Tower of London to Wapping - London's Best Riverside Walk

Tower of London to Wapping - London's Best Riverside Walk.
This is one of my favourite riverside walks which takes in some lovely old historic pubs too along the river Thames.
Starting at The Tower of London see Dead Man's Hole underneath Tower Bridge where dead bodies used to wash up.
Then past St Catherine's Dock where Shackleton departed Britain for the last time and down Wapping High Street. Then take a look along the shore of the River Thames where you might go mudlarking and find a Tudor shoe or some other ancient artifact.
Continue to the Town of Ramsgate Pub and learn the history of Judge Jeffreys, the hanging judge and where Captain Bligh had his final drink with the crew of The Bounty.
Past Wapping Pier Head and then to Execution Dock and the Captain Kidd Pub and Thames River Police.
After that past Wapping Station and onto The Prospect of Whitby, one of the oldest riverside pubs in London called Devil's Tavern.
Then in Limehouse and past the London Hydraulic Company and Captain Cook's house which used to be the old Chinatown and inspired Sherlock Holmes, Fu Man Chu and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
Then finish your walk at The Grapes where Charles Dickens used to drink and which features in Our Mutual Friend.
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If you enjoy watching my films please throw me a one-off contribution via paypal! www.paypal.me/julianmcdonnell Of if you want a private guided tour of London get in touch on my website www.joolzguides.com No one pays me to make these films so all proceeds go towards improving my productions and paying for my cameraman to eat a crust of bread! Or if you want you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/joolzguides Thanks everyone....one of thee days I'll be a star!!!!!!!

[@mirzadanishbaig7591]

amazing video

[@tamaraspink4201]

Love you Jools! Always so cheerful. And brilliantly well-informed!

[@JustinRK81]

For heaven sakes my friend. I know I'm dropping in a couple years too Late..!! But trust me when I say " I had not intended on this but I must ask. What the hell ever happened to the judge..?? " Did he hang or serve his time out in prison? You left me hanging..... NO PUN INTENDED😄😄

[@chinnu3388]

Thanks for the videos, you provide facts about different places which is nice. 🇬🇧

[@chinnu3388]

You look Perfect Englishman in this dress you wore, You look nice

[@radeakins]

Saint Pauls Shadwell. My Great Grandfather was the chief bell ringer until he died in 1965, he was also dock constable for Shadwell Basin. and as you walking in the gates of the church yard on the left is a plum tree that was planted over my uncle ashes.

[@bt4086]

Incredible! Thanks for sharing.

[@antonmiklowicz3774]

The river walk used to be my favorite walking route while living in London. So much to see, feel and dream of...

[@benway1776]

The Grapes was my local pub and Sir Ian McKellen used to be a regular. He liked it so much he bought the place in 2011

[@drystems4386]

So true...in fact they say the owner of The Grapes is great at Human Resources. Apparently he's a wizard with his staff. @joolz that joke is available for rent to use on your future walks through Wapping...I'll cut you a great deal. It's up there with some of your best.

[@jackhanson1713]

He still is - I saw him in there a few years ago

[@84LA84]

i live in wapping and i bloody love it, thank you

[@cauldronmoon]

Joolz, you are smart and lovely man!😉

[@britcapitalist3920]

Joolz ...you are the BEST!! Thank You!

[@beekeeper63]

Just stumbled upon your channel whilst eating breakfast. A very enthusiastic thumbs up! I have been trying to find a London channel that hits all the marks. Well done sir!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Patrick. If only the TV companies liked me too. I'm not sure what I have to do to convince them.

[@beekeeper63]

Dumb it down a bit, I'm sure you will be a big hit!

[@anodyne57]

@@Joolzguides Have you tried contacting any American ones? I'll bet you'd get some takers. Especially as tourist season ramps up.

[@ArtsCollisionlnc]

This place is my backyard! Always go on a stroll here to enjoy a bit of old timers!

[@billbuschgen520]

Packed with information as usual..Thanks.

[@danentwisle8885]

Carlsberg? Come on man. I'd have put money on you being a real ale bloke. Great video by the way.

[@peterwhitaker4038]

he had a gin and tonic with his pie and mash at the whitby pub..then went on the lager by looks of it.

[@badabing8884]

Other vids he drinks Doom bar, London pride and Seafarers.

[@morganahoff2242]

I certainly hope Jules makes at least enough money to buy lunch and a beer each time he makes one of these videos. He does a great job of making it seem like London is an enjoyable place to visit or live, and that alone is worth paying for. Cheers Jules!

[@nicktaunton5497]

Love London the history is amazing,I live in Chester we have some history here but nothing compared to the "Smoke". Iam addicted to your guides joolz they are great.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. It looks like I have subscribers with good taste too!!

[@robbey300]

The Prospect of Whitby pub is a real gem! 😎

[@AFCManUk]

Wow.....This randomly popped up on my timeline...6 years old!! Some years ago, my friend and I undertook a similar walk, but in the opposite direction. From Tower Bridge all the way down to my aunt's in Battersea, all along the Embankment and crossing at Chelsea Bridge.

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

have watched all his videos several times and all r the best

[@Quarton]

We have many, many members of the Fuchs family here in Illinois - and you did a very good job of pronouncing it properly! Thanks for the guided tour, and all of the history, which I love. There's so much to see, so little time (and even less money)!

[@cksbricks7791]

My favourite part of London! Great pubs, great views, and yes, relatively quiet! Great video. Thanks

[@sav7568]

I've done this walk and can thoroughly recommend it. I did it even before seeing this video and walked from Canary Wharf tube to tower Bridge. You could make it last all day if you stopped for lunch at one of the many pubs and stopped for a tour of the Docklands Museum. Congratulations to whoever designed the docklands museum. Even though the building is old the museum setup is fairly new and absolutely brilliant. It is only about 1/4 mile from Canary Wharf. Take your time and have a good look around. The walk is loaded with zigs and zags so don't rush. The highlight for me was walking along the river's edge at low tide. The Thames has a huge tidal range of roughly 10 feet.

[@novaworld1297]

Brilliant as ever ty again for taking the time and effort very interesting

[@Joolzguides]

Yes, this one took quite a while. I"m glad you liked it

[@2.7petabytes]

Your videos are superbly fascinating! I just came across your channel and I’m glad I found it! New subscriber!

[@nicensleazy1892]

My friend and I did this walk yesterday . We started at Tower Bridge and then followed the river up to The Greenwich river under pass . We of course popped into those pubs on the way around for some light refreshment. But, we forgot to drink water to just survived on beer :-) It's amazing how all those little detours from the river around flats and buildings take so long. As you leave behind those lovely old former Victorian warehouses , further up the Thames you are confronted with some true monstrosities of building. Old Prince Charles would have a fit about the cheese grater architecture . Once through the tunnel, we then made our way back from Greenwich via Bermondsey , Deptford , Rotherhithe and then onto Tower Bridge. 15 miles in all and burning 2500 calories . LOL Great walk, love those Drake steps.

[@Steedonline]

Hi Julian ! This one is on my fav list 👍 thanks again for this great walk and interesting historical facts and stories, loved it!

[@margocreely5546]

Love this film and have done this walk but will have to do it again as you've pointed out several interesting bits that we've missed!!

[@TheClunkingFist]

Our first flat in London was on Narrow Street: Duke Shore Wharf. Unbelievable location, unreal that we could (just about) afford here. The Grapes was our local, not that we frequented it, as we mostly drank in the City. We walked your vid's route not long after we moved in, and were absolutely blown away by the history on display, even if we knew none of it in those pre-smartphone days. That single walk set us up to become avid London walkers.

[@MotleyCrew828]

Watching you approvingly from Dublin, c'mon over ☘️

[@justing1474]

Nice seeing you end this at The Grapes pub, my dads old haunt, ow owned by Gandalf who can often be seen at the end of the bar with. Guiness, splendid my good man, absolutely splendid what what

[@patricedlund2145]

thank you for the great guides ....best regards patric / sweden

[@lookingfordiscovery]

Thank you Jools, doing this tomorrow

[@melstuart1606]

Possessing a GSOH you're making brilliant videos!! That's my fav place in London too. Thanks a lot!☺

[@mwa1254]

Only found this channel yesterday. Basically had it on the rest of the day until retiring. Genuinely great content your presentation. There was a lorra lorra laughs at your appearance on Blind Date, Chuck!

[@timcollins3484]

Thanks so much i will always watch whenever I can,

[@JeffinBville]

Would you consider doing a video on the still-visible marks on London from the Blitz?

[@Joolzguides]

I'd love to actually. I think I saw a guy doing a London walk all about that....Maybe it was you!

[@JeffinBville]

I have never been to England so it could not have been me! My passport ran out a long time ago. But I think I've told you in a previous comment that if I ever do manage to get there you will certainly be my guide.

[@WattWood]

My great aunts and grandparents lived in Wapping ,when I would go visit them as a kid in the 70's it was damage was still very visible . my last great aunt died last year ,and when helping to clear her flat out found so many photos of the area from before and after the war. The area has changed so much from when i was a kid . the old fish and chip shop has gone and been replaced with a kebab shop , but still the bakery and butchers are still there . Sadly no more McGannon's though

[@Elitist20]

I've seen the chunks torn out of the facade of the V&A Museum that were deliberately left unrepaired 'as a memorial to the enduring values of this great museum in a time of conflict'. Also marks left by bomb splinters at the back of St Clement Danes Church, and a big area north of St Paul's Cathedral (Paternoster Square) that was flattened, rebuilt in hideous modern style after the war, then knocked down and rebuilt again!

[@Ed19601]

Its the missing sandal from St. Bartholomew's church

[@berylfairchild591]

fascinating jooles, u are so jnowledgable so much history,how could anybody be tired of london> never! thankyou, beryl in canada

[@philanderson5138]

great video as ever, walked this route last weekend and used your video as our map/plan, it really is a great way of seeing real london. keep it up joolz!

[@coldwater19582011]

Julian, my wife and I are frequent visitors to London (from Canada) and we recently stumbled across your videos. We are currently in the process of devouring them. They are thoroughly entertaining and extremely interesting. The Riverside walk is exactly the walk (we love walking and pub culture) we've been talking about doing on our next visit (2019). We fully intend to get in touch beforehand to organize a private tour with you. In the meantime, please keep up the great work. We love it! Doug & Ann

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you!

[@coldwater19582011]

We've also signed on as patrons!

[@fireyflower6643]

You should also hire a canal boat and go on all the canals

[@gladyssellar6408]

It would be great if you went to Edinburgh and did a weekends filming,lots of interesting things and old places there

[@robertdiamond2830]

Joolz, i did not realise London was so packed full of history - seems like there is interest on every corner. Love it all and will visit one day. Thank you.

[@bob56gibson]

My mum was born in the hospital next to Wapping High St and lived just around the corner from Captain Bligh's crib.

[@shahjhanhaider26]

Beautiful ❤️

[@AkhiDeia]

Didn't know that Shackleton thing was still there. Loved the book written about him surviving in the south pole. Will definitely visit when I am in London next time.

[@tomzab]

I used to work in the Metropolitan Wharf. Wapping is full of history to explore and enjoy. Great video.

[@royp8645]

As usual, light hearted and factual. I am often around this way... water side. So i can identify a few more places. Cheers mate

[@grahamlamb5445]

‘A pint of Carlsberg please’. Oh no!

[@GO-lh3rt]

I love every one of your videos. The only disappointing thing is when they're shorter than the other ones. I guess that's a complaint rolled up in a compliment? Or the other way round. You rule dude!

[@Rosetheromani]

The London Hydraulic Power Company is most probably worth a video in its own right. They had their own system of high-pressure water mains throughout the City and the West End. They powered lifts and other machinery. The system was decommissioned June 1977. They powered apparatuses at the London Palladium, the London Coliseum and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

[@simontuffen8243]

I believe that power station was converted into a restaurant a few years ago. Don't know if it still is.

[@markmiwurdz202]

@Rose Theromani. You may already know this. I can remember a TV programme on The London Hydraulic Power Company being shown way back in the last century. I am sure that they said that the dance floor in The Savoy Hotel was lifted/lowered by hydraulic power from LHPC. And also the lifts in the original (Royal) London Hospital in Whitechapel were raised/lowered via water rams from below the passenger cars. Stay safe and well

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Great job on this Julian, excellent guide to London.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. I'm getting around a bit. Glad people are you enjoying them!

[@wendi2819]

I like that you rather go off the main tourist places. This area, Wapping, seemed quiet and sleepy compared to most of bustling London town. Your videos are marvelous.

[@krisb3429]

Jools , I've subscribed all the way from the convict lands of Australia. Love your vlogs please keep them up! Luv ya mate

[@Joolzguides]

Hi folks. If anyone likes my films and knows any journalists, tv companies or tour operators do let me know. I’m looking to collaborate or work together with these companies to get more exposure and potentially promote their business. Onward and upwards!!! Please help if you can!! Thanks! Joolz

[@shirohniichan]

I saw your work with ABC Las Vegas before the wedding. Good work! Thank you for attempting to bring some culture to them.

[@seanluve]

Used to live LONDON in Lambeth but as you know all a stones throw these locations; thank you for letting me have my childhood memories these places and being so entertaining ✌😊

[@Joolzguides]

Oh, I'm heading that way today. I did the Garden Museum but I reckon I'll do a longer one around that area soon.

[@rodmack5137]

Great video!! well done!!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks! I like this one. A lovely walk.

[@dannymcmince]

Another fascinating watch Joolz..Cheers from Donegal in Ireland!

[@VMDvei]

Your the best guide!

[@martinhd3705]

Another great video. Thank you. When we were in London in May a friend of us took us on a walk from Bermondsey via Maltby Street Market and via The Shard to Southwark. I think we could easily have continued our tour along the places you show here. I continue thinking it has been a good idea to support your channel on patreon.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Tino! Well that sounds like a great walk you did except I guess I'd have to do it on a weekend to enjoy Maltby street. I prefer to film during the week but I think I'll have to make an exception for that walk. Sounds like a good one!

[@irispluck5536]

Tino Las

[@Swimkid1]

Hello Jools. Thanks for another great presentation. I love your vids and have watched them many times. I just wanted to say that I am a Ramsgate person. The port of Ramsgate was linked with London as until the railway became the mode of travel, the main form of transport was indeed the sea and up the river Thames. My grandad was a naval man and probably drank in the Town of Ramsgate pub! It’s probably more of a restaurant these days eh? Not the old drinking hole it once was (as are many pubs). Cheers geez, and thanks again for interesting content and thoroughly enjoyable viewing. Regards, Dave ✌️

[@bananaman7638]

Another brilliant video! Thumbs up as always

[@sem1ot1c]

I think you will find that Wapping (there is another one in Liverpool) comes from 'warping'. A warp is a ships rope and boats would be pulled up or down river to and from their births by rope from the shore...a sort of tow path.

[@Joolzguides]

Really? Oops. Thanks. That's good to know! Oh well.....as they say in Hollywood, don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!

[@robertbrown6510]

@@Joolzguides That may be the reason for the name Wapping in Liverpool, but in London, Wapping apparently comes from Waeppa's People. Please refer to Madge Darby who lived and wrote many books about the area. BTW as a boy growing up in Wapping, the pub Captain Kidd was not there. This is a fairly recent conversion from the original buildings along the river. Great pub though, especially on a sunny day.

[@stevenpdxedu]

Sterling as always. Thanks Joolz.

[@sandra-leebernier941]

love your work !!! thank you!!!

[@thomasbarry851]

Hello From Maine USA - very informative walk around. Wapping-On Across the Pond

[@Joolzguides]

Hi. I'm glad you like it. And I'm told that the final pub is actually owned by Ian McKellan! Glandalf!!!

[@chrisr.3320]

Another great video, Thanks Julian. Best part 0:00 - 12:51

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Yes...took a while to make for some reason so I'm glad you like it.

[@albertome4109]

Hello Julian. Had this fabolous walk last week on a Sunny day with a fellow italiano resident in London who appreciated much. Thanks! PS you can easily continue the walk to Canary wharf and get back with the brand new purple line

[@lori3978]

Cheers Dear Sir.

[@Emilystevens628]

Great video !

[@SmileyWalsh]

Loved the video. I used to live in Wapping and work across the water so would take this walk daily. So much to discover in the area and was one of my favourite parts. I discovered old ceramics and pottery pipes on the beaches by the Prospect. The Devil’s Tavern definitely has some spirit inhabitants about the place..

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Very interesting about riverside past

[@kimferguson4785]

Your videos are great fun

[@pigknickers2975]

My manor :) Go the other side for the farm and lots of v interesting nautical things. Also Greenwich foot tunnel and Rotherhithe tunnel - all very interesting.

[@dencameron3450]

ah cheers for this. I have to go there in two weeks and was not sure of the best route

[@rpm1796]

Great walk JM..Pip..🎬

[@charlesbutler4646]

Delightful video

[@mattfulton288]

Great new video Julian ... cheers!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Matt! ANd I"m doing another tour next week too!

[@nicktaunton5497]

Typical London pint!! All froth and no beer, and best part of a fiver!!. Love your guides joolz,they are great.

[@Joolzguides]

Yes although I shouldn't have ordered Carling!

[@waltrohrbach2459]

"Judge Jeffries sentenced more than 300 people to hang and was therefore "pretty unpopular" is it a drama or a comedy: Life. Splendid, thanks for the laugh. Cheers.

[@benfulford3339]

Again Julian another great vid, nice you cover both my home towns :) regarding the pub names, !

[@Joolzguides]

Oh....this week I'm doing the other side of the river.

[@ethelforbes6571]

Love watching your guides, I fear we must have lived parallel lives. Just wondering about the little pint size man on the wooden post behind you at 12.28. Is it an Anthony Gormley...?

[@charmerci]

Yes, it is.

[@10Kinsella]

Dickens uncle lived on Newell Street (cobbled) which is very close to Limehouse Town Hall and runs along the side of St Ann's Church

[@J1mmyMack]

I love your videos! Do be more confident when you tell us things - you don't need to say "I think" and "or something" when you clearly know these things for a fact! ❤

[@Auggies1956]

Great video Julian...

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks again mate!

[@markymali]

I was just watching Gilbert O’Sullivan’s video of ‘Nothing Rhymed’ and it was filmed in the Prospect of Whitby.. just thought you might like that fact 😀

[@iloveanimals4081]

Brilliant!

[@Joolzguides]

Oh great! Yes, I really like his walk.

[@VWkid4life]

Love your videos. Would love love love one on Saint Johns Wood. Keep them coming. Making me miss London. :)

[@Joolzguides]

Yes....that will be coming up at some stage!

[@stephenconlon653]

Very interesting

[@juliamills5204]

My fore great grandfathers were watermen from 1724 to 1900 on the Thames by the Tower of London.

[@SamValiant]

Next time you're around these parts, if you fancy a tour of the old town hall, gimme a shout Joolz

[@TheHangmanjack]

How much beer can i drink in one video? Great Pubtour!!!! Very nice.

[@alexanderedward2793]

Another great edit!

[@Joolzguides]

Some good camera work and humorous remarks, sir

[@mattfulton288]

Looking forward to seeing the next one!

[@TheBigrab10]

Amazing videos well done you are a funny guy...

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. Glad I good make you chuckle 🙂

[@bestvibes1848]

Nice video

[@cherchezlavache5183]

Money for beer sounds great! 👍

[@dobracobra1578]

Hahaha, ancient shoe :)))) Bravo!

[@Joolzguides]

I still don't know how old it was!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Great guide Julian! You put a lot of research into these productions! I always look forward to watching them!

[@jadesmith6823]

The old school area of the waterfront in Hobart Tasmania Australia was named as such 🇦🇺❤️🦘

[@azaz...]

you deserve more subs

[@trappistpreserves]

Everything about your vids is brilliant, and great for a Brit living overseas. I really like your choice of music too. Can I buy the soundtrack?

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Surrounded by history...so cool...love these...👍😊 Colonel Blood...recognize that name...they don’t make em like that anymore...😂 He got a house in the country didn’t he...?

[@Joolzguides]

I don't know but I wouldn't be surprised!

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

I mean, I thought the king gave him one because he was amused by him...Merry Monarch...what an interesting king...😂

[@marklongman6882]

Another great video with so many interesting facts etc. As per another comment, who/what is the statue on the post in the river behind you at the end? 😀👍

[@betsyfeil9742]

King Henry VIII spontaneously combusted? I need to look that up! Thanks for another great video, Julian.

[@Joolzguides]

I believe so! I think it's quite common actually...or was it a myth?

[@sawahtb]

@@Joolzguides Maybe the word isn't so much combust which implies fire, but explode, as from a build up of gas. Henry VIII's burial was hurried because things were getting out of control on his journey to the burial site, or so its told. There are a lot of myths.