10 London Pubs Used by Charles Dickens

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • Charles Dickens loved pubs, and in this video we'll be exploring the history behind 10 of his favourite London taverns- all of which are still open today.
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    01:28 The Red Lion, Parliament Street SW1
    06:58 The Grapes, Narrow Street E14
    09:41 The George & Vulture, Castle Court EC3
    12:50 Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street EC4
    14:15 The Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row SE10
    16:15 The Boot, Cromer Street WC1
    18:53 The Lamb Tavern, Lamb's Conduit Street WC1
    21:49 The George, Borough High Street SE1
    26:08 The Spaniards Inn, Spaniards Road NW3
    27:19 George IV, Portugal Street WC2
    29:55 Outro
    ***
    Links for this video:
    More on Ye Old Cheshire Cheese:
    • Exploring London's Pub...
    More on the Spaniards Inn:
    • Exploring London's Pub...
    The Spaniards Inn in 'Dracula':
    • Exploring Dracula's Lo...
    Save Our Simpsons Tavern
    www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-...
    Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital Charity
    www.gosh.org/
    ***
    Pub links:
    The Red Lion
    www.redlionwestminster.co.uk
    The Grapes
    www.thegrapes.co.uk
    George & Vulture
    george-and-vulture.co.uk
    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
    ye-olde-cheshire-cheese.co.uk/
    The Trafalgar Tavern
    www.trafalgartavern.co.uk
    The Boot
    profile.php?...
    The Lamb Tavern
    www.thelamblondon.com
    The George
    www.greeneking.co.uk/
    The Spaniards Inn
    www.thespaniardshampstead.co.uk
    George IV
    info.lse.ac.uk/staff/services...
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    ***
    Credits:
    Images:
    Burlington Telephone Exchange: NJ, Creative Commons, via Wikipedia
    Charles Dickens Cheshire Cheese Seat: Cheshire Cheese Facebook Page.
    William Lamb bust: Alternativecarpark, Creative Commons, via Wikipedia.
    Great Ormond Street, 19th Century: hharp.org
    Locomotive: www.flickr.com/photos/lselibr...
    Division Bell image: Richard Pope (Creative Commons)
    Charles Dickens Reading: victorianweb.org
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    River sound effect: reneepoisson
    Countryside sound: HerbertBoland
    Drunk argument: SoundsExciting
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Komentáře • 482

  • @thetragicyouth
    @thetragicyouth Před 6 měsíci +74

    To all subscribers and commenters - can we make it our mission for 2024 to spread the word about this marvellous channel and get Rob over the magical number of 100k subscribers by this time next year? His consistent hard work and high standards deserves such a reward, don't you think?

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +8

      That means so much to me tragicyouth, thank you; from the bottom of my heart. You've been such a tremendous supporter of the channel. 100k would be incredible! ;-) Thank you again and have a wonderful Christmas.

    • @Rachel-bo3qg
      @Rachel-bo3qg Před 6 měsíci +5

      Totally agree !!

    • @D_B_Cooper
      @D_B_Cooper Před 6 měsíci +9

      It’s the best channel on CZcams imo. Truly unreal dedication, info and content

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Really appreciate that, thank you. @@D_B_Cooper

    • @thewrecker3140
      @thewrecker3140 Před 6 měsíci +5

      I concur 100%. Pure quality and very educational every time. All the very best Rob for 2024.

  • @Rachel-bo3qg
    @Rachel-bo3qg Před 6 měsíci +71

    This video is so atmospheric, showing London and its pubs off admirably. There’s no other place like it. Well done Rob 👍

  • @kevelliott
    @kevelliott Před 6 měsíci +37

    Excellent stuff! I'm not native to the south, being an exile from the wonderful English north, but I now live in Kent, and my two kids live and work in London, and have introduced me to these cosy little bolt-holes. It's such a tragedy about Simpsons! If I were ever prime minister (at age 70, that's unlikely now) I would pass an Act ensuring that some pubs must NEVER be closed down. These would include both Simpsons and the Cheshire Cheese, and wider afield, the Lord Nelson, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, and the Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria. Doubtless, there are many others....

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +5

      Great comment Kev, thank you.

  • @slamtilt01
    @slamtilt01 Před 6 měsíci +6

    The pub I drank at most from this list was Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. I liked the old little stairways to the small pub rooms upstairs.
    There are so many cool little historic pubs in London that it would be so fun to organise a pub crawl around.

  • @jamesmcginlay5763
    @jamesmcginlay5763 Před 6 měsíci +17

    Many thanks Rob! “And so, as Tiny Tim said, 'A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, everyone!”
    ― Charles Dickens,

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you James! And hear hear ;-)

  • @gabrielmanetti3071
    @gabrielmanetti3071 Před 4 měsíci +5

    London. The BEST city in the world! Dickens the best writer !

  • @bobj3251
    @bobj3251 Před 6 měsíci +21

    As a Londoner I'm always amazed at the fascinating history of the most interesting city in the world and as always Rob you bring it to life thanks keep em coming

  • @AUXdrone
    @AUXdrone Před měsícem +2

    Every pub is exactly what i would imagine as an american mr dickens would frequent. Very much enjoying this channel. Cheers.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you! Nice to have you here :-)

  • @kevinnorfolk1710
    @kevinnorfolk1710 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I am really glad that i stumbled across this channel. Enjoyable and informative, and presented in a friendly and clear manner. A lot of work must have gone into making these..

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That means a great deal to me Kevin, thank you so much. It’s good to have you here!

  • @robinfereday6562
    @robinfereday6562 Před 6 měsíci +5

    He was more than London’s greatest writer I do believe

  • @gemellodipriapo
    @gemellodipriapo Před 6 měsíci +5

    I've just paused this at 12.53 ... no other reason other than to thank you for such a great piece of telly ... why can't the beeb do this?!!! You're a genius!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +2

      That is so kind of you to say gemellodipriapo, thank you! Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks again.

  • @huwlewis9059
    @huwlewis9059 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I used to work in the bland building overlooking the George courtyard. It was so difficult to concentrate on work when there were loads of people outside the George on a nice summer day! Thanks for bringing back great memories, Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Cheers Huw 😉

    • @goodfes
      @goodfes Před 6 měsíci +3

      Is it still called Chaucer House? I too worked there for a few years when it opened, probably 35 years ago now. I had no idea why it was called Chaucer House until this video! There used to be quite a few corporate events at the George, remember us all peering out the windows one day when Richard Branson was doing something with the press. The George itself was (is) a lovely pub clearly historic.

    • @huwlewis9059
      @huwlewis9059 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@goodfes yes, Chaucer House - at least it was then, suspect it is something different now. The Heeltap and Bumper was the wine bar opposite the front door, though the George was way more popular. Mid-90s I was there.

  • @paulbagley1020
    @paulbagley1020 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Ah Rob, you've again touched upon my favorite subject: pubs! As a fellow writer and fictionist, Charles Dickens is also one that I hold close to my heart. Both such fitting topics for the Yuletide. From across the pond, I again thank you for your insightful content, the pleasing and professional manner in which it is presented, and I extend to you my very best compliments of the season.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Thank you for such a lovely comment Paul, I truly appreciate your kind words. Stay well my friend; thank you again, and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

  • @philclum1705
    @philclum1705 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I love Dickens, love pubs and I love Christmas! Thanks for this episode Rob. I want so much to get back to London.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thanks Phil! Hope you make it back soon

  • @Drew_Eden
    @Drew_Eden Před 6 měsíci +16

    Hi Rob, I really enjoyed this one. I've been in a few of those pubs when I've visited London from my native Edinburgh. I once spent a while trying to convince an American tourist that the Prime Minister could be seen in the Red Lion most Friday nights 😊
    Keep it up and I hope you and you family have a great Christmas and a Happy New year.
    Drew

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +5

      Ha ha! Thanks so much Drew_Eden, I reckon some decades ago you may well have been able to see the PM in there most Fridays! Love Edinburgh; beautiful city.
      Stay well and have a lovely Christmas.

  • @lindasueanderson8024
    @lindasueanderson8024 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Oh to spend an afternoon reading Dickens in a pub that he frequented. Lovely episode

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much Linda :-) hope you get to do that someday!

    • @russcooke5671
      @russcooke5671 Před 6 měsíci +1

      You could. What is stopping you. Do you not live in London

    • @lindasueanderson8024
      @lindasueanderson8024 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@russcooke5671 I don’t which makes me very blue 4 or 5 times a month

    • @russcooke5671
      @russcooke5671 Před 6 měsíci

      @@lindasueanderson8024 were are you calling from 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @alicedell8595
    @alicedell8595 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I adore pubs with many rooms. I care little for the open plan ones. x

  • @davidhabert
    @davidhabert Před 6 měsíci +4

    The Charles Dickens Museum is worth a visit and one of the best times to go there is during Christmas (I did last year). Another pub also worth a visit is The Dickens Inn near St Kathrine's Dock which was originally a warehouse building.

  • @brianlopez8855
    @brianlopez8855 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I love Rob's London interesting posts. Reassuring, nostalgist and thorough and so polite in asking for our Likes Shares and Subs.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you Brian :-) Much appreciated.

  • @TurboTimsWorld
    @TurboTimsWorld Před 5 měsíci +2

    My great great grandmother was sold to the George in Borough High Street as a teenager to pay her fathers gambling debt off of 21 uk pounds (1800'si ish) Ive been there a couple of times and made sure my bar tab ran to 21quid BUT the odd thing was when I put that date in brackets above I hmm and rrd and turned around on my desk chair to view a framed postcard of the George Inn I have on the shelf behind me in my study way down here in Devon ! Great video Thanks x

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wow… incredible story, thanks for sharing

    • @samil5601
      @samil5601 Před 2 měsíci

      I so wish I could do the same to pay my bar tabs!

  • @Project.Womble.London
    @Project.Womble.London Před 6 měsíci +7

    Another fantastic video Rob. I cannot imagine how long it must take to research and edit these, I’m such a fan of your work. These videos are clearly a labour of love and I love watching them. 😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! They do take quite a while, yes… but it’s my job now 😉 Thanks again for your support and stay well.

  • @annereidy7981
    @annereidy7981 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Fascinating Rob, thank you. Didn't know Dickens was so fond of his refreshments! Happy Christmas to you and yours!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much Anne, the same to you ☺️

  • @AnilJedi
    @AnilJedi Před 6 měsíci +7

    Another great piece which I’m sure took a while to plan and make. Look forwards to more in 2024 !

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you much 😊 I’m hoping next year’s going to be a good one for the channel 😉

  • @joeking4206
    @joeking4206 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I live in Lancashire but me and my girl love to visit London whenever we can. There’s something about London pubs. We’ve been in the Cheshire Cheese. Best pork pie I’ve ever had. We will try to visit the pubs in your excellent video. Pubs we have enjoyed include The Blackfriar, The Citie Of Yorke, The Harp near Covent Garden, The Princess Louise in Holborn and many others in Greenwich, Camden etc.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wonderful comment Joe, cheers ! 😉

  • @shahjhanhaider26
    @shahjhanhaider26 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is a fabulous video which led us to back days where Charles Dickens had spent his younger days ,becoming what a person becomes wherever he happened to be.
    By the way I would like to admire red lion and spiniands and old curiosity shop,I short it was moving and full of knowledge

  • @butchknapman3939
    @butchknapman3939 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Rob, yet another excellent video. Well presented following some extensive research and in the video you again covered a few miles. You also added some popular classic music. Have visited both the Trafalgar and the George Borough high street. The glass building at the far end of the yard was where the goods from the trains was loaded onto small trucks to be delivered, that I remember from my childhood days.
    Thanks Rob for your videos throughout the year, yes happy Christmas to you and best wishes and good luck for 2024

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Great comment Butch, thanks; interesting info!

  • @annieh2066
    @annieh2066 Před 12 dny +2

    absolutely loving your videos!! Thank you for this one, I'm travelling alone to london next week and currently looking for a pub to eat at after I visit the Dickens museum

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 12 dny

      Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy your visit.

  • @dianastevenson131
    @dianastevenson131 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I quite often eat and drink at the Trafalgar in Greenwich, but had no idea it had Dickens connections! All the information in there is on seafarers and nautical history. I'll look out for something about Dickens next time I'm there.

  • @user-xi3vg6ow8i
    @user-xi3vg6ow8i Před 6 měsíci +1

    I lived and worked in London for 6 years I recognised many of your features epecially around Kings Cross\St Pancras, Cant see me returning too soon but thank you anyway

  • @violetmoonofthenorth
    @violetmoonofthenorth Před 6 měsíci +3

    Will have to look in some of these pubs when I’m down visiting London 📚🍻🥂

  • @williamevans9426
    @williamevans9426 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Rob, I really don't know how you manage to find these gems and all the facts associated with them! I hope you and yours all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With many thanks from Oxford.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It’s my passion William 😉 Thank you so much for the kind words, hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @davidnash1220
    @davidnash1220 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I have just spent what is possibly the best 30 minutes of Christmas so far
    After reading A Christmas Carol and streaming this through my big screen l have been utterly engrossed and completely captivated
    Just lovely thank you so much Merry Christmas to all who have the spirit with them

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s such a lovely comment David, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, stay well and have a great Christmas 🎄

    • @davidnash1220
      @davidnash1220 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I am going to visit these Pubs on a little mission, not a mad one just an historic one and l will of course refer to your research while l do
      Thank you again
      Kindest Dave

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      That's brilliant to hear Dave! Enjoy mate! ;-)@@davidnash1220

  • @Blade_Daddy
    @Blade_Daddy Před 6 měsíci +4

    Well done! Bottoms up!

  • @catherinesikora8397
    @catherinesikora8397 Před 6 měsíci +4

    WOW! Another terrific video that makes me ache to be back in London! I am so happy you captured so much rain and mist and fog along with so many holiday decorations! The places I have been were a treat to see and the rest have now gone on the list for future exploring! I am not even that much of a Dickens fan, but your delightful presentation made everything so much more interesting than I was expecting! Thanks so much for your wonderful work!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for such a lovely comment Catherine 😊 Have a wonderful Christmas

  • @johnbacon1854
    @johnbacon1854 Před 6 měsíci +5

    You always bring these places alive. I have had a few drinks in the Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, when I worked on Ludgat Hill. The way all those rooms are hidden under the pathways above will always stick with me. I would love to get to visit The Grapes. From the outside it looked such a small place, but really does stretch out inside. An afternoon there with a Dickens Novel in hand would make for a really nice way to unwind. I can see why Sir Ian Mckellan loves it so much.
    The other think I found with this historical tour is that although part of the reason Charles Dickens lived and worked in some parts of London, he clearly loved to find inspiration for his novels through parts of London. All those pubs were set out all around the main City from west to east and through the centre at different times in his life, each one leaving a memory defined in words behind in many of his works.
    Noted you like a pint of London Preide if we do ever get to cross paths... 🙂
    Have a wonderful Christmas, and all the best to you family Rob for 2024.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Cheers John; a great comment as always and I couldn't agree more :-) And well done of spotting the pint of Pride!
      Cheers for all your support this year and have a great Christmas.

  • @alanprior7650
    @alanprior7650 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I am now a U.S citizen but was born and raised in Portsmouth. Dickens was from Portsmouth also and then his father's work took him to Chatham, Kent.
    There is a Charles Dickens museum in Pompey where he was born.

  • @johnavery5384
    @johnavery5384 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great list. Now on my Bucket List.

  • @robbojax2025
    @robbojax2025 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Almost 10 out of 10. I cannot recall ever going in the Boot. Favoutie is hard as all of them are worth a visit. Very interesting video.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Cheers Robbo- good excuse to go there now 😉

  • @kerryannestevenson6099
    @kerryannestevenson6099 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another fascinating video,thanks Rob.In the late 70s I visited the Spaniards after a walk on Hampstead Heath several times.

  • @HeimirTomm
    @HeimirTomm Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another brilliant one (as they all are). Thanks Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Bless you Tomm! Thanks so much for your support and have a great Christmas 🎄

  • @roberttaylor6295
    @roberttaylor6295 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Would love to be able to visit them, Thank you.
    Ron
    .

  • @goober6391
    @goober6391 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Watched it twice! Excellent video 😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ah! Thank you so much; really appreciate your support goober ;-) Stay well.

  • @jastheace425
    @jastheace425 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Great video rob, i use to drink in the Cheshire cheese back in the day when i worked in the middle temple inn's of court, happy days. Thanks for sharing

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It’s a pleasure, thanks for watching!

  • @SlurpyDave254
    @SlurpyDave254 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Brilliant Rob, I've been in 5/10 of the pubs..love the Grapes n the George. Need to find the Lamb next time. Charles Dickins was some boy. Fabulous history one man can create...all the best for Christmas Rob👍😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Lovely comment Dave, cheers! You’d love the Lamb I reckon 😉🍺 Have a great Christmas mate.

  • @pamcullen537
    @pamcullen537 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Hi Rob. Another great episode. I must admit to not having read any Charles Dickens since my school days and now in my 70’s will certainly make the effort to reacquaint myself with the bard. Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas and all good things in the coming year 🦆💕

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Ah, lovely comment Pam 😊 Happy Christmas to you too

  • @adrianevans1764
    @adrianevans1764 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Lovely film as usual

  • @borusa32
    @borusa32 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you Rob, a great video.

  • @sparky1105
    @sparky1105 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Another excellent video. Many thanks for all your hard work.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      It’s an absolute pleasure, thank you for watching 😊

  • @JL-jr9gk
    @JL-jr9gk Před 6 měsíci +3

    Looks like a fun tour to do in London.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      It is! Takes a while though! ;-)

  • @aidocashin1615
    @aidocashin1615 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks Rob. Another crackin festive video. Really enjoyed it. I hope you had a lovely Christmas pal!!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much aidocashin :-) I did indeed thank you, hope you did too. Stay well my friend.

  • @simontemplar3359
    @simontemplar3359 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So I'm from Warwick.. Rhode Island.. when we came over to visit, I had one of the best meals ever at The Lamb. I had no idea Dickens was a fan of the place. But it's one of many reasons I love Britain so much: the way the past mixes with the present and how your favorite spot may well have been a favorite author or historical luminary.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 3 měsíci

      Lovely words Simon, thank you. Hope you make it back here sometime

  • @123PJorgensen
    @123PJorgensen Před 5 měsíci +2

    Rob you are a marvel! As a huge Dickens fan, I loved this!!

  • @joshmelville7464
    @joshmelville7464 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Superb as usual Rob. Long live the British pub with all its splendor. Really goes to show the importance of pubs and the inspiration it can invoke In language and popular culture. Something really has to be done to help preserve these places for future generations. As someone who likes reading myself I have spent most of this year working in Edinburgh and I’m sure a similar video could be made about Walter Scott having frequented a few of his favorites

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Lovely comment Josh, thank you so much. I have some close connections with Scotland (specifically Glasgow) and would love to do a Scottish pub video…you never know 😉

  • @dougknight1720
    @dougknight1720 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Another legendary video of historic London pubs. I’ve visited a few but you’ve given me a few more to visit on my next trip. Thanks Rob and a very Merry Christmas…🎉

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much Doug- hope you enjoy your next trip! Have a great Christmas and thank you for all of your support this year.

  • @pras12100
    @pras12100 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another great video.
    Just a comment about Charles Dickens statues.
    Dickens himself wrote in his will "I conjure my friends on no account to make me the subject of any monument, memorial, or testimonial whatever." This appears to be the reason there have been no statues of him in London.
    However there are now statues of him in Philadelphia (USA), Sydney (Australia) and Portsmouth (England).

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you- and yes, quite correct 😉

  • @chrisruff2043
    @chrisruff2043 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video that Rob. I've caught up on your videos now, busy time of year. Big Ben and the Christmas pubs video very interesting, didn't know Dickens was such an ale monster 😂. Keep up the good work, Merry Christmas and be lucky as always. 😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Great comment Chris, cheers!
      I read a biography on Dickens when preparing for this video, and according to that, yep- he bloody loved a drink! 😂
      Stay well and have a great Christmas 🎄

  • @andicheese1763
    @andicheese1763 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another wonderful video packed with information, history and all things London. Thanks.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks so much Andi, have a wonderful Christmas

  • @LeeJohn70
    @LeeJohn70 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I just came across this channel, very pleased, just subscribed. I love the old history and Charles Dickens was a Geat Man. Happy New Year to you 👍👍😁🎈🎈🍻🍻🥂🥂🎈🎈

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thanks so much Lee! Good to have you here 😉

  • @kd259
    @kd259 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Wonderful Rob! It's a delicious Christmas gift. Happy Christmas :)

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      😄 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @sarahlouise7163
    @sarahlouise7163 Před 6 měsíci +2

    another interesting and very relaxing roam about the town. happy Christmas Rob!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you Sarahlouise! Very best wishes to you 😊🎄

  • @michaelj3282
    @michaelj3282 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Brilliant video Rob, Been to the first two, (Red Lion and The Grapes), but never thought about the historical significance of them.
    Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Michael. Best wishes to you ;-)

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson7234 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Probably one of the best Christmas video's on U-tube.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +2

      That's really kind of you to say Paul; thank you- much appreciated.

  • @michellebell5092
    @michellebell5092 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Cheers Rob, a very Merry Christmas to you and here’s to a year of exploring our wonderful City.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Michelle :-) Have a wonderful Christmas.

  • @karlkarlos3545
    @karlkarlos3545 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's incredibly funny that the London School of Economics is now associated with the name of George IV, probably the most spendthrift monarch in British history.

  • @williamanderson5437
    @williamanderson5437 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Excellent video Rob, Well Done. I'll look some of these venues on future visits to the Capital. Already visited 'The Sherlock Holmes' and 'The Masonic' (Football historic), There must be several Military named venues and several named after Famous Personalities or Occasions, keep these video's coming, you are doing a fantastic job for dedicated fans of authors etc. Love all the details, perhaps the nearest Underground stop and distance from each would greatly benefit the tourist, just a thought, From Wirral England.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you William 😊 I try to put as much info as I can in the description- links to the venues and so on, but there is a word limit unfortunately. Thanks again and stay well.

  • @dabsan
    @dabsan Před 6 měsíci +3

    Very enjoyable video, the rainy atmosphere really fitted the subject matter 🙂
    As always so much detailed information to spark the imagination. Also I didn't know about the class 86 name plate in the George lV pub until watching this 👍

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Lovely comment, thank you dabsan. It was pretty cold and wet filming so thanks for noticing! 😉🍺 Cheers and stay well

  • @CosmosNut
    @CosmosNut Před 2 měsíci +2

    Am really enjoying your videos!, Thank you so much!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! I appreciate you watching them! Good to have you here :-)

  • @itsjohndell
    @itsjohndell Před 6 měsíci +4

    It's little known that when Scrooge sends the boy for the Christmas turkey he actually said " Come back with the man, and I'll give you a shilling. Come back with him in less than five minutes, and I'll give you half-a-crown!' And pick up a pint of Bitter!" Happy Christmas Rob to you and yours.!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Ha ha! Cheers Jon; all the best to you and your folks too :-)

  • @markgreen6788
    @markgreen6788 Před 6 měsíci +2

    As usual a excellent video Rob..keep it up in 2024 ...cheers !

  • @liamkatt6434
    @liamkatt6434 Před 6 měsíci +3

    As always, a really great video from a truly knowledgeable guide (not a Google driven CZcamsr). Really interesting, nice pace and great locations. Thanks Rob!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      That's really kind of you Liam, thank you!

  • @freespirit1776
    @freespirit1776 Před 28 dny +2

    Great video. Now I need a pint.

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics Před 6 měsíci +3

    A great video as always. I hope you had a great Christmas! ☺️

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks asheland, and I did thank you! Hope you did too.

    • @asheland_numismatics
      @asheland_numismatics Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@Robslondon indeed, a great one and your video makes it that much better. 👍

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Much appreciated! A pleasure as always, thank you. @@asheland_numismatics

  • @rjculliford
    @rjculliford Před 6 měsíci +2

    Wonderful video, added a few I'll visit next time im there. Greetings from Sweden.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Hope you make it here soon, and God Jul :-)

  • @wonderfullife3108
    @wonderfullife3108 Před 6 měsíci +1

    🤔idea for a /Xmas pub crawl. Thanks for making this, wonderful content.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      It’s a pleasure, thank you so much for the kind words 😊

  • @WagnerGimenes
    @WagnerGimenes Před 6 měsíci +4

    Excellent production, Rob. Thanks again for the content.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much, it's a pleasure- and I really appreciate your kind support, wagnergimemes, thank you!

  • @andrewrjw
    @andrewrjw Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thanks

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Andrew, thank you so much! That’s really kind of you, many thanks my friend 😄

  • @pmckeown38
    @pmckeown38 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Nice, thanks Rob

  • @kennethnew3075
    @kennethnew3075 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Now that was so much fun. Thank you so much for such great walks. Merry Christmas

  • @Slycockney
    @Slycockney Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another excellent watch Rob, thanks

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Cheers Slycockney 😉 Much appreciated and thanks for all your support this year.

  • @johnsharp8632
    @johnsharp8632 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thanks Rob for a wonderful early Christmas present. I have known and loved 9 of the pubs featured...the exception being the Boot which I have never visited. It was interesting to hear the references to the pubs that Dickens knew and to have them described in one video. It is interesting to note that 'A Christmas Carol' was first published on the 19th December 1843....180 years ago almost to the day. I would like to wish a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you Rob and all our fellow pub lovers.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much John… I didn’t realise the 180th anniversary was this year, well spotted! Have a great Christmas 🎄

  • @greatbritishchurches3628
    @greatbritishchurches3628 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Rob, I am a history lover myself, and your channel ticks all my boxes, especially as I don't live in London. You show me all these wonderful little secret corners and make me want to pay the expensive train fare to the capital. lol. In one of your videos, you asked if anyone would like to see you do a video on something in particular. Please, Please, Please (woman on knees begging here), can you do a video on Postman Walk/Park and the memorials to the unsung heroes who lost their lives saving others. I find it fascinating and would love to see it for myself, but it's that train fare again. I have a book about it, but I would love someone to do a comprehensive video. It would be nearly as good as seeing them for myself, and I hear the history behind them. I also understand the amount of research it would take, but it would be worth it, and you are the right person for the job. The amount of research and work that goes into your videos is astounding, and you have such a lovely way of telling us about these little places. Thank you for continuing my historical education, and think about my request, please. Mel From Great British Churches

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for such a love comment Mel!
      I have got Postman’s Park on my to-do list, so rest assured I will be covering it at some point. I just have to work out how to approach it, the angle and so (got to keep the algorithm happy!)
      Thanks again and stay well ☺️

  • @Twirlover
    @Twirlover Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you so much for this wonderful trip around the pubs that Dickens favoured.
    It was truly enjoyable as always 😀
    I can remember thinking some time back when you visited Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, that it would be great if you did a video like this.
    How lovely that you have!
    I used to work in the Square Mile and simply love the atmosphere of the pubs there.
    Thank you again Rob and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours 🕯️🎄

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Such a lovely comment, thank you very much! Best wishes to you too 🎄

    • @Twirlover
      @Twirlover Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@Robslondon
      Thank you so much 🕯️🎄

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Any time ;-) Stay well. @@Twirlover

  • @cbcb102
    @cbcb102 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for a well research and enjoyable video.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      It’s a pleasure, thank you 😊

  • @craftergin
    @craftergin Před 6 měsíci +2

    Such an enjoyable video. Thank you so much and Happy Christmas from me in Los Angeles to you too!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Craftergin :-) Much appreciated, hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

  • @PeterGaunt
    @PeterGaunt Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thanks as always Rob for a really well researched video.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      It's a pleasure as always Peter, thank you for watching and have a great Christmas.

  • @AlannahRyane
    @AlannahRyane Před 6 měsíci +3

    Your videos are always worth the wait. Wonderful presentation as usual time flew by thank you

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's so kind of you to say Alannah, many thanks :-) Have a great Christmas.

  • @POGGIOALSERE
    @POGGIOALSERE Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just came across this, albeit a couple months late, but I wanted to thank you so much for this wonderful video. My dream is to come to London and do this pub hopping jaunt and immerse myself more in the life of Charles Dickens who is my favorite of all favorite authors. Thank you so much again and maybe I’ll see you at one of the pubs!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for such a lovey comment; much appreciated! Hope you make it here soon! ;-) Cheers!

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman Před 6 měsíci +4

    Another walk through London's historic past. Another great video Rob. I definitely need to visit a few of these establishments, the next time I'm down.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Bless you Paul, that’s so kind of you! Thank you, and thank you so much for all of your support this year, it means a lot to me. Stay well and have a great Christmas 🎄 😉

    • @paulmerryman
      @paulmerryman Před 6 měsíci

      @@Robslondon No problem at all Rob. Keep smiling.

  • @nicolek4076
    @nicolek4076 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you, once more, Rob. As ever, informative and engaging with a light touch. I particularly like your choice of music.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Nicole, and thank you for noticing the music :-) Stay well and have a wonderful Christmas.

  • @1minigrem
    @1minigrem Před 6 měsíci +3

    Happy Christmas Rob, thank you for a superb year of very enjoyable vids. 🎉🎄🤶

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! The same to you ☺️🎄🎄

  • @jorowlands8122
    @jorowlands8122 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Most interesting as are all your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you, it’s a pleasure!

  • @stephaniewatts1956
    @stephaniewatts1956 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another amazing video Rob! Thank you. Your films are such a pleasure to watch and are a salve for the soul for those of us who love London but live elsewhere. Happy Christmas!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Stephanie, that is very kind of you 😊 Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

  • @tracyfryer8153
    @tracyfryer8153 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you lovely video as always and your knowledge on Dickens is awesome bring those stories more to life ❤

  • @albyjam
    @albyjam Před 6 měsíci +2

    I had a taste of Speckled Hen in me gob whilst watching this. Brilliant. Have you ever covered the topic of the area’s surviving coaching inns, and their history? Cheers

  • @xxxbigfuzz69
    @xxxbigfuzz69 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Just found you very good blog have a great Christmas

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much; good to have you here! Hope you have a great Christmas too.

  • @melissalambert7615
    @melissalambert7615 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wonder if this was shown in schools more students would be interested in reading Dicken's writing. You give such a down to earth view of him.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci

      Bless you Melissa; that means a lot to me- many thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.

  • @JacqTracks
    @JacqTracks Před 6 měsíci +3

    A wonderful episode, Rob. Thank you so much. Happy Christmas!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much JacqTracks! That’s incredibly kind of you my friend. Stay well, thanks again and have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

  • @tonycox5625
    @tonycox5625 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Another excellent video Rob, I'm a big fan of Charles Dickens and i enjoy a pub now and again so this was a great combination 😁 Thanks for all you do throughout the year and have a great Christmas.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Tony, the very best to you my friend 😊🎄

  • @johnshort5003
    @johnshort5003 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Excellent video and happy Christmas to you!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you John, the same to you

  • @philclum1705
    @philclum1705 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That’s so kind of you of you Phil, many thanks indeed 😊 Stay well my friend