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A Sunday afternoon always feels special when being guided around by Joolz, Lou and Simon!

Everyone makes such nice comments. Thanks so much.

In the mid 1960s, I lived for 4 years in a tiny 1 bedroom flat on the third floor immediately above the entrance to the ice rink. When it was built in the 1930s that block was cutting edge modern. All the flats had refrigerators which were connected to the refrigeration unit for the ice rink. When I lived there the refrigeration system had long broken down. But in what seems now like a renter's dream my rent at the time on a five year lease, was 10 guineas a week and that included hot water and central heating and the services of a uniformed porter. Used to sometimes pop down in the lift to skate and my local shopping centre was Whitely's. Such memories.

You are literally the best advocate of London, in a time when many people have doubts over it

Pork cooking away in the oven, Mum settled in front of the TV watching an FA Cup match, and knows she can't disturb me because Joolz has another fascinating episode that I MUST watch.. I wish they had spent money on saving Hornsey Town Hall, Porchester Hall is so much like it, I can smell it!!

Your fault! Your triggered me! I lived at Bayswater and St George for about two years in the 70s. I used to walk that neighbourhood frequently to get from there to my job at the Royal Lancaster Hotel accounts department. So many good memories! You say that it doesn't appear to have been bombed. It was not once but twice! On my walk to work I used to pass some more blocky, modern units that didn't match the look of the white classics. Being a Canadian - we will talk to anyone whether you want it or not - I stopped some residents and quizzed them. They were all built on WW2 bomb sites. I was also told that some of the white classics had been damaged but rebuilt as originals. The second bombing was when I was there and we were sort of in the middle of the IRA bombings. I passed a side street off Connaught about 15 minutes, on my way to work, before a bomb went off and blew off the occupants legs (I understand he lived). There was the bombing of the Hilton and a Casino. I was crossing at Bayswater and Connaught one afternoon with a little old lady and, as we looked right, a car several blocks down flew up in the air and then we heard the concussion. We looked at each other and agreed it was a car bomb and went on our merry way? That was how accustomed we were to the thought. I always loved that walk to work because it was so interesting passing small shops we didn't see the like of growing up on Canada. There was the poulterer with the chickens and ducks hanging from nooses. The fishmonger with fish so fresh you expected them to wink at you. And the octopi who, if there hadn't been glass between us really wanted to hold hands. The eels gave me the creeps! The pretty little florist shop. All small fronting on the ground floor of the white buildings! Lovely! Adored the houses! Ah, the SPA! I went there once with some girls from work. We decided to go for a swim and a spa. I'd never been to such before and what an education! A lovely splash in the pool and then onto the hot rooms. That was when the person running it and the splashy companions discovered to their horror that even at the highest temperature I didn't sweat! They ran me thru the three levels two complete times and nothing! It took me a while to realized that growing up in Southwestern Ontario in Canada on the shores of hot, humid Lake Huron summers had made me immune! It also explains why in the winter when locals were bundled up like they lived on the dark side of the moon I was wearing a sweater! My boyfriend couldn't stand this and marched me off to Marks and Spencers to buy me a jacket- spring weight because I wasn't cold but was comfortable. We finished off with a group of strong, possibly Polish women using the sort of bristle brushes scrubbing us down and then tucking us into warm beds with sheets and blankets for a sleep. I have never been more relaxed and my skin has never been so red! So many good times there! What a great location despite my nightmare landlords! Great memories! Thanks! TTFN

I lived in Leinster sq from Jan 1978 to Nov 1980. It was a Nat West Hostel for workers aged under 23 who had moved to London from the regions. Nat West had taken over a hotel whose owners owed them money and turned it into a hostel. Over 100 men and women under the age of 23 living in central London in one hostel, what could go wrong LOL! great days.

I had no idea Bayswater had so many attractive buildings. The Porchester Baths were absolutely lovely. A delightful jaunt!

I was very fortunate to have grown up in Bayswater from the late 70’s through to the 90’s. It was like having the world at your finger tips! Hyde Park, Queensway ice rink, Whitley’s, Porchester Hall/pools, the Collonades, Paddington Station and up towards Oxford Street! A charmed youth for sure!!

Fascinating doesnt come close to describing the exuberance, dedication and beauty [of Joolz & Simon] Endlessly inspiring. 😊

I love the interaction you have with Simon the camera person.

Makes my weekend when I get to watch your video's full of interesting facts and get to see the areas where most tourist would never think of going.

I'm always amazed at what goes on in those old establishments Joolz takes us to. For an American, London may offer the most intriguing walking tours available.

That was excellent. Simon is so clever, he has just the right comment at just the right moment. Thanks.

the Tiroler Hut is a strange place and certainly worthy of a visit.

I used to live in Craven Terrace. It is great to see how much it has changed and how it has stayed the same.

I started my Flooring apprenticeship at Whiteleys in the early eighties.I loved it there

By the end of the video I was shouting with excitement! On my only visit to London in 2015 I stayed in a hotel not far from those churches and pubs, where the Moscow Road becomes Pembridge Square! Oh, the memmmoriesssss. And I managed to shop at Whiteleys! I bought a stale bagel, a mint tin and a top in M&S :P So sad it's still being renovated... rather splendid indeed. Thank you!!

As my old Accountancy lecturer used to say whenever I got some simple sum right - "You have restored my faith in human nature!".

I lived in Notting Hill for years where it met Bayswater and it's nice to see this part of town again. I miss having the Porchester Baths as my gym! I also always felt walking down Queensway was like being on holiday in a foreign country. Very fun and diverse. I think this may be one of the most underrated neighborhoods and best kept secrets in London so don't spoil it for the locals!

Sunday wouldn’t be the same without jools, Lou and Simon fantastic video jools

Love the bathhouse and art deco buildings

The videos with the swing/ragtime music in the background make me so happy! 🎉❤

The pets' resting place was so moving, it's pure love. Animals give us so much, it's a privilege to know them and share our lives with them. They should be remembered and celebrated. I have lived in London for 40 years and did not know this graveyard existed.

I watched Trooping The Colour in The Mitre in 1975...Directly across the road from it was The London Walkabout Club where many of us Aussies would hang out on a regular basis. Much better place to hang out than Earl's Court

Looking for something nice to watch while I eat breakfast and wondered if you might have one out and, lo and behold, 25 seconds in! Excellent 😊😊😊

Loved the Porchester spa and the Tiroler Hut. The old guy still entertaining all day at 86. Amazing! Also loved Simon and you reminicing about the old school fence! Haha! Cheers Joolz and Simon!

These videos are unmissable. Every one is a treat.

That vintage 1970”s fencing is called chain link. 🤣

I have just found your videos,love them,I was born in London at Dulwich hospital,lived in Dulwich,my friends father was the station master at Dulwich station,Mr Webb they lived in the house attached to the station,I live on the other side of the world now,when I come back on holiday I love it,I know alot has changed,but love the history,if you believe everything in the paper's you would not set foot there,if I come back will hire you as my guide,thanks for video,

😊 I really appreciate your tours.😊 The first time I was in London I stayed in Bayswater for 2 weeks, back in 92. It will always be my favorite area in London. I might stay elsewhere now, but I always go back for a day.❤

It's a "dial" of phone boxes.

The only catchphrase I have in my memory of trivia from the Tommy Handley show, was something my dad found highly amusing. Mrs Mopp would arrive saying “Can I do you now, Sir !! I love a war time double entendre 🤣🤣

Thanks for this video Joolz. Totally relate to the trying to climb over that 70s fence. Keep the videos coming mate. Well done as usual. 👍🍻 Londoner and proud!

I lived in St Petersburg Place during 1959 (opposite the synagogue ) I remember a restaurant called The Artists Palette where one could paint or sketch a live nude model, this was in Queensway Bayswater. I visited Porchester Hall quite often & on one occasion the pop singer Donovan in a rest cubical singing "Mellow Yellow (one of his Hits!)

Another wonderful video. Thanks so much Joolz. This brings back many fond memories as Bayswater was where I stayed as a young 20 year old traveller on my first of what became my many visits to London.

Love watching your videos Joolz - I’m an expat living in Los Angeles, but I spent the first 20 years of my life in and around London - you’ve shown me amazing things that I never knew existed. Thank you

I find it easy nap time drifting in and out of consciousness with Jools banter on Sunday afternoons 💤💤👍

What a trip down memory lane. My Mum used to take me to Whitelys on our way to the local Sainsburys every week. And then later memories of stagering through Bayswater in the early 70's slightly inebriated. The Mitre was a great pub.

Sunday morning here. What a delight to see you back with another... I'm just getting tucked in to beans on toast and tea. Perfect!

How about a ring of telephone boxes ..? Love the English devotion to collective nouns. Thanks Joolz for another lovely vid and luckily with some more luxury flats ;-).

Thank you, that was really interesting. Bayswater definitely worth exploring.

Made my Sunday morning great video, always look forward to them.

SWEEEEET A NEW JOOLS Best way to start my day.

Couldn't agree more. Beyond Our Ken and Around The Horne were absolutely hilarious comedies, that really stand up today. ITMA, was certainly a progenitor of this riskay music-hall style. "Shall I do you now, Sir?"

Mr Whiteley has a Village named after him in Walton on Thames. He bequeathed £1 Million pounds for a place for retired ex staff and for the poor. It has its own Hospital. Look up Whiteley Village.

Ah, who doesn't love a Steigl? I visited the brewery in Salzburg back in 2010. Really good brew tour they've got there.

Brilliant show it's mainly all I watch now since I discovered it ❤

Another great video, Sir! I remain rather fond of Bayswater, it's a lovely area, I stayed there quite a few times back in the day during some of my countless trips to London. I haven't been back in four or five years so I'm penciling that in for my next trip, you've given me a few things to look for that I'm unfamiliar with. 😊

Here from NYC via a London friend… thanks for the tour… delightful… ♥️🇬🇧♥️ Have you ever heard of the musical artist Ren? You remind me a bit of him in your delivery… ♥️

Joolz, I am a big fan of your channel. The knowledge, music, and character you bring into your videos is wonderful. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

I took an exam in Portchester Hall in 1966. Nice memory in your video.

That Pigeon didn't think much of that statue! 😆10:28

I bought a pair of khaki trousers at Whiteley's in 1980. I lived in Leinster Square from 1980 to 1983 at the Victoria League Commonwealth Student Hostel. Lots of memories 👍👍. In summer we used to sit out in the gardens.

A most interesting video, Joolz. I've never seen any other programs about this area of West London, and this was quite a surprise to know what's in the area. The bath house is a masterpiece of a building, so elegant it is. What surprised me also, is the false fronted house in that terrace where the railway is hidden away1 A brilliant film altogether, and so enjoyable (as usual), so, many thanks

YES! Love when your tour and meet local people

Had no idea Bayswater was such an interesting place with amazing buildings.

Thanks, Joolz. Lovely area- I like staying around here when I visit London. Well-connected to transport, lots of history and pubs and places to eat. Glad you ended at The Mitre! They do delicious food.

Bayswater has some delights!❤

Very good description of the area where we’re staying in a couple of weeks. Will definitely pay a visit to The Mitre, as it’s just steps away from our hotel. Thanks

What a fabulous episode Julian! Bravo 👏 to you and Simon. Kindest regards, S.

Love your tours. I hope to meet.up with when we visit next year.

Another groovy episode. I would love to see you revisit some of the places the Rolling Stones lived before they were famous.

My neighborhood when I visit London from Texas! You even showed the Corus hotel, and the Launderette down the street from it that I use!

A guide and a phenomenal historian.

Enjoyed the video tour ...Two of the 60s British blues aristocracy lived in Bayswater: John Mayall on B'water Rd off Queensway and Alexis Korner had a flat at 116A Queensway.

Hello Joolz Guides! I loved shopping at Whiteleys Bayswater in the 90's! Saw many films there: Schindler's List, Casino, and Kids. Thanks for the great tour and memories :)

Thank you Joolz for another fabulous London walk.

always enjoyable always entertaining. I never miss them. Keep it up.

Having breakfast and watching Joolz Guides here in the U.S. 😊

You are such a plethora of knowledge and FUN.

Did anyone else notice the pet name on the gravestone at 1.25 👀 Pomme de Terre (surely a corgi!), Fritz Henniker and Captain Bicknell are pretty solid names though. Of course all the pups regardless of name were very very good

A new Joolz Guide! YAY! I absolutely needed this.

Been feeling lonely and home sick over here, until I noticed a new Joolz Guides video popped up just yesterday! Yay! ❤ Joolz and the gang, I thank you for keeping us, who live across the pond, connected, and inspired that I can’t wait to return this summer. Nice swimsuit BTW. 😊I dig it!

Just returned to Canada today from staying in this area. Great tips. Loved The Swan and The Mitre…. The red MG in the video is still parked with a flat tyre lolol

Chain link fencing. It never occurred to me that no one uses it anymore.😮 Very nostalgic.

That spa looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for making and sharing, Joolz and crew. ❤

Awesome, as always, Joolz! Well done you! Wafer thin mints... lol

What an amazing steam, sauna, and all of it in that gorgeous building🌷so beautiful all over inside and out. Thank you for taking us on this walk Joolz.❤❤

Jolly good show! Thanks for making it!

Huge STING fan here, thanks for the info...!

The Turkish baths were beautiful and you are very brave going in the cold plunge for the sake of your video. Well done and thanks for sharing.

That was a rare treat. As a Bayswater resident for 16 years I was positively wallowing in delicious nostalgia as you visited so many memories of mine (including late nights at the Tiroler hut.) But when you actually wandered into the very square I had happily lived in - Kildare gardens - I'm not afraid to say I shed a tear. Incidentally, the pub you ended up in, the Mitre, was featured in Woody Allens 'Matchpoint' and you also solved a mystery for me as I used to see Sting in his long black leather coat pushing a pram around Kensington gardens. So that's where he lived! Around the corner from me. Well, well...

With a Ying and a yang and a zippedy doo 👍🏻 Nice stroll

The Mitre is a great pub with nice food. Woody Allen filmed scenes in ‘Scoop’ (Scarlett Johansson & Hugh Jackman) here and along the street outside the pub

Noel Gallagher wrote my favourite Oasis song and named it ‘Columbia’ after The Columbia hotel. On their first album

Delightful! Thank you! The “listed fence” can be found in abundance in the USA. We have it, in fact. They are commonly called “chain link”, or sometimes “hurricane” fences. The latter name is because they let the wind blow through them, staying upright, while the solid wooden fences blow down! 😃

As always, a great video Joolz. Thanks for making me fall in love with my city again ❤

Pulled on the heart strings mate, 90s me amd my mates spend everyday around those areas as most of us worked around oxford st, Kensington & we'd meet up for food & drinks so many happy memories thanks Joolz 😊 😊

Throughly enjoyed watching

Fascinating - I live in the area and didn't know any of this stuff!

I always wait till i get home to watch Joolz on the big screen as my little treat 😊 Always on the look out for Joolz when im out and about, hope to see him and shout Hi one day 💯

Thank you for this. When I was in London a long long time ago I stayed in Bayswater so this was a treat. Saw a pub I went to still there. Going to London this summer.

Another wonderful film from my favorite London KZfaqr. Looks like a great place to visit someday, Bayswater. The last place Barking is definitely on my short list 🤗

Fascinating stuff, once again, and that's chainlink fencing, of course, it sort of faded out in the 90s a bit, but still common enough. Beautiful settings and the Spa was fabulous, Terrific!

I was born to a house in porchester terrace north in 1950 great memories of the rag and bone man ,gas lamps ,the smogs ,we played on the bomb sites ,the coal man and of course whiteleys 😊😊😊 not forgetting ginger smarts news stand by the royal oak pub and i learned to swim at the swimming baths 😊

I recently stayed in Bayswater and totally fell in love with the area. Handy for two tube stations and Kensington gardens. There's a great little cafe right next to Bayswater station that I would recommend.

Amazing timing. We are coming over from Canada this weekend and are staying in Lancaster Gate. Fantastic to get a bit of an introduction before we arrive. Will have to stop into the Mitre and the Swan while we are over. Thanks!!!

Good to see Simon knows his vintage steel. I have an 1988 Raleigh Quadra and a 1987 Peugeot Tourmalet.