London Rain Walk in DESERTED West End, Soho & Marylebone Streets - Saturday Morning City Ambience

[@WatchedWalker]

WAYS TO SUPPORT CHANNEL/THANK ME One-off Tip - ko-fi.com/watchedwalker Monthly Pledge - patreon.com/watchedwalker Buy Merch - teespring.com/stores/watchedwalker SEE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR CAMERA USED SIGHTS SEEN WITHIN THIS VIDEO 0:02:14 - M&M’s World - world's largest candy store at 35,000 square feet spread over four floors 0:05:42 - Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines 0:06:22 - Piccadilly Lights - digital advertising display 0:07:12 - Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain - Victorian memorial fountain topped with Anteros sculpture 0:09:50 - Lyric Theatre (left) and Apollo Theatre (right) 0:11:10 - Entering Chinatown London with its multi-coloured lanterns 0:15:25 - Ronnie Scott’s - jazz club 0:16:20 - View west along Bateman Street 0:18:04 - Soho Square Gardens - with half-timbered gardener’s hut 0:19:11 - Statue of Charles II 0:20:12 - The Toucan - pub 0:21:00 - View west along St Anne’s Court 0:21:35 - View west along Richmond Buildings 0:25:42 - Snog - frozen yogurt shop 0:32:43 - The Duck and Rice - Chinese restaurant 0:34:22 - View north along Poland Street 0:36:12 - ‘Shaida Walking’ LED artwork by Julian Opie 0:36:41 - Pink neon angel wings - great for a photo opportunity 0:40:57 - Liberty London - department store in a Tudor-revival building 0:41:49 - The London Palladium - theatre 0:43:41 - Oxford Circus Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines 0:46:10 - John Lewis & Partners - department store 0:47:29 - House of Fraser - department store 0:49:49 - Debenhams - department store 0:52:38 - Bond Street Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Central and Jubilee lines 0:57:27 - The Ivy Cafe Marylebone - British restaurant 1:01:28 - View east along Weymouth Street towards the BT Tower 1:06:02 - St Marylebone Parish Church :)

[@FreedomWalker]

Can you teach me how can i grow also like you? 💜💜💜💜

[@davidharlem6824]

List of sights is fantastic!

[@nawfalhadri9762]

can you go to the place people buy food sorry my english so bad I stop learn english from a long time ago I start forget some words and sentence so any ways can you go where people chopping or buy food in london THANK YOU

[@decnijfkris3706]

Still so many phone boots in London city but today I read in my Herald about the adopt a kiosk project.

[@jaynebrandon7184]

Hi I was just wondering where is everybody ‼️

[@graceb710]

I love these walks with no people in them.

[@EcemYldz]

really, its so beautiful

[@marvfj6451]

Me too! It’s what I’d be doing if it I were there. (Except I’d stop in the Italian Coffee spot.)

[@streetwalkerwalkaholic5495]

Yes

[@oo--7714]

Lol

[@marie.naturallysims2179]

Same. Might do one of them where I'm living when it's raining, which isn't going to be too hard as the place where I live is deserted when it's raining. Feels like some sort of appoccaplypse or something.

[@chenlanorange]

This video is taking me back to my best times of my life. 3 years ago I was still a college student and lived my best life, no worries no pressures no burdens no regrets. Didn’t expect life would hit me so hard. These places brought me so much beautiful memories and my heart hurts so much to even think about them. But I will make my life beautiful again. Wish I could live in London, with my own ability and effort. Life should be wonderful.

[@TadhgcDoran]

@@ActuallyJamesS me and my girlfriend are moving to Kensington late summer! You'll be fine!

[@teekanne15]

@@TadhgcDoran coming from one who can afford Kensington.

[@TadhgcDoran]

@@teekanne15 side note: now moving to Brighton.

[@terrywolf5901]

@@TadhgcDoran i liked Brighton

[@niviamaeva]

Só relatable 😞

[@michellem9275]

Something magical and mystical about a rainy cold night in London...chillingly beautiful!🌬❄❄

[@shereenasal6668]

So life there isn't depressing due to the rain and lack of sunlight?

[@mgsee]

@@shereenasal6668 what??

[@shereenasal6668]

@@mgsee i meant the weather there is depressing

[@mgsee]

@@shereenasal6668 Surprisingly it doesn't rain all the time and the sun does come out in the daytime : ) also walking in the rain with a loved one can be very romantic, especially when surrounded by the bright lights of Central London.

[@harrymail7]

@@shereenasal6668 It dosent rain as much as everyone thinks. We have less rainfall per year than Paris for example

[@isctony]

It's funny how living and working in London you take it's simple beauty and history for granted. This video reminds me of how lucky we are

[@rachelryan127]

Yeah you're lucky. I WISH I was there right now. Miss it so much

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

Yea very lucky

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

Nah its a shithole

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

@@UnclePhillyMyAss Depends what part of London ranges from posh af to dump

[@WildManDan]

The rest of us envy you ngl.

[@milkclouds4996]

the rain in london always brings me peace

[@habibapollo1324]

hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?

[@davidkeay1035]

Milk Clouds It would bring me peace also more to see and place to go .I stay in a arshole so called city in Scotland .I always said London was a great place to stay .👍👍👍

[@terraincognitagaming]

So you're at peace every single day cus thats just british weather

[@skyscout3]

okay so the rain in new york or philippines or manchester doesn't

[@lello333]

is acid rain

[@W67w]

London is a beautiful city. And I know most people prefer sunshine to rain but rain brings me a certain comfort, a relaxing vibe if that makes sense. Especially in a big city under the lights.

[@Drumguysd1]

I'm similar

[@78anurag]

Finally someone like me

[@nikk0693]

same here, you aren't alone

[@IchigoOren]

London is becoming so diverse and I love that. It needs more diversity but its improving. ❤ I love to see so many Black, Brown and Asian faces on this channel in London/UK. I will move there soon.

[@Lee_303]

London is amazing in the Autumn. Also, when nightlife was a bigger thing than it is now, I'd aim to get in London about 7pm. That time between 7 & 9pm, when all the workers & tourists have gone & the nightlife hadn't started yet, was golden. You could stand on London Bridge & hear the birds singing.

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

There’s just something so mesmerizing walking through a large city by yourself with barely anyone in sight, especially when it’s super early in the morning or it’s just raining moderately.

[@lolah3838]

When I was in London I used to love walking by myself. With other people there was always a destination and conversation, but by yourself you can really let the city seep into your mind and imagination and you feel connected to it on a deeper level.

[@kellyprice1368]

I love it but only thing is I get a bit scared when I'm alone incase it happen to turn a corner and bump into a weirdo.

[@CoolDrifty]

the summer that my friends and I graduated high school we took a trip to san diego and at night we were walking around this huge nice business district area around La Jolla that was basically deserted. we'd find areas under buildings or empty car parks to light a couple joints, super awesome feeling.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Great video. London adopted me 35 years ago. Still here and still love her, warts and all. Always something new to see.

[@steveraglin7607]

I asked myself, "Why would I watch a rainy tour?" -- but the lack of people lets you focus on the variety of shop details, etc. Quite engaging!

[@jeremyc9593]

He's done you again, Steve!

[@berlinocelot]

Growing up in the south west of the UK this kind of weather evokes many memories for me. It makes me remember things like waking up early for school on miserable monday mornings in the dead of winter. Stepping out of my front door and that splash of sideways rain hits you and you feel the cold snap at your extremities. Walking to school it would still almost feel dark because the low rainclouds and the mist would often block out the rising sun so it looked like somebody shining a torch way off in the distance. I used to feel like I was living inside a cloud sometimes. Even back then as a kid I always felt there was a vague melancholy beauty to it. It was like ghosts made of weather swirlling around me.

[@docsafi7749]

never thought London would be this empty and calming! this is a visual treat!

[@nathananton6028]

this was during a lockdown to be fair

[@danh9503]

Pretty easy when the country was in covid lockdown 😂

[@walkermorgan1710]

Man something so comforting and amazing about rainy old London. I wanna go there right now.

[@danh9503]

You don't, it's shit here 😂 Especially now lockdowns ended so back to being pushed around when walking down the street by masses of selfish people...

[@abertolucci9780]

love the sound of the rain....very relaxing

[@DMWBN3]

A Bertolucci apart from when you are caught in it with no brolly 😁

[@habibapollo1324]

hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?

[@nickharrison3748]

@@DMWBN3 ..you will pay to do rain dance in water park, but when real rain comes, you want an 🌂

[@dodgingbullets3503]

👋I love the Rain and I love the Night and I love the lights and mostly I love the peace...Thank you...

[@mindunwind1]

I'd like to live in a world where there is just tranquillity and serenity, where there are no issues or bad people, where I can rest and enjoy the day without tension by listening to beautiful tunes, the sound of nature.

[@a.ahmedxx]

Watching this makes me crave to experience rainy days in London.

[@katefromaust5627]

Don't ever stop your walks; I am totes addicted now! I adore them.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Kate 🙂

[@towardsdiscoveries]

The same video format of the video, when everything is clear without unnecessary comments. Great!

[@bary43]

I've never seen London like this, so quiet and peaceful. I love it.

[@smalltown2223]

A Jewel. Lived there for 10 years once upon a time, I still go back now and then. It never gets old.

[@francoisevitard5272]

I love the Maylebone area. Nice walk. At daybreak, it has a somewhat mysterious side, like a lone wolf. And then one dawns; the big red buses sleeping on the sidewalks and always the music of the rain. London is a very beautiful city. Thanks

[@tuckermcdougall7925]

sometimes I miss London so much it causes me a physical pain in my chest. thanks for this :)

[@ritaking8827]

I love Morning Rain! I can not get enough of these videos! It’s going to be sunny today here where I live, I think I’ll just keep this video playing over and over again all day long.

[@relaxmelodyrain]

There are a lot of comments saying this helps people sleep, am I the only person that listens to these with headphones while reading a book? I find these perfect for that, blocks out unwanted noise, but at the right volume it's just perfect, not intrusive, just lovely soothing drip drops 😅☔

[@RichAllen3242]

Wow! That’s awesome and kinda spooky all at the same time, I never get bored of London! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@JonnoDoesStuff]

Samuel Johnson?

[@danh9503]

Yeah....hearing crackheads fighting or people getting into fights cos of alcohol is so fun

[@themarkhaskell]

Watching from New York where even the rainy days are loud. This is nice.

[@brunobear5586]

Felt like being carried through the wet and deserted streets of London in a warm dry carriage accompanied by the sound of falling rain. Mesmerising!

[@mariaclark9751]

Rain can look beautiful when the city lights reflect. The U.K. is known for its rain but we don’t mind because when the sunny days arrive it a gift to the sun worshipers who after awhile wish for the rain. We have it all this is a wonderful and different view of the capital. Thank you for braving the British weather.

[@sandramiles8390]

So relaxing. A hot cuppa, earbuds, and zone out. The best way to ASMR the afternoon away. Love it, thanks much.

[@jesswright8279]

It’s very soporific to watch

[@ceyris4476]

I always say that I do not like living in cities. Yet, I alway find myself watching videos of people walking quietly and peacefully, and it made me realise that it is not the cities I do not like, but the people living in it!

[@CaroleMora22]

I do love London, and never minded the rain... just lovely!

[@kellyprice1368]

It's beautiful to walk in the rain good umbrella wellies. Rain coat and just free the mind let the rain cleanse the spirit.

[@syayuzhukrhufa]

I miss London so bad, this video is really a small healer :''

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

me too.Seeing the streets i used to roam

[@marcoxxx269]

I feel the same,let’s go home

[@mindyyyyyp.3480]

Missing there so so muchhh

[@jonsmum5552]

I don’t think it will be the same London you remember, sadly.

[@tonato17]

Same here, but I don't forget that living in London can be very stressful and hectic

[@Relaxationmusic2878]

Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested

[@119alias]

The rain sound.... like the natural music of life! I miss you London. Thank you.

[@elaineanderson2989]

The light at this time is lovely and the way the lighting in the shops is reflected in the pools of water in the streets just dreamy.

[@dee9631]

I miss going out in London. Can't wait for all to be normal again. Such a beautiful city, my home town forever

[@georgemulford2910]

Same here

[@twyscape]

Whenever I get home sick (Living in Minnesota since 2007), I love to remind myself of the rainy British streets. This video is perfect. I love the rain, London and England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@yeahfrlmfao]

I love rain and snow

[@cleanersvenus]

We enjoyed playing this on the big screen accompanying it with songs about rain and London.

[@ghazalajaz2911]

I never visited to London but after seeing this video I think I will also go to there

[@emirustun2926]

one of the most therapautic video that I have ever seen, whenever it pours outside you can let your thoughts flow out of the bossom of your spirit

[@kashaf.k1776]

I really love rain and dark clouds and rumbling sounds in cities like london, paris etc. I love to walk in rain because it makes me feel like I am actually living not just existing. It clears my soul🌧🌩🌨🌪☁️ and it makes me whole. With every drop of rain a feeling of joy and peace fills in my heart and mind.💙💙💦💦 It has been a really long time since I have seen rain. It is natural, and I can't trigger it but I surely can pray for it to occur.🙂

[@Raygiik]

I think walking in an empty city at night with the sound of rain or some radiohead in the headphones is what relax me the most

[@Ross.Cavendish]

This is eerie seeing Soho so empty. When there is no lockdown, I meet up with friends in Compton's Bar in Old Compton Street. The bar appears on the left at 24:09.

[@christinecamley]

It is very strange seeing this area so quiet. I am in Vancouver, but I have visited this area in London, about a dozen times. I associate it with being far more crowded, with a massive sense of energy, and a vibe that feels terrific. It's difficult seeing it this way.

[@trut52]

@@christinecamley it is called liminal sensation

[@cuckoospider111]

@@christinecamley Get used to see it that way ....London will never recover

[@ds1868]

@@cuckoospider111 London will recover. Always has done from previous disasters over the past 2,000 years. In the history of London this is just a blink of the eye.

[@cuckoospider111]

@@ds1868Perhaps in 2000 years yes but not before that. This time it is being deliberately destroyed.

[@chrisprobert5340]

I could watch this all day. How very peaceful...

[@Tofushoots]

Best time for photography. Dark, raining, lots of lights and reflections. Love it.

[@kellyprice1368]

Omg it looks so peaceful except for the bus and few cars. I wish I had no responsibilities And had alone time and just be there walking in the rain when no-one is around. I prefer this to a beach heaven! Love the rain 💯

[@lpg1998]

Wohoooo, it’s London again!!!!🥰

[@azharalam1484]

You living in london

[@lpg1998]

@@azharalam1484 not yet

[@pitifulboyrottenboy1479]

I love this. I can't just focus on one thing but I also don't want to get distracted when I listen to music. So I watch these videos. They work like wonders.

[@Night-Mayor]

Reminds me of those old Avengers series with Patrick Macnee. The streets were always deserted like this. Made London look like a big city with few people.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Don't forget Diana Rigg who recently passed away ... or Emma Peel as her character was named .... for her "Male Appeal" ... M Appeal.

[@user-kp6mt5yv8q]

Mrs peel, we're needed

[@erenknl]

I love so much rain walk videos its feels different

[@karuioe]

Walking in the city and also in the rain and on the quiet streets is to give the mind great joy.🌃😍🌧️🌧️🌃

[@adebinelli8182]

Wow this brings back memories I worked as a film runner in the late 70s at 70 wardour Street which is still the same building remember all the back streets thanks

[@MostlyWalking]

Love the relaxing rain ambience, especially in the Carnaby street with all those lights 😍🎆

[@habibapollo1324]

hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?

[@honeydate]

I absolutely LOVE my city of London, I can't imagine living anywhere else!

[@stacysscottishadventures851]

London is my favourite place 🥰 and this has to be the most chill, relaxing video to fall asleep to 😁🥰

[@gaetanodacquisto2539]

I use to do this road running like a crazy guy at 2 . 00 am, in the morning after an hard day at work, trying to Catch the bus number 7 in Oxford Street. Can't forget this city, can't forget those street i still miss u London. From Italy Whit love ❤

[@wewalk]

Magnificent! I think every scene is art. Thank you for sharing from South Korea.

[@herewegowalks3588]

Looking great! Thanks for the video! Love from London U.K

[@walkingeveryday1979]

Jalan hujan London di ujung barat yang sepi, jalan Soho & Marylebone, suasana kota sabtu pagi yang damai di London.

[@yourcompassioncorner]

what a lovely thing you are doing. I went to London once, in 2004. I got to go to Piccadilly Square, and the atmosphere and the culture was so overwhelming. It makes the whole state of CA look like a desert. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@derekduvale4059]

Think you mean Piccadilly Circus and maybe Leicester Square Tourists do get them mixed up 😉 your right though culture is overwhelming you should come back 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@yourcompassioncorner]

@@derekduvale4059 I wish I could go back. It is so clean and refreshing compared to the U.S. We Yanks are so gutteral when we speak, yet, the Brits seem to maintain an eloquence that is soothing to the ears. I love the rich history and architecture, not to mention the fact that the city isn't crawling with tents, feces and used needles like in some parts of the U.S. Most people don't know this, but when the U.S. was formed and our governing documents drawn up, the moral code written into those documents was adopted from the Brits. I stayed in Southfields when I went. At The Nourish and Flourish. I so wish I could go back.

[@ds1868]

@@yourcompassioncorner indeed your entire law system and government is based on the British model. You also have a 12th century copy of Magna Carta in the Capitol Building. I will never forget when Richard Nixon was threatened with impeachment the principle that no one is above the law including the President was used by the Supreme Court using the appropriate clause directly from Magna Carta. If only King John knew the consequences over 750 years later when he signed it in June 1215.

[@toffinabof1353]

Never taken a step back to look at how beautiful London is.

[@joanbanustort2749]

Being closed as we are, here in Spain, follow your walks give us a sense of true freedom, and makes us remember the good times in London. Thanks!!!!

[@abfawkes261]

This is the absolute BEST walk around London. I watch it over and over. Just the perfect time of day and the best area of town. Just beautiful, peaceful, calming and no people! Perfect! Make more like these! Thank you so much!

[@WatchedWalker]

Wow, thank you AB Fawkes!

[@JuueeJulius]

Stunning, love seeing the quiet deserted streets, the sounds and reflection of the rain... Just stunning!

[@battlefieldtryhard1496]

Absolutely love this video! Especially the start, when it’s dark. Loads of atmosphere.

[@rbgsounds1]

Wow, I love this video. It reminds me of coming out of raves/clubs and walking home or hanging out with friends in the city back in the day ❤️

[@natalyzinzuk8507]

London is a very beautiful city! Thank you💗

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

What an incredible document / experience! The quality of the images with the neon lights reflected off the paving stones in Piccadilly Circus. I love your walks, loved this one extra! Thank you.

[@adrianrose7703]

I really enjoyed this video - sitting in the warmth and comfort of my Care Home armchair - watching all the young folk getting soaked. More inclement weather walks videos please!

[@bassomalbarasy2214]

you took me to another world.... i^m grateful

[@estebanmartinhusulak5037]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing. Greeting from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@theambienist6741]

What a lovely video, so well captured ! Brings so much relaxation and good vibes !

[@nadoworks]

Best KZbin channel ever. Thank you thank you thank you. I miss those streets sooooo much. Beautiful college years.

[@Pablo260492]

Love this city every day more 🇬🇧🫖💂🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@hellogermany3712]

To whoever is out there reading this message, if you are having a hard time just remember you are not alone and never give up! The person who is reading this message, I wish you success, health, love, and happiness!

[@Ingbook]

Wow... this is a legend... Morning ambience + raining day... this is insane Really relaxing video Thank you for uploading great videos every time

[@WatchedWalker]

잉북이, my pleasure 😊

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

I hope videos such as this, and including this, are added to future-proofed digital museums for future generations to see.

[@ghosthouse2491]

Even the rain drops have got its own unique accent in London. Loved it big time and you did a stunning job making this soothing nd pleasing video. Thanks for letting me have pleasure from this video🙌

[@walkerviewtv]

Love your videos. its amazing the how something as simple as rain can create such an atmosphere in the video.

[@shirleyellis9708]

Wonderful rain. Loved the video.☔

[@lorengaffin4469]

I have viewed most of your walk videos over the past year and this is one of my favorites. I view it several times a month! Thank you for your walks!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Loren, this is a favourite of mine too!

[@lefat4697]

i consider myself blessed for having spent nearly 5 years living in London, the experiences that have made me who i am today can no one ( but Alzheimers ) take away from me.

[@Ricky911_]

It was only after I moved out of the country that I realised how nice cold rainy nights in London were. There's a certain feeling of coziness you get, hence why I prefer Winter. I miss London

[@lilliecrispin4024]

Thank you for making my day, can't wait to get back to London ❤ my favourite place

[@DMWBN3]

Lillie Crispin I'm in brighton, 45 mins directly south by train & never understood the fascination with it. Awful place in my opinion.

[@samicheaitani5630]

I miss London so much

[@ljzangoes3997]

The sound of the rain is really relaxing. London is most beautiful at night. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@davidb4328]

Forget rural scenery and pastoral landscapes...have you ever seen anything more beautiful than the neon lights shimmering and reflecting off the wet pavement of a deserted, pre-dawn Leicester Square?

[@thatjdmfd]

This ambiance is what I imagined Cyberpunk 2077 would be like...

[@martinchavez7105]

if you take out all the npc's and have a good pc on ultra settings then yeah its beautiful

[@Sheogorath-]

its way too quiet for huge place like NC

[@hrn231]

@@Sheogorath- no offence but londons just better than new york

[@HandheldGamingHQ]

watch dogs legion does kinda look like this with raytracing

[@huldehg]

Kinda reminds me of Deus Ex Mankind Divided. Unlike 2077, i keep returning to that game whenever i need my cyberpunk fix.

[@ثايباس]

Beautiful shots. Perfect timing, too. It's amazing you managed to capture the streets of London almost completely deserted.

[@riyaagrawal3579]

hey.. thank you so much for posting this. London is my dream city.

[@seoulnight6455]

The atmosphere of the video is the best.

[@Kay_2016]

This looks like a futuristic video. The camera man is making a big leap in this field

[@ukwolf86]

These videos (especially this one) are one of the things I want to do down in London. Just explore the city and all the spots that don’t really get much attention. Especially during the early hours of the morning, grab an early morning coffee and just quietly explore.

[@seoulwalk6359]

raindrop sound so good! and beautiful london

[@pipicute615]

I don't understand why some people don't like rainy London I mean it's so healing and beautiful

[@NewWalker]

Nice walking around London on a rainy day ! Awesome ambiance 😊👍

[@SerPurple51]

The way the cobblestone streets glow from the rain and highlights the reflection of the lights is very cool. Shocking how empty the streets are too!?

[@olivergatz7216]

Such an eerie ambience and gliding camera movement, just need some credits across the screen and you have the opening to a film.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

I swear Watched Walker, when this is over, me and you are going to walk this together and then have a few pints, on me! You're videos have helped so much to keep us sane throughout lockdown. I owe you.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Daniel, really pleased my videos have helped!

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@WatchedWalker 100%

[@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey]

That day WILL come!

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey hopefully

[@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey]

@@Edvard.Munchkin it will.