West Mayfair - Marvellous Walk Through London's Affluent District

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[@MAKOBITE]

Nice to see you again, Joolz. Looking good :)

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

What a surprise, that blonde thing was in marketing and social media....

[@bean9seventy]

Duke of Westminster was forced to sell 10-15% of his land by the gov in late 80s early 90s sad to know Trada Vics has gone with the American Embassy & British Consulate gone from Grosvenor Sq plus many other places cafes, restaurants, mi5,& spies Mayfair is very much a dried shell in restored the latest varnish

[@jameshodgkins559]

A lot of prominent buildings built in London in mid 1800s to early 1900s used a brick called a Fareham Red . The most famous building being The Royal Albert Hall. The bricks being brought up to London by the good old reliable steam train from where they where made in Fareham Hampshire.

[@bean9seventy]

@@jameshodgkins559 also found out after watching a council library promotion that The Grosvenor family (aka the big deer eaters) are apparently, tho unconfirmed, descendants of William The Conqueror

[@Ammo08]

On my very first rip to London in 2001, I got off the bus at Victoria Station, walked outside with my map, and immediately got lost. I saw a gentleman wearing a nice suit, a bowler hat, and walking with a cane. I asked him to point me in the direction of of the nearest bus stop. He said, "Let me walk you there. Where are from in America?" We talked and walked for about a block. Such a gentleman and so friendly. For the most part, my trips to London have been great, just too rushed.

[@barrysmith7710]

Hugely informative and entertaining, Joolz, thanks so much. Very well filmed and edited too!!

[@AnniePA1960]

Did you try going into the map? 😂

[@davidgray3321]

I hope you return to London , despite Nazi bombs and idiotic post war planners it is still a wonderful place with something for everyone, also what helps keep it going are the visitors from overseas, I really love that they wish to visit.

[@davidgray3321]

The Artists Rifles could produce a canvas and do a great landscape half way through a major offensive, good show.

[@vickywitton1008]

That was so touching when you spoke to the homeless man. I am too scared to approach. Great video as usual, and you are better than the BBC anyway!

[@TrolleyMiesterMC]

A little while ago joolz released a video in which he visited some of his Mum’s favourite places in London. In the video he visited Fortnum and Mason and said he sometimes goes there just to have a look around. A couple of weeks ago I went to F&M because joolz had recommended it and who did I bump into there? Only bloody joolz himself! Anyway, it is a very nice shop and I recommend you go and have a look around, thanks for the suggestion Julian!

[@interestings7866]

Love when you visit local businesses!!! They always have so much to tell

[@57305northernprincess]

Everytime I watch these videos i want to live in London and walk all these videos

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Joolz, Greetings from a cold Ireland! Always enjoy your videos. London is by far the best city in the world,home to many an Irishman over the decades. Been there on hols three times and enjoyed every minute

[@mikalasimpson7789]

Another brilliant show, I didn't want it to end.

[@anneelizabethpalmer7472]

😊

[@Wahian1]

The designer of the Natural History Museum was Alfred Waterhouse; a prolific Victorian architect. His brother Edwin was an accountant and co-founder of the accountancy firm of Price-Waterhouse; today PwC.

[@CasperLCat]

Excellent Charlton Heston impression, mate, even to an American ear ! Methinks the humble cameraman has the REAL talent…. 😊

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

That is first Heston imitation, and best one, that I have heard. Simon should narrate in that voice all the time!! Fun fact, Charlton Heston's wife, Zeporah (Daughter of Jethro), in the Ten Commandments was Yvonne de Carlo, who played Lily Munster! She would have been 101 this year!

[@stablefairy9437]

Wellington Arch was significant during the late Queen's funeral last year The Queen left London for the last time from here. Her coffin was brought here by the navy sailors and her coffin was transferred to a hearse for her journey to Windsor.

[@jennyoshea1958]

I love Mayfair. Such wonderful architecture. Thanks Joolz for all the wonderful stories about the area and the melodious interceptions of 'A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square'... beautiful song ( an album of songs from your videos, maybe?)😊🌟🙏🎶🎺🍂🍁You and Simon are a cool team. I remember St George's hospital in the 70s at Hyde Park Corner. I got your book and highly recommend it 🙂🥁⭐

[@hopefulmelancholy7514]

Thank you for showing us here in the U.S. all the lovely bits of London

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Another lovely documentary video! I do love it when you brush up against earlier videos when walks overlap across London! I would be perfectly happy to see another video of the same area where you point out society scandals from across the centuries!

[@AntiquewatchPiecesofTime]

Just learnt so much about Mayfair and I have been working here for 47 years so much to learn!!

[@mikeb3018]

The amount of detail in these videos is crazy . Cheers joolz

[@musingwithreba9667]

That antique shop looks good to spend a rainy day wandering round!

[@GeneMThompson]

The blonde young lady in the antiques shop was absolutely lovely… cheers Julian!! 😎👍🏼😉✌🏼

[@leslielutz6140]

A new Jules video is like finding a twenty on the sidewalk.

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Pavement.

[@deboramccallum3987]

Or lucky sixpence

[@kindcounselor]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!! Thank you for the history, the humor, the perspective, the music....thank you from Niskayuna, New York, USA.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks for watching!

[@SirWhig-esq.]

Love your videos and walks around London, Joolz!❤🎉 [also, much appreciation to Tom for his excellent/brilliant singing😊]

[@HenryInUS0809]

I believe the torch snuffer outers are actually called link extinguishers. Lovely video as always!

[@Maitreya0208]

Another American connection to Grosvenor Square is the building at 7 North Audley Street / 20 Grosvenor Square. From WWII until 2000, that building was HQ US Naval Forces, Europe. In WWII the American part of D-Day was planned by General Eisenhower and his staff in that building. In the mid 90’s your humble narrator (myself, not Julian) was a young US Marine guard stationed there. Today of course it’s luxury flats….some of the priciest in London, ranging from £6m up to £40m.

[@TheRapunzel111]

Oneof the most reasonable places you can stay in is the Womens University Club in Audley Square. My wife was kind enough to let me stay with her. Staff were so kind and the food was outstanding. Thanks so much to all the people who made our visit such a joy !

[@mariamaryagathocleous8859]

Sunday mornings are the best when a new Joolz Guides video comes out! Love it, as always, brings back memories! Many thanks for an awesome, detailed watch! No pun intended, but the antique watch was an amazing find! 🥰

[@elmolewis9123]

The great channels where they travel the world, are no match for Joolz Guides and the fantastic personality of the host. Excellent!

[@christopherbarker181]

What a great gift Simon is to you; he adds so much to the tours. Thank you Simon!

[@AtheistOrphan]

I recall reading somewhere that the late Prince Philip was the man in the Duchess of Argyle’s photo.

[@AnniePA1960]

I heard that too

[@meezanrahman6427]

One of the best you have done Joolz That Homeless guy may have a few stories...

[@monty6545]

I love coming back to Jools Guides , thank you Jools for sharing your incredible knowledge of our history of old London town .

[@brianac37]

Yet another informative and enjoyable guide by Joolz, I relly enjoyed it.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Love love love it , you really make my Sundays , that antique place was brilliant how nice and friendly were the staff, roll on 3 weeks time

[@fredthegredgred9013]

" As I was walking round Grosvenors Square, not a chill to the wind but a nip to the air."

[@catdogbirds7110]

So interesting and LOVE the Nightingale piano music in this video.

[@Michael-v8p8w]

Who was it?

[@martinpatrick8964]

As always Joolz, you are wonderful and this video is as informative as all the others, and just as personality filled with your raconteur's exuberance. As a Londoner, I keep referring people to your videos so when visitors come and see me I don't have to take them everywhere. They can see what you know and make decisions to discover for themselves. Again, thoughts of respect for your mother and keep doing the great work you do. Dr Martin of London

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you so much!

[@jon9021]

Funny how you can be in a city & it can be so quiet (depending on where you are of course). I went for a interview at the scrubs years ago, and there was a council estate (I think it was a council estate), just down the road. It was like being in a village, quiet, birds singing…absolutely lovely.

[@Buckeystown]

The Grapes was my local when I worked in London back in the 80's. Great vid

[@Dizzyblond]

Last time in Grays the stream was there with the fish, was some years ago

[@gingersnapt0144]

Joolz, My Main Man! Thanks for the drop. I needed to escape to London today. You’re Fab!!🇬🇧 You’re sister too❤

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

Joolz I am in London and your book has proved to be essential!!!

[@philPJS]

I have bought your book, absolutely love it, thank you !!! As a Londoner I am learning so much, even about places I walk by almost daily.... fabulous, keep it up .... please 😊

[@christopherbarker181]

It always amazes me when business owners don’t want you to film. The folks at Grays are very smart because of the great advertising you are giving them. My daughter says that age doesn’t matter; Joolz, there is hope with Alexa. I would love to make it to London one day and it would be wonderful to meet you folks. The visit to Grays could be my favorite of all the visits you’ve done….what wonderful people. You bring me a lot of happiness. Thank you!

[@osptony]

This one is one of your best Joolz, thank you. PLEASE next time show us Albany, Piccadilly?

[@hazcat640]

Great way to start a Sunday morning. Joolz and coffee. 👍👍

[@lennyp18]

In 1735, the area had become known for the annual “May Fair” that took place in what is now known as Shepherd Market from 1686 to 1764, having been originally established during the reign of Edward I in fields beyond St James. Common fairground attractions at the fair included women’s foot racing and bare-knuckle fighting. Over the years, the fair gained a reputation for being a bit of a nuisance to the general public, and was generally looked down upon. Eventually, it even went as far as becoming a public scandal, with the 6th Earl of Coventry, who lived in Piccadilly, initiating a campaign against it. It was only in the 18th century that the well-regarded Grosvenor family took it upon themselves to develop the area, as Joolz mentions, after realising its potential for a much more exclusive, well-respected reputation.

[@peterward3965]

Very interesting 👍

[@JohnyG29]

I assume you don't mean "during the reign of Edward I from 1686 to 1764", seeing as he died in 1307!

[@resnonverba137]

@@JohnyG29 It was going so well...

[@lennyp18]

@@JohnyG29 Well spotted. Now corrected!

[@janicedagul9334]

Have you done a vlog on Shepherds Market? It’s a small area but possibly interesting? Love your work but hoping Strictly will see the light!!

[@johncannon6355]

This Whitehall walk is one of the best you have filmed, very interesting especially the Liberal club.

[@marinedrive5484]

I gather that the old American embassy in Grosvenor Square is currently being redeveloped as a hotel, by Qatari Diar and will open in 2024 under the name of The Chancery Rosewood. The Eagle will stay on top of the new hotel as a nod to the building's former life. 👍

[@docastrov9013]

Hmm that isn't gonna happen.

[@covmacgirl]

absolutely brilliant, Joolz. One of your best!

[@slainteron4027]

excellent, now I have something entertaining to watch on the rainy morning while having coffee

[@ericchristen2623]

There is a lovely village called Ham just across the river from Chiswick. Its about 3 miles down the river past Hammersmith Bridge.

[@colinhealy4233]

15:50 The Oliver Cromwell watch he referred to would be 1650 not 1648, I live in Clonmel,beautiful watch though.

[@marijanabilic9246]

Thank you J and S ...🙏🌹it was nice walk...enjoyed, 🙏like that part of London. Best wishes from Belgrade, Serbia, ex Yugoslavia🤗

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

Looks like the exiled Royal of Yugoslav, Alexander, was in the RAF! Spiffy!

[@katesleuth1156]

The Dorchester was Princess Grace’s favourite hotel, where she always stayed when in London.

[@kryptokid9085]

I shall be arriving on the 25th..and will now put the antique shop on my list!

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Hello Julian how have u been?. Is great to see u doing well. Thank u so much for showing us around west mayfair.

[@brandieo6165]

Always enjoy your videos! So informative and entertaining. Many thanks from Arkansas🙂

[@angelacasey8446]

That is what you call being an excellent sister!

[@maximum8]

Hanover Grand...blast from the past. Many messy techno mornings in there. So much fun.

[@amileoj9043]

A standout Joolz Guides episode, this one, full of too many delights to mention, including a particularly lovely soundtrack with Tom Carradine (I believe?) singing a very tender version of the old standard "A Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square." Very apt choice!

[@paulgrieve7031]

Cor phew (as vey sai in Lun), I wish you all the best with Alexa old bean! I mean wow, what a beauty!!! Sorry if I offended anyone, but I don’t live in England.

[@markgwaldman3273]

Fantastic as always. Love Mayfair and your humor and knowledge on point. Love the cheeky cigarette cases and dirty watch. 😂

[@charliesomoza5918]

What a beauty!! Thanks joolzy! Very much apreciated.Greatings from Madrid.

[@Ghastkill313]

Another fantastic guide/video. A nice interesting thing about Mount street gardens, is that a lot of the old grave stones actually boarder the green spaces. If you look to the edge you’ll see them slanted.

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Bravo Julian! Lovely music, lovey walk… excellent anecdotes. Thanks 🙏 kindest regards, S.

[@ATPutty92]

I have the pleasure of walking through west Mayfair most days so it was great to learn about the stories of the area! Great video as always ❤

[@AgedYoungster]

Just back from a trip to London and must thank you for pointing out the Mercato Mayfair. Were just about finished wandering through Mayfair and came across it. If it had not been for this video it would not have meant anything and we would most likely not gone in, but are gratefully thankfull that we did. It is a superb place, and not as expensive as you might imagine.

[@aviratica6370]

The Artists Rifles are now the 21 SAS.

[@neilcollins3701]

Just discovered these videos. Absolutely fascinating.

[@TheMacabreGamer]

I adore your videos they are so relaxing, and the music adds so much.

[@fulgor9393]

This was one of your best, and I’m a big fan ! Thanks

[@lisal4824]

There seems to be no end to the interesting details you share. And it’s always nice when you show somewhere I’ve been. This time it was Apsley House. Thank you. Mahalo.

[@chrissscottt]

Very informative and entertaining. Most of my ancestors hail from around London so it's nice to learn something about my roots despite living overseas for most of my life.

[@nicolecandelierbourrier6292]

Congratulations from Paris. We keep coming back to London, so much history, so well described with your good humour. Merci

[@markthomas-bi5gx]

Afternoon mr jools thanks for a another fantastic video this Sunday love London so much history

[@lbloxley]

Hi Joolz, just wanted to say how much I enjoy all your videos. I was born in London, Islington, and although I now live in sunny Somerset, (He says as it buckets down outside,) so it’s great to see all the sites and sounds again. Keep up the great work, as a presenter myself, I know the work that goes into making these videos, so excellent job. All the best and here’s hopes of Strictly come dancing for you, LB. 🕺🏼💃🏻

[@adam_p99]

Ahhh so many happy memories at Alfie’s and Greys antiques. Alexa is stunning. I heard about the Egyptian statue before and I’ve always wondered how it hasn’t been stolen yet!!!? Mayfair has such a romantic feeling about it. Probably because it wasn’t hit by the Luftwaffe and the historic buildings remain.

[@GMT439]

17:10 Nice old Hydro Turbine / Stream Turbine Building. There's lots of R3D BRICKS in R3D SQAURE.

[@giovanni5063]

Never been to London, but it feels so familiar going down them old lanes.

[@Jpkjr52]

Thanks again John in Chicago

[@deemurray6197]

Hi Joolz, thank you and Simon for another great video. Check out Glasgow's statue of the Duke of Wellington which is outside the Gallery of Modern Art 😁

[@barrywood2806]

Yet another wonderful wander around the metropolis. One could also have mentioned the Millennium Hotel while you were in Grosvenor Square, where Alexander Litvinenko was given a little cyanide in his tea along with milk and sugar. But perhaps not worthy of mention is that, next door to 18 Curzon Street, Radio London (pirate ship version) had their offices at number 17, where fans could send fan mail that was then forwarded to the chaps bobbing about on the ocean - well, North Sea - waves.

[@alanwhite1458]

I love ALL your videos - always interesting informative and very professionally presented!! Keep it going!!

[@iandrew6347]

I always look forward seeing your videos and learning keep up the fantastic work 🫶🏻

[@gonefishing167]

Just wonderful Jules, thank you 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@gonefishing167]

Very well,,thank,you 🙏👵🇦🇺

[@paulrowe9604]

BRILLIANT !!!!! Absolutely fascinating !!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it !

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Lovely, as ever. Many thanks.

[@2Sugarbears]

Thanks for this Joolz, I really needed it today. Cheers.

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Been Trader Vic's many times in 1970's...before the Playboy Club next door...wild times!

[@davidjma7226]

Had dinner at Trader Vic's at the Intercontinental Hotel in Muscat Oman last night!

[@johnoleary5293]

I was delighted to see a bit of Mount St Gardens. The red brick building in the background was where I spent a very happy couple of weeks in 2017 - 50 pounds a night full board. The dining room had a long sideboard with fabulous food, just like Downton Abbey. I could look out of my bedroom window over to the Connaught and wonder how much those people were paying each night.

[@johnoleary5293]

And I used to try to make a little joke, because I’d get off the Tube at Green Park and walk around Berkeley Square and into Mount St. I would say ‘I didn’t hear any nightingales’ and people would just look at me blankly. Oh well, it was still a fabulous place to stay.

[@milobell5525]

What was it called as a matter of interest?@@johnoleary5293

[@andydayes6624]

As ever, Jules, a wonderful video. I was hoping for a visit just behind The Dorchester to Stirling Moss' house at 44 Shepherd Street with its racing car motif on the glass rail of the top floor balcony. I've spent too much time and money in Ye Grapes... Cheers.

[@kurtn4819]

Where was the film "Blow Up" filmed??

[@ingemareriksson7340]

Look at this video when it was new and enjoyed it. Bought your book and had it delivered today. Checked it out for short. Have not been to London since 2010, so its time to go look for stinkpoles and fire insurance plaques.

[@peterward3965]

And again another interesting video about London. Much appreciated 👍

[@Goffas_and_gumpys]

Thumbs up before playing. A Joolz vid to get the day going.

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Mesmerised by this one Alan. Have watched Nick and Jill and saw you last year but this one seemed absolutely rammed!! Brilliant vid and great music to accompany the film. Top stuff mate. The costumes are brilliant!!

[@rjmusicltd]

Wooohoo! Nice one Joolz, another great video. Really enjoyed it, thank you.

[@janettesinclair6279]

Entertaining as always! Now I have a strong desire to get in a cab and ask for "No1, London". How wonderful! 😀 The best bit is, when you get there, it is not a wasted journey as there is the museum to visit!

[@Daulef]

best Joolz Guide yet! l'd love to have an extended interview with fosters drinking homeless Jesus

[@Joolzguides]

He was a nice guy just taking it easy. Seemed very relaxed.

[@GrahamCasey-c9p]

An excellent guide you are and really rather handsome.... I have just ordered your book from amazon...

[@eltonlovell9898]

I had an explore around the back of the old Tube station at the end a few years back when they were doing some building work. So much of expensive London has owners many times removed from ever being there you can get away with a lot if you are well dressed and act like you own the place :-) The door in black (I think) to the side of the Newsagents that's there now had had the top layers of paint stripped off for re-painting - it was fascinating seeing all the layers going back in time..

[@DM-lc2cf]

I'll have to check out your other videos. Aprox a month ago, we were in London having tea at Claridges on our last day before coming back to America. Such lovely memories of that day and the trip.