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Give this Guy a Netflix Series! Brilliant!

Yup, I concur you should have a Netflix series about London, history, culture and myths. You are awesome!

I adore your walks. I had only three days in London in 2000. I fell hopelessly in love with the city. Was never able to return, and now I'm too old and too poor to travel. Your videos are much appreciated by me. Thankyou.

Portobello Road makes me want to watch the movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks again, and sing the song. I can absolutely see where he got the inspiration/ lyrics from with all those lovely market stalls.

It's so fascinating that you found a postbox from the Victorian age that is still usable! So I googled for how long postboxes have been the colour they are in Germany (bright yellow). They came in various shades of black, blue and other colours during the Imperial Era, then, they change to red in 1934, and that colour was discontinued in 1945. They were a dull yellow before my time, then a very bright yellow when I was a child, and now, a not quite as bright yellow. (I hope they stay the way they are now!)

One of the things I like about your films is that they end with a drink. I fancy one now.

I was a nanny in this area and we had a key to this garden, it was a lovely time!❤

As an italian I had chills when Francesco started singing! You make me want to live in London so bad, I hope I will manage to move in the future

I busked on The Portobello Road in 1978. My hair was midway down my back and i had been interning and studying under R.D.Laing in his North West London Communities. Your film proves we can't go home again. No one then would have guessed i turned out. Cheers!

It's amazing to think that I used to work closely to this area and I used to be there almost all the time and never knew about all this historic content.

The brands museum is on Lancaster Rd, the same road as the Grenfell Tower and the museum used to be The Terrence Higgins Trust. Princess Diana would visit often and there are many news reels of her visits as she would draw crowds.

OMG, I USED TO LIVE AROUND THE CORNER AT KENSINGTON GARDENS IN 1988 - 1990 AS AN AU PAIR FROM SWITZERLAND. I BOUGHT SO MANY FANTASTIC UNIQUE RECORDS IN THAT SHOP! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! ❤️

After today’s hectic work day the cure is a pint and a new tour video.

Adorable video like all the ones you show us. I love your stories. It is pity that you don't know much about Brazilian singers and composers. If you knew two of our best composers, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil lived in Notting Hill for four years. Not for a good reason, though,. They were on exile. They could not return because they could be arrested. They had spent a couple of months in jail not knowing the reason and when they left they were inforned they had to leave Brazil. They chose a great place to be: London! And in Notting Hill. Caetano composed some good songs while there and one of them was recorded by Scott Walker. The one called Maria Bethania. But one of my favourite is Nine of Ten where he mentions Portobello Road. "walk down Portobello Road to the sound of reggae"...

Compliments to the camerman---great artful shots of all the locations. Obviously a 'pro'---someone who has studied his craft! Very much appreciated--also the 'running' commentary, well researched and a wealth of info!!!

I was working near The Churchill Arms pub couple of winters ago. The pub was decorated with over 100 Christmas trees.

Ah Portobello Road, streets where the riches of ages are stowed. I wish I see it in person. Great videos.

Hi mate. Great channel! I worked in a couple of those properties you've featured today. Behind the "Blue door" is actually a courtyard, leading to a modern, glass fronted house built behind the gardens of the other properties. Also worked in the Spice shop, the Castle pub and the Cupcake shop at the top end. Thanks and loving going through your videos

You walked passed the lovely Electric Cinema without a mention.

Having spent 60 + days in London over the past decade we now obsess over Joolz's video's-Carry ON! billandlauri U.S.A.

I discovered your channel quite by accident but being an anglophile I've come to treasure your tours. I hope someday to holiday in London. If I get the chance I'll definitely have you give me the tour.

It's not often I view videos 'recommended for you ' but, boy, am I so pleased I decided to view this one. Mobility issues and failing health prevents me from visiting the great Metropolis that is Londinium nowadays, but watching you, and Alex, taking us around two areas of the city I particularly enjoyed visiting in the mid 80's/ early 90's was a real treat. When I was visiting from my home in Bedford for a night on the razz then I'd go to Earls Court and Soho. But on non-boozy days I'd explore Notting Hill and Portobello. I'd invariably return home skint having bought some ludicrously expensive 'vintage' tat, lol. Happy days. Fantastic work, Joolz.

You suddenly make it a small world I love it!

Wonderful, so many memories and such a fantastic explanation of its history. A big fat thank you from Spain.

I'm french,i am improving my english at the moment,so your vidéo is very helpful for me,merci beaucoup!

1973 a lot of Portobello Ladbroke Grove was squats and a a dump ! We didn't actually know any who would want to live there, many houses were almost in ruin or multiple bedsits ! But the market was fab, no food shops all Junk !

Great tour of Notting Hill I love the Mews Houses.

My old stomping grounds! Thank you for this very pleasurable tour.

This video was definitely worth the wait! Now I can't wait to get back to London to check out Portobello road market

Fabulous video, very informative. Joolz loves his beer!!

Thank you so much for your incredible videos, I’ve been in London on and off for 15 years and didn’t know half of what you taught me. I could listen to you all day long..

Just amazing love watching

So interesting to mix history with places, especially related to movies!

I’ve always been fascinated with finding out about the place my ancestors lived for generations and this has been the most helpful and pleasant KZfaq video to help me do that so I just had to comment.

My total respect to you for your ability to remember so much fascinating facts and present it so well.

Love your Joolz Guides on London !

thanks for your tour not been to london for about 40 years nice to see it again looking forward to seeing more of your films

That at 10:44 I remember as a kid there was a lady that came round the streets with a wooden handcart and a block of ice selling to us kids. The days before 7/11 opened up on Westbourne Grove and introduced my world to slush puppy. I remember a lot of hardship, not a lot of wealth, but a great feeling of community. I moved away from London to Sweden 25 years ago. I still get recognised as being the son of my father when I'm back visiting which isn't more than once every five years. Recognised by people unknown to me after both me and my father not being around for the best part of 30 years. Quite amazing in a city with such a large population.

So many wonderful and interesting places to see and visit. Pointing out all the hidden gems many would just pass by. Great guide once again. Thank you Julian

AW I love Trellick Tower 😊

How beautiful London is now. I used to love wandering about in London, as you do, & looking at all of the interesting buildings. I think your videos are the nearest I am likely to get to doing that now. But that is good, as you supply so many interesting facts which I find fascinating! Thank you for that, Julian.

Thankyou for sharing your knowledge. Your films are very interesting & informative. I do enjoy them & find them a good relaxing thing to watch when I feel stressed.

Lovely tour on Portobello Road Market. Thank you so much!

lived in westbourne park and spent my childhood round portebello so am totally enthused by this vid and was actually there on the day of filming reece efhans blue door scene brings back warm memories, thanks you dapper gent

You know Joolz, I believe that this is my second favourite vlog..the first fav being Highgate that was super and this one is as well. Thanks so much. Diana

Thank you!! Great video!!! Entertaining and informative.

Great! It's a fantastic area - I actually lived there briefly in the early 80's when Notting Hill wasn't all posh. I was teaching at Holland Park School and we spent our lunch hours in the Windsor Castle. I remember they had these rather dozy upper class barmaids who took so long getting our food orders ready we had to eat walking back to work!

Lovely that you stop by the spice shop ... I went during my visit and I get the best souvenir I coud ever gave to someone

This is a fantastic channel that brings London off the map!

Joolz, THANK YOU. One of the most entertaining videos I've watched in a long time. LOVED THIS. ❤ Keep up the great work. Something of a national treasure feel to all of this. 👏👏

Thanks again Joolz some new things to look out for on our Saturday morning trip to the Ladbroke market! 😎

Hawkwind, now you're impressing me!!! Great video, as always!

Absolutely love notting hill, would love to live there one day! Thank you for your videos joolz.

Outstanding

We stayed at Portobello and Alba while you were filming this, or around that time. It was even very hot for me coming from Florida. Best vacation ever

Great hawkwind mention!! 🤣just keeps getting better

Great Vid, Joolzie! Been a while, but it's ok, mate...we know you're bizzy with tours and your just one man....will Always patiently wait for the next vid....like a cool drink of water on a hot day....love you, Joolzie...Cheers!

Listening to you is addictive! This one was really beautiful.

Most enjoyable trip down memory lane!

Always a good day when Joolz post a video.

Excellent. Good to see you finishing at the Windsor Castle, where my wife and I first met.

Great job Joolz,showing off London

Amazing ! Nice shot of my old bed-sit opposite the Brands and Label museum at 158 Lancaster Rd (not Landsdown) circa 1968

I love this road ❤️

Welcome back so nice to see another Vlog, I did miss you last time I was in London, but I’ll be back April/May next year.

Another splendid production my dear fellow! 🎩😊📹👌

Looks brilliant in this area, Joolz. I like the look of the market and shops with bric-a-bric items and records. Nice to know that many shots of the film Notting Hill had taken place here. Many thanks, a great video.

Living in Bloomfield New Jersey dreaming of London. Your videos are a perfect solution (other than saving up to a really get there). Your sense of humor is hilarious. Thoroughly enjoy your channel. Thank you so much!

I walked past u outside the ritz just after the fly past...... was too star struck to say hi

New to London and your videos are giving me lots of ideas for days out😀Totally love them! You should be on the TV

These vids are great. Thank you so much. We visit london quite a bit, and its all these little facts that we miss as we're walking around. I'll definately be checking more of your vids!😉👍

Beautiful

Brilliant, really appreciate your videos....

Brilliant video 👍

Can I just say yr videos are extremely educational I havnt learnt this much history of London at school it is a bundle of academic wonders please keep it up I think yr absolutely wonderful nd thank you for teaching Me so much about my favourite city in the world..hats off to u Mr. Jools u should look into teaching history I wldnt mind a gorgeous teacher like I teaching me history anytime.

How j love ur programmes Julz

Really enjoying the tours, locals and movie that started it all. Threw some quid your way to keep up the good work, a true gentleman. We'll look you up for a tour if we visit again. Looks like you're really starting to get popular. Best of luck.

Thank you so much for this. I lived in Lansdowne Road my entire childhood and early adulthood. So many places I used to go were featured here. Pubs I frequented (not the main one which was the Ladbroke Arms), the church I attended, kicking and screaming, gardens which all had annual parties in July with local steel bands, games and dancing later on, real family and friends time. Portobello was where we bought all our food - it had a small and very early Tesco - and later on clothes and costume jewellery. Great memories. Thanks again.

Really enjoyed watching that - excellent Joolz Guide 🤗

Absolutely cracking Jools. I’ve walked the Portabello Rd many times. Also used the Retro menswear and records shops - still have some vouchers somewhere. Withnail & I is one of my favourite films - as is the Italian Job - and I knew neither of those facts.

I find your videos absolutely fascinating and entertaining at the same time!. I spent many years in Shepherds Bush and also remember Notting Hill back in the late 80's and it was certainly not glam back then! I love learning about the history of London. From one former punk back in the 80's :)

Dear Jules, we are new fans of Jules Guides. love your informative, wonderful, fascinatingly trivia filled London walks and talks. We are both musicians and enjoy your English music hall bits! Also, would like to hear some more about literary residents of Primrose Hill; Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, Al Alvarez, et al. In your next Primrose episode!

Love the spicy shop.

Glad to see another installment of the J Guide. It has been a few weeks without the old update. Well, there you have it, and beware of tautological repetition or any of those adnominatio, anadiplosis, anaphora, antanaclasis, antistasis, conduplicatio, diacope, diaphora, epanalepsis, epistrophe, epizeuxis, mesarchia, mesodiplosis, palilogia, paregmenon, ploce, polyptoton, polysyndeton and of course symploce.

This is why the likes of the BBC will be a thing of the past. I was born on Notting Hill Gate it was such a dump we moved to Shepherds Bush. How times have changed. Anyway, The Notting Hill Gate Record & Tape Exchange first ever store wasn't on the Goldhawk Road in the Bush, it was somewhere in Hull, Yorkshire. There's a fascinating fact for vinyl lovers

Always enjoyable, Jules!

Ahhh I remember and miss when the Music and Video Exchange had a few shops all around there. I picked up tons of old rare videos, comics, laser discs and records there.

Having lived in London. For a very long time...and my soul still beeing there....his depth of knowledge is increadible... he is amazing..and it come fro. The inner soul....applaude to you...if one ever wants a guide...he would be it...there is no comparison.....he is the 21st century baedecker.......

It would nice to see one of these about the parks and recreation areas in the winter.

I used to live in Hesketh Place. Notting Hill is one of the coolest part's of London.

Oh wow! I couldn’t believe he has La Costeña Chiles from Mexico! And Tabasco Sauce. Wow! Here in Mexico they’re so common, I believe every household has at least one of those products! Congratulations Notting Hill!

loved the video one of the best vloggers on youtube .....now I have to watch notting hill !!

Loved the area and the market and the carnival

Oh my heart! I was there in Portobello Road about 14 months ago.....stayed in Ladbroke Street, and walked all the places you have shown today. What a feast for the eyes, I bought a tea pot & mugs in Alice's...I absolutely adored London, I must return soon...love your videos btw....you are a natural x

*dabs tears* oh deary me... if your videos, so far, had managed to make me utterly nostalgic for London, this one in particular touched my heart. Notting Hill Gate was where I stayed in London, back in 2015. 14 Pembridge Square was my hotel. Only that it was october/november and it looked very different in cold autumn (I actually preferred it. Heat and sun are my enemies :P). Thank you very much for this. It helped me to realise how much I missed of the area! I didn't walk around that much... I need to go back (I also would need lots of money). Absolutely loved it. Have a great week! xx

As a lad from Bethnal Green of long ago now living in New York, I really enjoy your brill video tours but I never heard you sing Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner. I loved the episode on Bethnal Green and hoped you would have gone in my old street. Florida Street. Cheers ol China, Dr.David Deak 78 years young.

Great tour, when I was an Art student , used to hang out in Sun in Splendor Pup, end of Portobello, in the Early 70’s. I loved this area and it was great to wonder around, skipping over I loved going to Ronny Scott’s. , the other art students did not know about that. ........ I saw Stephen Grapellie. Play with Dejango Rhineheart. Was awesome.. now I have honestly dated myself..but so what,,, loved living in Chelsea . Great series, Salut, 🍸💕😎

Love these videos! I always learn so much!

Those of us who greatly enjoy your work, Joolz, salute you for braving the ridiculous heat for our pleasure & education.