All day walk from Leytonstone to Ware along the Lea Valley (4K)
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A 10-hour walk from Leytonstone to Ware in Hertfordshire along the Lea Valley, featuring my wife Heidi Lapaine. Route goes through Leyton, Walthamstow, Chingford, Sewardstone, Enfield, Waltham Abbey, Cheshunt, Broxbourne, Rye House, Stanstead Abbots, and Ware.
Also features a clip of Iain Sinclair talking about his book London Orbital
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I have been living in London for 9 months now. Being 11 thousand miles away from family, I often feel lost and isolated, I even asked myself why did I decided to live here alone. Then I found your channel and it reignites my interest in history. Your channel helps me to rediscover the enthusiasm and motivation to get up and walk every morning. My daily commute just doesn't feel the same anymore. Every time I walk past landmarks and alleys I just can't stop wondering what is the story behind it and if I'll ever find it in one of your videos. Now I only have 3 months left to live here and I look forward to explore every corner of London as much as I could. Thank you so much John.
John what a lovely video ,great to see your other half ,on sunny afternoon gentle river and countryside,filmed with love.
those webs are caterpillars. Moth larvae, or caterpillars, produce silk and some species, particularly the small ermine moths, spin copious amounts of webbing. Webs start small and are not usually noticed, but as the larvae grow so does the webbing, often covering areas of bush that span several metres
Thanks for that Julie
Thanks for the info Julie, on the Thursday of the Jubilee I walked along the River Gipping from Ipswich to Needham Market and saw loads of the cobwebs with catapillars in them.
Reminded me of a bush I saw in Australia just outside Cairns in a wetlands area. That however was alive with spiders!!
@@richardsmith8325 ahh you are in my neck of the woods where we have seen them too on the Shotley Peninsula
At 23:05 you can see one crawling along the twig centre left.
I can listen to this guy all day long. The perfect voice for a documentary presenter.
Dear Mr Rogers. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your walking films. This one has been an absolute beauty. Because I have mobility issues, I travel with you vicariously. But even that is sheer bliss. You are a great travelling companion, always full of interesting anecdotes and historical information related to the various spots to which you bring us. I have watched nearly all your videos now, and look forward always to the next one. Many thanks.
Beautiful walk John and lovely to see your wife enjoying an amble. We used to get the 279 bus from Holloway all the way out to Waltham Cross then depending who I had with me we'd either walk into the Abbey or take a little bus. Brought my beloved Mam and her sister, aunt Teresa, out there many a time for a pub lunch in Sun Street followed by some freefall scrumping of cherries or apples in the Abbey orchard. When aunt Teresa's husband died I took her out there to ease her mind. We lay down for a rest under the trees by the mill stream and woke up to find ourselves surrounded by gentle dozing Canada geese. The huge trees in front of us looked like angels spreading their wings over us when I first woke up. A magical liminal place, Waltham Abbey.
So pleased to have 'met' Heidi. Truly loved this walk. Thanks John (and Heidi).
well, this video is certainly the sweetest walk ever - and yes to more Heidi please - whenever she would like - your walks in which you are solitary for awhile and walking with someone else for a bit have such a different dynamic from your solo walks - I would not compare them as they feel so different - but I do enjoy it when you have a companion now and again - and especially your family.
What a glorious video. Thanks for letting us come with you, John.
How nice to bring your wife, used to walk with mine until she got ill.
I really enjoyed this walk as you went past my house on Sewardstone Road! The run-down building by the side of the reservoir was once a scout hut and from 1993 until 2004 was the home to a nursery school as well. Both of my boys went there and I also worked there. It was left by the scouts around the same time as the nursery closed and has since become a ruin along with Chepping Hall next door, the community hall someone else mentioned. A lovely video once again and great to see Heidi!
Thanks for another brilliant film John. Having lived in Woodford, and spent lots of time in and around Enfield and Chingford, it was great to see some old stomping grounds, and some stomping ground adjacent places too. It was magic to meet Heidi too. Nice one. 👍
Thanks Steve
Thomas Tallis, (c1505 - 1585) one of the greatest composers of the period worked in Waltham Abbey from 1538 until its dissolution in 1540
Great walk John, lots of memories of my time in Walthamstow & visits to Chingford, Gunpowder Mills, Dobbs Weir, the Fish & Eels & hiring a bike to ride along the towpath, I must revisit when down. Thanks, thoroughly enjoyed the walk
I watch all your vids but on smart tv where you can't comment , then the hectic ness of life makes me forget to come on line on my phone trawl back thru history and comment . Thou today I've remembered . Thank you for all your wonderful videos and your nice way of narrating them !
Many thanks indeed for both watching and taking the time to come online and comment- much appreciated
What a lovely day, thanks for taking us along. Cheers!
Long ago, outside a chip shop in Walthamstow........
Hello John. Thank you again for such great content (and walking over 20 miles!). I discovered your channel in the early days of lockdown and have watched every video since. Endlessly fascinating content and long may it continue!
Many thanks Darren
Enjoyed your walk as always! This one so special to see your wife, a very beautiful lady. I think you & she together...look like a match made in Heaven. How blessed are you Mr. John Rogers! Blessings from Tennessee. Looking forward to your next walk! 🌳🌾🌹🌿
I visited London 20 years ago, i stayed for one year in walthamstow,i was young and unstable, all your videos remind me of a part of my life.your videos and explanation are relaxing, and also shows good intelligence.we need people like you to preserve our history as human beings. Thanks a lot.
Thanks Attiqur
Lovely video John. The perfect walk on a beautiful day. Thank you.
Just dropping in to tell you that the 'web' stuff you found on the tree is caterpillars. We used to get them every year almost, on two big trees in our garden and me dad used to get them all off with a blow torch. Nothing subtle in his gardening tactics! This is a video worthy of a rewatch, thanks!
Wonderful as ever ! Seeing Walthamstow stadium facade reminded me of all the speedway tracks in London, when it was the second most popular spectator sport in Britain. Wimbledon, Wembley, New Cross, West Ham, Hackney, White City ..........Incidentally they have retained the White City dog track stadium facade, in Stretford, Manchester. Such a huge part of mainly working class, post war culture.
Last weeks walk was where I live and this weeks walk is where I ride. Very familiar with both areas. I feel content for the year when I've ridden to Ware/Hertford. It makes me feel like 'I've still got it'. I like Ware, it still has that village feel. Its amazing how isolated you can also feel along the Lee Valley despite it effectively still being in London. I have bad feet & knees so walking it is impossible for me. Kudos for getting that mileage in, once again.
Really good to bump into you John, thanks for taking the time to say hello.
Quite surreal to see you I must admit, been watching your videos for a long time.
Great to meet you too Jamie
Lovely video - thanks John.
I went the other way. We are originally from the UK now living south of Adelaide SA, but I lived in Middx as a kid, moved to Welwyn Garden City, met my wife (in a pub - though not that one) in Ware, married and moved to Stevenage and near Bedford before coming here. Worked extensively in and around East London and eventually Enfield next to the Lea navigation. Your videos mean so much, and especially your walks in summertime. Thanks so much - so many memories and also great info on so much history we missed during our time there. We took so much history for granted - I think many people do too, and it’s only when you move away that you really learn what you missed out on. Thanks for bringing some of that to me.
Cheers,
Ian
I once visited the William The Fourth pub 06:08 in the early 90s - seemed a bit rough, maybe I caught it on an off-day.
I also made my sole appearance for my school football team, away to Monoux college 7:47 in the mid-80s - we lost heavily.
o bliss!! this was such a lovely walk with Heidi. I highly respect you for actually walking past all the wonderful riverside pubs. And the weather, the light! I am enjoying a particular lovely evening over here. Whith a nice glass of...Cheers to you and Heidi
Cheers Heidi
Love the video, Waltham Abbey is such a historical place. We had a family history buff tell that my Rogers line descended directly from John the Martyr. Don't know if I believe him but it's nice if true. I love history and love the Anglo-Saxon period. Love your channel, it is amazing how the countryside meshes with London. Keep up the great work. I enjoy it here in Arkansas.
I had never heard of your namesake, John Rogers the Martyr. I Googled his name to get his history. Thank you. What became of Smithfield as the centuries went on?
I had to wait for the right moment to watch this film. I now have and it was lovely. I wish I could visit these east London places. Maybe I will one day or at least one or two of them. Your wife is right. There is beauty everywhere.
What a lovely wife you have John, you are a very lucky man. Great video as always really enjoy your channel, so full of historical information, keep on walking and take care, both of you
Thanks Roger
Such a delightful and magical walk, with the groundedness of anchoring in family relationship and history. The River Lea is amazingly beautiful, and all the other fascinating information about the Abbey's history and other places, are appreciated as always.
Was it me, or was the name of ‘Harry Beck’ on the blue plaque in the actual font of the London Underground font? Nice touch if it was! Another marvellous video John. Thanks as always for being such a natural in front of the camera. Rarely done with such authenticity.
Many thanks B N
Well spotted! The plaque features the Johnston typeface commissioned by Beck's colleague Frank Pick. It's still used by Transport for London across London's transport network.
Hi, I enjoy watching your peaceful well put together videos, better than programs on TV. The music is very relaxing to listen to. Thankyou for your videos lol❤️👍
Thank you very much for that kind comment and watching the videos
I can’t recall how I found your channel. It must have been when searching for places in London. I’ve watched many of your walks, but still have many more to view. I not only find them very interesting, but extremely captivating and addictive. It’s like falling down the rabbit hole. I fell in love with London on my many visits from Canada, to spend time with my daughter, who was studying at The Bartlett School UCL. I spent many, many hours, many, many miles, and a large amount of shoe leather walking the streets and discovering so many wonderful sites, many of them you’ve highlighted in your walks. I’ve been making a huge list of places in London to see, but every time I watch another of your excursions, I need to revise my plans. It’s a work in progress. My planned one month visit isn’t going to be enough. I’ll just have to add another trip or two in the future.
Great video John 👍 and that little burnt out building along Sewardstone Road used to be a small community hall many years ago! I was born and raised around Chingford and Waltham Abbey so was really lovely to have a trip down memory lane.
I enjoy "cross-over" videos, where different vloggers collaborate on another's platform.
Even more entertaining is when it happens unintentionally. This walk intersected perfectly with Canice Bannon's latest video, particularly the last bit where you encounter the Stort Navigation. Several recognizable boats along the way, and a similar interest in the way wildlife and environmental shots enhance the progress of the video.
Maybe a collaborative canal walk would be interesting!
I was a local Ford many years and everyone called it soowardstone, like the word steward.
Thank you for such a fab and long walk. And do say thank you to your lovely wife for being with us all on this epic
another wonderful walk - it's nice when your lady is along for the fun, and the Lea valley is always a treat to enjoy!
So nice to see Heidi on the channel and learn a little about her. I live in Newcastle 2 hours north of Sydney. Hayley mentioned she missed the ocean and Aussie sky. We do have beautiful coastal areas and plenty of clear sunny days.
Love your work John👍
Omg I had to read the title twice I live in highams park border of South Woodford and I couldn’t imagine walking to Waltham Abby and I’m nearer haha left Islington 5 years ago and I love it here right on top of Epping forest .. I’m going to watch the video now and maybe one day I’ll walk to Waltham Abbey 😀😀😀😀😀
I live in Melbourne while we have more cloudy days, Sydney is BRIGHT AND BLUE SKIES. You could not imagine walking in summertime without sunglasses. The intensity of the light was amazing. Did live in London for 6 months as a much younger person and I remember the summer being very pleasant.
What a joyful walk on a beautiful day - thanks for sharing Heidi with all of us. Looking forward to watching this one again with my wife - know she’ll enjoy it. Well done John!
wow....a train, thank you but at the moment i'm on my other channel . lovely walking along with the lady and a look of the abbey. You never disappoint us John. thank you
A possible walk suggestion for you from St Margarets near Ware, retracing the old Buntingford branch railway line which closed in the 60s & exploring the Ash valley.
Great idea - I’ve crossed it once but not walked along it
Brilliant video!
Cheers Alison
Another sublime Sunday Sojourn Thanks John and Heidi
Always enjoy a River Lea walk!
I used to live in Vicarage Rd Leyton opposite the vicarage and met my wife in Chingford, we moved away to Wiltshire in 1992. Your walk is so nostalgic, although we were never so ambitious as to walk as far as Broxbourne and beyond, hats off to you. A lovely meandering walk and brought back many happy memories, thank you, John.
11:32 - visit here after dark you might see Reggie’s and Ronnie’s ghosts . Their last time together was inside this church on the hill?
Decent walk John - cheers
Thanks Alex
Hugely enjoyable video, John. Made my Sunday. Thank you.
Fantastic vid from an Hackney boy, Enfield dad, Hertford man, goosebumps fella 😊. Glad Hadie enjoyed it too 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇦🇺
Had to chuckle to myself when I saw the old Walthamstow Tramway Offices building more lately the administration building for the former London Transport Bus Garage that stood there on the site of 'Ominbus way'...I remember vividly a Saturday afternoon in 1974 when I'd gone with a mate into the garage to scribble down the fleet numbers, having asked the garage foreman...however we'd been spotted by the TGWU Union rep who had a hissy fit and with in minutes the canteen and offices had emptied and the occupants surrounded us...with TGWU man threaten industrial action we were frog marched to entrance by that building and unceremoniously sent on our way!....who'd have ever though a bit of childhood bus spotting could have bought Walthamstow's Saturday afternoon buses to a stand still. Another great video John..
Great story Ian thanks for sharing
Always brilliant videos John. Thank you man.
Only just found this video and it’s already one of my favourites of yours. Thank you John!
Thxs for the mention John, sorry wasa bit tongue tired when we met you the amount of times we have gone out for a walk and said imagine if we see The great John Rogers. This time we did🥳👏👏. Remember thinking afterwards John hasn't walked from leytonstone has he??? Should have known better 👏👏👊 Top stuff John keep up the great work.
Super content 👌, you inspired me to walk more. I envy your stamina 15/ 20 + miles, what a "proclaimer" .
Excellent once again 😅thanks 👍
Thank you John, so lovely to meet your wife Hayley on part of this walk today. I have fond memories of visiting Waltham Abbey and many a weekend spent with a school friends relatives that lived in Broxbourne by the River Lee many moons ago. Once again I loved the history on this walk, which linked to other walks you have done. I left the UK nearly 50 yrs ago but its still home to me where I grew up, I was a bank clerk then secretary before coming to Queensland and retired some years ago after becoming a Nurse here. Your videos bring so many memories back, but I love living here 2 mins walk from the sea and the beautiful sky...I agree Hayley. 💕🇦🇺
That was a beautiful walk! Glad you were joined by such an important person! It clearly made you very happy! Thanks for sharing the moment.
Hello John. Lovely video mate. Your new book; will there be an audiobook version? I like to listen to books on the hoof with the dog. By the way everyone, I highly recommend John’s book This Other London on Audible. He narrated it himself and it’s a fascinating listen.
Bought the book on your recommendation. Can’t wait to hear it. Good shout.
Paul
@@paullynch9376 I really enjoyed it mate. I’m sure you will too.
Another interesting and informative video John. Well filmed, edited and presented. Thank you from a wintry Australia. 👍
"Brodies brewery who brewed beer on site"...try saying that after a few pints ! 😂
Also, Heidi's brother was was one of my favourite characters in Catastrophe!
Thank you Sir for taking us along with you
Your Lea Valley walks are especially memorable to me. Your joy in that idyllic environ is palpable. Cheers.
What a fantastic and energetic walk. Very impressive. You deserved that pint. Heidi is great and well worth that Epic trip to Australia. I bet she misses Bondi and that big ocean and sky. Its only natural to feel such deep connection to home. See you next time. Hopefully Heidi again at some stage. Thank you.
Cheers Den
Such an eloquent guide. Wherever that may be, your videos are a delight.
I tried saying your name, but alas, the streets of Seoul remain John Rogers-less. Thank you (and Heidi) for the walk, though. It was lovely!
I really would love to walk the streets of Seoul, Suho
Used to cycle to Waltham Abbey all the time with my old father in law (god rest his soul) from Leytonstone in the summer, and the beer was good!
It's a classic. Thank you so much for this. Love it. Take care and keep it up.
What a perfect end to my Sunday afternoon xxx thank you
Lovely walk, thankyou !
Lovely walk! You had the weather with you! Excellent!
Fantastic!
As always ,thank you .
A lovely wander alongside a river on a summer's day.
Loverly walk & Loverly to meet Heidi...the Abbey was amazing, thanks John 😊
This is just the most endearing video. So nice to meet your lovely wife on one of your blogs. You two are blessed.
As an Aussie living in Clapton I can relate to this video, what one misses about Oz and what pleasures are to be found living near the Lea river valley. It’s my cycling main highway.
Wonderful walk John and just lovely to see you two together. 😊
Finally - an appearance in one of your videos, haha!
Perfect Sunday evening viewing, as ever ❤
Lovely to meet Mrs Rogers . Xxx
Reminiscent of the old signing off of Monty Python and the Flying Circus comedy series with..."The Ennnnnd....THE END!!", much enjoyed again, John and good to see your wife out with you too.
Thanks for sharing another lovely video, John. It was nice to meet your wife too. 20+ miles makes for quite a walk.
John thank Both so mutch, Keep safe And Well.👍😉
Thanks for another great walk John, great to see your wife come along the walk. See you on the next 👍🏼
Great one John.....thanks
Hi John, all has been said in the comments just one word Fantastic video! All the best to all your family.👍
Thanks Brian
Thanks John for another interesting video. Seeing those shots of Midland Road and Hainault Road reminded me of the days in the late fifties when I walked along Leyton High Road to go to Norlington School.
Great video John!!
Thanks!!!
A another great river walk, going with the flow and trying to be current. Have not been to Rye House for years, must go back and see the RSPB reserve near there. The webs in the trees were made by caterpillars of a moth, which I think is the Cherry Moth. The web protects the caterpillars inside from birds.
Great video John, cheers 🍻
Hi John, really enjoyed this one. You did a lovely job of editing and making this one particularly personal by bringing in Heidi and combining that with old footage. I did this walk once from Tottenham N15 to about Broxbourne before turning around and heading back to N15. I never realised just across the river was Waltham Abbey and all that history. I really want to visit Waltham Abbey now! Well done on 22 miles. What an epic walk! Looking forward to the next one.
You live just down the road from me. lol I'm from Morley Road.
I don’t know what I am envy most about you, your passion for walks, your memory or your legs guess it’s the legs 20 miles plus you deserve that pint and a bag of crisps thank you for another great video
Looks good!!
Thank You Tube for dropping your wonderfully informative and informal history lesson into my feed.👍
Instantly smitten and subscribed. Thank god for a vlog without juvenile ramblings and debauchery.
Excellent content and expertly edited!
Thanks so much David - welcome to the channel
At 31:10 John thats Rye house Power station. Feeding electricity all the way into hackney via Rye House/Waltham Cross/Brimsdown/Tottenham and Hackney Substations. The pylons tend to dominate that section of the Lea Valley. Another excellent video John!
That was a wonderful episode John, thank you for sharing
I love your videos, and especially the ones venturing out down the Lee Valley. We moved out to East Hertfordshire last year and it was actually one of your videos around Roydon/Stanstead Abbotts/Ware which actually really sold the area to me. That was the first video I watched of yours. We haven’t looked back from the move and from watching your amazing videos. Thanks John!