The most Remote part of London and Other Questions Answered - Q&A

[@harvey22]

John, This is Richard writing from Reno Nevada, USA. Thank your so much for this video. I enjoyed it tremendously. I especially enjoyed hearing about your life and background: your education and travel experiences. As someone who has lived in London (for a bit) and for someone who considers himself an Anglophile, I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos, especially this one. Keep us the great work! Cheers from us here in America.

[@tdtvegas]

I live in Nevada as well.

[@bonussteve1068]

Me and a friend decided to walk it from walthamstow to the city in the late 80s but it was during the night and as we went down leabridge road and under Clapton roundabout it got very dodgy indeed. But a great adventure as we was only about 12 years old 😄

[@davidshearer8793]

Used to walk home from Old Street in the early 90s. Walking in Clapton and decided to pop in for a quick pint. Big security guard on the door. “You don’t want to go in there sir, why don’t you go up to the pub up the road.” I still don’t know what the issue was, but the next pub was good.

[@howdymartin6258]

John - anyone that uses the words Eschew and Bucolic in the same sentence is surely worth listening to. Well done - wonderful!

[@markszawlowski867]

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, John.

[@alltheteam69]

So true what you said about us being like animals and knowing our territory. If there’s a place we can relate too, that evokes memories and makes you feel you belonged you will stay or return to visit. This is what some Architects have no comprehension of, like rubbing out a drawing of a home. I’d love to see a video of walking the London Bridges. Thank you for it all.

[@suemichiels6420]

Thank you for all your information . I lived 18 years on the Woodford Ave, (which used to be just a dual carriage way) backing onto Clayhall Park. I attended Parkhill Infant and Junior School which had previously been a TB sanatorium. Went to Woodford County High School. After college I taught at Redbridge junior school for 3 years before marrying an American so your talks and walks have linked me with my own history. My father had been organist at St Luke’s Leyton and later St Barnabas Woodford so I grew up with a greater knowledge of northeast greater London . My father worked for the GLC too!

[@christopherdean1326]

I used to live a few hundred yards away from you! I was in Highcliffe Gardens, the other side of the Woodford Avenue. I went (predictably) to Redbridge Infants and Junior schools, then on to Beal while it was still a Grammar school. Had a flat off St Barnabas Rd for while, not far from the school. I live in Wales now, but many happy memories of Redbridge.

[@mushy3424]

Woodford Avenue still is a dual carriageway, last time I looked anyway! Great memories.

[@brianlopez8855]

Worked for years in North and NE London and South central London and lived in North London and East Herts. Very interesting material and views. I especially love the relaxed style of presentation too John.

[@jazzman9042]

As always a most enjoyable watch. You present in the most encompassing and natural way. Super work John. AAA+++

[@lynbetteridge1322]

"What a revelation". Having found your channel, we are hooked!! The "Walks" we have accompanied you on have been an absolute JOY. The most interesting, educational programme we've seen. So until our next "Adventure"... Thankyou SO very much Mr. Rogers. 🙏💖

[@rajanwar8033]

Amazing , amazing fella ....so good at making the history of the places I grew up in and wondered around during my childhood and teens come alive really enjoy the videos warm amazing passionate stories come alive stories ..your an amazing ...should be a discovery or bbc series like coast to coast was .....only one choice for the presenter ......you fella ....peace respect 👍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks so much for that Raj

[@jimkrahn7079]

Always a pleasure, cheers from 8timezones to the left

[@jamesli1256]

Been really enjoying your videos recently, this is my first tiem commenting after a year of watching you, and thought I should make myself known to the community. I'm not actually from London, but since young have lived there temporarily around south London. I love long walks especially urban walks with a meaning, and exploring the lesser usual places or typical touristy places. Which is one of the highlights I feel from watching your videos. I'm planning in the summer to walk across the thames footpath to the very edges of london each side, it will be challenging but certainly worth it I reckon! Keep up the great content John. Was going to request if you could do any walks in more central london/zone 1 which are unique to most of central and not so typical or perhaps do more walks in north and south London. Best wishes to you!

[@Occamsrazor35]

Always engaging and brilliant and informative. I was born 1961in the Off License on the corner of Vicarage and Park Rds in Leyton and spent my teens living up at Whipps Cross. Schooled at Church Mead, Ruckholt and George Monoux. Played for hours on Leyton Marshes and Hollow Ponds. Won my first prize - a massive bear - at the Circus on the Marshes in the 60’s. Explored all the backstreets of home. Cycled the Lea numerous times. Walked, cycled, photographed and now painted in Epping Forest. I have so many memories of Leyton and Walthamstow. Worked and explored many areas of London - Soho has a particular place in my psyche - Spent almost every Friday night at the Marquee Club in my late teens. Still meet old school mates in the Coach and Horses, when we can. Created a series of street images around Brick Lane and Portobello Rd. Let alone a bookcase full of books of London - most read some not! ☺ etc etc etc So,thank you John. Your passion and enthusiasm is infectious. Your book is a brilliant addition to the library as is all the recommendations you make. You are on the top ten list of invited dinner guests! My favourite YT channel ever and look forward always to your next adventure.

[@monkeytrousers6180]

Great fun John.......you should do these regularly...... your capacity for all things interesting is endless. Rebecca Solnit book "Wanderlust" is a fantastic book..what a world we live in.

[@re_patel]

I really loved your video about a walk with a local guide who took you down a few ladder steps and out onto the banks of the river Thames...

[@ajuk1]

I recommend coming to Bristol, I'm quite a prolific photographer of Bristol (been in the paper a few times, been on the front page of Flickr etc). If you ever came here I could show you a very interesting walk.

[@greg9871]

Great watch! Fabulous viewing Cheers 🍻 John 😊

[@jeff88701]

John I have to say this was very informative I come home from a work I watch your vlogs and I just chill thanks an amazing show 👏👏👏👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@themeditativewalker6523]

Superb John, a really interesting watch, and a good idea too!

[@SnackHeadCowboy]

Thanks for answering! Had a feeling you wouldn’t be listening to tunes on these walks.

[@jadeddragon9407]

Paris au Moyen Age en 3D & Paris 3D: Through the Ages - Dassault Systèmes London ? John your walks my therapy, great stuff mate..!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Dragon

[@grandmasterbeats9732]

Its great seeing you being put on the spot with a lot of these questions. I love your answers as your effectively planning for generations to come. Thank you and love you my man. Keep walking and remember I will watch your video "Wherever You Will Be".

[@lloydevans1552]

A great hour's education. It was if we were all sat around the campfire(social distancing of course), listening to great stories. Some great backdrops included.

[@mrtiabrown]

Love you are going to do a video about The Wandle and South West London thanks John

[@Listermintsluesh]

Nice one John. Your an inspiration to us walkers, and your walking videos are most enjoyable and relaxing..

[@delicatesseract]

Sorry I missed the question pool, but I'll definitely check in for the next Patreon Q&A. Delightful video, as always. Thank you also for the Ben Aaronovitch Rivers of London series recommendation. Nearing the end of _Midnight Riot_ on audiobook, and I don't want it to end. Sufficed to say, thus far, it ticks all the boxes. And thanks to your videos, I never feel disoriented, despite never having stepped foot in London. Also lovely synchronicity that Strange Attractor came up. As it turns out, by meandering hop-stones, our delvings into Strange Attractor led us to you.

[@2H80vids]

Some great answers to some interesting questions John; thanks for being so open.👍

[@edwineknl]

Hi John, I've been following your channel for some months now and have already watched quite a lot of the videos (to the point of slowing down now, to postpone the moment I've seen all of them). This was a very interesting one, good to get some more background information. One tip for a great city to walk in abroad (I sadly don't know too many British cities) is Berlin. Full of history and stories (although not nearly as old as London) and very rambling-friendly. And also a city of former villages and a very friendly place, not as busy and hectic as you'd expect from a capital. Second tip: Antwerp. I've been walking there for 35 years now, one full day a year with my best mate, and we can never get tired of it.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s a great suggestion Edwin - I’d love to explore Berlin

[@edwineknl]

@@JohnRogersWalks If you do, don't miss the fantastic Stasi Museum. It's as fascinating as it is horrifying.

[@janetspringett882]

Just come across your videos - brilliant! Looking forward to watching more of them

[@shotgunpsycho]

Great q&a John. I worked at Sierra Nevada Brewing from 99 to 05' in Chico Ca. Great ale!!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That’s fantastic- bought my first bottles from Laurel Canyon Country Store in 2008

[@MRoderick89]

Just watched the whole video and found it amazing I'd you ever come to Liverpool I would glady join you on the walk. Keep it up mate and stay safe 👍

[@cgj3888]

brillant facinating q&a 54 mins of shared treasures thanks for filming SMILES 👍🇬🇧👌

[@sallyanne3781]

As an expat living in Japan I so enjoy your videos and have learnt so much about London and the surrounding areas. Thank you!!

[@richardclark148]

John you are always interesting to listen to and watch and as always I have a list of references to look up as a follow up...looking forward to the second and third book...and many more vlogs of course

[@mariana4059]

Brilliant questions and answers, thanks John and everyone who asked!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Mariana

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Great video John.When I saw the title, I didn't fancy it much.But really enjoyed! Thanks.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Glad you enjoyed it Little Acorns

[@Wayner71]

Thanks for your answers John. Your videos stimulate a lot of interesting ideas. They've awoken an appreciation of watercourses that must have been dormant previously. I also share your appreciation of the joys of a good draught beer. Cheers from Wayne.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Wayne

[@annjuurinen6553]

As another wave of Covid brings many activities to an end I find your videos to be a source of immense solace and comfort. So now I find your videos not just enlightening but an opening into hidden worlds of meaning and depth. This is a sort of historical soulwork. You were so right about much modern architecture, the brutalism & profound ugliness inherent in much of it affects us all quite negatively. When you ask "Do they hate human beings?" The answer is yes. I have met and interviewed developers, like most criminals, seem only think to think about money. Nothing else. Those buildings are a great reflection of a culture which has taken a wrong turn. The good thing is they will be gone in less than 100 years they are often so poorly built. I suspect your videos will be watched forever. You are bringing the history of Western culture alive and teaching countless youngsters about their own intimate historical past. Thank you.from a 150 year old city in Canada which has managed to hold onto some of its very short history.

[@Ben_Mdws]

Excellent John, thank you. Good save at 34:49.

[@DryerFryer]

Great answers. Thanks for including my question! Some very thoughtful responses. Another wonderful Monday morning watch. I'm just sad I have to split it into two parts because I'm starting work!

[@omsi2buspix690]

Lovely video John, gave it a full watch!

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

So many things to think about in this wonderful Q & A... I'll get back to you. Loved this :)

[@royp8645]

Well worth the view.... many thanks John.

[@paulbillingham4594]

Your videos make my Day John. Its good to have a Q&A. I am amazed I've stumbled on a new video which isn't older

[@anomalousoddity]

You make me laugh a lot - love this video, as usual fab, cheers

[@johnmorgan5495]

Interesting fact filled video, brilliant.

[@kazzam8514]

Great Q&A.. thoroughly enjoyed it 👏🏻

[@john80c]

Great video Q/A session John. My 2 suspects for Jack the Ripper are John McCarthy (Mary Kelly's landlord) and Sir Hubert Parry (don't ask as his relatives may sue me!). Favorite legend Horsa and his ghostly horse. Boudicca buried under Platform 10 at King's Cross Station. Looking forward to your next one.

[@diannereeks1150]

Loved this. So interesting thx. Off for a walk nr Pole Hill shortly

[@JohnRogersWalks]

hope you had a good one Dianne

[@davidshearer8793]

Very interesting John and thought provoking. WRT your ashes, I used to play golf with a mate here in Western Australia, and his request was that his ashes be scattered over the golf course. Then someone had to ask permission which was of course refused. Then one of the greenkeepers advised us that he wouldn’t be on the course the next day, wink, wink. Job done. Reg’s ashes now where he wanted them. It is easier to apologise afterwards than to ask permission before hand.

[@ryandonagheylovescash4710]

Lovely walks of the lesser known regions of London. Will buy your book

[@alexthomson7465]

Cheers John! Great questions and brilliant answers! Your channel never stops being interesting, informative and hugely entertaining. Well done yet again!

[@johnlloyd7971]

John, I met my wife in Sydney 11 years after you met yours. It’s obviously where Johns need to go to find a soul mate. Message for any single Johns out there. Great video again, thanks for doing what you do.

[@terryflynn1956]

What a great idea for a video John I thoroughly enjoyed all of the questions and your great answers . Thanks for answering mine and will look forward to seeing a video in the not too distant future . I hope you do this again as it’s a great insight to you and your ongoing brilliant work. 😊👍

[@juliewilliams9441]

My Auntie lived in Dennison point in Stratford.I love watching your video's keep up the good work thank you 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@stuartshipton5612]

Great insight, thank you. Purchased tickets for Wanstead Tap evening, see you there!

[@jackpayne4658]

Your comment about London newspapers focussing on unusual or violent events reminds me of a favourite front-page headline in my local 'Richmond and Twickenham Times', about fifteen years ago. It read, 'Richmond man nearly injured by falling branch'. The branch didn't even hit him! It must have been a quiet week.

[@telquad1953]

Just ordered Solnit's book on Audible. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@paulthompson2991]

Loving your passion for my old country and stamping ground. I now live in Palermo (and various other parts of Italy for the past 18 years) ... let's say it's not the same : )

[@jobrimar8291]

Nice one John, always a joy and somewhat of an inspiration to get moving. Get thee to Ladywell or St.Johns, then on to hilly fields, the nearby old cemeteries and Dawson’s Hill (one of the best views of London shhhhh) .

[@billyray3541]

great video ive been watching now for a few months and find your walks really interesting ,i originally grew up in Bristol but my parents were Londoners and on my fathers side were born in queen charlottes hospital in du cane rd,my mother lived in ealing and told me stories of life in the forties and fifties,i love going to London there always a different atmosphere to where i live now which is in oxfordshire

[@lukeharris8806]

Thanks John really enjoyed tonight’s episode fantastic stuff - I second the call for a Temple walk I would love to see / hear that ... had my jab a few weeks ago sore arm goes away after a couple of days - all best, Luke

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Luke - Temple is going on the list - might have to wait til after mid-summer though as I imagine it'll be all locked up

[@robbojax2025]

Interesting departure from the walks. Very enjoyable.

[@tom6925]

Great video John, love this stuff! Really interesting learning a bit more about your background. My mum also worked at the NFT! During the late 80s/early 90s.

[@Mudhooks]

Interesting your comments about “how developments make you feel” and planners considering or not this notion. In Ottawa, where I live and have lived for most of my life, buildings traditionally were not allowed to be taller than the Peace Tower at Parliament. For the last few decades, planners were slowly pushing at the boundaries with city council saying “Well... Just this once”... and allowing the demolishing of beautiful old buildings “because there are X-number examples of thus style” until the last one goes. And, of course, not actually doing anything beyond slapping the wrist of the developer that was ordered to move two historic buildings and they fought it tooth and nail until they lost the court battle and readied them for moving and one “accidentally fell down” the night before it was to be moved. Now, we have buildings that a 45-storeys high going in to Little Italy (the developers were originally planning something like 60 storeys), where the existing neighbourhood consists of two-storey semi-detached and row houses. Worse, it towers over a beautiful park area and a lake, completely destroying the feeling of the area. The city and the developers simply dismissed concerns over the building dwarfing the area or how the residents felt about building on this scale... which, of course, sets a precedent for even more and taller developments without consideration to either the historic or social sense of the area. Condos for the rich with no provision for affordable housing (developers can easily sidestep the rules requiring affordable housing with either cash paid to the city or just by conveniently “running out of money” before they got to building the affordable part. And they can pay to eliminate the public parking requirement which is “mandatory”. Developers get to call the shots for upscale buyers and everyone else has to live with it.

[@francomitchell6376]

Not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you're stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the new series on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my gf for the last days =)

[@mariooliver901]

@Franco Mitchell Yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@trevorbarre5616]

Very, very true. These multiple new, soulless developments in places as wide apart as Nine Elms and Hackney Wick, funded no doubt by dodgy foreign money, is inexorably altering the fabric of the city. Just who are these buildings being raised for? Certainly not for the ordinary people that keep the city running. It's profoundly depressing and is making us think, for the first time, of moving out, perhaps to towns close to London such as Hertford.

[@Mudhooks]

@@trevorbarre5616 In the UK, there seems to be a concerted effort to eliminate the ability for people to access public footpaths, access to rights-of-way, access to wild spaces (or formerly wild spaces) that have been accessible to hundreds, if not thousands of years. It used to be that it was possible to fight a land-owner who put up fences and otherwise blocked off rights-of-way. Now, it seems that The Powers That Be have given explicit rights to developments to wholesale eliminate the rights of people to these routes and lands. Look at the banks of the Thames. It used to be that you could walk the entire length of the river, on both sides, with relative ease. Now, developments have basically stolen access, gated off whole stretches of the city for their own use (much of the time not even actually using it). And to enforce limits to access with heavy security. The same with the tributaries…

[@trevorbarre5616]

@@Mudhooks Yes indeed, very true, Mudhooks. There is a patina of public access to these sites, but it is entirely bogus. Are we witness to the new Enclosures? As John has demonstrated, hapless 'security' wonks, no doubt on zero-hours contracts, are tasked with 'moving on' members of the public who merely want to have an innocent gander at the local environment. Truly it does suck.

[@Mudhooks]

There’s a book about night walking in London which I’ve been reading. “Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London” by Matthew Beaumont. I was unaware that for centuries, walking at night in London and elsewhere was deemed suspicious and, in most cases, illegal.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Ah yes I’ve heard good things about that book

[@martinmaillardet6994]

I prefer walking London at night, especially around the City where the atmosphere is competely different to that of the day. The empty strreets, alleys and courtyards really seem to echo with the ghosts of the past, especially during lockdown when it literally becomes a ghost town. Wasn't aware it used to be an illegal activity though.

[@Mudhooks]

@@JohnRogersWalks I have been unable to read anything at all in the last two years. After my Mom died in 2018, I simply could not read more than a paragraph or two. Today, I wanted to pull out the book and start reading it from where I left off... And, of course, I can’t find it. It’s here somewhere. I’ll bet I will find three things I’ve looked for before and not the book.

[@julieblackstock8650]

very different to normal but I enjoyed hearing your answers

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Julie - I felt the need to do something a little different this week

[@julieblackstock8650]

@@JohnRogersWalks you could read the phone book I would still tune in

[@Suho1004]

Thanks so much for answering my question about folklore! I will definitely be checking out the video you mentioned. I also just want to take this opportunity to thank you for what you do here. I am currently working on a book of my own that includes a lot of walking, and I've been very inspired by how you approach your walks. So thank you for that as well!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

my pleasure Suho it was a great question. Best of luck with the book

[@Suho1004]

@@JohnRogersWalks Thanks!

[@Ange1166]

great good to here how you started your walks thanks

[@DanThornton828]

Really cool to see you do videos like this, cheers for all the years of great videos John!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Dan

[@waynejacksonofficial]

That was cool. nice and chilled for the start of summer...

[@bigfan2710]

Loving your work John. Really cool to learn from you as you walk my local streets in East London (and elsewhere)

[@RajSinghKhalsa]

Great video John, opening up soon and would be fantastic to venture further afield, throughout lockdown my daily walks down the Greenway have been uninspiring with repetitive scenery and the odd funky smell. The first walk I have planned is Plaistow to Wanstead Flats

[@brianarthur3798]

An interesting and informative Q&A. Looking forward to seeing longer walks further afield as we emerge from lockdown.

[@alexsaynor6717]

Brilliant answer to the 'women psychogeographers' question, especially in its expansion to psychogeography (or 'deep topography') in general. Perhaps if it was also expanded to 'nature writing', Helen MacDonald could be included as she has a great attunement to geography/place, and also Olivia Laing. Alongside Iain Sinclair, I would also include W.G. Sebald (whom I was fortunate enough to have been taught by at UEA) as he was obsessed by geography and all the deep resonances through time of various places, perhaps most obviously shown in The Rings of Saturn - really enjoyed your videos inspired by that book and Austerlitz btw. Other writers who stand out to me as very psychogeographical are Philip Hoare, with his deep musings on the south coast, and the poet Peter Robinson whose book 'The Constitutionals' about walks around Reading was praised by Iain Sinclair.

[@sdeee3842]

Enjoyed your vid and answers 🤗. Andaz Liverpool St uncovered the temple or meeting room in there refurb. Spooky place. I used to work at Bishopsgate Institute and did board meetings in the Andaz. Luckily that room was not available 🤪. You would do well as a tutor 😊

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks that sounds really intriguing.

[@raymondpenalver7095]

That was so enjoyable to watch John, loved it 😀!!!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Raymond

[@grandmasterbeats9732]

John I have loved the music arrangements in your videos. As A drummer I am often tempted to write some Tabla drumming with it. You are a brilliant inspiration for many explorers. I would love to get hold of a signed River Lea Tshirt in Black please.

[@ItsThePriest]

Love your videos John. You've brilliantly given form to what I think was always a latent passion in me. I'm so much more curious and observant of my surroundings thanks to you. Would love to see you walk the Dollis Brook.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for that and also a reminder to walk the Dollis Brook

[@vickywitton1008]

So agree with you on the architecture point!

[@danielboulton98]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks John.

[@lizstevenson7801]

I enjoyed this Q&A. Do you ever walk in Islington, Barnsbury, Canonbury area. I watched your Highbury walk and did enjoy that. I grew up in Thornhill then moved to Holborn now I live in Australia. It's great to see it now and remember places as they were in the 50's 60's and 70's but there is a lot more history I learn from your walks. Thank you.

[@HassanHAZARD17]

Love your videos! The way you present and edit your videos are amazing! Especially the history you share with us about london, these videos have really given me a lot of knowledge about my own area

[@GirlOnYou]

Hey John! Yes please make a trip to Tooting, Balham and the Wandsworth area in general too. I know you would make very interesting videos here and uncover some hidden stories too 😀

[@RobTaverner]

Enjoyed that John. If ever there was something to thank COVID for it's that I found your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@BrianJonesPhotography]

Thank you for your videos I am a new subscriber. Keep well

[@Mick_Holland]

Wow that was pretty relentless, you’ve left me out of breath. Thanks so much for taking the time and making the effort - this must’ve been harder work than your regular walk videos. Although I now live a few miles down the road in Leicester I grew up near Nottingham and have strong family links with the place so thanks for the info. on Nottingham psychogeography. I’ll look it up. Cheers 👍🏼

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Mick and also for your great questions

[@Mouxbar]

As entertaining as your book John :-) I think I started watching your channel shortly after the first Roding walks. A heady five years ago now. It's been a great journey. If you ever head up to Norwich I can punt a few suggestions forward. A lot of edgeland Norwich has been developed but there's interesting nooks and crannies all over the city. The city centre is small enough to cover edge to edge in, at worst, a mile and it packs a lot in.

[@hilaryknipe8754]

Hi, perhaps you could walk in dagenham and see all the changes tsking place in Dagenham now Ford's have left and the market's are to be built here.

[@thfccfht]

out of all your videos so far this the one where I feel I have got to know you and more of what you are about...hope you do another Q and A soonest as I would love to compose a question of a specific interest..was very interested in your answer....what Era would you like to go back to, from the iron age to the bronze age.....which me think of the sacking of Roman London and yes, what actually happened between that time and the first Viking raids and the beginnings of England through Alfred the Great and the first English King, Athelstan a few hundred years, anyway to use a Star Trek quote....thankyou Spock......Fascinating.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks- I’d definitely like to explore the London region during the Bronze Age, particularly to hear what language they were speaking and how they organised themselves as a society as well of course to get a glimpse of their belief system

[@MarcoFHQ]

The question at 06:19​ (Do you get scared walking on your own) reminds me of the Saint Etienne song "Side Streets": "Got cash in my pocket to last the weekend / And I've got features I quite like and don't mind keeping / But still I walk the side streets home / Even when I'm on my own / If I let myself believe all the bad press and horror stories / I wouldn't set a foot outside"

[@china100]

Thank you John for these videos, I have just discovered them. They are brilliant. Good to see you are a fan of Sebald as well ;0)

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks James - just received a new book about Sebald by David Anderson

[@china100]

@@JohnRogersWalks The Landscape and Subjectivity one? I will check it out, though I am not an academic, it may whoosh over my head...

[@denismichaeljames]

Great Q&A, your cultured and varied life is what makes your vlogs so enjoyable. Hayes and your encounter with the stranger is not surprising. I am near there and my flat is on the canal and overlooking the towpath seven floors up. Its a never a dull moment place and it all happens here. I do see drug swaps and police. Even helicopters and the odd chase. None of which bother me, its part of life and London. Nor do I ever feel threatened on my many walks in London and on the canal. I love the canal, the boats and wildlife. Being less trendy or cosmopolitan its not as exhausting here in terms of busy bikes speeding up fast behind you. Your walks have given me a list of future inspirations and I aim to do those Ive not tried yet. I just adore walking in London and its strange how many miles I’ve often covered, being so often much more than I imagined.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for that Den - sounds like you've got a great spot by the canal there - love my walks out that way

[@Charlie.TheChatRoom]

Thank you taking this time to answer all these Qs. I realized mine was a bit out of context and related to one of our chats about LA, I suppose.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Ah sorry Charlie I didn’t get to it. I’ll take a look later tonight and reply

[@lindahart6049]

What an interesting Q and A! While I cannot remember their names, I believe there are a few psychogeographers who have published books about New York City. Thoroughly enjoyed this and, indeed, all of your videos.

[@morriganwitch]

Mr Chris agrees with the Pub re ashes . Thank you for answering my question , I’m going for scattering my ashes in the sea ( probably not allowed ) xxx oh and how about cliffs Woods ? For a walk it almost feels like a place at the edge Xxx

[@TGVScribe]

I’m in Denver, CO, and I love your walks!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Wonderful - Denver seems to be great walking country from what I've seen online - also makes me think of On the Road

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

As an amateur ripperologist, I concur with Kosminsky. Also, I agree that not enough attention is paid to the hapless victims. Their lives have been largely ignored as Bad Press. I loved the format, John. Very engaging.🇯🇪

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Ivan

[@christopherdean1326]

There's a relatively recent book called "The Five" by Hallie Rubenhold, which will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the lives of the five "canonical" victims. It sits on my shelves along with about 130 other books on the subject...

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

@@christopherdean1326 Thankyou, Christopher. I shall order it forthwith.

[@colinbeaney7230]

Hi john great vid on shepherds bush any on hammersmith or north kensington

[@lstoryrecords_]

Great channel sir...very profound