Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - The REAL Penny Dreadful London Locations 4K

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5 ай бұрын

Join us as we track down the real life Penny Dreadful locations of Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street in London.
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@lidia9719 5 ай бұрын

This is why I love this channel. You guys are always giving us a little bit of everything . From mini history lessons, to behind the scenes, and all over the world. Thank you

@brandyjean7015 5 ай бұрын

Me too! I'm a happy old Crone, staying in my Witch's cottage, walking my woods & caring for all of my critters. I also enjoy vicariously traveling.

@hillerymcdonald2303 5 ай бұрын

On your recent live, I saw Jessica read that horrific letter from a Christian and I just want to tell you both I'm SO sorry and a little embarassed by Christians who can't just be kind. You two are such wonderful examples of how goodness and kindness does not need to have anything to do with religion. You both just emanate enthusiasm and joy for learning and exploring, such appreciation for beauty in all things and you both have a sophisticated yet at the same time an almost child-like wonder about the world that is so refreshing, so beautiful. MUCH LOVE to you both :)

@susannahhunt100 5 ай бұрын

They are both brilliant. I got into their channel Halloween 2021 and just love them.

@jennifermorrow2872 5 ай бұрын

Oh no I am sorry they got a letter like that. As a Christian, I have been told that my love for horror and dark content makes me not a real Christian. I laugh and continue living my life. I can only imagine what was said in the letter and those are the types I stay far away from.

@cherwilkes4564 5 ай бұрын

@hillerymcgonald . That perfectly said and I agree 100%

@Drive_Far_Away 5 ай бұрын

To be fair it wouldn’t just just be certain Christian types it would be every faith Islam Hindu etc they all hate that sort of stuff. It’s silly it’s what’s in the heart that counts. But the way London has a massive underground tunnel system so it would be very difficult to find any connection to Sweeney Todd as it’s probably all underground mostly but was really good to watch you guys 😊

@darkstrifequeen1458 5 ай бұрын

That was pretty rude of them to say those things.

@jared1870 5 ай бұрын

Nothing helps one get over a near fatal accident than to come home and relax to grimmlifecollective. Thanks dynamic duo!

@edwardbloecher4563 5 ай бұрын

Hey are you ok? What the heck happened?

@mojavebnsf1623 5 ай бұрын

As a Londoner you've found a maze of snickets also known as courtyards or alleyways. Well done and great video. Now your very close to Jack the Rippers area, could that be your next video?

@61shirley 5 ай бұрын

Almost all of central London has another floor below it. Underneath the streets and parks are roads and doors and rooms, grottoes. Great video matey They’re always discovering new sections of Roman wall they didn’t know existed. Edinburgh is the same. Under Edinburg are streets and houses, literally under the streets and houses. It’s bizarre and hardly ever talked about.

@TheCountx 5 ай бұрын

Funny you post this. I'm rewatching penny dreadful. Such a great series. I also love Sweeney Todd. I want to see the Broadway version of it

@Nubpromaster 5 ай бұрын

I love when I see Pelle in profile pics

@patrickfitzwater4133 5 ай бұрын

The Ostrich Inn/Pub in Colnbrook near Slough/Heathrow you will find what is purported to be the most haunted pub in the UK. The pub is the third oldest in Great Britain, dating back to 1103 and the story goes there was a bedroom where there was a hinged bed/floor and the guests would be dropped into a vat of boiling water. Been there a few times, the place is definitely sending out some strange vibes.

@Tomboyy9818 5 ай бұрын

My favorite Tim Burton movie next to Edward Scissorhands. Johnny sung very haunting and beautiful in this movie. Thank you for finally doing a video on it. Wonderful video Michael and Jess. Happy Halloween 🎃

@lesleyrussell8200 5 ай бұрын

one is a hairdresser, the other a barber......

@Tomboyy9818 5 ай бұрын

@@lesleyrussell8200 Okay? 🤨

@Nickolaars 5 ай бұрын

Spent a week in London last summer and our hotel was right across the street of 186 in front of the Temple church. Took us a while to figure out why Fleet Street sounded so familiar. Great area. London is awesome!

@Esjay876 5 ай бұрын

If Sweeney isn't available to cut your hair, there's a barbershop in London called Jack The Clipper

@michelehood8837 5 ай бұрын

BEST. BARBER’S. NAME. EVER.

@nochistar 5 ай бұрын

It's so original and stylish to look Jessica wearing those cold ear protectors. She looks like princess Lea from Star Wars.

@Andolf10001 5 ай бұрын

Like the alley you both walked through at 14:45 you will notice sloped sections on the walls in alleys and doorways. These were to prevent people urinating up the walls.

@kirkgibson4502 5 ай бұрын

Johnny Depp took his look for sweeney Todd straight from Dave Vanian of The Damned.

@aaronfrahm623 5 ай бұрын

👻I'm getting to enjoy the videos as soon as they post on your new schedule. I'm sure you discussed the change during "up all night." Unfortunately, I was otherwise occupied. As always, thanks for all your hard work and for continuing to drag us along. Grimm for Life!

@pernordstroem6270 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of my favorite movies! Lovely music, top notch acting and great story! Thank you guys for the sigthseeing in wonderful London👍❤

@crystallina2920 5 ай бұрын

A late night treat oh my goodness grim life you did it again❤ I love you guys. I'm going through such a rough time right now. In my life and you guys really keep me smiling

@paulmcdonough1093 5 ай бұрын

i hope things get better for you

@crystallina2920 5 ай бұрын

@paulmcdonough1093 As Michael would say, fingers and bones crossed of a new place to live in seeking new employment. It's coming soon I know it is. My fiance broke up with me after seven years he left to a new state from CA to Washington... Because I could not leave my eighteen year old behind 😢 Without getting him set up first for college. His loss.

@kyleechristina1231 5 ай бұрын

@@crystallina2920 it is his loss! Any man who comes in your life and makes you choose between him and your child, he ain’t the one! So sorry you had to put up with that! But you are so much better off now! I do hope things go well ! Fingers and all bones crossed! ❤️

@anthonypodowski8316 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks for such a wonderful video and such great explanation, I’m at London license taxi driver(black cab driver) Westminster tour guide and accredited, taxi guide and love to point out the Sweeney Todd locations/legend of Fleet Street. It’s wonderful to try and track down all the locations. The interesting thing with Saint Dunstan in the west and Fleet Street is that it was widened around the same time as the penny dreadful in the early 19th century, so it is said the original church would’ve been closer nearer to the centre of the street today and in fact today’s church is built where the graveyard used to be

@vampzombiewitch 5 ай бұрын

Tim Burton & Johnny Depp films have always been a huge part of my life! Especially Sweeney Todd🖤🖤 i still sing every word to every song 😆

@sharonsiegrist7183 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch Michael and Jessica! What a great movie you've chosen to highlight. I like to believe the tail to be true as horrendous as it is!

@alishaharper5860 5 ай бұрын

I went to London with my drama class in 1993…? Sweeny Todd live was SO impressive to me. I absolutely loved it. My jaw dropped during the first razor scene because I hadn’t a clue what it was about nor that a theatre would show “blood.” I love Johnny Depp and Helena in everything they do together. Simply magical.

@Alex-373 5 ай бұрын

You might want to look at the Ostrich Inn near Heathrow, it's an ancient pub that was once run by husband and wife serial killers, they built a trap door under the bed reserved for wealthy guests who would fall into a barrel in the room below and be drowned. It's extremely haunted and atmospheric plus you can stay the night

@Tweaktwok 5 ай бұрын

That sounds intensely fun to learn and explore

@shaynecoventry8894 5 ай бұрын

Sweeney Todd is one of my all time favorite musicals. Just above Cats, and the Wiz. I love watching you guys tour through the Euro. I'm hoping myself to head that a way someday. Enjoy my friends.

@TrentHarlan 5 ай бұрын

I first became aware of Sweeney Todd through Kevin Smith's Jersey Girl - a movie that was critically panned but still one of my favorite romantic comedies.

@michelehood8837 5 ай бұрын

Love, love that movie! Take the kid to see the cats!

@MartinAlexanderVideos 5 ай бұрын

I loved this Grimm adventure to the Sweeney Todd Universe! I remember when I watched this movie and it made me love Helena & Johnny even more. I enjoyed the atmosphere of London and the ever favorite architecture. Thank you Jess & Mike for another awesome adventure!💈❤

@triton113 5 ай бұрын

This is crazy. I was in London a couple of months back and walked right in front of the church at the start of the video and the dragon. I knew there was something to it but I never looked into it. We just happened to walk by as we were exploring.

@TheKulu42 5 ай бұрын

The background of Sweeny Todd's fascinating, but I love all that old architecture you encountered. Thanks for taking us along!

@Mike-jr5hq 5 ай бұрын

This video was a surprise. I first learned of the story from the Penny Dreadfuls book from Barnes and Noble. A collected works book of horror fic from the Penny Dreadfuls time period. The beginning of the book gives the history on them. Besides Sweeney Todd the book also includes the original 1818 version of Frankenstein.

@carnation963 5 ай бұрын

Such a great movie! I’m a sucker for architecture. The details! Thanks for another great adventure you guys.🖤

@MrCoolboyslim 5 ай бұрын

I do urbex and this vid is brilliant. The tunnels are there. So the church and old chute to the door you found is a basement leading to some more old segments and tunnels etc. The wall at side of the church with dundee on it is supposed to be where the stairs leading to the barbershop was .The tunnels under church are also there .But bare in mind there are 100s of tunnels all over london wether they are old sewer tunnels etc .Also the smell of pee would have added to the atmosphere ;-) . Done loads of the tunnels around london and some are damn right strange lore wise. Body snatchers etc .Very cool vid and a nice trip down memory lane .

@angelcat7753 5 ай бұрын

The first scene with Jessica by red booth, red bus drivng by and church behind is classic. Micheal definitly has cinematography talents! It makes me watch more. Thank you for these stories & the amazing scenery of England.

@grimmlifecollective 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. I always try to make the environment tell a story as well.

@royfugate 5 ай бұрын

My favorite movie version has to be "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1936)" where he was played by the appropriately named Tod Slaughter.

@SadPuppySoup 5 ай бұрын

When you said it smelled really bad that brought back memories of when I went to New York, weird how 18 yrs later I can still remember that stench

@BulldozerBilly 5 ай бұрын

If there's one thing Grimmlifes comments section tells me, it's that this channel is loved.

@TheGatlinburgHussey 5 ай бұрын

Good morning from Gatlinburg TN Guys...i have to say, Your Queen video yesterday was AMAZING and i shared it all over ... Great job as always Mr and Mrs Grimm ☠️👻🎃

@grimmlifecollective 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Happy Halloween.

@TheGatlinburgHussey 5 ай бұрын

@@grimmlifecollective Absolutely! Hope to see you at a Show next year 🎃👻🙏

@pks815 5 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! I had to keep pinching myself when I was in London. Kept telling myself with every step that I was taking, I'm walking in the footsteps of history. I hope to be able to go back one day.

@MiniNinjaDadUK 5 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure watching your videos, thank you for the history of Sweeney Todd I live in London and didn't know these places existed, can't wait to explore them myself using your video as a guide. Again thank you keep up the excellent work you both do.

@suavesmithy 5 ай бұрын

This is the most content you’ve put out ever , your working hard to give us great stories & brilliant content xx

@walterhager8626 14 күн бұрын

Nothing better than some meat pies on Fleet St. Definitely 1 of top 10 favorite movies. My wife hates musicals but i love em😂which this movie was so much more. It was just magic on screen. Actually love all the different versions of the films of Sweeney Todd

@Matty_UK 5 ай бұрын

My local hairdressers is called Sweeny Todd's. And it's joined onto a butchers shop. Lol The butcher had a little extra building on the side of his butchers shop that he didn't use. So he rented it out to some hairdressers and they named it Sweeny Todd. 🙂

@jamiefawcett1089 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this channel you are an outstanding story teller im actually from london currently live in Northampton but I still go London often living there for so long makes you not really appreciate it much anymore but your videos are reminding me why im so proud to be from london thank you guys ❤️

@Industrialist2015ofUk 5 ай бұрын

Im pretty sure the RCJ High Court (where yal were standing at the start) is where Depp had his civil proceedings against a Newspaper, also in relation to Amber. Im not too familiar with the case though, sorry. Been there a few times. stunning building!

@thefatjedi 5 ай бұрын

A nice treat before work! I love Sweeney Todd!

@lynzistringer 5 ай бұрын

Sweeney Todd! How friggen cool, guys. I’ll say it again, I love how much work and research you put into these videos.

@shanebowles4854 5 ай бұрын

I literally this Saturday tattooed, Jonny Depp as Sweeny Todd. It’s a part of a Depp sleeve

@pacofarnham1347 5 ай бұрын

did you see right next to that sign that said, "Demon barber of fleet street." There was a hamburger advertisement. How fitting. At one time, barbers were considered sergions. That red and white swirly pole, stood for blood and bandages.

@paulthompson4332 5 ай бұрын

WOW, WOW, I LOVE THE MOVIE WITH JOHNNY DEPP, AND HAVE IT IN MY COLLECTION It's 5am in the morning here, and I just came across this and my jaw dropped I always love it when you take us in these beautiful churches I LOVE MEATPIES!! Listening to this just now, I have a craving for a meatpie, lol, but no haircut GREAT VIDEO HAPPY HALLOWEEN🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

@rhysnybo3420 5 ай бұрын

Wow this is surprising about Sweeney Todd and the legendary history about it and a place that probably have inspired the director and producer to make the film of Sweeney Todd never knew that it was actually based on a true crime mystery love that Johnny Deep played the character well as it is I absolutely love Johnny Deep he also did Sleepy Hallow and Pirates Of The Caribbean overall the film of Sweeney Todd was an iconic classic

@audreyceronio9334 5 ай бұрын

Hi, loving your videos, thank you for amazing and interesting content. Just wanted to add there is a Sweeney Todd's Pie shop/ restaurant in Reading (West of London), and their pies are amazing 😉 (there's also a barber next to them) xx

@Josiris218 5 ай бұрын

I mean, with the price of meat what it is…….. Always a perfect go to, as well as a very fun Broadway Show. I think you said that you still had 11-12 videos to release as of the UpAllNight, so I am beyond excited for the remaining videos from your adventures.

@astrokoneko 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been obsessed with that movie since I was about 6 years old. My hair color is inspired by his from that movie. Absolutely a treasure

@JordanVanRyn 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos Michael and Jessica and they always blow me away when you show the real places of my favorite horror stories. Sweeney Todd is my favorite musical and thank you for showing the real historical places behind it. ❤

@D3bblicious 5 ай бұрын

Love the video but Jessica’s Fashion throughout London has been amazing. I love this trench /jacket coat. Looks so beautiful and looks amazing on her.

@valerycarpentier852 5 ай бұрын

Jessica’s face when the bells rang! 😀

@grimmlifecollective 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes magic really does happen

@saltyclaws 5 ай бұрын

Love Johnny Depp, love Sweeny Todd ( there's a hairdresser here in Melbourne named in honour) and I love Grimm Life 🖤🦇 Merry Halloween-mas! Great video guys 🖤🦇 Penny Dreadful is an amazing series with the talented Reeve Carney !!!

@natalieclark2052 5 ай бұрын

Love this you tell me more about London than I know and I’m English 😂😂 love you guys ❤

@pigeon51 5 ай бұрын

You should have many more subscribers. Your videos are so good.

@cherwilkes4564 5 ай бұрын

OMG the phone booth gave me the Doctor Strangelove vibes. I was yelling "stop lets make a call" lol

@knull1320 5 ай бұрын

What about Jack The Ripper and Whitechapel? That was the first horror tales told of a real killer. The most iconic murders in London and arguably the world.

@grimmlifecollective 5 ай бұрын

We have said quite a few times during lives and social media that we were not doing a Jack The Ripper this trip.

@fionahepburn4766 5 ай бұрын

Another brilliant Grimm adventure. Sweeney Todd; great story. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter were both great in the film.

@LanceHarding 5 ай бұрын

My Grandmothers sister lived at number 6 Bell Yard at the Lawcourts she worked.

@ScarysReviews 5 ай бұрын

I was recently at Monte Cristo homestea, in Junee, NSW Australia. I think Grimmlifecollective should visit, they are booked til April next year, but, with you being quite a TOP channel, im sure they can have you go as a special guest. it would be fantastic for you to see, you'll love the history. Sam and Colby are due there in March.

@chrisgobeil4751 5 ай бұрын

Not sure if you guys have been to, or plan to go to pioneer square In Seattle, there is a underground city where the original town was, but was buried and the second floor of shops became the main floor. They have guided tours worth checking out.

@DarrinR.-pq8md 5 ай бұрын

"History is always written by the victorious. Yet that doesn't necessarily make it the truth."

@BlackCat-aka-Jewels 5 ай бұрын

I can't believe that I have never seen this movie! After all...I am a barber/ hairstylist ! Lol....and Johhny Depp fan. What the heck is wrong with me😂😂😂I This was so epic! Now I have to go watch it. You guys are having way to much fun lol Be safe! Enjoy!!!!! 🖤🐈‍⬛ Aka Julia ❤

@olliehutchins584 5 ай бұрын

Probably your closest video to my reality. I was 15 (now 29) and did my own research and hunt for these exact locations. Loved this video!

@olliehutchins584 5 ай бұрын

Oh and my excitement of hearing ‘Hen and Chicken Court’ after all these years, brought me right back to finding that ally

@Liz-cmc313 5 ай бұрын

You guys are killing it with all the amazing sites you are taking us. You two are all that. 🖤

@mp20233 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot❤️the next adventure will be the story of the elephant man John Merrick? Please!!!❤️He was once living in the London Hospital. To me one of the saddest storys/ movies ever!😢so unique!

@RFReactions 5 ай бұрын

when i saw the thumbnail i though that was johnny depp from the movie Edward Scissorhands lol.. but this is a great video..

@Nephilimfields 5 ай бұрын

Here in Toronto we had a Sweeney Todd hair place on Yonge Street since 1978 (they haven't posted anything on their IG since 2018 and the link to their website leads to nothing so I guess they closed up)

@brandonfouts4074 5 ай бұрын

intro is classic!! been watching your channel for years

@tinker.belle.501. 5 ай бұрын

I love this channel. Also, I believe Sweeney Todd is real.

@vegetasolo1221 5 ай бұрын

I love this movie so much, Johnny Depp should've won an OSCAR

@DalainaRenee 5 ай бұрын

Never clicked fast enough glad you posted 🎉🎉🎉🎉😮

@Loner2012AT 5 ай бұрын

Great job you two! Really enjoying all the recent videos. My favorite is seeing your excitement from being at these neat places.

@marysmith-oz3ei 5 ай бұрын

I remember seeing a play about Sweeney Todd a little closer than London in a theater in Pittsburgh, PA. That was a pretty nice weekend. London would have been great, too.

@shirley34 5 ай бұрын

This was very interesting, I was born & fetched up in London & love the story of Sweeney Todd, especially the Johnny Depp movie, it was nice seeing you both walk the streets of London ☺️

@lunevalleyparanormal 5 ай бұрын

Strange to think how a Victorian character of fiction has become so embedded in the history of London that he almost feels as real as Jack the Ripper Who knows?? Maybe he was,maybe he wasn’t 😉 Happy Halloween 🎃

@daniellee1211 5 ай бұрын

There’s definitely something to that door in the drainage , great story video

@kyleechristina1231 5 ай бұрын

OMG ONE OF MY FAVORITES! Ahhhhh seeing this I practically screamed! Omg omg I am so so jealous! I need to go there! I missed the premiere of this as I’m just getting out of school now but omg I’m going to be watching this over and over and OVER AGAIN! Awesome job besties I’m so so glad you guys got to see this and experience it! Thank you for taking us along! So glad you guys got to see this while in London! ❤👻🦇🐦‍⬛🎃🔥

@tristan_mbb4422 5 ай бұрын

About 10 yrs ago we had a small barbers in my town called Sweeney Todd, here in central England.

@edwardbloecher4563 5 ай бұрын

The face on drinking fountain looks like the Fighting Hellfish logo from Grandpa Simpson's WW2 unit. Lol

@YA-46and2 5 ай бұрын

Ive loved every video you have posted while traveling. Incredible. ❤️‍🔥 Nobody is showing the locations you are. I love it!! Thank you both!! 💜👸🏻🤴🏻 Youre the best.

@jessicalyn84 5 ай бұрын

Your channel lately has been so entertaining. I love these overseas adventures. It’s not the normal travel vlogging that everyone does. It’s been marvelous! I get so excited when I see a new video has been posted.

@Dangerella 5 ай бұрын

1) Penny Dreadful(s) nice how it was derivative which (I) thought was the name of the original Stephen King’s I.T. But now mentioned, vaguely recall its history of the zine. 2) Without cheating, how many movies has Helen Bohnam Carter been in? Yeah, A Lot! 2) The barber poles are true history but was an indication of surgery also done at the places that had them. Wild, right?! It’s been so long since I’ve seen this movie! Ah, England! I need to properly visit! I love the architecture! 💙💈

@ELKE- 5 ай бұрын

Haha! How awesome, i was rewatching your last 2 uploads and here you are! This movie was a great production, and Johnny Depp is incredible with his performance. London is beautiful! Thank you Michael, your videos are always amazing and greatly done. Loved it! Happy Halloween

@jasunhuerta5587 5 ай бұрын

WoW, Fleet Street---- I did not know there was an actual street?... Loved the film by Tim Burton musical, and the Penny Dreadful TV show (with that striking Eva Green)--- just bought the 2 seasons online the other day (:^)"""""""). Incredible statues in London, and the architectures are to die for !... LOVE the googly eye on the barber shop image.... Thanks, for more episodes of your UK adventure... all the LOVE and Happy Halloween..... :^)"""""""""""""""""""""""

@Sorelizard 5 ай бұрын

The grimmlifecollective in London, now that’s cool!

@mkeolver 5 ай бұрын

Imagine how that back alley smelled a hundred years ago.

@elijahmatthewjones3427 5 ай бұрын

Before he became Sweeney Todd he was Benjamin Barker! I love this movie.

@alancobbin 5 ай бұрын

Your visit to the UK was utterly superb,great video guys thank you 😊🇬🇧🇺🇸

@Gothqueen29 5 ай бұрын

I just love your channel and old history and anything old

@lp69705 5 ай бұрын

Very cool!!! Thank you!!!

@wysiwyg2006 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the UK and London. I love the Sweeney Todd movie . Timothy spall and sasha baron Cohen are funny in their roles. RIP Alan Rickman

@fraserthomson5766 5 ай бұрын

Amazing adventure, thanks for taking us along.. Someone really should open a Mrs. Lovett's Pie shop there!! Fleet St used to be the river Fleet, now completely covered, and used as part of the Victorian sewer system. (possibly where that smell was emanating from). Most of Soho reeks of urine too!

@paulj978 5 ай бұрын

The character in the window “all hail to the miss-chief” is reference to a comic book character called Minnie the Minx. I’ll send you a picture on Twitter.

@DAVIDTORRESANI 5 ай бұрын

Let's GO!!!! My favorite movie & tv show. 📺 the first Sweeney Todd is better, though. But penny dreadful with Eva Green. 🔥

@adrianaruiz1854 5 ай бұрын

I’ve watched a few of your videos including where you got married but with this one, you guys got a new subscriber and follower on IG. I love the way you guys tell the story in each video! Thank you for your content! ❤❤