10 London Pubs Used by Charles Dickens
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Күн бұрынCharles Dickens loved pubs, and in this video we'll be exploring the history behind 10 of his favourite London taverns- all of which are still open today.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:28 The Red Lion, Parliament Street SW1
06:58 The Grapes, Narrow Street E14
09:41 The George & Vulture, Castle Court EC3
12:50 Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street EC4
14:15 The Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row SE10
16:15 The Boot, Cromer Street WC1
18:53 The Lamb Tavern, Lamb's Conduit Street WC1
21:49 The George, Borough High Street SE1
26:08 The Spaniards Inn, Spaniards Road NW3
27:19 George IV, Portugal Street WC2
29:55 Outro
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Links for this video:
More on Ye Old Cheshire Cheese:
• Exploring London's Pub...
More on the Spaniards Inn:
• Exploring London's Pub...
The Spaniards Inn in 'Dracula':
• Exploring Dracula's Lo...
Save Our Simpsons Tavern
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-...
Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital Charity
www.gosh.org/
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Pub links:
The Red Lion
www.redlionwestminster.co.uk
The Grapes
www.thegrapes.co.uk
George & Vulture
george-and-vulture.co.uk
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
ye-olde-cheshire-cheese.co.uk/
The Trafalgar Tavern
www.trafalgartavern.co.uk
The Boot
profile.php?...
The Lamb Tavern
www.thelamblondon.com
The George
www.greeneking.co.uk/
The Spaniards Inn
www.thespaniardshampstead.co.uk
George IV
info.lse.ac.uk/staff/services...
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Credits:
Images:
Burlington Telephone Exchange: NJ, Creative Commons, via Wikipedia
Charles Dickens Cheshire Cheese Seat: Cheshire Cheese Facebook Page.
William Lamb bust: Alternativecarpark, Creative Commons, via Wikipedia.
Great Ormond Street, 19th Century: hharp.org
Locomotive: www.flickr.com/photos/lselibr...
Division Bell image: Richard Pope (Creative Commons)
Charles Dickens Reading: victorianweb.org
Sound Effects: (All Creative Commons, freesound.org)
River sound effect: reneepoisson
Countryside sound: HerbertBoland
Drunk argument: SoundsExciting
Bottle Smash: mars_98
Market: Soundkrampf
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@thetragicyouth 6 ай бұрын
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@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That means so much to me tragicyouth, thank you; from the bottom of my heart. You've been such a tremendous supporter of the channel. 100k would be incredible! ;-) Thank you again and have a wonderful Christmas.
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@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Really appreciate that, thank you. @@D_B_Cooper
@thewrecker3140 6 ай бұрын
I concur 100%. Pure quality and very educational every time. All the very best Rob for 2024.
@Rachel-bo3qg 6 ай бұрын
This video is so atmospheric, showing London and its pubs off admirably. There’s no other place like it. Well done Rob 👍
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ☺️
@kevelliott 6 ай бұрын
Excellent stuff! I'm not native to the south, being an exile from the wonderful English north, but I now live in Kent, and my two kids live and work in London, and have introduced me to these cosy little bolt-holes. It's such a tragedy about Simpsons! If I were ever prime minister (at age 70, that's unlikely now) I would pass an Act ensuring that some pubs must NEVER be closed down. These would include both Simpsons and the Cheshire Cheese, and wider afield, the Lord Nelson, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, and the Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria. Doubtless, there are many others....
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Great comment Kev, thank you.
@gabrielmanetti3071 4 ай бұрын
London. The BEST city in the world! Dickens the best writer !
@Robslondon 4 ай бұрын
Well said!
@jamesmcginlay5763 6 ай бұрын
Many thanks Rob! “And so, as Tiny Tim said, 'A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, everyone!” ― Charles Dickens,
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you James! And hear hear ;-)
@slamtilt01 6 ай бұрын
The pub I drank at most from this list was Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. I liked the old little stairways to the small pub rooms upstairs. There are so many cool little historic pubs in London that it would be so fun to organise a pub crawl around.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
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@bobj3251 6 ай бұрын
As a Londoner I'm always amazed at the fascinating history of the most interesting city in the world and as always Rob you bring it to life thanks keep em coming
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Will do Bob, cheers!
@huwlewis9059 6 ай бұрын
I used to work in the bland building overlooking the George courtyard. It was so difficult to concentrate on work when there were loads of people outside the George on a nice summer day! Thanks for bringing back great memories, Rob.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Huw 😉
@goodfes 6 ай бұрын
Is it still called Chaucer House? I too worked there for a few years when it opened, probably 35 years ago now. I had no idea why it was called Chaucer House until this video! There used to be quite a few corporate events at the George, remember us all peering out the windows one day when Richard Branson was doing something with the press. The George itself was (is) a lovely pub clearly historic.
@huwlewis9059 6 ай бұрын
@@goodfes yes, Chaucer House - at least it was then, suspect it is something different now. The Heeltap and Bumper was the wine bar opposite the front door, though the George was way more popular. Mid-90s I was there.
@gemellodipriapo 6 ай бұрын
I've just paused this at 12.53 ... no other reason other than to thank you for such a great piece of telly ... why can't the beeb do this?!!! You're a genius!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you to say gemellodipriapo, thank you! Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks again.
@paulbagley1020 6 ай бұрын
Ah Rob, you've again touched upon my favorite subject: pubs! As a fellow writer and fictionist, Charles Dickens is also one that I hold close to my heart. Both such fitting topics for the Yuletide. From across the pond, I again thank you for your insightful content, the pleasing and professional manner in which it is presented, and I extend to you my very best compliments of the season.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment Paul, I truly appreciate your kind words. Stay well my friend; thank you again, and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
@Drew_Eden 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, I really enjoyed this one. I've been in a few of those pubs when I've visited London from my native Edinburgh. I once spent a while trying to convince an American tourist that the Prime Minister could be seen in the Red Lion most Friday nights 😊 Keep it up and I hope you and you family have a great Christmas and a Happy New year. Drew
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks so much Drew_Eden, I reckon some decades ago you may well have been able to see the PM in there most Fridays! Love Edinburgh; beautiful city. Stay well and have a lovely Christmas.
@philclum1705 6 ай бұрын
I love Dickens, love pubs and I love Christmas! Thanks for this episode Rob. I want so much to get back to London.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Phil! Hope you make it back soon
@robinfereday6562 6 ай бұрын
He was more than London’s greatest writer I do believe
@AnilJedi 6 ай бұрын
Another great piece which I’m sure took a while to plan and make. Look forwards to more in 2024 !
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you much 😊 I’m hoping next year’s going to be a good one for the channel 😉
@xxxbigfuzz69 6 ай бұрын
Just found you very good blog have a great Christmas
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much; good to have you here! Hope you have a great Christmas too.
@lindasueanderson8024 6 ай бұрын
Oh to spend an afternoon reading Dickens in a pub that he frequented. Lovely episode
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Linda :-) hope you get to do that someday!
@russcooke5671 6 ай бұрын
You could. What is stopping you. Do you not live in London
@lindasueanderson8024 6 ай бұрын
@@russcooke5671 I don’t which makes me very blue 4 or 5 times a month
@russcooke5671 6 ай бұрын
@@lindasueanderson8024 were are you calling from 👌🏴
@davidhabert 6 ай бұрын
The Charles Dickens Museum is worth a visit and one of the best times to go there is during Christmas (I did last year). Another pub also worth a visit is The Dickens Inn near St Kathrine's Dock which was originally a warehouse building.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Quite right David 😉
@brianlopez8855 6 ай бұрын
I love Rob's London interesting posts. Reassuring, nostalgist and thorough and so polite in asking for our Likes Shares and Subs.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Brian :-) Much appreciated.
@AUXdrone 2 ай бұрын
Every pub is exactly what i would imagine as an american mr dickens would frequent. Very much enjoying this channel. Cheers.
@Robslondon 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Nice to have you here :-)
@annereidy7981 6 ай бұрын
Fascinating Rob, thank you. Didn't know Dickens was so fond of his refreshments! Happy Christmas to you and yours!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Anne, the same to you ☺️
@kevinnorfolk1710 3 ай бұрын
I am really glad that i stumbled across this channel. Enjoyable and informative, and presented in a friendly and clear manner. A lot of work must have gone into making these..
@Robslondon 3 ай бұрын
That means a great deal to me Kevin, thank you so much. It’s good to have you here!
@butchknapman3939 6 ай бұрын
Rob, yet another excellent video. Well presented following some extensive research and in the video you again covered a few miles. You also added some popular classic music. Have visited both the Trafalgar and the George Borough high street. The glass building at the far end of the yard was where the goods from the trains was loaded onto small trucks to be delivered, that I remember from my childhood days. Thanks Rob for your videos throughout the year, yes happy Christmas to you and best wishes and good luck for 2024
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Great comment Butch, thanks; interesting info!
@alicedell8595 6 ай бұрын
I adore pubs with many rooms. I care little for the open plan ones. x
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Same 😉
@Project.Womble.London 6 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video Rob. I cannot imagine how long it must take to research and edit these, I’m such a fan of your work. These videos are clearly a labour of love and I love watching them. 😊
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! They do take quite a while, yes… but it’s my job now 😉 Thanks again for your support and stay well.
@violetmoonofthenorth 6 ай бұрын
Will have to look in some of these pubs when I’m down visiting London 📚🍻🥂
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Enjoy! 😉 🍻
@johnbacon1854 6 ай бұрын
You always bring these places alive. I have had a few drinks in the Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, when I worked on Ludgat Hill. The way all those rooms are hidden under the pathways above will always stick with me. I would love to get to visit The Grapes. From the outside it looked such a small place, but really does stretch out inside. An afternoon there with a Dickens Novel in hand would make for a really nice way to unwind. I can see why Sir Ian Mckellan loves it so much. The other think I found with this historical tour is that although part of the reason Charles Dickens lived and worked in some parts of London, he clearly loved to find inspiration for his novels through parts of London. All those pubs were set out all around the main City from west to east and through the centre at different times in his life, each one leaving a memory defined in words behind in many of his works. Noted you like a pint of London Preide if we do ever get to cross paths... 🙂 Have a wonderful Christmas, and all the best to you family Rob for 2024.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers John; a great comment as always and I couldn't agree more :-) And well done of spotting the pint of Pride! Cheers for all your support this year and have a great Christmas.
@davidnash1220 6 ай бұрын
I have just spent what is possibly the best 30 minutes of Christmas so far After reading A Christmas Carol and streaming this through my big screen l have been utterly engrossed and completely captivated Just lovely thank you so much Merry Christmas to all who have the spirit with them
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That’s such a lovely comment David, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, stay well and have a great Christmas 🎄
@davidnash1220 6 ай бұрын
I am going to visit these Pubs on a little mission, not a mad one just an historic one and l will of course refer to your research while l do Thank you again Kindest Dave
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That's brilliant to hear Dave! Enjoy mate! ;-)@@davidnash1220
@joeking4206 6 ай бұрын
I live in Lancashire but me and my girl love to visit London whenever we can. There’s something about London pubs. We’ve been in the Cheshire Cheese. Best pork pie I’ve ever had. We will try to visit the pubs in your excellent video. Pubs we have enjoyed include The Blackfriar, The Citie Of Yorke, The Harp near Covent Garden, The Princess Louise in Holborn and many others in Greenwich, Camden etc.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful comment Joe, cheers ! 😉
@robbojax2025 6 ай бұрын
Almost 10 out of 10. I cannot recall ever going in the Boot. Favoutie is hard as all of them are worth a visit. Very interesting video.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Robbo- good excuse to go there now 😉
@TurboTimsWorld 6 ай бұрын
My great great grandmother was sold to the George in Borough High Street as a teenager to pay her fathers gambling debt off of 21 uk pounds (1800'si ish) Ive been there a couple of times and made sure my bar tab ran to 21quid BUT the odd thing was when I put that date in brackets above I hmm and rrd and turned around on my desk chair to view a framed postcard of the George Inn I have on the shelf behind me in my study way down here in Devon ! Great video Thanks x
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Wow… incredible story, thanks for sharing
@samil5601 3 ай бұрын
I so wish I could do the same to pay my bar tabs!
@shahjhanhaider26 6 ай бұрын
This is a fabulous video which led us to back days where Charles Dickens had spent his younger days ,becoming what a person becomes wherever he happened to be. By the way I would like to admire red lion and spiniands and old curiosity shop,I short it was moving and full of knowledge
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@Blade_Daddy 6 ай бұрын
Well done! Bottoms up!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
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@pamcullen537 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rob. Another great episode. I must admit to not having read any Charles Dickens since my school days and now in my 70’s will certainly make the effort to reacquaint myself with the bard. Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas and all good things in the coming year 🦆💕
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Ah, lovely comment Pam 😊 Happy Christmas to you too
@jastheace425 6 ай бұрын
Great video rob, i use to drink in the Cheshire cheese back in the day when i worked in the middle temple inn's of court, happy days. Thanks for sharing
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure, thanks for watching!
@johnavery5384 6 ай бұрын
Great list. Now on my Bucket List.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Ha ha ;-) Enjoy!
@sparky1105 6 ай бұрын
Another excellent video. Many thanks for all your hard work.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It’s an absolute pleasure, thank you for watching 😊
@catherinesikora8397 6 ай бұрын
WOW! Another terrific video that makes me ache to be back in London! I am so happy you captured so much rain and mist and fog along with so many holiday decorations! The places I have been were a treat to see and the rest have now gone on the list for future exploring! I am not even that much of a Dickens fan, but your delightful presentation made everything so much more interesting than I was expecting! Thanks so much for your wonderful work!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment Catherine 😊 Have a wonderful Christmas
@SlurpyDave254 6 ай бұрын
Brilliant Rob, I've been in 5/10 of the pubs..love the Grapes n the George. Need to find the Lamb next time. Charles Dickins was some boy. Fabulous history one man can create...all the best for Christmas Rob👍😊
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Lovely comment Dave, cheers! You’d love the Lamb I reckon 😉🍺 Have a great Christmas mate.
@goober6391 6 ай бұрын
Watched it twice! Excellent video 😊
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Ah! Thank you so much; really appreciate your support goober ;-) Stay well.
@kerryannestevenson6099 6 ай бұрын
Another fascinating video,thanks Rob.In the late 70s I visited the Spaniards after a walk on Hampstead Heath several times.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Kerry 🙂
@williamanderson5437 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video Rob, Well Done. I'll look some of these venues on future visits to the Capital. Already visited 'The Sherlock Holmes' and 'The Masonic' (Football historic), There must be several Military named venues and several named after Famous Personalities or Occasions, keep these video's coming, you are doing a fantastic job for dedicated fans of authors etc. Love all the details, perhaps the nearest Underground stop and distance from each would greatly benefit the tourist, just a thought, From Wirral England.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you William 😊 I try to put as much info as I can in the description- links to the venues and so on, but there is a word limit unfortunately. Thanks again and stay well.
@JL-jr9gk 6 ай бұрын
Looks like a fun tour to do in London.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It is! Takes a while though! ;-)
@user-xi3vg6ow8i 6 ай бұрын
I lived and worked in London for 6 years I recognised many of your features epecially around Kings Cross\St Pancras, Cant see me returning too soon but thank you anyway
@dougknight1720 6 ай бұрын
Another legendary video of historic London pubs. I’ve visited a few but you’ve given me a few more to visit on my next trip. Thanks Rob and a very Merry Christmas…🎉
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Doug- hope you enjoy your next trip! Have a great Christmas and thank you for all of your support this year.
@dianastevenson131 6 ай бұрын
I quite often eat and drink at the Trafalgar in Greenwich, but had no idea it had Dickens connections! All the information in there is on seafarers and nautical history. I'll look out for something about Dickens next time I'm there.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Diana 😊
@kd259 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful Rob! It's a delicious Christmas gift. Happy Christmas :)
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
😄 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@HeimirTomm 6 ай бұрын
Another brilliant one (as they all are). Thanks Rob.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Bless you Tomm! Thanks so much for your support and have a great Christmas 🎄
@chrisruff2043 6 ай бұрын
Great video that Rob. I've caught up on your videos now, busy time of year. Big Ben and the Christmas pubs video very interesting, didn't know Dickens was such an ale monster 😂. Keep up the good work, Merry Christmas and be lucky as always. 😊
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Great comment Chris, cheers! I read a biography on Dickens when preparing for this video, and according to that, yep- he bloody loved a drink! 😂 Stay well and have a great Christmas 🎄
@joshmelville7464 6 ай бұрын
Superb as usual Rob. Long live the British pub with all its splendor. Really goes to show the importance of pubs and the inspiration it can invoke In language and popular culture. Something really has to be done to help preserve these places for future generations. As someone who likes reading myself I have spent most of this year working in Edinburgh and I’m sure a similar video could be made about Walter Scott having frequented a few of his favorites
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Lovely comment Josh, thank you so much. I have some close connections with Scotland (specifically Glasgow) and would love to do a Scottish pub video…you never know 😉
@123PJorgensen 6 ай бұрын
Rob you are a marvel! As a huge Dickens fan, I loved this!!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺️
@williamevans9426 6 ай бұрын
Rob, I really don't know how you manage to find these gems and all the facts associated with them! I hope you and yours all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With many thanks from Oxford.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It’s my passion William 😉 Thank you so much for the kind words, hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
@asheland_numismatics 6 ай бұрын
A great video as always. I hope you had a great Christmas! ☺️
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks asheland, and I did thank you! Hope you did too.
@asheland_numismatics 6 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon indeed, a great one and your video makes it that much better. 👍
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! A pleasure as always, thank you. @@asheland_numismatics
@pras12100 6 ай бұрын
Another great video. Just a comment about Charles Dickens statues. Dickens himself wrote in his will "I conjure my friends on no account to make me the subject of any monument, memorial, or testimonial whatever." This appears to be the reason there have been no statues of him in London. However there are now statues of him in Philadelphia (USA), Sydney (Australia) and Portsmouth (England).
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you- and yes, quite correct 😉
@borusa32 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Rob, a great video.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you borusa
@annieh2066 22 күн бұрын
absolutely loving your videos!! Thank you for this one, I'm travelling alone to london next week and currently looking for a pub to eat at after I visit the Dickens museum
@Robslondon 22 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy your visit.
@michaelj3282 6 ай бұрын
Brilliant video Rob, Been to the first two, (Red Lion and The Grapes), but never thought about the historical significance of them. Thank you.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Michael. Best wishes to you ;-)
@roberttaylor6295 3 ай бұрын
Would love to be able to visit them, Thank you. Ron .
@rjculliford 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful video, added a few I'll visit next time im there. Greetings from Sweden.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Hope you make it here soon, and God Jul :-)
@aidocashin1615 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob. Another crackin festive video. Really enjoyed it. I hope you had a lovely Christmas pal!!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much aidocashin :-) I did indeed thank you, hope you did too. Stay well my friend.
@adrianevans1764 6 ай бұрын
Lovely film as usual
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Adrian
@alanprior7650 5 ай бұрын
I am now a U.S citizen but was born and raised in Portsmouth. Dickens was from Portsmouth also and then his father's work took him to Chatham, Kent. There is a Charles Dickens museum in Pompey where he was born.
@simontemplar3359 3 ай бұрын
So I'm from Warwick.. Rhode Island.. when we came over to visit, I had one of the best meals ever at The Lamb. I had no idea Dickens was a fan of the place. But it's one of many reasons I love Britain so much: the way the past mixes with the present and how your favorite spot may well have been a favorite author or historical luminary.
@Robslondon 3 ай бұрын
Lovely words Simon, thank you. Hope you make it back here sometime
@dabsan 6 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable video, the rainy atmosphere really fitted the subject matter 🙂 As always so much detailed information to spark the imagination. Also I didn't know about the class 86 name plate in the George lV pub until watching this 👍
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you dabsan. It was pretty cold and wet filming so thanks for noticing! 😉🍺 Cheers and stay well
@WagnerGimenes 6 ай бұрын
Excellent production, Rob. Thanks again for the content.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, it's a pleasure- and I really appreciate your kind support, wagnergimemes, thank you!
@LeeJohn70 6 ай бұрын
I just came across this channel, very pleased, just subscribed. I love the old history and Charles Dickens was a Geat Man. Happy New Year to you 👍👍😁🎈🎈🍻🍻🥂🥂🎈🎈
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Lee! Good to have you here 😉
@michellebell5092 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Rob, a very Merry Christmas to you and here’s to a year of exploring our wonderful City.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Michelle :-) Have a wonderful Christmas.
@sarahlouise7163 6 ай бұрын
another interesting and very relaxing roam about the town. happy Christmas Rob!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Sarahlouise! Very best wishes to you 😊🎄
@andicheese1763 6 ай бұрын
Another wonderful video packed with information, history and all things London. Thanks.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Andi, have a wonderful Christmas
@liamkatt6434 6 ай бұрын
As always, a really great video from a truly knowledgeable guide (not a Google driven KZfaqr). Really interesting, nice pace and great locations. Thanks Rob!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That's really kind of you Liam, thank you!
@markgreen6788 6 ай бұрын
As usual a excellent video Rob..keep it up in 2024 ...cheers !
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark 😉
@itsjohndell 6 ай бұрын
It's little known that when Scrooge sends the boy for the Christmas turkey he actually said " Come back with the man, and I'll give you a shilling. Come back with him in less than five minutes, and I'll give you half-a-crown!' And pick up a pint of Bitter!" Happy Christmas Rob to you and yours.!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers Jon; all the best to you and your folks too :-)
@CosmosNut 2 ай бұрын
Am really enjoying your videos!, Thank you so much!
@Robslondon 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching them! Good to have you here :-)
@freespirit1776 Ай бұрын
Great video. Now I need a pint.
@Robslondon Ай бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers ;-)
@Hewbuntu 6 ай бұрын
Good job! Well researched and presented :)
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@wonderfullife3108 6 ай бұрын
🤔idea for a /Xmas pub crawl. Thanks for making this, wonderful content.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure, thank you so much for the kind words 😊
@paulwilson7234 6 ай бұрын
Probably one of the best Christmas video's on U-tube.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That's really kind of you to say Paul; thank you- much appreciated.
@kennethnew3075 6 ай бұрын
Now that was so much fun. Thank you so much for such great walks. Merry Christmas
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Ken, same to you!
@paulmerryman 6 ай бұрын
Another walk through London's historic past. Another great video Rob. I definitely need to visit a few of these establishments, the next time I'm down. Merry Christmas to you and yours Rob.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Bless you Paul, that’s so kind of you! Thank you, and thank you so much for all of your support this year, it means a lot to me. Stay well and have a great Christmas 🎄 😉
@paulmerryman 6 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon No problem at all Rob. Keep smiling.
@cbcb102 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for a well research and enjoyable video.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure, thank you 😊
@pmckeown38 6 ай бұрын
Nice, thanks Rob
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers! 😉
@andrewrjw 6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Andrew, thank you so much! That’s really kind of you, many thanks my friend 😄
@johnsharp8632 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob for a wonderful early Christmas present. I have known and loved 9 of the pubs featured...the exception being the Boot which I have never visited. It was interesting to hear the references to the pubs that Dickens knew and to have them described in one video. It is interesting to note that 'A Christmas Carol' was first published on the 19th December 1843....180 years ago almost to the day. I would like to wish a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you Rob and all our fellow pub lovers.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much John… I didn’t realise the 180th anniversary was this year, well spotted! Have a great Christmas 🎄
@Twirlover 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderful trip around the pubs that Dickens favoured. It was truly enjoyable as always 😀 I can remember thinking some time back when you visited Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, that it would be great if you did a video like this. How lovely that you have! I used to work in the Square Mile and simply love the atmosphere of the pubs there. Thank you again Rob and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours 🕯️🎄
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Such a lovely comment, thank you very much! Best wishes to you too 🎄
@Twirlover 6 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon Thank you so much 🕯️🎄
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Any time ;-) Stay well. @@Twirlover
@craftergin 6 ай бұрын
Such an enjoyable video. Thank you so much and Happy Christmas from me in Los Angeles to you too!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Craftergin :-) Much appreciated, hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
@ronnyskaar3737 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! Have been to many of them, not knowing the connection to Dickens. Now I know, and have several tips for nice pubs! Thanks!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Ronny!
@PeterGaunt 6 ай бұрын
Thanks as always Rob for a really well researched video.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
It's a pleasure as always Peter, thank you for watching and have a great Christmas.
@Slycockney 6 ай бұрын
Another excellent watch Rob, thanks
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Slycockney 😉 Much appreciated and thanks for all your support this year.
@1minigrem 6 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas Rob, thank you for a superb year of very enjoyable vids. 🎉🎄🤶
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! The same to you ☺️🎄🎄
@AlannahRyane 6 ай бұрын
Your videos are always worth the wait. Wonderful presentation as usual time flew by thank you
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
That's so kind of you to say Alannah, many thanks :-) Have a great Christmas.
@jorowlands8122 6 ай бұрын
Most interesting as are all your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, it’s a pleasure!
@JacqTracks 6 ай бұрын
A wonderful episode, Rob. Thank you so much. Happy Christmas!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much JacqTracks! That’s incredibly kind of you my friend. Stay well, thanks again and have a wonderful Christmas 🎄
@darrenbertram7289 6 ай бұрын
Another great video, Rob, thanks. Earlier this year, I did a walk from Stratford to the Limehouse Basin and ended up in the Grapes for a pint and some fish and chips. The pub was quite busy so I stayed in the front bit. If only I'd known about what was happening out back 😆. Cheers, and have a merry Christmas, Rob 😎
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Darren- that’s a nice walk 😉 Stay well and merry Christmas to you too!
@tracyfryer8153 6 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely video as always and your knowledge on Dickens is awesome bring those stories more to life ❤
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Tracy 😊
@johnshort5003 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video and happy Christmas to you!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you John, the same to you
@richardcoombes9491 6 ай бұрын
well done rob a great vlog especially my fav pub is the lambs pub happy christmas rob and happy new year to u
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Richard, have a great Christmas!
@richardcoombes9491 6 ай бұрын
thanks rob lovely christmas to u too rob@@Robslondon
@fraseraitken1837 6 ай бұрын
Great video-been to a 3/4 of these and hopefully will visit more soon
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, hope you make it to the others soon ;-)
@calebleland8390 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. These will certainly be on my list if ever I make it to London. Cheers! And a Happy Christmas to everyone!
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much calebeland- hope you make it here soon! Happy Christmas to you.
@robertmurray6021 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video to finish off the year, I just wanted to wish you and your family a very happy Christmas,and peace and prosperity in the coming year , thanks again for a great year of information 😊
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Robert, that means a lot to me. They very best to you too my friend 🎄
@nicolek4076 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, once more, Rob. As ever, informative and engaging with a light touch. I particularly like your choice of music.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Nicole, and thank you for noticing the music :-) Stay well and have a wonderful Christmas.
@ladyellice1863 6 ай бұрын
A bit late but better late than never eh Rob? 😉 I really love your pub videos… so much history and also following one of your videos makes a great day out in London! I hope you manage to make more of these. ❤️
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
H Lady Ellice, good to see you here! It's never too late; the channel is always open and you're always welcome here! Thanks for the kind words; stay well and have a great Christmas.
@ladyellice1863 6 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon You too Rob.. and good luck and good health in 2024. ❤️
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