London's Smallest House

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London's smallest house can be found on Bayswater Road- 10 Hyde Park Place, W2 to be exact.... but what's the story behind it?
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:57 Number 10 Hyde Park Place, W2
02:50 Audio description of interior
03:48 Theories as to why the small house was built
06:30 The early 20th century
06:58 The Little Gnome Man
07:23 The Elfin Oak
07:36 J.M Barrie
08:05 Times the house has been up for sale
08:42 The only official resident...
10:05 Outro
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@Allannah_Of_Rome Ай бұрын

Omg you actually coverd this tiny house that was owned by my mum's aunt! My mum visited the tiny home when she comes over from Australia with my grandparents back in the early 1930's, she was 10 at the time. My mum mentioned the ladder and everything and told us our Nanna couldn't climb it and it was unladylike anyway lol. That's just so unreal. I thought it didn't exist anymore.....

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Wow!!

@PraesThulohrd333 Ай бұрын

🧢

@shartbimpson Ай бұрын

that's so cool! are there any photos of the inside that you know of?

@arbel7655 29 күн бұрын

That's amazing! Any further details you would care to share? I was slightly disappointed when we didn't get a tour. Thanks!

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

@@arbel7655 Thank! Unfortunately it's private, but from what I understand there is currently not much to see in there; it's like a broom cupboard...

@marionsworld24 19 күн бұрын

Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying your videos. Very interesting information and you narrate it so well. Thank you. I'kk be carrying on seeing what other history you'll be sharing.

@Robslondon 19 күн бұрын

It’s an absolute pleasure Marion. Thank you so much for your kind words; really glad to have you here.

@nickyphoenix2470 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see inside, I am surprised that none of the owners haven’t extend upwards. Seeing as it’s in such a prime location.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there appears to be a lot of space behind it too Nicky. Thanks for the comment and stay well.

@scientchahming5 2 жыл бұрын

They're probably not allowed to extend up or out. You know what London's like with its onerous codes!

@alandoyle8880 2 жыл бұрын

If you look down the gap above the house you can see a window on the end of the house on the left that’s why they can’t extend the house upwards.

@Petra44YT 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjgreen1786 If it's London's smallest house, then it must be a listed building for sure.

@doxasophosmoros 2 жыл бұрын

It would have further obstructed the beautiful old building next door , derp. You can see it wouldn't have worked and would have ruined the old buildings view, and light etc.

@maggiesays7827 2 жыл бұрын

There is a family story much like this one about a house my great-aunt owned in St Louis, Missouri. The house had been passed down for generations and was wanted by developers, but she wouldn't budge. She ended up living between to large apartment buildings with her small house still standing. She left the house in her Will to her doctor who was 40 years younger and was willing to take care of her for free for the rest of her life. She outlived her doctor, so he didn't get the house after all.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant Maggie, thanks for sharing :-)

@iris5678 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it ultimately didn't end up in the hands of developers

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@iris5678 It's with the Convent at the moment Iris, so in safe hands :-)

@kristenconrad4222 Жыл бұрын

Is the house still in the family ??

@maggiesays7827 Жыл бұрын

@@kristenconrad4222 My cousin is now the owner. He's renting it out to an organization that uses it as a halfway house. He calls it his FU to developers. I did ask if the story was true about Great-Aunt Minty and her doctor was true and it is. He has her old Will where she left him the house but he was 34 years younger and not 40.

@TheUluxian 2 жыл бұрын

5:48 The shot of the tiny car in front of the tiny house couldn't have been planned any better..😉

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was an incredibly lucky shot!! ;-)

@hattyburrow716 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I tend to the theory it was to prevent the alley being used as a toilet

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you hatty 😊

@AaronOfMpls 14 күн бұрын

That, with "servant's quarters" as an excuse, probably.

@stevenguthrie2237 2 жыл бұрын

I've walked past that house for years never knew that it was the smallest property in London thank you for the informative video

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasure Steven, thanks for watching!

@toddbonin6926 2 жыл бұрын

You made my day with this upload. London never ceases to fascinate me. Thank you!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Todd; so happy you enjoyed it :-) Stay well my friend and thank you.

@arriesone1 2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@arriesone1 :-D

@lg5819 2 жыл бұрын

The redevelopment of this quant, small dwelling, alongside, its adjoined neighbour is rather nice with its red brick design. But I think it’s design doesn’t match the period properties next door. And from the historic photos shown in this video, I feel it’s original design would be more suited, then the redesign. But I do like it, it has a retro feel to it.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a strange one…

@annychest718 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it looks robust and classy

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Жыл бұрын

It's original design was far superior.

@stephenbryant7189 Ай бұрын

It ain't "quant", but "quaint".

@WardyLion 2 жыл бұрын

I love the brickwork design of Numbers 9 and 10.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It is quite unique! :-D

@WardyLion 2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon I’m no expert but I want to say it looks like something that was made in the 60’s but with brick instead of concrete. I approve, concrete is cold and unwelcoming.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@WardyLion It was made in 1991 believe it or not (there's a plaque on the Convent saying when it was rebuilt). But I know what you mean about the 60s look.

@louisegalczynski1543 2 жыл бұрын

I sound like a broken record but I really do love your videos - wasn’t aware of this tiny house or its history - absolutely fascinating! Would love to have a nosy inside!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

You can sound like a broke record all you like Louise, I'll never tire of your kind words and support! Thanks so much as always and stay well :-)

@scottlewisparsons9551 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you are very boring! I seem to be writing the same sort of thing too! I find Rob’s videos to be very interesting and informative. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 I hope that you are enjoying the summer in London. It’s a bit cold here at the moment.

@ladyameliecharlotte 2 жыл бұрын

Takes 'bijoux' to a whole new level!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@clivefelgate9802 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, as always totally fascinating!! Gotta love London full of wonders and eccentrics. 👍

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, cheers Clive! :-)

@viviennejordan215 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Very Interesting and Fascinating!

@cherylchapman6163 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob for another beautiful tale. I like to think that I have an enquiring mind, but your research is fantastic. You never ever fail to put a smile on my face . You bring history alive, and that is such a talent 💕

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so kind Cheryl, thank you ☺️

@gypsybelle4757 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Well stated.

@andyward8336 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a detached house that is less than three foot at the front from next door and about ten feet at the back . And year's ago there was a single story dwelling that took up less than half that space from the front towards the back . The really strange thing was that it was six feet up and accessed by a ladder .

@liamkatt6434 Жыл бұрын

I actually walked past this house on 22nd February this year without knowing what it was. I was heading to an hotel in Norfolk Square to stop for one night before getting the Heathrow Express for my flight back home, and noticed the shrine even stopping to read the plaque. Then I noticed this odd looking door and figured it was just some sort of service door. I wish I had watched this video earlier.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Nice comment Liam, thank you.

@alanchriston6806 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Rob 😊🏴‍☠️

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alan :-) Stay well my friend.

@alicejackson771 2 жыл бұрын

That was fascinating - thank you! I'd love a property in this part of London but if I sold my 4 bed house with large garden in North Essex I still wouldn't be able to afford this tiny house!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alice! Yes it’s crazy isn’t it 😕

@TheWhore2culture 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that,know the house well,though I'm afraid I knew nothing of its history until just now. I myself lived in one of the smallest houses I know of in London, in Chelsea Manor Street,Chelsea,opposite Alpha Place,just before Oakley Gardens. It looks a little bigger because it's sideways to the streets, joined to the house on corner of Oakley Gdns, it's just 3 rooms stacked on top of each other,basement is a kitchen(just room for table),with the loo throuh a door on far left hand side. Narrow stairs lead up to a sitting room & then up another flight of stairs to the bedroom,with a shower & washbasin,again through a door on left hand side. It did benefit hugely from a small 'paved 'garden' which I made seem larger by installing mirrors behind raised flower troughs. This was accessed through a door on ground floor at top of the stairs leading to the basement. I lived there for 10 years in the mid 80s/early 90s. The kitchen window was in a well set below a grill set into the pavement - again made bigger by lining with mirror,installing lighting and plants. A tiny house in the heart of Chelsea - where I was born & have lived all my my life; still here! It belonged to Cadogan Estates - who own a large number of properties; it was at that time rent controlled & when I moved in the rent was £24 a month!!!! rising - with hard negotiations each year(the basement was riddled with rising damp & dry rot, so lined out entirely with tongue & groove,which I stained a light blue to brighten it up: the back wall was also in a terrible state,but,livable with) to £36 a month by time I left. For the record, I regularly had people knock on door to ask for a nose around. Lookin forward to catching up on your back catalogue & new videos coming. Very best wishes to you & yours👋🌟💯✌

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment, thanks so. much for sharing... £24 a month?!! Blimey ;-) Thanks again and stay well.

@georgielancaster1356 2 жыл бұрын

If I had ever been going past, as my only time away from Oz, I might have knocked and asked. It would have been my only chance, ever. But I would have brought a cake and biscuits and offered morning or afternoon tea as thanks...

@TheWhore2culture 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgielancaster1356 well then you would DEFINITELY been very welcome😁👋✌

@georgielancaster1356 6 күн бұрын

How lovely. If I find that time machine, I will pop in with cake...

@stevensonDonnie Ай бұрын

I wonder if it is no longer a residence but a disguised building used for utilities. Many cities have them. Pumping station, electrical of telephone supporting facilities, perhaps.

@hopefultraveler3543 5 күн бұрын

The video said that it is currently owned by a convent and used as a solitary retreat.

@RetroReminiscing 2 жыл бұрын

This was brilliant! I really need to catch up with your uploads as ive been so busy ... I love the details you add into your videos for us..1913! Thank you so much for making this !

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's an absolute pleasure Sonique. Thank you so much for watching; I really appreciate your kind words :-) Thanks again and stay well.

@eveoakley6270 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, my nana worked in service in a house opposite Hyde Park in the 1920s, to think she probably walked past this house regularly 👍🏻 Just stumbled across your channel, I love it as I’m always fascinated with unusual homes and buildings 💞

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful comment Eve, thank you so much! Yes, your Nana would've been most certainly familiar with the little house :-) Thanks again and stay well.

@eveoakley6270 2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon thanks👍🏻

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@eveoakley6270 ;-)

@candacehulbert8581 2 жыл бұрын

@fnln544 Ай бұрын

It really makes one ponder what’s behind the closed, locked front door; particularly, in modern times as amenities have presumably been updated.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

I think it looks like a cupboard

@tlangdon12 Ай бұрын

The space is unoccupiable. Even if there was no floor above the entrace, the light would be insuffcient to allow occupancy, so it's really just a store cupboard, ideal for bikes, but not people.

@mikecondon9576 Жыл бұрын

Bizarre certainly but fascinating. Rob you seem to have endless topics and I always get something out of your yarns. Keep producing.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Mike 😉

@bobnewmanknott3433 Жыл бұрын

You never disappoint with your stories of London Thank you so much

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob 🙂

@1258-Eckhart 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, you always make London look so beautiful. I'm sure the Mayor is pleased with you. That little house probably has no less floor area than my flat, but it's certainly more awkwardly proportioned.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 London does the work for me; it always looks great! Although to be fair I’m always lucky with the weather!

@bobj3251 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Rob have missed you, another informative and interesting outing looking forward to seeing some more

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bob 😊 I’m in London as we speak, filming for the next one! Cheers and stay well

@hellie_el 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ that was too wonderful! thank you rob!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Many kind thanks hellie el; very much appreciated :-) Hope you're keeping well. I haven't forgotten the mugs! ;-)

@barrywa39 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, interesting stuff Rob. It would be amazing to see behind the door. Keep up the good work.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Barry ;-)

@NewingtonBoy 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! The old Lambeth workhouse become Lambeth Hospital, my late father worked there for a number of years! My wife was born there Christmas Day 1963!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! The workhouse and hospital are certainly worth a video in their own right. Cheers Mark and stay well.

@sharonleong7120 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Loved it once again. Thanks Rob.👍👍👍😍😍😍

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure as always Sharon :-) Thanks and stay well.

@johnallen7807 Ай бұрын

Fascinating story, I had a flat in Hackney but never really explored as much as I should have done.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you John.

@johnallen7807 Ай бұрын

@@Robslondon My pleasure, I wonder what a 1 bedroom, ground floor flat in a Georgian terrace with 150' garden would be worth now? lol.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

@@johnallen7807 Too painful to think!!

@johnallen7807 Ай бұрын

@@Robslondon Too true. My father built our house in 1949 for about £1100, current value on Zoopla £2.7 million! What young couple can afford that but if you're going to allow nearly 1.5 million into the country every year what do you expect?

@TheWirdbird 2 жыл бұрын

Someone has to conduct surveillance to discover who, if anyone, goes into the tiny house.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was thinking the same ;-)

@Zepherus 2 жыл бұрын

Remember the Grand Designs episode when they renovated that water tower. Certainly quite a departure inside from workhouse facilities.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I didn't see the episode Zepherus but I was aware it had been on Grand Designs... sounds like the project was quite a headache?! Cheers and stay well.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@Gillie Monger Thanks for the info Gillie

@NewingtonBoy 2 жыл бұрын

@Gillie Monger I was born in Walworth, I never see that house!

@eloise1713 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that on grand designs too

@howdymartin6258 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely shot and edited - thanks Rob

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Martin thank you 😊

@murrayscott3513 2 жыл бұрын

Pure Gold. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Murray, thank you 😉

@maried3717 Жыл бұрын

This was lovely. I appreciate it so much! I live 20 miles north of Philadelphia, PA, and there is a district named Kensington. Sadly, it is not a safe place to visit. But there are other beautiful districts where I live in Bucks County with names like Buckingham, New Britain, Chalfont, Warrington, North Wales, Abington, White Hall....so many established in the 1700s. I live in Doylestown borough, the county seat of Bucks County. It is considered to have significantly more national historical designated sites than many others in the nation. This is because so many artists, vocalists, musicians, writers, play wrights, and people of significance have lived here.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marie; a very interesting comment, I enjoyed reading that. Thanks too for the kind words 😊

@jacquelineharrod6386 2 жыл бұрын

I am totally amazed! I have often passed this while visiting the Tyburn nuns, and never even noticed. Gosh! Thank you.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! It's very easy to miss Jacqueline ;-) Thanks for the lovely comment and stay well.

@jacquelineharrod6386 2 жыл бұрын

👍😁😁😁😁

@mccstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, I love the quirky nature of these stories. Thanks.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure mccstuff; thanks as ever for watching. Really appreciate you support.

@sarahmill6963 2 жыл бұрын

This was really fantastic, thankyou! Very enjoyable 🐨

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your kind words, thank you Sarah :-)

@SLane249 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job, thanks for sharing.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Stephen; thanks for the kind words. Stay well.

@martharunstheworld 2 жыл бұрын

A talking suit! Hilarious! Those WWII films, both British and American were so unintentionally funny! Great work as always!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Martha 😊

@yellowfuchsia1 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Thank you Rob.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure; thank you for watching :-)

@justplainjimmy1481 Ай бұрын

Your videos are always truly unique, Rob.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

I really appreciate that Jimmy, thank you.

@bluezinnia847 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting show of Architecture! My Father was an Architect of note, here in Washington, DC's Registry, in the USA...He was right up there with Frank Lloyd Wright, almost! My father designed a lot of large homes; sometimes Schools, Office buildings for downtown's...Especially in Evansville, Indiana, Vero Beach, Florida, & abroad in Canada..

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! 😁

@mikego18753 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up Rob. Thanks.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Mike, cheers ;-)

@thewrecker3140 2 жыл бұрын

First class Rob, totally absorbing from start to finish.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danielintheantipodes6741 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely visuals. Thank you for the video!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasure Daniel, thanks for the kind words 😊

@missilecustoms Жыл бұрын

I’ve walked so many times pass that house and never thought it was a house!

@paulmerryman 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Rob. I'd say the servant quarters is a very good guess, and it makes sense. I'd imagine the convent has some link between them now.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, and yes good points ;-) Cheers and stay well.

@divahoof 19 күн бұрын

How interesting! What a beautifully made video, I really enjoyed this, great job.

@Robslondon 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much :-)

@garethlock50 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Factual, well edited yet totally unpretentious 👏👏👏👍

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot to me Gareth, thank you so much 😊

@GiGiGoesShopping 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the service entrance for the larger residence next to it.

@carmichael2359 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for this cute program! I hail from the USA (and had the privilege of visiting London with my mother in the mid 1980s after I graduated from university.) I think the most plausible explanation is it being used as servants' quarters. I'm really quite jealous! I'd live there in a heartbeat, as I am alone in the world, so it would be a terrific match! Besides, I love that park view! I'm bummed we can't see the inside! 🤷‍♀️

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Carla 😊 Maybe one day I’ll be able to get inside! 😉

@GuildfordGhost 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. There's something very homely and comfortable about your delivery. Subscribed.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that GuildfordGhost (great name by the way!) Thank you; lovely to have you here ;-)

@cheralgeen3214 2 жыл бұрын

Good photography. Excellent narration. Thank you.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you 😊

@MRSCARNIVAL 2 жыл бұрын

Super thanks!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@julianneheindorf5757 2 жыл бұрын

Hyde Park 10 sounds like a house straight out of Harry Potter. I bet it’s the size of a huge mansion inside with all kinds of protections from preying Muggle eyes. Makes me wanna go and watch an HP film…🤣

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

😄

@CTChick2011 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. It would be funny as 10 and 3/4 Hyde Park

@akhagee4707 Ай бұрын

. Seeing as it's attached to number 9, it could quite easily be labeled as 9 3/4

@darriendastar3941 2 жыл бұрын

A superb piece of London history. I knew nothing about it. Many thanks.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure Darrien, thank you :-)

@reverie6034 5 ай бұрын

What a cute and well researched video! Subscribed as London is my most favorite city!

@Robslondon 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@davidfarrell3539 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robslondon, I must have walked past this place a hundred times and never realised its importance! Oh, how embarrassing. In my defence they say one never completely knows London. Think I better subscribe to your channel now to avoid further embarrassment...

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Cheers David, great to have you here ;-)

@JoannaLamont333 2 жыл бұрын

That was a really fascinating video. Personally I love the possibility of it being the little gnome man’s house, but I’m leaning more to it being a lookout for the nearby graveyard? Thank you for sharing.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely comment Joanna, thank you :-)

@StephenLyons-tl8ie Ай бұрын

I find these videos fascinating. Well done and well researched.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Stephen! Much appreciated.

@psycheinc-theSLC 2 жыл бұрын

You are fabulous - this is the second time I've landed on your channel by accident - and watched your content to the end without any trouble at all, such a pleasure - and that's rare these days - you are so good - truly. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, your comment made my day 😊 Very much appreciated. Thanks again and stay well.

@petat13 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks. THis little house reminds me of the Spite Houses in America. I understand they were very small buildings squeezed between others just like this one. Spite Houses were built for no reason other than out of spite- perhaps because of a dispute with a neighbour or relative about vacant land in tight spaces.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great bit of info Peta, thanks for sharing ;-)

@Dotalina33 2 жыл бұрын

I have lived in America all my life (76) and never heard of Spite Houses though that doesn’t mean they didn’t exist. Not in Detroit or Michigan. Maybe in the Deep South. There’s so much room to build anywhere that it’s hard to imagine such an attitude. The cities may get crowded but there are so many building codes and such that prohibit such building. If you know where they are located I would love it if you would inform me as it’s so interesting. Also it sounds like they could have been in New York where the great influx of immigrants from Ireland and England esp with disputes got the “ire” up!

@petat13 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dotalina33 Hi Dottie, I heard about them on tv, but have found something In Wikipedia for you. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spite_house.

@Dotalina33 2 жыл бұрын

@@petat13 wow. So interesting. Kinda rare but people get icky like that from time to time. Thanks for the link!!!

@PaulMcCaffreyfmac 2 жыл бұрын

I have it in mind hat my Ma once did a retreat with the Tyburn Convent nuns but she might have just heard mass there once or twice. Most interesting and engaging as always. Thanks. ps - that picture of kids gazing at the fairy tree could be me (in the late '50s). I absolutely adored, and spent many happy hours in, that playground, or down near the Round Pond at the Kensington High Street end, rolling down the little slope, feedng the ducks and enjoying the kite flyers.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

A nice connection to have Paul :-) Thanks for the kind words and stay well.

@Geoduck. 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun story. Thanks for sharing.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Mossback, thanks for watching :-)

@MakeAllThingsBeautiful 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content Rob.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Robert. Stay well :-)

@waynedexter3446 2 жыл бұрын

excellent as always. Can't wait and take a look. Incidentally the American friends I mentioned earlier are comming over in the summer and we will spend a day looking at some of the sites you mentioned.

@thewrecker3140 2 жыл бұрын

Wayne you should hire Rob for the day, he is a London tour guide.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne, that means a lot to me. Make sure you show them the Washington statue in Trafalgar Square ;-) And the one of Lincoln in Parliament Square too!

@thetragicyouth 2 жыл бұрын

How extraordinary! Another gem, Rob - thanks a lot. Do we know if the two adjacent houses clad in red brick have the same owner? If so, I'd bet the two houses have been cunningly combined or linked.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! As far as I know the whole set are owned by Tyburn Convent... would be fascinating to know if there's a secret link; I didn't think of that! Cheers and stay well ;-)

@lindalaw5466 2 жыл бұрын

This was my thought too. The door would give access round the back to a garden/ outdoor space ?

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@lindalaw5466 Yes, I did try to get around the back but it's inaccessible to the public unfortunately.

@lindalaw5466 2 жыл бұрын

@Nicky L good detective work!

@akhagee4707 Ай бұрын

@@Robslondon Have you been back by since then to ask at the convention if you could film inside?

@audreymcdonald8928 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the tour of Old London Town...it inspires me for places to visit when I'm in London thank you. 😊

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Audrey, glad I'm able to help! :-) Thanks and stay well.

@Bob-cj6zm 2 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your channel. You do great work! Thank you 😊

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you did! Thank you :-)

@swiper1818 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Swiper1818 :-)

@silvertbird1 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, and appreciated since I’ve never had the chance to visit the UK or London. Who knows what the next chapter may be for the diminutive dwelling, but I certainly hope it’s another remodel; what they did to the façade is criminal - it is so hideous compared to how it looked in the earlier photos.🙀😿

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, thanks so much Jon… and yes, a return to the original look would be nice! Cheers and stay well 😉

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree, its early design was far more pleasing.

@jdwatson8482 Жыл бұрын

I love this little bit of history and humorous detail of a building.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you JD Watson 🙂

@cherchezlavache5183 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post! I believe I could live here. I adore really tight spaces. 👍

@SlurpyDave254 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the old facade Rob I must say. Quite a few small houses tucked away in London, cheers

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave; yes I completely agree I've no idea why they felt the need to change it so drastically :-( The old one had so much more character. Hope you're keeping well mate.

@FavoriteThemeSong 2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon it looks like it’s part of a complex extending up to and including the nuns’ house. It appears to have been modified to blend together as a unified property. That’s why no letter box etc.

@HiddenGemi 2 жыл бұрын

Great research and presentation - thanks for sharing this little hidden gem! 💎👌

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Hidden Gemi :-)

@peterjohncooper 2 жыл бұрын

An interesting video, well made and narrated. Thank you.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated sir, thank you.

@suzannenichol6077 2 жыл бұрын

Rob that was so fascinating. Loved it Wish we could see inside.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Suzanne, I wish I could too!

@nicholaswalker2494 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate,another great video.I would say originally a watch tower/look out and then servants quarters 🤔🤔

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas- the watch tower theory is my favourite ;-) Cheers and stay well.

@sarahmill6963 2 жыл бұрын

Melbourne, Australia has a fairy tree in Fitzroy gardens, with beautiful carvings. You might be interested in 🌟❤️

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Sarah, I just had a look... it's delightful! Love the kangaroo, Emu and Koala!

@kathrynmast916 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, another interesting presentation.😁

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathryn!

@peterbooth6753 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 25 years since I lived in london. Your videos make me miss it.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter.... hope you get back for a visit soon. Stay well.

@asheland_numismatics 2 жыл бұрын

Servants quarters is my guess. Cool video as always! 😄

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks asheland, I reckon you're right although my favourite is the watch-house theory ;-) Cheers and stay well.

@asheland_numismatics 2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon thanks again, Rob! 😄

@DarrenHarrison7160 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching Jools guides for a while now and stumbled upon you lol. Absolutely brilliant! I'm a specialist Decorator for the National Heritage and I've decorated some of the properties in your videos! SUBBED 😇

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That means so much to me, thank you! Sounds like you've got an incredible job! A good friend of mine is a pest controller, and he too has seen inside many of these buildings! :-D Thanks again for your kind words; made my day. Cheers and stay well.

@curtismorris1347 2 жыл бұрын

really interesting and fabulous commentary 👌 thanks

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Curtis, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well

@jewelleryhannah7493 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

@CorvoFG 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a ‘bijou, centrally located desirable option £3000 pcm’ to any London letting agent!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That's cheap Jason, ha ha!! ;-)

@CorvoFG 2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon I know, Rob. I live in Dulwich Village and I aspire to rent so low!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@CorvoFG ;-)

@scientchahming5 2 жыл бұрын

£3000 per month for that? No thanks!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

@@scientchahming5 😂

@robinburn4974 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to think how much the rent is

@AA_BB_CCC 28 күн бұрын

Lol my thoughts exactly, specifically when I saw the convertible Bentley drive by. Must be a pretty ritzy area.

@francinegreenway8451 27 күн бұрын

Me too !!

@Jay-ql4gp Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was excellent!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay!

@Steve-ln3kl 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating & very pleasant video.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Patter, thank you 😊

@TheChipmunk2008 2 жыл бұрын

Love these kind of videos Rob. you deserve many many more subscribers... Not a londoner myself and i doubt i could afford to live there! but it's so awesome, with unique features due to its role as our capital

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say; thank you so much :-) Yes, the prices in London are crazy- even this tiny house, given its location, would fetch a fortune! Thanks again and stay well :-)