A Rainy London Walk in Kensington - Beautiful Mews, High Street & Backstreets

[@WatchedWalker]

WAYS TO SUPPORT CHANNEL/THANK ME One-off Tip - ko-fi.com/watchedwalker Monthly Pledge - patreon.com/watchedwalker Buy Merch - watchedwalker.creator-spring.com SEE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR CAMERA USED SIGHTS SEEN WITHIN THIS VIDEO 0:00:20 - Notting Hill Gate Underground Station - in fare zone 1+2, served by the Central, Circle and District lines 0:01:17 - The Gate Picturehouse - independent arthouse cinema with ornate auditorium 0:01:48 - Los Mochis - Pan-Pacific pairing of Mexican & Japanese cuisine 0:03:47 - The Hillgate - pub 0:05:41 - The Uxbridge Arms - pub 0:09:47 - St George’s Church - in ‘Eclectic Gothic’ style, consecrated in 1864 0:12:21 - Blue Plaque reads: ‘Aubrey House stands on the site of Kensington Wells an early 18th century spa Former residents include SIR EDWARD LLOYD RICHARD 1st Earl Grosvenor, LADY MARY COKE diarist, PETER and CLEMENTIA TAYLOR philanthropists, WILLIAM CLEVERLY ALEXANDER art lover’ 0:17:30 - The Windsor Castle - pub 0:21:07 - The Churchill Arms - pub filled with Churchill memorabilia, with exterior covered in planting and flags 0:29:06 - Academy Gardens - Neo-Georgian apartment complex, built in 1914 as Queen Elizabeth College 0:37:46 - Design Museum - displays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge 0:43:05 - Kensington Central Library 0:45:15 - Sign: ‘Do not dump rubbish here... maximum penalty £2,500’ 0:46:27 - Elephant And Castle - Victorian pub with golden elephant sign and historic newspaper decoration inside 0:48:54 - Hornets - gentlemen's clothier, vintage classic English with modern and big name designers, in clothing, shoes, accessories 0:49:36 - Blue Plaque reads: ‘EZRA POUND 1885-1972 Poet lived here 1909-1914’ 0:50:08 - Mural commissioned by a resident of the street in the 1960s, the artwork shows his daughter leaning out of a window above the toy shop and their pet cat on the door step of the plant house 0:50:41 - St Mary Abbots Church - the present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles 0:51:24 - Alec Clifton-Taylor Memorial Gardens - created in loving memory of the author & broadcaster, President of the Kensington Society, 1978 - 1985 0:54:40 - The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - sophisticated all-day dining 0:55:10 - Drinking fountain with Inscription ‘A D 1900’ 0:56:00 - High Street Kensington Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Circle and District lines 1:05:48 - The Abingdon - pub 1:10:02 - St Sarkis Armenian Church - opened in 1923, closely modelled on the bell-tower of the monastery of St Haghpat in Armenia 1:12:35 - First Church of Christ Scientist 1:14:06 - Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington - 4-star hotel 1:14:22 - Holiday Inn London, Kensington High Street - 4-star hotel 1:15:03 - Embassy of Armenia 1:20:59 - St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church - the building was previously Saint John’s Presbyterian Church and was opened in 1863 1:22:55 - Kensington United Reformed Church - built in 1854-55 as Kensington Congregational Chapel 1:23:12 - The Britannia - pub 1:29:12 - Kensington Arcade - shopping arcade offering a selection of boutiques & cafes in a bustling setting :)

[@cynthianolder3557]

Obviously before the awful present heatwave, which the nation is not equipped for It reached a record 104 F

[@talmadge1926]

This was so an emotional journey. In the 60s I lived in The Royal Borough and walked everwhere. The mews and the backstreets. The squares and the parks. Visiting friends. Pub lunches, Harrods, Montpelier Street, Kings Rd. So many ghosts. And the bitter sweet smell of London rain. Thankyou.

[@Roheryn100]

Same here... I lived in Victoria in the 80s-90s.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

I live in the USA 🇺🇸, I love the Donovan Song “Sunny South Kensington “ and always day dreamed what it was like to live there in the 1960s swinging London 🇬🇧😭

[@NostalgicAtmosphere]

Where did you move to & why? Prices have gone up from £600 in the 60s (£10,000 accounting for inflation) to several million in 2022.

[@talmadge1926]

@@NostalgicAtmosphere first Norway (love + work opportunities) now South America (retired).

[@cavills_bae]

Never stop filming! After watching this video I felt as if I visited London myself and walked through the rain. I don't have money to travel so your videos are the only travellings I can afford lol. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!!💜💜

[@unknownnasiri8247]

Great, don't hurt your hand, thank you. I would like to see all the cities 🥰😍😘😄😁😀😃😘🤩🤩😘😚😙😍😘

[@jisoohusband99]

The buldings are beautiful and unique. Streets are clean. The weather is gloomy and peace. I imagine walking through those streets with my beloved one.

[@sorangan7023]

walking in the rain is always stunning, especially in London.

[@stephanier2690]

This brings back memories of living in Germany, the rainy weather, and narrow streets.

[@soulmusic5847]

MASSAGE! Peace is accessible in every moment with Soul Music.😊

[@isiskoonce2112]

That is so beautiful. I use to live in Washington where it's always wet like that. I loved it and miss it alot. I wish I could visit England some day.

[@rthelionheart]

Thank you for keeping the video BS-free; indeed that is very much appreciated.

[@trackofpakistan]

The sound of rain, London city, and a long walk what else we want?

[@goldamurr2148]

Also, I greatly appreciate the fact you pan the camera around to fully capture the view/building from all angles instead of just straight ahead. So many others don’t! Thank you ❤️

[@justcallmeangel2805]

I 've been in Kengsington long ago and I fell in love with London, it"s my ideal city with constant rain and victorian houses. This video brings me very pleasant memories.

[@sidhu8525]

hello love you ❤💜💜😊😊

[@dmotta2811]

I just wanted to watch this to remember what rain is like. It’s very dry here in California.we are having a severe drought, everything is so dry. It’s very refreshing ☔️💦☂️

[@the_original_public_newsense]

15 minutes in and really enjoying it. It's the closest I'll ever get to seeing any part of England. My best friend of ten years was going to take me there to visit his family but he died before we could in 2015. Thinking of you and missing you, James. ❣

[@enlilw-l2]

Love London especially when it's gray and raining on an autumn day 🍂 Greetings from Paris 🇫🇷

[@junosugi7466]

Paris is nice too.

[@enlilw-l2]

@@junosugi7466 It depends where but yes, thank you 😊

[@enlilw-l2]

@Ralph Reilly Didn't say it was, just pointing out my favourite times in London last time I was in October.

[@ufuktuncoz2239]

Paris mon amour 💖 Bonjour de Turquie🎵🌞🎶

[@enlilw-l2]

@@ufuktuncoz2239 Oh merci 🙏

[@mindunwind1]

Amazing! Walking through pretty side streets, beautiful mews, and a lively high street in this upscale area with stately Victorian buildings in London's Kensington on a dull, rainy day, from Notting Hill Gate Station to High Street Kensington Station, through this upscale area with stately Victorian buildings, through pretty side streets, beautiful mews, and lively high street. Thank you for sharing your work! You are awesome!

[@JaroslavaPirkova]

London is beautiful city with many amazing places, one of my favorite foreign towns

[@jimatmile56]

I'm loving your videos, Thanks to you, I get to intimately experience places that I never would have otherwise. thank you so much for making and sharing them.

[@brendamunro3700]

Excellent walk, the sound of rain, stunning buildings, and everyday life in London.

[@WatchedWalker]

Many thanks Brenda 😀

[@Nullybk]

New York looks far better imo

[@lindak990]

Rain?? Noisy vehicles on the rainy streets

[@__4lara833]

thank you so much for making these videos❤️ i don’t understand how there is people that don’t like rainy days like this..

[@USAPethead]

This is so beautiful! Oh my gosh, those colorful row houses are so, so incredibly cute.

[@WhereTheLocalsRoam]

I want to live in a beautiful pastel house on a rainy side street in London! 😍 Thank you for this quiet, reflective walk -- perfect for a Friday morning ❤️

[@WatchedWalker]

You're very welcome WTLR, those pastel houses are very nice!

[@artymiss77]

If you've got a couple of million you can buy one! 😆 I just checked the house prices.

[@WhereTheLocalsRoam]

@@artymiss77 LOL maybe I'll just look for them on Airbnb 😂

[@acustomer7216]

I got an Airbnb flat when I took my daughter to school & walked all over. I loved the mews, like secret streets. Can't wait to go back

[@fetitadepeterra5319]

It's nice to visit, not nice to live there

[@lruss5050]

Beautiful area! Loved the rain as well! I lived in London for a short time in the early 70’s. Brings back memories!

[@gilesellis8002]

Grew-up in SW10, Remember 1965, left in 1977, still have fond Memories.

[@ebazileyes1475]

I've never been to London but I love watching black and white movies and it reminds me so much of a lot of the stars from there; and world of history.....One day I would visit.

[@steveanderson831]

Wow, what a beautiful and posh area, stunning architecture too. Nice to see the cherry blossoms sign of Spring. Thanks very much for the walk!

[@WatchedWalker]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve, I've been enjoying the sunny weather the last few days, great to have Spring weather!

[@anne-liseeikahansen]

Many beautiful streets, gardens and buildings! A very beautiful area!

[@howardnorris1773]

Great atmosphere, London in the rain - and I love the way you show a lot around you.

[@davidcooper7339]

I loved your walk-through London-Kensington particularly when you stop to read the historical markers. Thank you and please keep up the good work of entertaining us with these British- neighborhood walks.

[@barbsturgeon]

Thank you for these walking tours. Definitely relaxing and takes my mind off of stressful things.

[@carolenewman2234]

A real treat! I've always loved the rain: the sounds, the reflections, even the sense of coziness under an umbrella - it energizes me and makes me feel happy. Now that I live in the land of ice and snow, I do miss English rain, early blossoms, and winter hanging baskets outside pubs... and the architecture of course. Cheers and thank you, from Montreal.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you Carole, love to Montreal

[@irfanananto6784]

Kensington + Rainy walk 👍 Absolutely my favourite 😊 I really like the suburb view in this video, so calm and peaceful! thank you Watched Walker.

[@WatchedWalker]

Hello Irfan, it's a lovely area, I'm happy you enjoyed this walk, take care!

[@hamburgerhelperflick]

Love rainy day walks in London!

[@remobbles]

I walk down these streets every single day, the campden hill area is so quiet and peaceful

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

Really professional - the fact that you show the architecture, instead of just walking along/past it all, is really appreciated. Also I like to see the snippets of history which you come across. Thank you for the vid.

[@ikreer9777]

The Muffin Man is still in business! I had the great delight to go to the UK in 2010. We actually stayed in the Holiday Inn, but it wasn't a Holiday Inn at the time. The hotel breakfast was overpriced, so we stopped at The Muffin Man every morning! It was right on the way to the underground! I don't know if it has changed, but at the time they made a pretty delicious, hot breakfast for a very reasonable price. And wonderful pots of tea!

[@LM-ux7yc]

I So Appreciate your videos! How lucky to have a city with such clean streets! Thank You!

[@AndreiaModestoAstrodestino]

London is always a synonym of beauty. Thank you.

[@SRSM198]

Love Kensington very much. Thanks very much for the nice walk.

[@freeworldradio6]

My favourite videos you do. The mews are so lovely with the rain. Thank you!

[@WatchedWalker]

You're welcome ELLiOt, they are my favourite to film too.

[@magdastar2249]

Wonderful to enjoy the rain in the desert. Refreshing and relaxing. 👍😀❤

[@junosugi7466]

I had a student friend who was staying in Kensington, London. We often went for walks around Kensington/South Kensington, especially around the mews areas, sometimes very late at night, but we were never troubled, it was very peaceful. Our favourite place though that we sometimes visited was Hamptead for that village like atmosphere, its winding streets and the Heath. The rainy weather adds to London's unique atmosphere. It's a nice walk, and certainly brings back memories. I hope you didn't get too wet.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Juno, it wasn't too rainy that day, not like that torrential ran walk I did in the early hours, I got really soaked doing that one!

[@NecharAli1]

Excellent walk, beautiful sound of rain, stunning buildings and everyday London life.

[@auntbee7984]

Thank you for another wonderful video. It’s so interesting when you go into neighborhoods to see the mixed-use buildings and different architectural styles.

[@WatchedWalker]

Glad you enjoyed it AB 😀

[@Renovator26]

Beautifully done. All this is my idea of hell as I live in the beautifully quiet Canadian town of Collingwood, on the shores of Georgian Bay. I was born in London, UK a long time ago, and these walks bring back happy memories - but living amid all that noise and chaos would drive me crazy! John, Ontario, Canada

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks John, Collingwood looks lovely, how different it must be living there! All the best.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Hi John. I relate alot to that.as I loved London but with time now my late 40s I was seeking a more serene peaceful natural existence to write and draw. How did you prepare for your move.?

[@mrsc120]

It’s lovely to have a “London fix” every now and then though, John.

[@musicfirst5020]

People have such a romantic notion of rain. In limited amounts, and when you can pick it, sure it's charming. Try living with the lack of sunshine and constant rain year after year, and very short dark days in winter. You might not find it so charming. You'll be fantasizing about sunshine! LOL!

[@fetitadepeterra5319]

Hah, did that for 2 years in central France...IT RAINED ALMOST FKNG NON STOP starting September till mid April with the wind also constantly blowing.. Never FKNG again. It's depressing AF!!! We moved to the south and now we miss some rain 🤣🤣🤣

[@abertolucci9780]

Such an atmospheric stroll. Typifies what London is.

[@Chanel95-d6u]

Typifies what the expensive parts of town are. Listen and you’ll hear the hum of almost perpetual building work.

[@BeautifulCityVisits]

Beautiful Walk, sounds a wealthy London area even under the rain 😀! Thanks Watched Walker. Nice day, Greetings from Paris !

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you BCV, love to Paris!

[@craigsteele8178]

Absolutely marvelous!…It takes me back to my British childhood. Keep up the great work.

[@callipitter8474]

Beautiful and thank you for no background music!

[@th2k864]

Still hoping to travel one day and get to do some walks for myself. I love your format with the captions, many walkers talk as they go but I don't always want that. Wonderful to experience the sounds of the street on its own.

[@ttcfilmproduction]

Absolutely fascinating! What a very atmospheric walk under the rain. Have a great weekend

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you! You too TTC! 😀

[@kellywustudio]

thank you this cured my homesickness for today

[@aliciaking2464]

Thank u for walking in the rain ☔️,I loved seeing the pretty colourful houses/mews, a real variety,,i hope u got to have a warm drink afterwards.👋🤗

[@WatchedWalker]

Glad you enjoyed it Alicia, I filmed another walk after this one and then had a drink later 😀

[@carolinekelly3415]

Thanks for sharing this video of unknown streets and neighbourhoods.

[@newtmo111]

got my A to Z out, following along...great!

[@streetlegalone]

The rain makes me feel very grounded.

[@ladyliberty417]

Had a nice sit down and watched your lovely Kensington walk❣️ I really am transported when I have time to relax and enjoy all the details - the homes, restaurants and churches are my favorite aspects of this wonderful place (not to forget pubs and double deckers! ) thanks so much for guiding us as always LL🗽

[@WatchedWalker]

You're so welcome LL, it was a lovely walk to film with so many interesting streets. Take care 😀

[@angeladallimore8079]

❤Kensington

[@janawaw8293]

Překrásné domečky , inspirující atmosféra, fantazie...

[@silenusut]

Memories: I lived in South Kensington. I miss it, however, not so much London as a whole. My god, heat-fires around London first time ever? It could do with this weather right now. Subbed.

[@seansmith445]

London looks best with blue skies.

[@张雷雷-k1t]

实在太喜欢这种阴雨连绵的感觉

[@maha77]

_'The rain to the wind said:_ _'You push and I'll pelt'_ _They so smote the garden bed_ _That the flowers actually knelt_ _and lay lodged, - though not dead_ _I know how the flowers felt'_ *-Robert Frost*

[@salvadorrodriguez962]

Mil gracias x compartir excelentes videos, saludos cordiales desde la distancia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@WatchedWalker]

Salvador, you're so welcome, all the best 😀

[@wombatwombaffle]

Thanks for this! Love the rain!!! Some of our tourist complain when they come to London and it's not raining!! You given me some ideas about my channel (which is just really for our bnb guests). Thank you 😍

[@tapestry6455]

So very quiet , like time stood still.

[@loripenzato9219]

This is a beautiful video!! The little streets and alleys with the Mews are so pretty. The first time we came here, we enjoyed walking around this area !! Can't wait to visit again!!!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Lori, it's a lovely part of the city to take a stroll 😀

[@francklie6568]

Love the old architecture of these houses.

[@_MikeCanada]

Absolutely stunning views! Thank you!

[@slatszreadspopularpoetryan4660]

A lovely experience. Thank you. I spent some months in London 40 years ago. This is a walk I might have taken but didn’t. It’s delightfully realized. The camera movement transmits the feel of walking. You stop, as I might, for whatever catches your eye. I love the rain, The verbal silence, the street sounds, give the video a real reality. I no longer have legs or lungs for even a short walk. Thank you for walking for me. I’ve only got to Phil limore Walk but I have to sleep awhile. z

[@alanchriston6806]

London Town in the rain , where else Brilliant WW 😊🏴‍☠️

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks again Alan!

[@pameladawson4081]

Hello. I have not seen walking videos available for a while, and I did keep watch for them. So, I am so delighted to "see" you again. Thank you! I have subscribed again so that I do not miss them. Take care all. From Orange County California 🙂.

[@WatchedWalker]

Welcome back Pamela! You have some catching up to do 😉

[@saadsheikh5881]

Wonderful London please let's go London

[@fritzie2603]

How I wish I could go there. 🥺😳

[@dimosfassoulas6909]

Rainy day rainy day i remember Bromley south and cry.

[@michaelmullin7941]

Just could not LIVE packed in like that! Imagine the noise!

[@Iamthepossum]

If this footage were shot in Los Angeles, there would be homeless tents and encampments literally everywhere. You would be stepping over them and their refuse. This video reminder of normalcy is instructive for residents of LA, like me, who come across it. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Chanel95-d6u]

Don’t forget this is a very expensive part of London - it’s by no means typical of other parts of town, where there are plenty of people sleeping rough.

[@ViladRUS]

Very lively and "atmospheric" 🙂 video. Thanks for sharing.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Perfect lighting made this incredibly sharp video achievable! All the visual elements worked great in leading the viewers’ focus to the subject.The foreground added the perfect depth to this upload. The intense colors are tastefully used to create a compelling video. Amazing effort guys....thanks for shaing!!!!🥰🤩❤💯👍

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks so much RHT, that's very kind of you to say. All the best!

[@goldamurr2148]

Thank you so much for the captions! So great for me to ‘take a walk’ in London from my couch in Australia and actually know what it is I’m looking at thanks to you! 😀 Brilliant job ❤️

[@davidheacock1192]

Agreed. Brings back memories of my time in Bayswater - used to frequent these streets regularly. Thanks for posting

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

I love the rain..

[@jaspermartin7444]

wow subscribed ty! love how you do things, type descriptions (seriously no offense but most people myself included cannot do an entertaining "running commentary") so the type descriptions while including ambient street sounds is perfect, as is the panning around! really awesome, thank you!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you Jasper 😀

[@readitsnice2544]

Theses streets look so charming

[@DianasYTChannel]

Thank you for your wonderful videos of London. I’m an American and I’ve been to some of the places, and others I have not. I miss it so much. Your videos make me almost feel like I am back.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Love a grey day.

[@deepnation10009]

Oh wow! I like this place. Reminds me of here it in NYC.

[@WE4Travel]

always love walking in the rain. This video definitely reminds me our time in London

[@sharononwheels5962]

Good day! I'm about 7:08 into my walk when I see the WATCHED WALKER SYMBOL on the left side of a parked white van in the Camden Hill Gardens vicinity. I am a grateful fan because I don't know when I'll be able to travel. I'm a shut-in waiting for God to bless me and my motor wheelchair with a mobility van, so I can get out again. In the meantime, I'm traveling well with you, especially around London. I look forward to visiting Picadilly Circus area. May God continue to prosper and bless you and your channel in Jesus' name.

[@WatchedWalker]

Hello SoW, great job spotting my logo! So pleased you are able to travel virtually via my videos and I hope you get that mobility van soon, wishing you all the best!

[@nerdgirl]

Ahh. I used to live near there and shop at that Waitrose. Good memories.

[@hoptoi]

Love the rain!

[@desiderata333]

I love it and it is so clean. I am amazed. I am from NYC so I am surprised it is so calm and quiet as well, with no traffic or much noise. May just a lucky day??

[@susansimpson2181]

Immaculate! I saw hardly ANY garbage. In NYC there are mountains of garbage every day of the week. Good job!

[@Chanel95-d6u]

Most of London is pretty filthy - don’t forget this is a very rich area.

[@williammorrison5678]

Just found your channel and not even a quarter way through it and can say great job. Most videos like this have a myopic view, you show the whole area, both sides, up and down.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you William and welcome to the channel 😀

[@johnorchin8567]

What a contrast this area is to somewhere like Vauxhall. This is my sort of London, if I could afford a house in one of these streets, I would be happy never to go beyond these boundaries of Kensington and Chelsea, if that was the deal!

[@WatchedWalker]

I agree John, some people are very fortunate to be living in this area.

[@mrwalk2022]

good old rainy London :)

[@carolynbarnes6475]

I just spent four weeks in a flat in Earl's Court. Did a lot of shopping at Waitrose on High Street Ken. You're torturing me!!

[@iamcoreilly]

Neat, attractive and clean, but everywhere you were pretty much looks the same. Thank you for going in depth wherever you travel. You are my favorite vlogger.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you Carol 😊

[@czech4kwalks]

Beautiful place, interesting tour, thanks for sharing! 🙂👍

[@cynthiakeyes7197]

Hey Mr. WW I love a rainy day you are the best I don't how many times I tell you you take your time to bring us your travels for me since I can't be in the sun during the chemo time so I hang out with you have a fun Friday you friend Cindy 😀

[@WatchedWalker]

Hello Cindy, I hope chemo is going as well as it can do. We have been having some lovely weather this week, it almost feels summery during the day! Take care and hope to see you at the next premiere, whenever that is 😀