Westminster Abbey, Parliament, St James Park - Jolly Spiffing London Walk

[@marshhen]

Dear Julian, that story about why that expression Robbing Peter to pay Paul and its connection to those churches is EXACTLY why I watch and love your videos. Please continue to throw all that historical detail in there. I was amazed by the image of the monastery that used to be there before the reformation. Fascinating. These videos are fantastic. Thank you for what you do.

[@howardbradley3898]

As someone who would not be able to do walking tours, you are such an important “eye” for the disabled

[@pilucamonton9601]

exactly, similar case as mine but it won’t be for long I’m so much longing to return to London that I think that will speed up my recovery 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@GolfAddyventures]

As a working class lad from Sheffield, the son of a Steelworker and the Grandson of a Miner. I joined the British Army at 16 years old as a way out of my locality. I’ve gained a decent education in electrical and electronic engineering and have been working on the railway game for the last 6 years. My most recent project has brought me to Battersea. However, I’m residing in Vauxhall, just opposite MI6 in view of the Houses of Parliament. I find your videos (this one in particular) fascinating as they’re on my running route. From my Army days, I’m deeply patriotic and love to learn about the great and varied history of our country, even though me and my family are directly affected by the “class” system. Long love the Queen and God Bless these great isles of ours 🇬🇧

[@jfilm7466]

I used to run from Islington to houses of parliament over the river, Southbank, tower bridge back up to the Angel.

[@dannykirton6445]

Amen

[@MrDaiseymay]

That's the Spirit ! God Bless you Son.

[@VincentVincent-s9t]

Top man !!!!

[@dandared6395]

ey up fellow yorkshire lad god bless true true

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Splendid! Robbing Peter to pay Paul... who knew! Once again thank you for a great walk.

[@jeanpeuplu5570]

We Froggies use quite the same expresion: "déshabiller (undress) Pierre pour habiller (dress) Paul". My two cents ;)

[@SgtMcNasty]

A boring cold dark sunday evening in Sweden turned in to a nice stroll round London. Thanks Joolz.

[@constancemiller3753]

Did you have a pint to finish the day? ;)

[@SgtMcNasty]

@@constancemiller3753 but of course. .

[@VenusEvan_1885]

@@SgtMcNasty you have middle east immigrant problems, send them back , start a mutiny, make Sweden great again

[@benmalone7659]

It fills me with so much happiness when a video of yours pops up

[@garolstipock]

Amen to that!

[@johannebaker9730]

Me too x

[@blackbass6136]

Me too guys 🔥🔥🔥

[@blackbass6136]

As like I do but I’m in Hampshire ☄️☄️☄️

[@suechun8871]

Glad to see you well and healthy.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Sue...hanging in there. You too I hope!

[@edglue6138]

Your not worried about covid, aka the flu. Are you Sue?

[@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341]

@@edglue6138 Really? It's Sunday, Ed. Why don't you take the day off from being an ignorant, and quite frankly, boring and unoriginal troll.

[@edglue6138]

@@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341 troll?

[@edglue6138]

@@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341 keep your mask on Brad. There's a good chap

[@Noordwijker16]

You are Joolz, the treasure and a great ambassador for London and should be recognised as such by the Mayor

[@davidsparkes4377]

I have an Ancestor buried in Westminster Abbey, his name was Nicholas Ham born 1573 in Berkshire. He was buried there in 1641 in the north cloister and he was described as a Singer of Songs..

[@velvetindigonight]

How lovely...........

[@michw3755]

He was probably the Justin Bieber of his day, imagine.... 😂

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@michw3755 That's why they Buried him---alive.

[@badshotuk72]

I look forward to every Sunday morning, wandering if one of your new videos will pop up

[@scottwallace901]

Don't we all. In lockdown many miss the outside world. Love to all mothers this weekend.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@scottwallace901 why love to all the mothers out there?

[@scarlettm86]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 Because it is Mother's Day

[@scottwallace901]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 On the day I left the comment it was Mothers day in the U.K.

[@ericlindal8008]

Joolz should have his own program on the BBC

[@jfilm7466]

Sod the BBC. Love the bluey, mate. He's too good for the BBC!

[@rickremco6275]

The BBC hates England and its history.

[@1jimmy534]

I agree but he doesn’t really fit their narrative these days.

[@artiomthomas7040]

100%

[@MrWiseman91]

Everytime I'm watching a new video I find myself constantly checking the time bar in fear that it might end at any moment. Brilliant video!!

[@RichardCroft19670711]

Good Morning Julian glad to see you have a new KZbin vlog for us all this Sunday morning hope your Mum and Family are keeping alright 😊

[@Joolzguides]

Thank you! You too! Off to see her now.

[@MrDaiseymay]

I have a Richard Croft in my Family tree---1706.

[@susiewickham9990]

Another great performance by the wonderful Joolz. Not forgetting Simon of course. Where would we be without the extra words of wisdom from the cameraman !

[@monotonehell]

I like how Champagne Charlie was being teased right up until 5 minutes where it suddenly was topical. Nice editing that.

[@Joolzguides]

Glad someone noticed!

[@Ed19601]

@@Joolzguides oh it was quite clear

[@DougieSSyd]

That was brilliant. Makes me want to get back to London badly !

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks!

[@AvaT42]

Me too DougieS!! I love London and hopefully 2022!🤞

[@eamoc]

Spent 5 magnificent years there 2000 - 2006.....still have a hankering for the place in 2021!!!

[@angusmeigh5141]

@@Joolzguides Do a walking guide to Croydon! It is Londons' largest borough in terms of population. And has got loads of history.

[@studogable]

Dougie, this is exactly how I feel. So much history.

[@davidlathrop9360]

"But you don't care about that.." But I DO! I do care, with all my heart! It's these anecdotes, these facts and myths, that make the blood of history pump in the veins!

[@mickymantle3233]

Without a doubt...the Best Guide to London Town you can Hire. Love these tours !

[@kevingreen6924]

I live in Toulouse. I'm English. I haven't been to London since April 2019. I miss it so much. Your walks help. A little.

[@phunse1]

Thanks from Holland. We visited London last week, and enjoyed your video’s. Still watching! To See the video’s after the visit is even better

[@jedthehumanoid9953]

Another lovely jaunt through the streets of London. Love the surviving bomb shelter signs!

[@NickPenlee]

Another great review of London Jools; you're the best narrator of the Capital's history by far! Congratulations to you sir!

[@ukC0leman]

Can't describe how much I love Joolz Guides. I left London (temporarily) just before lockdown and discovered Joolz thereafter. Watching him trundle about my beloved is heartwarming and I can't wait to come back. I'll be booking a private tour, if only to prevent him from returning to peddling. Tour guidesence is his calling!

[@wasabista1613]

Champagne, a brilliant English invention! I learn something every time with this channel.

[@tubegor]

I can enjoy sunday so nicely with a walk through London. Thanks and stay healthy.

[@johnbyrne2127]

LOVERLY JUBBERLY. Thanks joolz, I love watching your great informative videos they take me right back to my teens in the seventies, when I was a Guardsman stationed at Chelsea barracks. if I had any free time,I used to wander around the historical sights.

[@michaelrussell499]

I did care about rob peter to pay Paul.. that was very interesting!!! Thanks!!

[@jetsons101]

All through this video all I could think of was Sean Connery and I mean that in a very good way. You make learning so fun, you pull the viewer into your story / video. Thanks for your time and hard work........

[@Joolzguides]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@jetsons101]

@@Joolzguides One day I hope to make it to the UK and see the sights for myself..... Thanks again.

[@psammiad]

Coade (like code I think?) stone is interesting - it's a ceramic brick containing silica and quartz, so it's resistant to acid rain. Coade restarted making mouldings in 2000.

[@388Caroline]

So interesting 🤔

[@SheBendsNotBreaks]

Another beautiful walk. I am watching these a lot lately as I haven't been able to visit London for a year now! Your history knowledge is outstanding. When we are allowed out again I would love a walk with your voice over for real!

[@dannymcmince]

Happy St Patrick's day Joolz..I'm drowning my shamrock and watching your fascinating videos..cheers from Ireland.

[@sarahbennett9820]

I wasn't a fan of Henry Moore but we moved to a village near his studios in Perry Green, Hertfordshire. We visited and learnt loads about why and how he made his sculptures. I recommend it when things open up again, plus you can go for a lovely walk around the grounds and have a pint in the pub next door :)

[@unclemetal8774]

It amazes me how old London is.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

The more you travel, the more you see that there are so many wonderful things in the world. It can be difficult to settle for something great when you can see that there could always be something better just round the next corner. Travel can sometimes simply be about a quest for perfection. This quest for perfection that we are looking for,we found just now in your video so the only that we have to say on you: Huge thank you and keep going!!!!!!!

[@janeross114]

Happy Sunday with Joolz. I must say your looking very dapper in your terrific ensemble.

[@riversoulstudio8774]

Love your videos--they are so much fun! I seem to "accidentally" learn stuff I never knew about London and its history. My daughter took us (that is, my husband and me) on a quick tour of London back in 2012, when she was studying abroad (we're Americans). So now, my daughter and I watch you as you show us the stuff we missed during that hurried, hot July trip nine years ago. We love your theatrical flair, and the anecdotal songs you include (Oh! Say "hi" to your sis, as well!). Have you ever done a series based on the lost seven gates in the Roman Wall (Aldgate, Bishopsgate, Moorgate, Cripplegate, Aldergate, Newgate, and Ludgate)? I recently saw a map of those locations, along with the more-or-less-semi-circle of the Roman wall that was connected at each of its ends to the Thames, and I think it would help "foreigners" like myself get their bearings as you walk through London. Just a suggestion. I'm not even sure it would make any sense to do it that way, but it seemed reasonable from here. ;)

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

An epic walk around the greatest city in the world! Thank you for the video!

[@tremendouspaulrobinson]

Tremendous Joolz, really enjoyed this latest promenade. You are the ultimate flaneur xx

[@TheSpudnation]

One of the best so far!

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Another glorious start to my Sunday morning: a new Joolz video to watch with my coffee and Welsh cakes. Joolz, you are the picture of sartorial elegance in this video! Also, a big shout out to Simon for his camera work and humorous commentary.

[@helenbtb]

Another excellent walk Joolz! I always feel like I’m actually along for the ride & it alleviates my homesickness for London. Can’t wait to get back to my old home town.

[@mard420]

I live in Northern Ontario Canada.....loved LONDON, absolutely loved it. The history, the culture, its unreal compared to where I live

[@WobblyBootsDuke]

Woo hoo! Great to see you all back. As usual, I've been out to the pub (we're still lucky here in Brisbane), and I arrived home to find a Joolz. However, given my sobriety status, or lack there-of, I'll watch tomorrow. Had to say g'day though. Party on guys and thrilled to see you are back :-)

[@B.A.Pilgrim]

A joolz guide video on a rainy, lockdown Sunday - boooooooom.

[@Jane-nc2fr]

Joolz, we do care so much all the great information you give to us-WE DO REALLY CARE-it is so nice to learn why we have all these sayings and love the history. We love you and all your crew too!!

[@rwssinor]

All I want is a weekend in London again .. thank you for these joyous videos 💕

[@brian9731]

The scene at the end where you show the way through to Deans Yard is at the back of Church House, which are the administrative offices of the Church of England and the home of the General Synod, the internal legislature of the Church. It's also a conference centre and function rooms. Available for wedding receptions and even barmitzvahs (but unlikely).

[@normanbates3200]

Oh, I'm sure they'd cater to God's Chosen People.

[@lindacharles6581]

You have made me fall in love with London again.

[@rayfordham9230]

Hi Joolz Back in the 60s when I was an apprentice at a reprographic company based in City Road ( used to drink in the Eagle at lunch time). Besides learning a trade one of the things I loved doing was collecting and returning artworks to various customers all over the city, using the underground and buses to get around, sitting in one of the parks eating sandwiches on a sunny day and your videos bring it all back. Not sure I would want to do it these days, but thanks for the memories

[@sarahjones5217]

What a treasure you are Joolz!I lived in London for years,and your offerings just take me back home,it is of particular value to have your good self and crew lighting up these Godawful days thank -you .

[@barryLAHFC54]

All of your videos are excellent but this is one is superb as you point out so many hidden gems - both entertaining and informative. Thank you very much!!

[@dotcarroll1]

Almost as good as a London weekend!

[@claudiadaniele7069]

I'm quite new but I love this channel as I'm learning a lot of things about London (and your videos also help me to improve my English ☺️). Hope to visit again London very soon!! Greeting from Rome!!

[@poppy5986]

I hope you get to visit soon! London is beautiful. But so is your home city - Rome. Rome is my most favourite city in the world. Have been fortunate enough to visit there twice 😊

[@1973Washu]

Hopefully when the travel restrictions end I might be able to visit London.

[@edglue6138]

Do you know when that is 1973? When we all grow a set. Take the muzzles off. And stop this nonsense

[@emjayay]

@@edglue6138 Yeah, if everyone here hadn't been social distancing and wearing masks when indoors where I live maybe I wouldn't have to worry about when I can go to London because I would probably be dead like 5.5 million Americans in the past year.

[@edglue6138]

@@emjayay turn MSM off em

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

That was me that made the pine cone comment. Thanks for the shout out Joolz! Excellent video as usual and you are looking particularly spiffing today!

[@Lucky14970]

Super duper solid Sean Connery impression Julian!!! 300 extra bonus points for that one!

[@misterpaulgg3231]

Joolz, this video is fanfastic! Not only because of the historical datails that you include, but for the richly picturesque way in which you retell and reconstruct all kind of bits and bites of history. Thank you.

[@theladbrown9117]

Can’t wait to come back London , love that city , northern lad,

[@tomtucjr]

You've just inspired me to take a walk down to Westminster Abbey this afternoon - going to hunt out some of those shelter signs! Fascinating. Thanks Julian, and Simon!

[@reyespedro8304]

Hi beautiful westminster from Dominican Republic!!

[@janebaker966]

Fabulous. Thanks Joolz. Just the thing for a sunny Sunday morning. I watched it right away.

[@chesterwilman1716]

That’s one way to make my Sunday!

[@beejereeno2]

I loved that bit where Joolz is talking about the jewel tower "Normally when it's open, you can go and visit." Simon flashes to a sign (22:19) in front that says "We're open"

[@adamgriss2025]

Wonderful video as always, and you're obviously eccentrically over-dressed by today's standards, but I must say the spectator shoes were a very nice touch. Chapeau, monsieur Joolzie.

[@adamgriss2025]

@@mariamaryagathocleous8859 Eccentricity is usually a good thing, and in this case it most certainly is! Just to be clear, I am a huge fan of his sartorial selections.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Walking over the M16 bridge.... so cool.

[@naufala93]

What I love about London is every building and every corner of the city has its own history. Many historical figures have lived and worked in London

[@scottwallace901]

Happy Mothers Day to mothers everywhere. Thanks Joolz lovely lockdown walk.

[@natalya6091]

Thank you.

[@Joolzguides]

You're welcome!

[@Brad-il9mw]

Lovely part of London, drips history at every corner. Thanks for a guide that only Joolz could pull off.

[@stevejones3635]

Thank you for that enjoyed every minute of that watching it through my lunch break while sitting on the 10th floor overlooking St James' Park. Over the last 30 years I have worked either end of Queen Annes Gate and still learned so much about the area in those 30 mins. I have forwarded the link to all my work pals, who have been working from home for the past year to see if it give them some inspiration to get back into the office when it fully reopens.

[@SomeRandomBod]

I love St James’ park, worked at the MOD building across the road from Lizzie’s gaff for a while. Spent 80% of my lunch breaks giving directions to tourists.

[@stevenpdxedu]

In 1972 I spent several days in London. It's so big I never did get my bearings. I love your 'virtual tours' and now feel I know where I am most of the time. Pip pip, cheerio, and thanks ever-so. Smash that button and ring the bell! Joolz your a wonder.

[@johannebaker9730]

What a memory Joolz has!

[@stevenmanskar5565]

Thanks for another great video. I particularly enjoyed the shout out to the Westminster Methodist Central Hall.

[@carlclifford64]

Sparkling wine was made in France, before Champagne, in the area around Limoux, Aude. It still is and isa tasty drop. I was amazed to find some in my local ALDI, here in Aus, several years ago. The Aude is a very pleasant part of France for a pleasant break.

[@lisejacquelinerigault2575]

I hear that Tattinger chanpagne has bought acres of vinyards in Kent, and their sparling wine is called St Evremond after the gouvenor of Duck island.

[@tanyamckenzie7482]

I used to work just around the corner from the moat, thanks to this video now I know they used to have fishes there.

[@Venckman]

Truth in advertising: it was indeed jolly and spiffing!

[@barrysmith7710]

Magnificent, Joolz, you're a national treasure

[@LondonMaori]

I’m planning a pub crawl once they’re open based on your guides 🍻🍻👍

[@scarlettm86]

Great idea! Miss the pubs so much!

[@elizabethmusso5946]

Greetings from Central California! About all the churches--I remember noting 3 Catholic Churches at an intersection while visiting in Valladolid, Spain. 🤔 I really enjoy your films. Thank you for showing London in spring. Beautiful.

[@kevincross9206]

Have to love a bit of Westminster 👍🏻

[@martina6305]

You're such a joy to watch and listen during these days. Hands down to you. Big love from germany:)

[@superguy9786]

It’s nice to have this man as a guide of yours walking about the city!!! Enormous knowledge of history, historical facts and a great sense of humour! When I’m in London, I do believe, I’ll request for your assistance! 😌😅😀

[@jameswarrick778]

I swear each video of yours gets better and better. Keep them coming Joolz. 🇬🇧

[@claire76leach]

You made my Mother's Day Joolz! I learn so much in your videos about London. Thank you x

[@barbaralamson7450]

You are lovely, thank you for the wonderful Sunday walk. 😊

[@goodfood8995]

Fantastic 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@jephestrada6076]

So happy to see you and your new video.

[@brandyrose9997]

Yay, new Jools guide! These always pep me up! 💗🌹

[@Joolzguides]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@dazoomcat]

A great way to wake up and take a nice walk thru the park.

[@dianerohrer1152]

Amazing and such a wonderful way to see London. Joolz is such a captivating guide and what he shares with his audience is brilliant ! He , his sister and his camera crew are also well informed and very talented. We love Little Lu's music and lyrics. To follow them around London is a very special treat! Thank you ! Can't find the bell you mentioned! We want it to ring here in our home whenever a new production is aired.

[@cecilwilson5442]

When working on the jury's at Russell Square,, off Tottenham Court Road,,, we used to go for large walks round London,, then working on the clifton Ford off Marylebone Lane. Loads to see was around year 2000,, lot's of places,, great show,, from Northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@MsBeryl6]

Thank you JOOLZ I love all your Walks, Memories. 🙏🙏🦘🐨🇦🇺

[@lizblows7101]

Hi Joolz, what a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon, watching your blogs. Thanks

[@ianwhyte4282]

Wonderful vlog of the Westminster area. As a child living close by in Wellington Barracks, this is my old stamping ground, so many wonderful memories of living here. Playing across the road, from Wellington Barracks in St James’s Park, the iron gates and fence of the barracks, just wide enough in one area for a small child to get through to cross the road to the park. I seem to remember when they built the bridge crossing the lake, they got, was it the Grenadier Guards or the Coldstream Guards? anyway, they got the battalion to test out the bridge by having them march across the bridge, just to make sure it was strong enough. Queen Ann’s Gate and down through Petty France where the passport office was, there used to be on, I think it was Broadway, where a lot of famous people used to get married in the registry office, what was it called? Happy days. Cheers.

[@lanamay198]

Very interesting. Thank you! Спасибо!

[@josuemauriciosantoyo8951]

Thxs for this new video. Greetings from Cancún, México.

[@vilstef6988]

Charles II was certainly a colorful character!

[@janicesmyth1713]

These are wonderful programs, love hearing about your lovely mum, bless her. ❤

[@adrianthomas387]

Joolz you must get your own TV show based around this or something else knowledge eccentric!

[@Joolzguides]

If only TV companies agreed with you.

[@brumman100]

I agree , your wasted on here. I detested history at school but have watched everyone of your London guides, have learnt so much , can’t wait to get back to London

[@brodie2711]

@@Joolzguides if the TV companies took notice of how many views and subscribers you get.

[@joshuataylor3550]

@@Joolzguides have you tried Dave?

[@nickabbott6278]

@@brumman100 If he was wasted on this project, we wouldn't be here. Maybe waiting for the upgraded version?