Exploring Isambard Kingdom Brunel's London

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel was, by far, one of the greatest engineers of the 19th century- if not all time- and throughout his life, he maintained a close association with London.
In this video, we'll be exploring the sites in the capital associated with Brunel, including family homes, worksites, long lost landmarks and more...
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:06 Somerset House & Holborn
03:13 Chelsea & The King's Bench
06:00 Poultry & Lambeth
07:24 The Thames Tunnel
11:05 Blackfriars
12:52 The Great Western Railway (Wharncliffe Viaduct & Three Bridges)
16:26 Paddington & Crystal Palace
18:33 Westminster (Hungerford Bridge, Brunel's Statue & The War Office)
21:03 The SS Great Eastern
25:59 St James's Park & Kensal Green Cemetery
28:59 Outro
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Links for this video:
Somerset House
www.somersethouse.org.uk/
St Andrew's Holborn
www.standrewholborn.org.uk/
The Brunel Museum
thebrunelmuseum.com/
The Viaduct Pub
www.viaduct-hanwell.co.uk
The Crystal Palace Museum
www.crystalpalacemuseum.org.uk
The SS Great Britain Museum
www.ssgreatbritain.org
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Credits
Footage & Images:
Great Western Broad Gauge, 1892: didcotrailwaycentre.co.uk
Great Western Railway channel (Bristol to London) • Bristol Temple Meads t...
Clifton Suspension Bridge footage: BBC
Britain Street: www.portsmouth.co.uk
Wooden Pulley Block (Joe Ross): www.flickr.com/photos/joeross...
Louis Breguet watch: Michael Vainshtein (Creative Commons)
Crossrail Tunnelling Machine: Crossrail Project Channel: • Crossrail tunnelling: ...
Avon Gorge: RichTea
1830 Railway Documentary: • The Grand British Expe...
Brunel 1848 portrait: Science Museum
openstreetmap.org
David Rumsey Maps
Brunel University Statue: Matt Brown (Creative Commons)
Hungerford Suspension Bridge 1845: met museum.org (Public Domain)
Whistler Sketch: Royal Museums Greenwich
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Sound Effects (all via Freesound.org):
Angry Crowd: mrrap4food
Guillotine: jameswrowles
Coughing: Joedeshon freesound
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Music:
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Source: freepd.com/Classical/Danse%20M...
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In Memory of Jean Talon (Mini Vandals)
Sonatina No 2 in F Major Rondo
Allemande, Wahneta Meixsell
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Fractal of Light (Chris Haugen)
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No. 9 Esther’s Waltz (Esther Abrami)
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No. 6 In My Dreams (Esther Abrami)
The Thought of You (TrackTribe)
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Пікірлер: 501

@alibenkahn5092 28 күн бұрын

The fact that when, asked to design a field hospital he consulted Florence Nightingale, shows just what a great man he was!

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Yep! ;-)

@thewrecker3140 Ай бұрын

Robslondon Rules. An amazing documentary of an extraordinary engineer whose works are there for all to see everyday. Long live IKB.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you Wrecker 😉

@fkelly2696 9 күн бұрын

😅

@Carolb66 21 күн бұрын

IkB, was the GOT in engineering, IMO. He is my hero a totsl legend. What he achieved in his short life wzs incredible. He was a one off, no one wil come close to achieving what he did again. 🥰👍

@Robslondon 20 күн бұрын

Well said Carol.

@Carolb66 20 күн бұрын

@@Robslondon thank you! ☺️

@garyfallows1123 28 күн бұрын

Great Documentary, he was ahead of his time and the Greatest British Engineer

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Gary, and well said.

@mewsli 22 күн бұрын

Can I add George Stephenson to the list of great engineers ? Chesterfield Station Derbyshire, has a statue to GS at the entrance. He's also buried in one of the local churchyards on the hillside (if my memory serves me well)

@Robslondon 22 күн бұрын

@@mewsli For sure!

@brettpalfrey4665 Ай бұрын

The Brunels, Father and Son, were engineers ahead of their time. The modern world would not be the same without them. For me the GWR is Isambard's greatest acheivement, the worlds first high speed railway. Marc's Thames Tunnel was an engineering triumph, if not a financial one. What more could Isambard have acheived, had he lived even a few years more.. Thanks for posting this, I thoroughly enjoyed it

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you Brett, and I couldn’t agree more- well said.

@j.chikara 28 күн бұрын

Exactly, I have always wondered what we have missed out on now 😂 I guess I'll ask him when I see him 👏🏾 😇

@stevehazam9991 12 күн бұрын

YOU'RE DOCUMENTARIES ARE SO VERY INTERESTING AND ENLIGHTENING, KEEP IT UP . THANK YOU .

@Robslondon 12 күн бұрын

Really appreciate that Steve, thank you.

@vickywitton1008 24 күн бұрын

Wow! that was wonderful! As good as any BBC documentary!❤

@Robslondon 24 күн бұрын

That's so kind of you to say, thank you Vicky

@MagnaLynx21 Ай бұрын

This was a masterpiece! You hear so much about Brunel's influence in Bristol and the GWR but rare to see such a good breakdown of his life in London.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

That means a lot to me, thank you so much. I lived in Bristol over 20 years ago and know how, quite rightly he means to that beautiful city. Thanks again and stay well.

@PeterGaunt Ай бұрын

A man who would probably be in the top ten of people from the past who I'd like to spend an hour chatting with on a park bench. Thanks for this Rob.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Peter, yes I know what you mean

@mattvjmeasures 23 күн бұрын

Who are the other 9 ? (And that's quite a long bench 😊)

@juvenalsdad4175 Ай бұрын

A splendid tribute to the great man. I grew up in Greenford, and as a boy would often cycle to the Wharncliffe Viaduct with friends to play in the park there, although we knew it as the Hanwell Viaduct. Later I lived in Bristol, so I think my favourite Brunel project has to be the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Lovely comment and one I can identify with 😉 Thank you.

@stevestone1171 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your excellent video. Informative and to a high professional standard. Both Mark and Isambard were genius engineers.

@Robslondon 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Steve- and well said.

@Sarge084 26 күн бұрын

Having been an avid Blue Peter watcher I was introduced to the works of Brunel and became a huge fan and admirer of him and his work. Thanks for expanding my knowledge of his work and places he called home.

@Robslondon 26 күн бұрын

Lovely comment, thank you 😉

@trevorkirk413 28 күн бұрын

Great video. It's interesting that Marc was knighted, being a French man by birth, but Isambard was not knighted, even after all his great achievements and English by birth. These two were true visionaries.

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Trevor- great comment. I can only assume that Isambard died before he had the chance for a knighthood 😕

@badgastein2 11 күн бұрын

IKB’s father was thought of as the Genius until well after IKB died, which explains some way, as to why he wasn’t knighted. You can verify this by looking them up in the encyclopaedia of the 1870’s. Very professional video, by the way .

@Robslondon 10 күн бұрын

@@badgastein2 Thank you

@paulwilson7234 Ай бұрын

Another excellent Sunday evening video.

@adrianrutterford762 Ай бұрын

Yes. A perfect mix a new video from Rob, and dinner roasting in the oven.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you Paul

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Sounds lovely 😄

@brianartillery 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for that wonderfully detailed and concise history of possibly the greatest engineer of all time. He's been a hero of mine since I was a child, and I still remember being thrilled by the sight of his beautiful bridge over the Tamar, on the way to a holiday in Cornwall, in about 1968. Don't remember much about the holiday, but I do remember the Albert Bridge, proudly bearing, in huge cast letters: 'I.K. BRUNEL. 1859.' I went over it on a train in 2007, and it still brought me out in goosebumps.

@Robslondon 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Brian; a beautiful comment. Stay well.

@SusuWorld-dy3pq 26 күн бұрын

This was a wonderful look at the life of an utterly amazing man. Thank you for the visit.

@Robslondon 26 күн бұрын

It's a pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

@Slycockney Ай бұрын

Outstanding work Rob, that was absolutely brilliant. I am from Paddington so have always had an interest in Brunel. You did the great man proud, I applaud you Sir.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

I truly can’t express how much that means to me Slycockney. Thank you so much mate.

@Slycockney Ай бұрын

@@Robslondon Credit where it's due Rob, excellent video.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

@@Slycockney Thanks mate

@Slycockney 29 күн бұрын

@@Robslondon I also meant to mention that I had been walking over the original Bishop's bridge in Paddington for many years before discovering that too was a Brunel creation.

@damascus6478 Ай бұрын

I did the London Walks Brunel tour a few years back (in the rain so there were only two of us and our guide) and it still amazes me how we stared at the Rotherhithe tunnel and were transfixed by what was in essence a black hole. I now hope to get to Bristol to see the Great Britain. Brunel was one of those people who just said "I can do this" and did. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't but he certainly left us with some incredible feats of engineering.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Brilliant comment, thank you.

@michaelsummerell8618 Ай бұрын

As a Bristolian, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is my personal favourite of Brunel's works as it became an iconic image of the engineer - the last flight of Concorde (engines built in Bristol's Rolls Royce plant) took in a fly-over of the bridge. Many thanks for this superb documentary Rob - you've clearly put in a lot of hard work, time and effort into this. I must say I appreciate that in your recent videos you've ventured out of London, seeing how connects with the country around it - this gives a refreshing perspective for someone who doesn't personally live in that city. Many thanks for your excellent work

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Michael, thank you so much- a superb comment. Bristol is a great city; I have family from there and lived there myself some 20 years ago; both in Fishponds and Filton. Thanks also regarding my ventures further out… I’m hoping to make this a more regular thing 😉 Thanks again; cheers and stay well.

@michaelsummerell8618 Ай бұрын

@Robslondon It's a small world Rob - I grew up in Fishponds, so I know that area very well! I wonder when you were there - we may have even passed eachother on the street! Keep up the good work Rob - I subscribed some time back and always enjoy your light-hearted but informative style. Cheers!

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

@@michaelsummerell8618 Ha ha! I would've been there in around 2000, lived on Blackberry Hill ;-)

@michaelsummerell8618 29 күн бұрын

@@RobslondonI know it well mate! Glad to hear you've spent some time in my home town, it definitely has a colourful history too albeit some of which is more controversial than others. Brunel certainly made an impact here, with the Suspension Bridge, the S S Great Britain, Temple Meads Station and of course the Great Western railway. He's often looked upon as one "Bristol's own" but strangely he never had a permanent home in the city. Take care Rob, I look forward to your next video! 😊

@JoeStudd96 28 күн бұрын

Not just the engines, the British Concordes were assembled at Filton.

@nelliemelba4967 29 күн бұрын

My Dad was an engineer and he had high hopes for me when I was born. Apparently he wanted to call me Isambard after his hero! Mum had other ideas. Great video, Rob, Dad, would have enjoyed it too!

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Ah! Great comment Nellie, thank you :-)

@JonniePolyester 29 күн бұрын

Superb prog Rob! Clarkson’s Greatest Briton programme on Brunel was superb too. 😊

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Jonnie 😉

@naomihepworth1642 27 күн бұрын

Really moving as well as informative. So glad that the great ship went on to do such critically important work.

@Robslondon 27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Naomi

@davidsillars3181 Ай бұрын

I think he's the only Victorian engineer to become a 'household name'. I recall a childhood visit to the Clifton Suspension Bridge which is still an awe inspiring feat of engineering. These ships looked pretty amazing though. Lovely vid.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you David, and yes- good point. Cheers and stay well.

@AnthonyBrown12324 Ай бұрын

Great mixture of Brunels social and engineering feats . As you say one of the greatest engineers .

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Much appreciated Anthony, thank you.

@1minigrem 29 күн бұрын

I thought I knew about him but your documentary makes his story worthy of a blockbuster, what an adventurer! Your documentaries really are a special treat. 👏🏻👏🏻

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

That’s incredibly kind of you to say! Than you so much 😊

@tonylancaster8704 Ай бұрын

A great video about a great man the best engineer in the era which he lived, the fact that so many of his works are still in use today is proof of his genius, so thanks for making and uploading this video

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

It’s a pleasure Tony, thank you for watching and thank you for the kind words.

@k9killer221 Ай бұрын

I've visited Brunel University and I was very impressed. Apart from it's excellent reputation for engineering research and curriculum, it's (modern) architecture is very imposing in a good way.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Yes, it’s an interesting site- I wanted to show more of it here but couldn’t fit it in!

@wendalboy Ай бұрын

Really caps off a week seeing a robs london video pop up on a Sunday night

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Much appreciated as ever Wendalboy, hope you’re keeping well mate. Cheers.

@wendalboy 29 күн бұрын

@Robslondon all good thanks love ur stuff

@tondakremble6660 27 күн бұрын

I'm in America & had never heard of the Brunel's. What a wonderful story & well told. They were great genius inventors & pioneers who accomplished much in spite of adversity. I hope to travel to your country some day & see it for myself. Most interesting. Thank-you for sharing.😊

@Robslondon 27 күн бұрын

Lovely comment, thank you so much ☺️

@lisamay4844 25 күн бұрын

What a fantastic documentary of these great Britons. Congratulations and thanks, Rob!

@Robslondon 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Lisamay :-) Much appreciated and thank you for watching.

@annereidy7981 Ай бұрын

You do a great job of bringing these events to life Rob. What fascinating minds these men had and look at what the achieved, despite the difficulties and danger. A great man indeed. Thank you Rob, much appreciated!

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Anne ☺️

@davehustwayte689 Ай бұрын

Hi Rob, Hope you are keeping well, A top top video, Great production and really informative, Well done and thank you

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Dave, thank you so much- really appreciate your kind words and financial support. Really good of you mate. I’m very well thanks, hope you are too?

@roberttaylor6295 29 күн бұрын

Bravo! Bravo! Another gripping, well researched and utterly enjoyable video of the greatest engineer. It filled in much of Isambard's back story in your usual relaxing style. Brilliant and I will watch it several times. Thank you! Rob

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Rob! Hope you’re well

@johncochrane2707 Ай бұрын

Wonderfully informative video yet again, from one of the best channels on KZfaq. Great stuff!!

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

That means a lot to me John, thank you my friend.

@SeanMunger 28 күн бұрын

Hey man, great job! Love your stuff. I hope your channel keeps getting noticed, it deserves the views.

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Really appreciate that Sean, thank you. It's support from good people such as yourself which keeps me going. Your channel looks fascinating, will enjoy binging it ;-) Thank you again my friend and stay well.

@Expressionisto1 23 күн бұрын

Beautiful storytelling, concise and accompanied by some images that I'd happily get lost in for hours. Thank you Rob, for weaving so much into a fascinating and beguiling film: bringing fresh insights into a much celebrated character -in these parts, at least. You inspire me to delve deeper into the life of an industrial colossus, I'd thought familiar.

@Robslondon 22 күн бұрын

A beautiful comment, thank you so much- I really appreciate the kind words. Stay well :-)

@douglasthompson296 28 күн бұрын

Hi Rob, I'm late to the table (again) and all his creations were achieved without CAD wizardry, just pencil and the back of a cigar wrapper. Men/woman/folks like him layed the foundations for the brave new worlds we have now. Cheers DougT upt North.

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Good comment Doug; cheers!

@davidanderson688 29 күн бұрын

Good video what a great man ! I live in Maidenhead where his great brick built railway arch supporting the railway line over the Thames. The Sounding Arch we call it because of the great echo heard underneath.used to go fishing underneath as a boy now 60 !

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much David! I’d like to cover the Maidenhead Viaduct at some point 😉

@walthaas9217 Күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Isambard Kingdom Brunel has been one of my greatest heros for years.

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

Thank you!

@markdoherty9205 Күн бұрын

Watched a couple of these this morning over a coffee. Brilliant!!!

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

Much appreciated Mark, cheers!

@butchknapman3939 Ай бұрын

Rob, greetings from the UK, not Thailand Thirty minutes of Shere bliss awesome video As a kid saw the Royal Albert Bridge at Plymouth I have been and viewed the three bridges. On a visit to the Brunel museum, I was lucky enough to get into the old shaft before the modern stair case was built in Yes, I have spent two days in Bristol looking at the SS Great Britian, the suspension bridge, and Temple Meads Station, and on that trip, I passed the Box tunnel, I also have taken pictures of his statue at Temple Place. I will admit I am a bit of a fan of Brunel As recently as today on a visit to the Nationl gallery Picture 1075 is a painting by William Turner of a steam train coming across the Maidenhead Bridge in 1844 in heavy rain. Great video

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Butch…. Thank you so much, a simply beautiful comment. Thanks mate; I really appreciate it. Hope life in Thailand is treating you well 😉

@jennywallis65 8 күн бұрын

What a genius he was. Fascinating video, thank you.

@Robslondon 8 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@williamevans9426 Ай бұрын

Another fascinating history. I am ashamed to say I was unaware of the early years, in particular. I would love to make another donation but, as a result of illness, my finances are currently in a difficult position; I do hope, however, to be able to contribute to your thoroughly researched and excellently presented projects in the not-too-distant future.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Bless you William, best wishes to you; hope you are feeling well soon

@raymonde4272 26 күн бұрын

The sheer amount of projects that both father and son achieved in their lifetimes was astonishing. Not only because of their talents and vision but the confidence of others to fund them.

@Robslondon 26 күн бұрын

Well said.

@catpawrosales4265 19 күн бұрын

IKB was indeed a fascinating and visionary character

@Robslondon 19 күн бұрын

Well said Cat

@TheThejpmshow 26 күн бұрын

As Brilliant as the Brunels were, we haven’t moved on much since! Im a recent discoverer of Robslondon, what fascinating, gentle informative documentaries not overdone with showy graphics or pizazz

@Robslondon 26 күн бұрын

That means so much to me, thank you. It’s a pleasure to have you here 😊

@Apollo_Mint 13 күн бұрын

I always enjoy the detail in Rob's videos, but this one hit a special note as Kingdom Brunel was truly a remarkable man who left a legacy that we often may use completely unaware he was the creator, such as a simple bridge spanning across the canal into Regent's Park. Gosh, that was a long sentence! Even his death left me astounded; that such a noble family had a humble and modest gravestone in comparison to some of the gargantuan mausoleums around that cemetary.

@Robslondon 13 күн бұрын

Beautiful comment. Thank you.

@brettmuir5679 Күн бұрын

New subscriber here. I love how we denizens of KZfaq stumble upon golden nuggets. I am eager to devour this channel's content. I remember when TV was a spoon fed affair. Thankfully it is now a buffet. Cheers all ;) Edit: Isambard is a name that needs a comeback

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

Beautiful comment Brett, thank you so much- made my evening! Good to have you here 😉

@ChrisSmith-ls7mb Ай бұрын

Hello Robert What an excellent video. It just blows my mind how much he did. We have seen his bridge in Bristol and been to the museum and we are going to visit his grave on next trip to London in June. Thanks for this excellent video. Take Care Chris and Sandra of Canada.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thanks guys! There are quite a few famous people in Kensal Green. The computer pioneer Charles Babbage is one of them…

@dj_efk 3 күн бұрын

Congratulations on a superb piece of production all-round. This was television-worthy.

@Robslondon 3 күн бұрын

That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you! And thanks for watching, much appreciated.

@smgreenartsprivate 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for your sensitive tribute to Brunel :) well done Rob :) reminds us of a great man whom did so much advanced work in a time when the world's progression to industrial was just starting.

@Robslondon 16 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@williamgorden6390 9 күн бұрын

Brilliant film of this incredible man! Occasionally the Universe places remarkable people exactly where, in time and location, they are needed. There is a masterplan, whether we believe it or not. Thank you for this video!

@Robslondon 9 күн бұрын

Such a beautiful comment William. Many thanks my friend, and yes- very much agreed about how certain things can click I to place! Thanks again and stay well.

@ChristineAubert-Watson Күн бұрын

A superb documentary. Thank you so much for creating it and allowing me to enjoy it

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

It’s a pleasure Christine! Thank you so much for the kind words; much appreciated.

@callumfroud5654 14 күн бұрын

I used to trim the grass around Isambard's grave when I worked at Kensal Green Cemetery, it was my first job.

@Robslondon 14 күн бұрын

And a very important one 😉

@123PJorgensen 10 күн бұрын

Rob this is just splendid. Touching, inspiring, and like everything you do, cobtextualizing. You just make me want to return to London over and over.

@Robslondon 10 күн бұрын

Your kind words mean a lot to me, thank you so much. Hope you make it back here soon! 😄

@sddsddean 8 сағат бұрын

IKB has been my hero for nearly 60 years and is the reason I became a Civil Engineer, though nowadays, the term is not used in its original meaning. IKB was the last (and arguably greatest) Civil (as opposed to Military) Engineer ever. After him, everyone specialised. What a man!

@Robslondon 7 сағат бұрын

Wonderful comment, thank you.

@jonathanchalk2507 29 күн бұрын

Dying at such a young age of only 53. Gone but not forgotten.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Well said.

@stephenwhite5057 29 күн бұрын

Great content Robert, thankyou. I've stood under the viaduct at Hanwell and you can feel it tremble when a train passes over, amazing that it still stands after all these years. Maidenhead bridge over the Thames is also magnificent

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Yes! Great comment Stephen, and thank you 😉

@dougknight1720 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Rob. Very interesting indeed. The guy was a genius. But sadly died young. Amazing research as always… and a long film that must have taken ages.. We appreciate all your hard work. Thanks my friend.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Doug. I couldn’t do it without the support of people like yourself. Stay well mate.

@dougknight1720 29 күн бұрын

@@Robslondon You too Rob…honestly they just get better and better…

@aureaphilos Ай бұрын

Another wonderful story, Rob. The ending was beautifully and touchingly done; I'm sure I.K. himself would've been pleased.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say.

@artfulbodger..2143 26 күн бұрын

Isambard is one if the guests i would love to have at my fantasy dinner party's .. Along with Joseph bazelgette, Fred Dibnah..What an excellent evening that would be..

@Robslondon 26 күн бұрын

Wow! What a selection, can I come too? 😉

@newgabe09 Күн бұрын

Extraordinary story that his parents had as well!!

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

They did indeed!

@peterwhitaker4038 Ай бұрын

the huge ship mentioned at 23:05..The Great Eastern was scrapped at New Ferry on the River Mersey 1888, the main flagpole was given to the Everton Football Club in Liverpool. it is still there today although the ground at anfield was to become liverpool F.C. as Everton moved grounds. you can see the flagpole at the back of the ground kop end from the street without going into the ground.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Peter, this is a brilliant bit of info! Thank you. I’ve seen a photo of the Great Eastern on the Mersey- looks like it was used as an advertising hoarding before being scrapped? I love Liverpool; one of my favourite cities and I’ve long been planning to do a video form there at some point. May have to include this 😉 Cheers and stay well.

@Project.Womble.London 22 күн бұрын

Another fantastic documentary, so well researched and beautifully presented. Loved the fade to black at the end with the Brunel Statue. Perfect ending 😊

@Robslondon 22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Womble :-) Hope you're keeping well.

@Project.Womble.London 22 күн бұрын

@@Robslondon thanks Rob, I've DM'd you on IG but I'm not sure if you are on IG very often, it's probably in your message requests.

@Robslondon 22 күн бұрын

@@Project.Womble.London On instagram? I can't see it, sorry... (I haven't been on there for months until now!) You can email me if you like- roblordan@gmail.com (I check that all the time!)

@paulmerryman 28 күн бұрын

You have to love IKB for all that he has provided for us. Great video as always Rob.

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Paul- and well said 😉

@gregpheysey6933 9 күн бұрын

Thankyou sights to look for whilst travelling London

@Robslondon 9 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@JohnHoranzy Күн бұрын

Very well done. Thank you!😊😊

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

Thank you John!

@who-gives-a-toss_Bear Ай бұрын

Brunel's Maidenhead Railway Bridge has to be one of the best.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Yes, I thought about including it here, but it’s just outside of London… it may appear on the channel one day though 😉

@paulbagley1020 Ай бұрын

Once again, Rob, you've managed to bring the past back to life. I can't say I have a favorite Brunel design, but I feel everyone should be impressed with the fact that many of his creations are still in service over a century and half after they were built. I'd say the original investors got more than their money's worth! As always, your research is fantastic and the presentation was superb. Thanks for sharing your isight.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

That means so much to me Paul, thank you my friend. Well said, and I hope you’re keeping well.

@ACELog 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for such an interesting article, well researched! As someone living very near Crystal Palace Park, and who often cycles through it, and also often travels through his Thames tunnel when I use the Overground, to when I marvel at Paddington station as I come up the escalator from the underground, then travel on his Great Western Railway, I count myself as exceedingly priviledged!

@Robslondon 7 күн бұрын

Lovely comment, thank you so much! And a perfect demonstration of Brunel in use today!

@sharonleong7120 Ай бұрын

Great sharing. Keep up the good work. Thank you Robert. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you Sharon!

@brettmuir5679 Күн бұрын

Thought upon watching. The adage, A chain is only as strong as its weakest link was beautifully corrected with many strands of wire that become cable. Ingenuity was awakening in this age. The industrious men who pulled off these engineering feats are lauded in the top teir of accomplishment. I am loving now learning about Isambard and his course into the history books. I think he needs better than a chapter... and I do wonder how he and Roebling (who built the Brooklyn Bridge) may have interacted in those times of masterful engineering projects. I say, Happy Chance I stumbled upon this channel

@Robslondon Күн бұрын

Great comment Brett and it’s good to have you here. Thank you.

@djtraxxehv1058 Ай бұрын

I knew already about Isambard Kingdom Brunel, but not so well about many of the places in London linked to him. Thank you for showing it.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

It’s an absolute pleasure; thank you for watching

@carolinesexplosion Ай бұрын

OMG Rob you’ve don’t it again! What a fascinating story. Loved learning about his parents and had no idea he created GWR! Thank you so, so much!

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Caroline 😊

@terrymoore9388 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Rob. Another great video and a tribute to our greatest engineer.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Terry

@ellydavis2066 29 күн бұрын

Great video, I learned some things I didn't know about the great man. Watched this with my lunch.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much elly

@dkirk5814 9 күн бұрын

Many thanks, Rob.

@Robslondon 9 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@skilloskillington1628 22 күн бұрын

Another wonderfully researched and fascinating film Rob. Keep up the great work!

@Robslondon 22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! And I will do, cheers 😉

@jimc6436 29 күн бұрын

A thoroughly fascinating and informative video, beautifully edited and a pleasure to watch. Thank you! :)

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Jim 😊

@robbicu 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Rob! If I ever get to London, I think I'd like to take a tour of all the Brunel locations to see for myself. Thanks for another great video.

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thanks robbicu! Hope you make it here soon.

@BBrewster85 29 күн бұрын

Another fantastic video Rob, thank you

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, it's a pleasure as always.

@jakeandrews-iz4wf Ай бұрын

Excellent. Your documentaries are some of the very, very best on KZfaq. Thank you for all your hard work. P.S. The beer was a lovely accompaniment.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Jake, I can’t express how much that means to me; thank you mate. And cheers 😉🍺

@colinrandall8195 Ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you from Oregon.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Colin 😉🇺🇸

@toddbonin6926 Ай бұрын

Rob, this is another masterpiece!

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Bless you Todd, thank you! 🤩

@glennnicholls8510 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Rob. This was really good. I spent an entire day on the SS Great Britain in Bristol recently. I will soon make a tour of the sites you mention in git video. Thank you.

@Robslondon 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Glenn

@RobinHullBuilds 29 күн бұрын

Wow Rob What a bloody good tale… thank you as always!

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

It's a pleasure, Robin! Thanks for the kind words :-)

@patjackson8649 Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, wonderfully educational and entertaining

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Pat 😊

@christinesimpkin570 29 күн бұрын

Loved this IKB video 😊 Thank you Rob. Wonderfully insightful 👌

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Much appreciated Christine, thank you! Hope you’re keeping well.

@DeeDerry 28 күн бұрын

Somerset House is beautiul...I used towork at 1 Aldwych and have been there many times ❤

@Robslondon 28 күн бұрын

Much agreed DeeDerry :-)

@jounama1 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting this, what accomplishments in such a short life

@Robslondon 4 күн бұрын

Thank you; and thank you for watching.

@SeventhSwell Ай бұрын

Thanks for another fun and interesting video.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

It’s a pleasure as always ☺️ And thank you for watching.

@GB-bl6hn 8 күн бұрын

First class presentation

@Robslondon 8 күн бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you.

@j.chikara Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. There is alot of sentiment that i have for Brunel's achievements, predominantly based on geographic connections and personal interests, and i have undoubtedly learned more as you have practically done alot of outstanding research i keep forgetting to do. Keep up the great videos. Long live the Great Western architecture 🤓

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Lovely comment, thank you so much 😄

@binarydinosaurs Ай бұрын

That was splendid mate, very well done indeed. It makes me sad that I'm older than IKB was when he died.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Thanks so much… yes, he died too soon 😞

@jez6208 2 күн бұрын

I love your stuff Rob. 😊

@Robslondon 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Just putting the finishing touches to my next video; it'll be up later today ;-) Stay well and thank you again.

@itsjohndell 29 күн бұрын

I haven't even watched this yet. I KNEW you would take this on. Brunel (and his hat) was such a majestic part of British history you had to do it. Knowing your meticulous research I have poured myself a large whiskey and will savor both together. I know I won't be disapponted. Cheers!

@Robslondon 29 күн бұрын

Ha ha, cheers John! I’ve been wanting to do this video for many months now, was a real pleasure to make. Stay well 😉