Walking Tudor London - the City of Henry VIII & Thomas Cromwell (4K)

[@lewiswalker7803]

Great video. You can actually walk all the way through French Ordinary Court. Fun fact - i printed the map you refer to, seemed funny to see it on screen.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That's brilliant Lewis - thanks for doing such an amazing job on the map! Will definitely go back to walk through French Ordinary Court when they're aren't too drunks having an angry argument down there

[@baroquejen]

This walk even more than most was a great walk down memory lane - I lived and played viola da gamba in London from 2006 to 2015, and I miss it very much now that I am back home in Kansas City. I played for a tiny service in a vault near St Olave that was performed every year and had to be attended by "at least four liverymen in their gowns" because someone named William Lambe gifted a chapel to the church in the 16th century. It was just six people or so in the vault, but I don't remember if they were wearing gowns. Then I played for a ceremony for the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, and we had a reception in Draper's Hall - I had no idea it was on the site of Cromwell's home. Time for a Wolf Hall rewatch! Thank you for all your videos, they all remind me of a very special place.

[@TXMEDRGR]

I hope you have a series of Tudor walks and other historical periods as themes. Using old guidebooks for walks is fun; it is often amazing how well they hold up. Thank you!

[@JW-yt7lr]

So many memories of working in the City . I used to spend my lunch breaks wandering around and wondering about the history of street names , like Wardrobe Place . I worked on St Andrews Hill , close to the fabulous Cockpit pub . There were still boarded up bomb sites from WW2 then . Please take a walk around that area from the river up to St, Paul's and then down to Blackfriars . I'd love to see it all again . Especially Apothecaries Hall .

[@westernnut8407]

My ancestors walked those streets. Please do more like this.

[@EdEditz]

Beautiful video John. Each one of your videos is like a tiny little holiday for me :)

[@annahemmings3437]

Perfect timing as I have just started watching Wolf Hall series one. I too said to my husband are Thomas and Oliver Cromwell related and had to google it 😂 Very interesting and informative vlog as always thank you - Please do a Tudor Series John! 👏👏

[@debschmitt761]

John Rogers you are a nationsl treasure! I loved this walk, please do more. London history so fascinating

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks so much Debs

[@patsie1888]

What a delight. I bought the Tudor London map a few weeks ago and spent a few hours exploring it in my mind. So it was lovely to do that again with a knowledgeable companion!

[@janebaker966]

An ancestor of mine -Louisa Groser grew up in the shadow of the Tower of London. That family lived on Tower Hill. She married William Henry Brand at the nearby church of All Hallows in,ive forgotten exact year,about 1760 I think.

[@robbojax2025]

As usual I am fascinated by my unknown history of an area I walk regularly

[@eileendaly13]

Another great walk with all its history.A series of Tudor walks would be great.I can't imagine many modern buildings will be standing in 500 years. Thank you

[@sharrison3974]

Yes, please do a series of Tudor London walks!

[@chrisblay]

Love seeing the old and the new, especially when it’s an area I’m familiar with.

[@ashleysgaze]

Tremendous John! Thanks so much for this walk!❤

[@chrissslike-n1h]

This is the BEST because I love tudor history. I also love seeing the city bollards!! Thanks!!

[@micheleheddane3804]

Was only wondering why I hadn’t seen you ina while and here you are.the power of thought

[@melaniegrace3268]

Thanks so much John. We did a lovely city walk in the summer, covering some ground, bdut watching a number of your city walks since we realise how much we missed! As you note, seeing this from a different perspective each time makes you take in so much more.

[@steveallen1635]

I've done this process of following Tudor maps in both Norwich and Ipswich! Considerably more Tudor buildings survive in Ipswich! It's a truly fascinating place to walk around and I'd recommend you visiting/filming it!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

I really must Steve - changed trains there so many times

[@susanwestern6434]

Have you tried looking up to the 1st and 2nd storeys of buildings in Magdalen Street in Norwich?

[@grandreveler]

A series of Tudor London walks would be wonderful, John!

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

Such a lovely London video to watch with a hot chocolate with the sounds of the storm outside here in windy Poole, Dorset.

[@lechatbotte5178]

Looking forward to another great Tudor London tour. It’s nice to make a pause and swallow all the infos you’ve given us. Thank you 😊 !

[@NealMurfitt]

I know those streets so well. Thanks John

[@lindasueanderson8024]

The rose ceremony is fascinating! I think Guildhall is so beautiful

[@luapnosboh7421]

Had a drive to towton today John, war of roses, bloodiest battle on english soil as ya probably know , 50000 participants, wonder how many visited those churches n walked thro those streets , great vid 👍 enjoyed that 👍

[@candiceb8925]

Absolutely brilliant john 😊 great video on a very stormy Sunday ❤

[@keithprater310]

Wonderful as ever, informative and enjoyable.just the first of many Tudor walks.stay safe.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Keith

[@keithprater310]

@@JohnRogersWalks thank you.

[@adrianjones1317]

Really enjoyed that.... Cheers

[@SamsungPhone-kk3ot]

Thank you for your video. Hopefully many, many generations to come will continue to enjoy hearing and seeing such interesting and historical walks. We really are spoilt with our rich history....

[@markriley4665]

I have been binge watching Wolf Hall too John. This is a brilliant map and a wonderful walk right on my doorstep. I am familiar with the geography but you always manage to bring out new histories. Cromwell’s are buried in Bunhill Fields and Oliver and his wife were married in St Giles Cripplegate.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Mark - and also for the info on the burials and marriage

[@williamrobinson7435]

One of the greatest things about London is this way in which you can do the same walk from many different perspectives, it's so layered with history. This map you've used is a must! Nice one John. 🌟👍

[@chrissslike-n1h]

Barnard's castle!! Love to see the area!!

[@LadyCalverley]

Some familiar stomping grounds seen through a different lens. Thank you, John. Please continue the Tudor Walks series! (And yes-- Wolf Hall is magnificent).

[@redfordgrange3507]

Great, as usual. I’m lost for words at the moment, but I’ll bet I’ll still be thinking about this walk in a week’s time.

[@johnfoster7996]

Thank you for making and publishing this.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

my pleasure John - thanks for watching

[@johnhughes1762]

Despite the small sound hiccup John, you still managed a video of great historical interest. Thank you sir.

[@Michael-zy2hf]

Yet another excellent video John please do make this a series of walks

[@FranssensM]

Really enjoy going for a walk with you John. I always learn something and often it sparks for me a new interest. Thank you

[@AmandaBrown-nu7wo]

Great video John,just finished peter Ackroyds book the Tudors.so really enjoyed this video.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Amanda - I’ll take a look at the book

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Brilliant video! Great concept and you explain so well for a person who is not familiar with the city. Thanks for this truly great walk!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Jennifer

[@vjary8142]

So interesting that you take us on walks showing us what is on our doorstep and you with your walks brings it to life. thanks

[@darriendastar3941]

Thank you so much. I can't walk much these days and just watching that gave me so much pleasure because I've been reading books on that period in history ever since I had to do the Tudors and Stuarts for A-Level history.

[@Terry-ed1pi]

Nice one 👍

[@cijmo]

I just love walking around The City of London! Thank you for this tour, giving me more things to look at!

[@tonygriffiths3696]

Thank you for replying john. I've watched dozens of your walks and find them/it/you very interesting and good fun. I thought i saw you in elgin ave w9 on a racing bike about 6 months ago. Like you i find london fascinating. Thank you once more

[@anniec6420]

perfect, i have only just started watching Wolfhall (the first series) which i didnt get to see when it came out all those years ago.....

[@arlowormley4110]

Excellent video. I enjoyed it very much.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks

[@bamboocarman2335]

Another brilliant and fascinating London walk, thanks. More Tudor and similar walks please. How about the different periods of London, such as the Restoration? Great.

[@daveconyard8946]

Thank You John, Needed This On Sunday, Stay Safe.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Dave

[@VickyAllum]

Thank you John for such an interesting and informative walk on Tudor London 😊

[@liberty_and_justice67]

Enjoyed immensely. The sites, narrative, camera work, lighting with oncoming dusk, and the music as always 🎉

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thank so much for all your support

[@Calamancotrading]

Great walk. Many an evening spent in Crutched Friar when I worked in the City…

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

That was really fascinating - and I hope, will be followed by further explorations of times past. Thank you.

[@andyl4565]

Great video. I hope you continue to explore this map, and others if they're avaiable.

[@ralphwinter6421]

Nice one John, wonderful vid...

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Ralph

[@derbyshirewalker]

That was an excellent video John…so much history and so many places of interest….it seems every space and every building has stories to tell. Thank you

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

A series of Tudor walks, followed by a series of Elizabethan walks would be absolutely great. Such a long time since I was last in the City. Great short video!

[@brianbates4514]

Nice one ! more please so interesting 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Brian

[@barneykennett9282]

Excellent walk...👍.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Barney

[@JTTW1455]

You’ve really drawn us into the history of the era. Thanks John for the interesting walk.

[@marty9011]

I thoroughly enjoy these historical walks. Love all the layers of London. Amazing to see the old church juxtaposed with the ugly gherkin structure. Wonderful that so much of Tudor London can still be traced today. Thank you.

[@martaorduna7857]

Amazing video .This kind of streams that i learn a lot of London history.Love it!Thanks and cheers from Buenos Aires ,Argentina.

[@madswansfan1]

I really enjoyed this video. Tudor history is one of my fascinations.

[@hellokitty-h2x7s]

great video thank you! I think Friars had their Monasteries on Ley lines or Energy Centres. Theres a you-tuber called London Luke who does videos in that area with history you may find him interesting. he used to be a London Cabby.

[@ronhaywood2375]

Really enjoyed that John. It would make a most interesting series I reckon.. so glad you have kept your dad's ditty for the outro..👍

[@bobcosmic]

Nice one John

[@garymcguire8529]

Put on thy hose, and a Tudor walking we shall go. Pray tell if you shall find me, for I know not where I go!

[@IlfordRetro]

If the brick facades of those Tudor buildings had eyes, I'd love to somehow tap into their memories of the generations that have passed in front of them. Thanks for another awesome walk John.

[@GloriaStagmer]

John , love your tours. Following and learn so much. From WI, USA.

[@MeTheRob]

Make it a series ! Thanks for the Wolf Hall spoiler alert (If I had any knowledge of history whatsoever, I would have known that anyway.) Episode 3 of The Mirror & the Light next for me this evening,.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

I think it has to be a series now Rob. Watching episode 3 right now

[@jmeyer3rn]

I am a poor middle- westerner, and may never have an opportunity to see your city. The architecture with the exception of that pickle building is amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@michaeldillon3113]

London - the gift that keeps on giving .✌️

[@w00df0rd]

What are the chances John, I was JUST there 489 years ago!!! I ran 'Ye Redd Brownie' CBD coffee shop in Eastcheap (opposite 'Ye Hop', the organic microbrewery and workspace???) In the summer of 1535, few of us cycled down to the Tower in our baker's bikes with our pet cats, and watched Thomas More get beheaded. I wrote a piece for the radical socialist pamphlet 'Leddeth By Donkeys' about how racist Tudors were, and a Renaissance artist, called 'Cold War Stephen',' painted a picture of Henry VIII and Drumpf and Elon Musk and Steve McFadden swimming in the Thames with shit going in their mouths! Little known fact about me: it was me who helped Hillary Mantel write Wolf Hall as I was close to Thomas, and it was me who saw Abdul Karim getting off wiyh Queen Victoria. Great memories and no E20 village!!!!;

[@Useaname]

Thanks John. Always very interesting.

[@UnschoolingtheSpitz]

Thank you so much for your videos. My children and I are excited to be visiting London soon!❤

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hope you have an amazing time

[@westparade4366]

Great video! I work in this area and these videos bring a new dimension to my lunchtime walks. Also worth noting that French Ordinary Court actually connects with St Katherines Row and takes you to the East India Arms.

[@alanarmer8069]

Great video again thanks John 📗📗📗📗

[@pglen6042]

Thank you John.

[@vickialschuler816]

I was able together this very map plus the one on medieval London from Amazon several years ago. Following along with your walk right now. Love all your videos.

[@larrybyrne111]

Thanks. The map was a wonderful theme for your walk!

[@The3Kosmos3]

Fascinating, thanks!

[@paulwilson7234]

Another excellent Sunday afternoon video.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Paul

[@GeorgeChoy]

good afternoon John

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hi George

[@joedellamura9015]

That was really enjoyable John thanks for sharing 🤝

[@lydialen6881]

Great walk John, really enjoyed it. I think I'll try walking it next spring.

[@hiviolet007]

Well, now I need to go back to the Charterhouse to get one of those maps! I was thrilled to find the book on London City Churches there last time!

[@highpath4776]

I would check the basements (or MOLAS reports) of those larger buidings in Cruched Friars

[@noelmcauliffe]

I really enjoyed this one, John. Had to have a wry smile that the film company had to soak the pavement to resemble rainfall...in London.

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks very interesting love the idea of walking through different centuries 😊

[@highpath4776]

you (inadvertantly) answered my Roman Forum Question, however the "old" mapping to me still does not put the forum substantially on the Leadenhall site unless I am misreading them

[@Micktyb]

Excellent thank you 👏👏

[@TimothyHalkowski]

Very cool - thanks.

[@janebaker966]

The Rose Ceremony. Why? It all makes life more colourful. Thats reason enough for me!

[@gparry42]

Always interesting John, thankyou !

[@mattmclafferty6265]

That was grt John, def keen to see a wee series. continued... Awsome! Hare Krishna, much love!

[@notanotherbottletop9892]

Fantastic as always, John,best Martin and family,

[@philh9663]

This was a fantastic video! I mentioned you doing a Tudor London series a couple of months back, and definitely think this should be a series! You may already know, but Guildhall has a fascinating almost ‘birds eye’ view map on London from 1561 called the Agas map. It’s a great reference point to use for future Tudor walks. Keep up the great work!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Phil - I used the digital version of the Agas map to locate Thomas Cromwell’s mansion. Will certainly use it in future videos

[@philh9663]

@ I knew there was no way you didn’t know about the Agas map! It’s amazing to look at the huge copy in Guildhall and get a sense of how London really looked at that time.

[@PaulaXism]

yes please John.. That would be a great series

[@paulharrison9030]

Loved this one, John!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Paul

[@TurianShepard]

I’d definitely like to see more Tudor London videos if that’s what you decide to do!

[@philmetcalfe1914]

Another great video John. I have both map's and would recommend them to anyone interested in the City.