Exploring Lincoln’s Inn Fields & Fleet Street London (4K)

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This central London walk starts by entering Lincoln's Inn Fields via Great Turnstile Street. We then walk admire some of the buildings around Lincoln's Inn Fields including Sir John Soane's Museum, the Royal College of Surgeons, and the London School of Economics. We briefly go into Portsmouth Street before walking through the garden square to Lincoln's Inn. The route then goes along Carey Street, past the Seven Stars pub, Bell Yard and Star Yard to Chancery Lane where we admire The Maughan Library at King's College and the London Silver Vaults. Next we pick up the tour of Fleet Street at the Daily Telegraph Building, the Daily Express Building, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese before heading along Shoe Lane. Our walking tour ends at Dr John's House in Gough Square.
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@vinnyhowells8132 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, just wanted to say a big thanks for all your videos, For me, personally, they help my mental well-being so much as I am highly disabled and do not get out of my home very much so your videos and the way you talk through all the many places you visit are so interesting and intriguing, I seem to learn so much and can stop your video and go on my laptop to discover about certain venues in more detail so a typical 20-30 min video you do can literally take me a few hours to get to the end depending on the research you seem to put me on to. It's so lovely to be there with you as you go round these various places so thank you again for providing such interesting insights into many places I thought I would never get the chance to visit...keep going and stay safe. best wishes. Vinny

@christianparsons6050 5 ай бұрын

There is something comforting about these videos isn't there. They take you away for a while to somewhere else, not fantastical like a movie but as real and seemingly normal as your own life. They give you a sense that whatever is going on in your own mind, everything is ok just around the corner from just a slightly different perspective. It's not quite the same but back in the early 90's when my mental health was bad I found the series Top Gear (before Hammond/May but with young Clarkson) took me out of myself for half an hour in a similar way as does Gardeners World these days😅. Basically there's happiness in the everyday just a slight change in perspective away, easier said than done but true none the less.

@PatriciaEnright Ай бұрын

Gardener's World is a real tonic on these troubling times

@jumpingjflash 2 жыл бұрын

As a young teenager in the 60's I used to take the train into London and just walk around, not really knowing where I was going. I came upon a lot of interesting places. One of my absolute favourite discoveries was Lincoln's Inn Fields. It was many years later that I actually found out where I had been.

@brianjrichman 2 жыл бұрын

I can remember the exit of all those newspapers from Fleet Street to Docklands and elsewhere. It almost gutted the area...

@infantteacher1 5 ай бұрын

In the 1980`s we used to go to the London Silver Vaults to buy our nurses belt buckle when we passed our exams.

@glennlocke8226 2 жыл бұрын

Sir John Soane’s museum is amazing. I’ve been there twice.

@tobyfountain414 2 жыл бұрын

Fleet Street/Lincoln's Inn fields is probably my favourite part of central London; seemingly untouched by the major developments in the City of London and the tourists of the West End. The house you show at 3:06 is known as Lindsey House and some people think it may have been designed by Indigo Jones London's first classical architect, a remarkable survivor!

@robertbarling5601 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John this was of particular interest to me as my father spent the whole of his life in the newspaper industry. He worked in Fleet street, Carmelite street and Bouverie street on the star newspaper, the evening news and the evening standard. He used to have his packed lunch at Lincoln inn fields. Bob.

@45green1 10 ай бұрын

I used to go and eat lunch on the grass when I worked at the Daily Mirror, John Soane's museum is definitely worth a visit too

@andrewwood9635 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable, good to see more people coming back into London. Joan Soane's museum is one of my favourites, he was a geart architect and eccentric collector of all sorts of stuff and very ingenously displayed too.

@Leonard_Smith 2 жыл бұрын

A good anecdote about how you chose your alma mater. I chose mine because it was the best alternative to working for a living... Ah the halcyon days of the seventies, complete with no fees and full grants...

@Leonard_Smith 2 жыл бұрын

@Jacqueline Filby And you try and tell the youngsters of today, and they just burst into tears when they see their student loan balance 🤣

@paulvarnsverry11 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Monday evening viewing lined up after the working day is done.

@margaretgaskin4928 2 жыл бұрын

Oh John, you have to do Sir John Soane's, you really do! You'll never walk by it in the same way again. Hogarth!

@nigelgbarber7848 2 жыл бұрын

I mentioned in a previous video that I used to work for the Honorable society of Lincolns Inn. The inns history books called the Black books date from 1422, but it is known to have existed long before that. Guided tours are undertaken during the week which you have to pay for. Gough Square is famous for another reason. In 1973 the first commercial radio station in the UK LBC began broadcasting from a studio in this location.

@45green1 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha, my best mate was in a band at the LSE, I used to go and see them play in one of the other buildings

@didntlistendad Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I have recently read in the Old Bailey records of an 18 year old who stole a lace piece from the head of a lady. He fled through the park you showed- into the arms of a patrolling guard? policeman pre the Peelers. Now I can see why the woman and her sister were strolling through. Even on a wintry February evening in 1815. The young lad lived a couple of blocks away in Little Wild St off Drury Lane. My reading suggests his home was within St Giles- the notorious slum though the family worked hard as bootmakers. The family also had a home opposite Dr Johnson’s house in Gough Square, though 19th century.

@sodbonce60 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked this video, so much history in this area of London.

@UKCheeseFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos John! Really appreciate the time and effort you put in to them. Thank you, me and the Wife really enjoy your weekly instalments.

@louistracy6964 2 жыл бұрын

Always a treat. Thanks, John.

@johnmurray8428 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Always enjoyable!

@markpickett5034 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video John, thank you and look forward to the next one when you return.

@goldencabbage45 2 жыл бұрын

these videos are so therapeutic, insightful and enjoyable to watch please keep it up John they are phenomenal

@The3Kosmos3 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I wanted to see this afternoon!

@TXMEDRGR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the walk through the wonderful history of London. It is nice to see scenes of historical spots and hear you discuss them, you do a wonderful job with each video.

@Tina-nw9ro 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring! Loved it. Many thanks.

@1954real 2 жыл бұрын

Theses videos are so interesting thankyou so much for making them.

@texano1957 Жыл бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed it

@ashleysgaze 2 жыл бұрын

A really insightful walk, many thanks John!

@rogermcd9918 2 жыл бұрын

Love your walks so much John, London is so fascinating and you tell it so well, keep em coming, please

@SirPrancelot1 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff John. Enjoy your week off.

@kevincross9206 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking walk John, along with the weather 👍🏻

@Slycockney 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly entertaining and informative video, thank you.

@sheumais63 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this walk, thank you John.

@AliBees 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. This style of video is my favourite. All the very old beautiful buildings and the little alleys and squares just off the main streets. Enjoy your well deserved week off.

@jp.dubois 2 жыл бұрын

John, Thank you for making these videos. Your channel is my favorite, and I look forward to every new episode. Cheers.

@Mudhooks 2 жыл бұрын

So many wonderful things that I missed while in London during my two visits, including Great Turnstile despite having used Remnant Street several times (in which I loved the sign that appears to be gone now that announced “Changed Priorities Ahead” which baffled my until I discovered that it meant that the one-way street became two-way at the end of the street). I wish I had been able to photograph the sign beside a manhole in the street around which there was a plastic barrier. The sign offered deep and sincere apologies for the inconvenience to pedestrians and vehicle drivers posed by the urgent work being carried out by BT… It was as though it had been written by a Georgian clerk. No such niceties are provided here.

@ianmaddams9577 2 жыл бұрын

There is always something round every corner in the city. Love walk with beautiful weather. All the best John 👍🏻

@clivefelgate9802 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for another fabulous video. You and us may not know what’s next but sure am looking forward to it! Keep safe. C.

@garymepsted9741 2 жыл бұрын

London at its most sublime. Fabulous. Thank you.

@Restless_Larry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video John. I deliver In and around Lincoln's Inn Fields. I’ve never really took the time to stop and take in its history.

@markriley4665 2 жыл бұрын

I missed you yesterday John. So delighted you have uploaded a video today. Thank you.

@johntait491 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched your stuff for a couple of months John, but it's great to enjoy your walks around London again. Cheers. 😉

@daveconyard8946 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You John. Keep safe And Well

@TimothyHalkowski 2 жыл бұрын

Love the city walks in London!

@neilgray7586 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I really like Fleet Street and the surrounding areas.

@robbojax2025 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite parts of London and a superb tour. So grateful for these walks and talks.

@philburdett 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff sir!

@marty9011 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very enjoyable walk. Love the old buildings.

@clivelangham435 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ArthurStone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Enjoyed an evening dining at the Noble Rot in Lincoln Inn Fields. In those days (1990's) the green was a major homeless camp; quite a contrast from the grand buildings but adding to the medieval vibe.

@MrEng65 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go John. Keep up the good work John!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@sarahjane8949 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back loads of memories here 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@LiamOFarrell 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video... Thanks

@janetsherwood7210 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative interesting amazing walk in London. Your sincere passion to uplift the forgotten days of old is contagious! Look forward to your next walk. 🌳🌿🌾

@javeediqbal3971 2 жыл бұрын

Great memories for me. I studied at the LSE between 1987 and 1990. Thank you for these videos which bring back memories of a bygone era.

@williamrobinson7435 2 жыл бұрын

This is just great! I hardly ever get chance to go up town these days, so these films are of especial value to me now. I agree totally about Robbie Coltrane's portrayal of Dr Johnson.. Fabulous! Really enjoyed this one. Nice one John! 👍

@WoodsideWalker 2 жыл бұрын

I was filming pretty much the same walk on the Monday. Luckily I got to walk through Lincoln’s Inn. I travelled down to London because I was inspired by your films.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant- hope you had a great day

@WoodsideWalker 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks yes, was lovely to see different parts of London off the tourist route.

@WalksInCamera 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best parts of London to explore as its very compact but there is so much packed in, and the courts off of the main streets are nice quiet spaces to enjoy between the main busy roads.

@peterspencer396 2 жыл бұрын

Good one John! Nice energy!

@patkelly656 2 жыл бұрын

Yes John another fantastic walk. Many thanks look forward to your new book.

@annaeborall934 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John, but thereagain enjoy all yours. Really like the historical facts you include. Thoroughly enjoyed the Sir John Soane museum when I went a few years ago. Can't believe you haven't been, you ought to put that right as it's fascinating.

@smilevideobritain499 2 жыл бұрын

how wonderful to be taken back in time and walk around those beautiful accompanied by your expert narration.

@RicHollandUK 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating history and facts well told.

@michaelwhite8031 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very enjoyable walk.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Michael thanks for watching

@brandondean8060 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh what a treat on MONDAY evening after long work day!!!

@kestrel230 2 жыл бұрын

Er John.. Isn't the LSE the Alma Mater of a certain M Jagger Esq? I think he joined a band too. I wonder what happened to them? 😂

@sobo1956 Жыл бұрын

another good one cheers John

@julianwalker1546 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this video. Good to see Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub on Fleet Street, my local when I worked nearby in Essex Street during the 1970s.

@Tom_J23 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video John!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom

@martjevans 2 жыл бұрын

I can't help but look at the view up Fleet St up towards St Pauls and wonder how much or little it has changed over the years. Not that much I'd wager. Thanks again for this!

@kestrel230 2 жыл бұрын

Used to be a big railway bridge across the bottom of the Hill until the 70s..

@margaretgaskin4928 2 жыл бұрын

The major change is the removal of the railway bridge, opening up the vista. It was the opening shot in the TV programme "What the Papers Say" when Fleet Street was lined with newspaper offices. I worked in several including the Sunday Telegraph and the Sunday Express in "the Black Lubyanka" (its nickname referenced the KGB headquarters in Moscow).

@kestrel230 2 жыл бұрын

@Nicky L Yep.. Typo on my part. I remember the old bomb site too - last one in central London, I believe

@mostlyindica 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this season John, enjoy your week off. :)

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex - I think you’ll enjoy the next video

@JTTW1455 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for another taste of London. I regret that I won’t get there myself but watching your videos is a good chance to see and learn about a great city. Theresa

@johnorchin8567 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you insert that occasional gentle music in your videos, it sets the mood perfectly. I’m having a bit of a binge on your videos at the moment!

@woodyw9798 2 жыл бұрын

Sitting here on a chilly Christchurch NZ morning, I can only vicariously share these experiences now although I worked close to Lincoln's Inn over 40 years ago. Another wonderful and informative video John, thankyou. I suspect this question has been asked many times (and probably answered in the negative, I guess, from their absence) but would you consider putting up a map with highlighted route either at the beginning or conclusion of each video? I think it help provide context - and be a great resource for those that might like to literally follow in your footsteps!

@davidshearer8793 2 жыл бұрын

I just love this part of London from Tottenham Court Road in the West to Ludgate Hill in the East. Looking forward to your next walk there.

@mamnisel4815 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating walk round Lincoln's Inn and that area of Dr Johnsons House in Gough Square.Love all your Videos John but the City of London ones really are interesting!!

@iansteel5569 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring video John, I often work in Fleet Street and will walk about in my lunch hour following your steps.

@malcolmrichardson3881 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely, informative walk. Sir John Soan's Museum is well worth a visit. Looking forward to the next season.

@edenjs1503 2 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable, interesting and relaxing walk. Being an ex-Londoner who moved abroad some 20 years ago, I love to see how London has adapted, for better or worse, over the years and you always include places, facts and information that are completely new to me. 👍

@brendanoprey762 2 жыл бұрын

I remember working on and around Canon/Queen Victoria Street in the 00's, and it was a ghost town at the weekends, but I think it was TFL walking routes being changed to the north side of the river which changed everything- suddenly pubs and shops etc were open on a Saturday, where we only had McDonald's and Benji's to choose from previously!

@dambrooks7578 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you mentioned the Black Adder escipode 😁

@4thEyeVision 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great walk sorry im a bit late to this one

@davegriffin288 Жыл бұрын

We thoroughly enjoy watching your walks on TV here in Ilfracombe. They are in places familiar to us and now we have a new perspective. Great stuff! And thank you - Dave Griffin

@medwaypeninsulaMR 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John I love to watch the videos of my old working haunts . Cheers Kev

@john80c 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video-I once spent an afternoon wandering around there as I was attending a book launch by Deryn Lake at the Old Bell tavern just up Fleet Street.

@johndonald8692 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting facts beautifully paced and personable narration Makes it feel we are walking with you Cheers as always John

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John

@PatriciaEnright Ай бұрын

So fascinating...used to work around here. This is a great trip down memory lane! You make it so interesting and it's a relaxing joy to watch. Thank you.

@margaretgaskin4928 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Staple Inn was originally warehousing for the Staple (wool exporters) and later for an Inn of Chancery (a sub-inn for lawyers who were not practising at the Bar in Westminster). Other Inns of Chancery included Clement's Inn and Clifford's Inn.

@kenhead6072 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John for another belter. So easy to watch. Keep 'Em coming. 👍

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken

@regpither3392 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, John, and, as others have said here, one of my favourite parts of London. BUT... two things I have to pull you up on. Firstly, I can't believe you missed out the statue of Hodge, Dr Johnson's cat! You must have walked right past it in Gough Square. Secondly, please put the emphasis on the 'Fields', not the 'Inn'! When you say it the way you do it sounds like part of a baseball field... Otherwise, good 🙂

@biddylisduff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, some beautiful buildings here. The Art Deco "Peterborough Court" reminded me of a local Cinema, sadly demolished to build a Lidl, but retained the title stonework, which stands oddly on the pavement - "Towers". Beautiful interior- Red plush, brass handrails and sweeping staircase, Chandeliers. Hornchurch. Ede and Ravenscroft supplied Graduate Robes/sashes /Mortar boards for sale /hire when I was a student in 80's. Great satisfaction wearing a heavy cotton Bat Cape after being written off by some snooty Grammar School teachers late 70's. I noticed my nephews only had inferior synthetic fabric available for their graduation, Crimplene surplus?? Look forward to your next season!

@sandrasmith3207 2 жыл бұрын

Great walk. Brought back memories for me. I used to work in Remnant Street next to Powis House. Also worked in Fleet Street.

@Steveoaudioandstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this smashing film John. I can't decide what I liked best...the fab buildings, your editing skills (tennis in time with the music 👍) or that just as I started commenting with a Blackadder reference, you beat me to it! I hope you will not object if I offer my most enthusiastic contrafibularities.

@leastone9600 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, am a new subscriber and this is the first of your walks I watched - am now hooked! Can't wait to see the rest; so calming and informative. London really is the best city to walk in. And do check out Sir John Soane's Museum when you get time :) Thanks for sharing these great films! 👏

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Lea - welcome to the channel

@mrtigerpants1 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video.thank you John

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

@teatime1010 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. Worked on Fleet Street for many years. Not sure in your previous video you mention that 85 Fleet Street (a Lutyens building) was the home of Reuters and the Press Association until Reuters decamped to the ITN building in Gray's Inn Road and PA left for Victoria Street. And btw, Shoe Lane was the home of the London bureau of the New York Times. Not sure if that is true today. Again, love your videos and love to see the areas in and around Fleet Street.

@stockholmpearlsandviews4772 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad your new book is being published in the near future. I have enjoyed the first very much.

@lizstevenson7801 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lovely video John. My Dad worked at the Daily Express as did my brother, many Cousins and Uncles also the Telegraph. In the 60's being a Mod I was working in a bank in Lombard St, many of us mods used to have our tailoured skirts and Jackets (in black of course) made in Chancery Lane tailors. Thanks again for the trip down memory lane 💕🇦🇺

@mmmmmmmmm2336 2 жыл бұрын

yessssssssssssssss love your videos!!!!!!

@derekpyne 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Another interesting walk From you. Know this area pretty well. Worked in the kitchens of a Office block in Chancy Lane back in early 80s . Thanks for the memory John