driven, determined people to whom we owe a lot. On a lighthearted note, if we never see or hear from you again Rob we’ll know you’re stuck in a time loop down in the Woolwich foot tunnel.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! I made it out ok Mark ;-) Will Crooks was a legend, I have great respect for him- if only we had more politicians like that today.
@markshrimpton31386 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon any politicians of his drive and calibre today would be welcomed.
@juanc4246 ай бұрын
Another wonderful and interesting video, Rob! I had to chuckle at the shots of large red signs saying "NO CYCLING" and at the same time a cyclist going full speed down the tunnel.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! 😉
@markshrimpton31386 ай бұрын
I noticed that too.
@joanfreestone17076 ай бұрын
I've lived in Australia for 63 years but I can remember walking through the Greenwich foot tunnel as a little girl with my parents. My aunt and uncle lived in Greewich just opposite the Cutty Sark. Thanks for all the information on the other foot tunnels.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Lovely comment Joan, thank you :-)
@Rachel-bo3qg6 ай бұрын
Another fascinating journey into London's hidden gems! Well done Rob 👍
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
😊
@TheByard6 ай бұрын
I worked in tunneling since 1960, the first one I worked in was the enlargement of a BR empty carriage tunnel at Chalk Farm the works were to remove cast iron segments, excavate out and install new cast iron lining to the larger diameter. This tunnel is no longer in use. The next project was the repair of the Northern Outfall sewers that run through a road and rail bridge at West Ham. The sewer had been bombed in WWII and repaired using tunnel segments with flanges and bolts on the inside. This made cleaning difficult and was a hang up point. New bridge beams were installed, and smooth inner segments were fitted one line at a time so as not to stop flows to Beckton. I worked on the initial survey of the Victoria Line Tube at Euston Station, we checked the exact positions of existing tube tunnels and crossed referenced them to the streets and buildings above ground. This was carried out at night and as you can imagine there are many stories of what happens then. Plus we had the "Fluffer" gangs to deal with in the existing tunnels. The fluffers were a team of ladies who walked through the tunnels cleaning the brake dust off the segment ledges, they chatted away all the time. The first time you hear them coming is quite aery, as it's a low getting louder as they approached. They have now been replaced with a machine. Later in Life I became a Senior Inspector of Works for Motts and worked on the DLR Bank Station extension tunnels. Stayed at the Ibis Hotel in Greenwich and walked the Greenwich tunnel twice a day for a year catching the DLR to Tower Gateway. Also worked on the Blackwall Tunnel refurbishment, peeling off those damaged white tiles and replacing them with Formica. Installing new Fire equipment and new walkways. So have spent many years under London and other city's around the UK and the world. The last being the Kuala Lumper Metro, Malaysia in 2015. Now retired in Vietnam but still digging, but this time only the garden. Thanks for posting and keeping me in touch with London, helps dust off a few memories.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Brilliant comment. I really enjoyed reading that, thank you. You could probably write a book about your work and experiences...
@TheByard6 ай бұрын
Have worked on several tunnels under rivers in UK & Canada, Suez Canal and Storebealt in Denmark. So, tunneling did me well.@@Robslondon
@gigteevee6118Ай бұрын
@@TheByard Really interesting comment, thanks for sharing your memories!
@petercalthorpe79666 ай бұрын
G'day Rob, wow you took me back 61 years ago . Like aloof us in the 60s we left sckool at 14 and a half years old. My dad got me a job in demolition that's what he used to do . I worked on the Isle of Dogs cutting up old river Barges , to get there i walked the Greenwich tunnel twice a day , the old lift could probably cary twenty people and had a lift operator. If i missed the lift i used to race it to the bottom 🤣🤣. Two buses home to Loughborough jct brixton . The slipway where i worked wasn't too far from the exit at the Isle of Dogs just opposite a pub which i can't remember it's mame. Thanks for the memory, i showed my children and the tunnel looked scary🤣🤣🤣. Didn't come across any ghosts. All the best form down under Rob. 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Brilliant comment and memories Peter, thank you- really enjoyed reading that ;-)
@andicheese17636 ай бұрын
Another excellent video Rob. It brings back memories of my time as a kid with days out to Woolwich. We would get the ferry one way and the tunnel the opposite way. It was always such fun. Also Greenwich where we would take the bus there ine or two of us would go under the tunnel and we would then wave to them from the opposite bank. A trip round the Cutty Sark and then an afternoon in Greenwich Park. After home for tea and lashings of ginger beer. My old man was a docker for 28 years so we would frequently visit the bridges and tunnels. I have notbdone the Woolwich one for a while but do the Greenwich one a couple of times a year. So that has to be my favourite one with a pint or two in a pub in Greenwich. Thanks for the research.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful comment Andi, thank you
@joloy53946 ай бұрын
I love the way you take me back to my childhood and old stomping grounds. I remember walking the tunnel to the Isle of Dogs in the 60s, it was kind of a challenge, a dare with those who you were walking with you made up stories. My Red Bus Rover days :o)
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Lovely comment, cheers ;-)
@chrisruff20436 ай бұрын
Great insight Rob’ coming out of that tunnel so near to the “Cutty” would be a great first time experience… I’ll be all over that in the summer, loved the cyclist going through just as the ‘No Cycling’ paint was fading.. well captured 🫵👍
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers Chris... it was easy to capture to be honest as so many people do it!! ;-)
@dougknight17206 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob. I worked on the Canary Wharf project back in the 90’s and drove through Rotherhythe Tunnel regularly… pre cameras. An interesting place to live in those days and a very fitting tribute to the East London tunnels. Thanks mate.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Pre-cameras... what I'd give for those days again!! Cheers Doug ;-)
@dougknight17206 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon you could certainly drive through the Tunnel quicker then too. Traffic was lighter
@roberttaylor62952 ай бұрын
My absence must not be taken as being uninterested but rather that the rare appearance of sun 'up north' has seen me in the garden garnering some Vitamin D! As ever, I thoroughly enjoyed delving into yet more scary London places perfectly researched and presented! Rob
@Robslondon2 ай бұрын
Ah! Enjoy the sun Robert, it's a rare thing nowadays ;-) I'm about to head up north myself very soon- catching a train somewhere later today.... which may well be where my next video comes from ;-) Stay well.
@spitfire19626 ай бұрын
Rode through the Rotherhithe tunnel on a bike as a kid, but wouldn’t advise doing that now. Driving through it in a car the car suddenly steams up about two thirds of the way through! Have walked and cycled through both Greenwich and Woolwich tunnels as a kid too, plus as an adult I have worked in the Woolwich tunnel as it had a VF cell site in it.
@rogercook63605 ай бұрын
Another great piece of London's history and a memory jogger as I walked through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel a few years ago. Also for a while I was a volunteer on Isambard Kingdom Brunel's SS Great Britain iron hulled ship in Bristol Harbour and at the time was fascinated by all things Brunel including the Thames Tunnel designed by Marc Isambard Brunel, this being the first tunnel in the world under water, and as you said in your production is still used today as an Overground railway tunnel ! Changing the subject could I please suggest a future video on the magnificent Crossness Pumping Station, ideally when the beam engine is in steam, plus if possible in the same production the inclusion of the other London steam beam engine at Kew. I'm really glad that "I stopped by" for a look at this video... Thanks Rob.
@Robslondon5 ай бұрын
Lovely comment Roger, thank you. Yes, the Crossness Pumping station is an excellent idea; I'll add it to my list! Cheers and stay well.
@gigteevee6118Ай бұрын
Only recently discovered the joy of the Woolwich Ferry, and noticed the tunnel options when visiting, will definitely try them out ❤
@RobslondonАй бұрын
😄
@barbarahannon60336 ай бұрын
I have walked through these tunels many times, ( Woolwhich more than Greenwich) and they are both very spookey and unsettling even more so when there is no one down there,
@tracyfryer81536 ай бұрын
Brilliant look at those tunnels well done for the footwork they are deep and with lifts out you must be fit❤️ Lush to catch this now as well Personally I prefer overground so would have to seek out a bridge 🤭❤️
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks Tracy…. I’m well into my 40s and it was a bit of a walk 😉
@JP_TaVeryMuch6 ай бұрын
I can recommend the Woolwich ferry. You don't even have hard benches and diesel filled air for the foot passengers anymore in the new ones!
@robbojax20256 ай бұрын
I used the Woolwich tunnel a lot when I was young. Happy memories
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
😊
@annwarner40406 ай бұрын
I walked woolich tunnel many times as a kid if mum and I missed the free ferry,even was in labor years later on my way back to Manor Park..Loved that tunnel and the old ferry,live in NZ now so thankyou for the video,was wonderful to watch ❤
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you!
@daveboss29946 ай бұрын
Wonderful informative and entertaining. One of my ancestors was one of the first lift operators on the Island side. Brilliant video ❤
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Dave- a great piece of history to be connected to 😉
@flickpad6 ай бұрын
I remember visiting the Greenwich tunnel when I was in my teens. Bizarrely, despite having used the Woolwich Ferry on lots of occasions, I didn't know there was a separate foot tunnel at Woolwich. I have heard the Woolwich Tunnel mentioned, but for some reason, I've always supposed that they meant the Greenwich Tunnel. I'm going to have to pay it a visit now.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Get down there 😉
@JP_TaVeryMuch6 ай бұрын
Do! Fewer people than the Greenwich, the slightest sound can give you a jolt if you let it.
@sharonleong71206 ай бұрын
Great sharing. I enjoyed watching it and loved it as always. Thank you Robert. 👍👍👍😍😍😍
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@rickyfoofighter49266 ай бұрын
Another perfect video Rob. Your channel has truly been one of the greatest finds on KZbin. Also, cheers for the Jimmy pic. I was so happy to see it pop up on our TV. Can't wait for the next video now 😊 thanks once again for taking me back to my home town. 🙌😊
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
That means so much to me Ricky, thank you my friend. Stay well.
@davehustwayte6896 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, Hope you are keeping well, Many thanks again for another fantastic stream, Excellent quality and a great watch, Thanks again
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
I really, really appreciate that Dave, thank you so much for your kindness 😊
@johnmcgaw27536 ай бұрын
Thanks for the interesting video and well-researched history. I stumbled across the Greenwich foot tunnel quite by accident on my first ever visit to London just last Autumn. I hope to get back for some more wandering explorations come Spring. Perhaps I can manage to walk south in the Woolwich tunnel and back via the Greenwich just for sake of completeness. I've found your videos to be an inspiration to visit the city again despite my long aversion to big crowded cities and London is nothing if no big and crowded.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment John. Hope you make it back here soon
@garybrockwell20316 ай бұрын
Good one Rob, great time the 1880s💪we owe a debt of gratitude to the powerful Irish navi.. Brute strength built a lot of our city's and railways, great picture of that fella, you wouldn't argue with that one... At the end about animals?? Does this mean you can't walk your dogs down there? I saw the no cycling, and see the bike's.... Just wondering?? Thanks good work by you ....🇬🇧💪💯🎬🤩
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Cheers Gary! The bikes are always tearing through there….
@garybrockwell20316 ай бұрын
Didn't see any dog walker's?
@skp75776 ай бұрын
I used both tunnels when I was growing up. I used the Woolwich one more than the Greenwich one but I used the Woolwich Ferry more than the tunnel.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
The ferry is certainly more pleasant! ;-)
@mandiemckinnon28746 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video! I don’t know if it’s still going but there was (pre-pandemic) an apothecary garden where you could have cocktails and also go to a presentation in what was the original entrance to the Thames tunnel. It’s next to the Brunel museum in Rotherhithe. If it’s still going it’s a magical and interesting evening!
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I don't know about that garden, but I hope it's still there, sounds lovely :-)
@stevenm90676 ай бұрын
Had to use the foot tunnel often as the ferry was taking too long. Back over 20 years ago had to regular fly in and out of London City airport. There was no rail link across the river from Kent and Silvertown was a couple of hundred yards from the airport entrance. Was quicker to get off at Woolwich Arsenal and take this route than go all the way into London and double back.
@andycooke62316 ай бұрын
The Woolwich tunnel used to be well used on foggy days which used to be far more common as this would cause the ferry service to be suspended.
@deborahingles93923 ай бұрын
Very interesting stories about the foot tunnels.... some one should and probs already does do tours with these in mind as it would be eerie indeed.... you should think about giving tours for these vlogs too... cheers Debz from Oz hopefully one day I can explore too in London many of the places you show us....
@Robslondon3 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks so much Debz! lovely comment. I did used to give tours some years ago, back when I was a London cabbie... it's a bit difficult to fit them in now though! Hope you make it here sometime ;-) Thanks again.
@basfinnis6 ай бұрын
Thank you Rob for another wonderful upload. So much interesting information. I'll have to catch up on your other uploads. Sadly other things getting in the way of watching them but I'll get started 😉
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ☺️
@JP_TaVeryMuch6 ай бұрын
You're in for a treat or twelve!
@richardcoombes94916 ай бұрын
well done rob great work as always great vlog
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you Richard! Hope you're keeping well.
@richardcoombes94916 ай бұрын
hi rob all ok thanks my friend hope all ok with u @@Robslondon
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
All good thanks mate @@richardcoombes9491
@djtraxxehv10586 ай бұрын
Very interesting mate! Thank you for the info.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@stephendavies69496 ай бұрын
I've used the Greenwich Tunnel but not the Woolwich. I've used the ferry though, so you may well be correct as to why it's lightly patronised. Bridges are few & far between as you head east. I seem to recall Jago Hazzard walking through the Rotherhide Tunnel. I got to be honest, I was afraid for him! I'm surprised - in these risk adverse & nanny-state times - it's still allowed. An excellent and entertaining - infortainment - video. Back in the 90s, I used the Blackwall tunnel regularly. Scared the life out of me.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you Stephen! Yes, it's not the ideal place to walk through; I did it a few years ago and will have to again when it comes to making a video on it! Cheers ;-)
@stephendavies69496 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon Yes, I'll be tuning in for that.
@JP_TaVeryMuch6 ай бұрын
@@RobslondonLet's make a party of it. I'm sure that we've all still got a Covid mask or two in a sock drawer and we can toast our success half way with hip flasks. And Fisherman's Friends!
@HeimirTomm6 ай бұрын
Yet again Rob, thank you for a brilliant piece. You never fail to entertain and inform.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you! ☺️
@sockstarnikАй бұрын
Visited both quite recently. Only found out about the Woolwich one by chance really. Found the Woolwich one to be less intense in a way
@RobslondonАй бұрын
I do know what you mean, the Greenwich one can be too busy
@nilo706 ай бұрын
Thank You Rob for making this happen
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
It's a pleasure nilo, thank you for watching!
@john17034 ай бұрын
Splendid. The Americans liked the bridges so much that one of them bought one and rebuilt it in Arizona.
@Robslondon4 ай бұрын
He did indeed 😄
@jonathanchalk25076 ай бұрын
Many thanks, Rob.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you Jonathan!
@thetragicyouth6 ай бұрын
Sunday evening bliss! These videos are at once informative and relaxing - a very difficult balancing act to pull off, but you manage it with great panache, Rob.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
I truly can’t express how much that means to me. That is the atmosphere I’m aiming for, so thank you Tragicyouth! I really appreciate your support
@PhoenixWormwood1374 ай бұрын
Hi from Canada! I've only had the opportunity to visit London once, as a kid, but I love learning more about it through your channel. Thanks for the interesting historical tidbits! There's something so calming about watching your videos!
@Robslondon4 ай бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you so much! I was in Canada a few months ago (I have relatives there); beautiful country ;-)
@roberttaylor62955 ай бұрын
I have no idea how you can do so much research. It is so thorough, gripping and ultimately enjoyable, there are surely not enough hours in the day!. There is a hidden danger for me as well: they are so well done and enjoyable that it has turned me into a Rob addict that I have to control myself from spending all day searching for one - Lol! Yet is such a pleasurable addiction that it will not be cured, and I so look forward to them continuing ad infinitum. Thank you from the man with the same moniker - Rob
@Robslondon5 ай бұрын
Ha ha! You've just made my day with that comment, Rob :-D Really glad to have you as a friend of the channel; truly appreciate your kind words and support.
@pj_naylor6 ай бұрын
When I lived in Mile End, one Sunday I decided to walk down to Greenwich - so it was nice to see the tunnel again, and hear about its history. Thanks.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@johnmurphy51796 ай бұрын
Thanks robs great video
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you John
@butchknapman39396 ай бұрын
Well Rob, this comment will be poorly timed on Thailand time . So for three years your videos have always been interesting and informative. Have driven the Rotherhithe tunnel numerous times and the Blackwall was a daily occurrence when I was on the commuter coaches coming up from Kent. The North bore of the Blackwall on the final bends is reputed to be haunted by a man on a motor cycle, that what drivers are known to have said at the scene if a road traffic accident. To conclude I have walked the Greenwich tunnel north to south So where next ?
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks Butch! Yes, I've heard of a Blackwall tunnel ghost, although in that tale he is a hitchhiker who vanishes once in the tunnel! Not sure where next, I'm currently trying to figure out my next video with the aid of a big pot of coffee! Stay well mate ;-)
@paulwilson72346 ай бұрын
Another excellent Sunday evening video.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@richardsingh58276 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I hope to go in one of those tunnels but maybe not the Rotherhithe one.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard- I think that would be wise!
@claremaidofthewave2516 ай бұрын
Fascinating, thanks Rob love your videos, as someone who lived in South London for 16 years back in the late 80’s to 2002. Wish I knew then all your info. Really like to see the connections to films, arts, music, books etc. all the best 😎🤩👌🏻x
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Clare 🙂
@nueilly334 ай бұрын
Used the Greenwich Tunnel many times in the 1960s travelling from Lewisham to the Isle of Dogs, to visit my Grandparents. Loved looking at the hull of the Cutty Sark in it's dry dock. Can still remember the damp woody smell of the tunnel and the spiral staircase. The elevator felt luxurious and mahogany panelled, with an attendant. No graffiti or litter. Just the odd worrying puddle on the stone flags. I've always imagined it to be a claustrophobic muggers paradise in later years. Ahh London.
@Robslondon4 ай бұрын
Great comment, thank you!
@annereidy79816 ай бұрын
Thank you Rob, what amazing things they built back then and how they have endured. Love these histories of the creative and determined people of the past.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Anne 😄
@TheHoveHeretic6 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable clip Rob. Nice to know about the bloke who had a ferry named after him (the boats before the boats recently replaced) 👍 I grew up on Shooter's Hill and haven't ever heard of 'South Woolwich' .... there's Woolwich and there's North Woolwich. Apparently, the reason dates back to 1066 and all that. One of William 1sts henchmen controlled river traffic for his boss. Spooked in the tunnel? No. Caught short after a skinful .... different question!!
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha, cheers Howard 😉
@beatleboy01956 ай бұрын
Woolwich tunnel a regular haunt for me and friends back in the 70's
@jasonsmart34826 ай бұрын
When i was a small child we lived in Blackheath and mum would often take us to the wonderful Greenwich Park. I remember so well the day we went down this tunnel, mostly I remember my excitement going down the steps into the tunnel, I think i was a bit scared as well. I must have been 8 or 9 but its stuck with me that memory for coming up to 40 years.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Such a lovely comment Jason, thank you for sharing that :-)
@johncochrane27076 ай бұрын
Great video Rob, I'm too claustrophobic for foot tunnels I'm afraid.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks John… they are pretty claustrophobic!
@smgreenartsprivate6 ай бұрын
I had seen them when I lived in the area but too claustrophobic to go in and walk them. It's a shame money isn't spent to improve their use these days they make trains smaller and useful. Thanks Rob brings memories this does :)
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Nice comment, thank you! And yes, it would be nice to see some improvement, they could do some interesting things with the space down there... Stay well.
@TransportNut896 ай бұрын
Another gem of a video Rob! Have never "walked" either tunnel. Having mobility issues it makes it difficult, but now having a mobility buggy, it makes things easier. So need to traverse the Greenwich tunnel soon, so long as both lifts are behaving themselves
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope you get a visit in soon ;-)
@patjackson86496 ай бұрын
Fascinating video, thank you! When the Greenwich section appeared I immediately thought, ‘oh, I’ve seen that before,’ and when you mentioned/showed Ethan Russell’s portrait of Jimmy from the Quadrophenia album, it clicked 😄
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Thank you! ;-)
@Nils_Martin6 ай бұрын
Brilliant as always 👍🏼
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@gilltagg33526 ай бұрын
I was only on the cable car with my granddaughter back in August. Was an experience and the view from up there was a sight! It did rock as was breezy day. Not for the faint hearted. Great video yet again, thank you soooooo much! ❤
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers 😉
@jakeandrews-iz4wf6 ай бұрын
Another quality video, meticulously researched, incredibly well presented, thanks so much for your hard work. xo
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that Jake, thank you!
@adrianrutterford7626 ай бұрын
Fascinating as always. Thank you
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@tomhandle4 ай бұрын
Woolwich foot tunnel is a great place to run lengths off when it is very hot or snowing outisde.
@Robslondon4 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@outdooradventures87736 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👻, Love your videos
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you!
@who93875 ай бұрын
Some school mates and I used to walk through this tunnel back in the 60's from Woolwich to Nth Woolwich but problem was there was bugger all over there except desolation. Must be a bit of a bummer cycling through it as have to carry the bike down and then up all the stairs.
@Robslondon5 ай бұрын
🤣
@SLane2496 ай бұрын
I used the Woolwich foot tunnel many years ago when working in south London. I used to have "races" with other travellers to see how many people I could beat to the other end. I realised after a while there were other people doing the same thing! Happy days :)
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
😄
@JP_TaVeryMuch6 ай бұрын
Beautifully put together, your very best production yet... Mæstro! Fond(iish) memories coming in from Loughton in the van in the early nineties to find the one ferry out of service. Lugging my toolbox through this dank toothpaste tube that never ends (especially on the way back) still somehow didn't put me off the amazing engineering. Thank you for taking me down memory err tube.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Lovely comment, thanks very much!
@darrenbertram72896 ай бұрын
I went through the Greenwich foot tunnel last year. At first I thought it would be a mugger's paradise but it's way too busy for that. Never heard of the Woolwich one, will have to go and investigate. Cheers, Rob! 🙂
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Cheers Darren! The Woolwich one has more of an air of menace though...
@anthonyross-7026 ай бұрын
Sundays with Rob. Love it.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Bless you Anthony; great to have you here ☺️
@sparky11056 ай бұрын
Another great video - thank you. I hope the person riding his bike over the 'no cycling' signs is suitably embarrassed if he watches this.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
There were lots of cyclists speeding through when I was down there….
@adrianevans17646 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob. Look forward to walking them.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks Adrian, have fun!
@Minecraft-pj4hm3 ай бұрын
I always found a 'Time Anomaly' at work- despite working for long hard hours I would find that I had barely begun my shift at a job I did not like.
@Robslondon3 ай бұрын
I know that feeling ;-)
@Ossie91Ай бұрын
The “NO CYCLING” markings in the Greenwich tunnel are really effective…
@RobslondonАй бұрын
Don't get me started! ;-)
@rjb61656 ай бұрын
Good evening Rob, I have just watched your video and it was fantastic, your research is second to none. This really brought back memories of when I first properly started to discover London in the early 90s and my first trip down to Greenwich via the river boat. Keep up the good work, I learn so much.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment; much appreciated
@user-fk6gt4jq2w6 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob, that was a real trip down memory lane or should that be tunnel..
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha 😉 Thanks
@ChrisSmith-ls7mb6 ай бұрын
Hello Rob Excellent video. Love the history of the different tunnels. Have you visited the Brunnel museum it is small but very interesting museum. We have done the Greenwich tunnel a couple of times. Woohoo booked our vacation will be in London late June. Thanks and take care Chris and Sandra of Canada.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks guys! I’m hoping to do an entire video on Brunel’s London soon…
@karltalbot25976 ай бұрын
Cheers Rob, another great episode. Keep up the good work.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Cheers Karl; much appreciated 😉
@UntappedShesources6 ай бұрын
You are probably my favorite you tuber out honestly! I have never been to the UK or out of the US I live in California and I am probably your biggest fan girl 🎉😂 love you keep doing what you do please!❤❤❤thank you!!!
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ah, that means so much to me, thank you! Really appreciate your kind words; hope you make it to the UK someday :-)
@paulmerryman6 ай бұрын
Another great journey into the unknown Rob. Keep up the great work.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul, much appreciated!
@louisegalczynski59026 ай бұрын
Another excellent video Rob! I don’t think I’ve ever been in either tunnel and don’t know an awful lot about their history so this was really interesting ❤
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you Louise ☺️
@JPB-19766 ай бұрын
Another fascinating episode mate. Thanks for all your hard work. 🍻
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
It's a pleasure Jamie, thanks for watching!
@dereham16 ай бұрын
Another quality video - thank you, Rob 🙂
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you dereham :-)
@grogalot26 ай бұрын
Thanks for another interesting and enjoyable video
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 😊
@jane.c.c6 ай бұрын
Used those classy lifts in Greenwich foot tunnel as a kid, with uniformed attendants in toe, who would open and close the iron, accordion like gates by sliding them all the way along the lifts opening width.. Happy memories..
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Nice ;-) Thanks Jane
@JP_TaVeryMuch6 ай бұрын
Likewise Aldwych tube and attendant operated lifts with the wonderful musty smell like Grandma's Larder! Bostwick scissor gates if you wanted to know.
Great Video! ThanX for that. But if I can't take my Cow with me, then I'm not going through the Woolwich Tunnel, thats for sure.😅
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Thank you Tania :-)
@davidwormleighton28396 ай бұрын
Terrific video rob always so informative, well done mate, stay safe David 👍👍
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ☺️
@Gazellekaz6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Rob. If I could have another tunnel under the river I'd put it beside Westminster Bridge, to separate all the selfie takers from the people who just want to get across the river. That bridge gets waaay too crowded.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Superb idea! And thank you
@roomullan30506 ай бұрын
Amazing the ferry docking ramps are still there
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Yep! 😉
@skilloskillington16286 ай бұрын
Great stuff as always Rob!
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Cheers 😉
@Roland-pw5xj6 ай бұрын
I'm familiar with Will Crook's headstone in Tower Hamlets cemetery, so it's good to learn more about him. According to his epitaph, "He lived and died a servant of the people".
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thanks Roland- he was a great man, I developed a real respect for him whilst researching this video.
@user-xh3lz9xt4l6 ай бұрын
The Woolwich Tunnel brings you out at Cypress in East London. Ideal to get to East Ham and hence the District line.
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Yep
@christinehodge36085 ай бұрын
Good video
@Robslondon5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tomgirldouble32496 ай бұрын
Always thought these tunnels spooky & claustrophobic, but may one day brave them with my grandson 😅
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Go for it! You’ll be fine 😉
@seagoingcook6 ай бұрын
Very interesting and entertaining, thanks!
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@peterwhy80325 ай бұрын
Years ago, I remember seeing a wonderful graffito on a wall-tile half way through the Woolwich foot tunnel: "In case of fire, break glass."
@Robslondon5 ай бұрын
🤔
@maggie83246 ай бұрын
Loved it
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you Maggie 🙂
@TheJam_Fest6 ай бұрын
Another great video thank you!
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you!☺️
@maritsa18386 ай бұрын
Another great video Rob! So packed full of information and history. I'm really curious, how do you know so much about each area/location? I'm genuinely fascinated, no hate ❤😂
@Robslondon6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! My fascination with the city comes from the time when I worked as a London cabbie, I became obsessed with detail!