The Haunted City | City of London Churches Part 2 (4K)

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The Haunted City | City of London Churches Part 2 (4K)

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Part 2 of my walking tour of the City of London Churches. Please subscribe for regular videos: bit.ly/1EJjIB8
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Our walking tour of the churches of the City of London starts at St Vedast Foster Lane then takes in: St Leonard's (lost church), St John Zachary (lost church), The Goldsmiths' Garden, St Anne and St Agnes, French Protestant Church (lost church), St Botolph Aldersgate, Postmans Park, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Smithfield, St Bartholomew the Great, and finally St Sepulchre-without-Newgate.
We also find a beautiful section of Roman pavement in a hidden courtyard, explore some of the beguiling alleyways of the City of London, hear the story of William Wallace's end at Smithfield and also John Rogers the Martyr and the vision of Rahere, Jester to Henry I that led to the foundation of the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great.
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@DenaInWyo Жыл бұрын

My puny human imagination just isn't quite able to grasp all the billions of little dramas and life stories that have gone on in London over the couple of thousand years. Boggles the mind. Literally ever square foot has had something happen on it, most likely. Every building you pass, and hundreds of feet under your own feet. What a collection of human experience. It doesn't need real ghosts, if they exist. The human experience is so loud. Thanks John, for giving me some of the details to think on. I've only been lucky enough to come to London once, and I felt like every building I passed needed to tell a story. It was crazy, overwhelming in a way. Your videos are exactly the thing I love..just walking through a relatively small area and thinking about and finding out more about the run of the mill-ish places. We all know about the Tower, but what about that house on the corner? I sure love that city, and can't wait to get back again.

@julieabbott3973 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for reminding me how much I love this historic city. If Dan Cruickshank retires, the BBC should come knocking on your door! Your videos aren't just interesting and enjoyable to watch, they are nourishing to the soul. Keep up the good work!

@CthulhuInc Жыл бұрын

you always thank us viewers for joining you on your walks - well, i just want to thank you for joining me during my insomnia haha! you don't know just how much i appreciate these videos, john - they create a calm ambience to help me to the gates of morpheus - goodnight for now, until we meet again, wherever that may be 😊

@sas1uk185 Жыл бұрын

The Memorial to Self Sacrifice is incredibly poignant, thanks so much for taking us with you. Steph

@CaroleMora22 2 жыл бұрын

The time spent viewing the memorial honoring people who sacrificed their own lives while trying to save others, is so moving. All the careful attending to these often forgotten places is very important. The spectacle nature of executions is chilling and riveting. Overall, this church series is very engaging. Perfect pre-halloween atmosphere.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

That was a really special and moving spot Carole - glad it came across in the video. I feel Smithfield in my bones sometimes- compelling place as you say

@darganx 2 жыл бұрын

If ever there would be a dramatisation on the life of Fr. John Rogers, there's only one man for the job. You have the right beard, and your knowledge of Epping Forest is second to none!

@john80c 2 жыл бұрын

I used to go to London twice a year in the 1980s and 90s to mark insurance exams for the Chartered Insurance Institute in Aldermanbury at the end of Love Lane and I used to walk round the area . More history than you can shake a stick at.

@bieuxyongson 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful tour. We lived in the UK in the late 80s. My husband and I were assigned to RAF Lakenheath. We loved going to London and learning the history. Your tours are wonderful and informative. I never tired of visiting the church’s. So many stories. Thank you for trips down memory lane. We loved our time there.

@zebvalli3430 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, perfect way to end a Sunday.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful thanks Zeb

@diogenesagogo 2 жыл бұрын

Balm to my soul. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@howdymartin6258 2 жыл бұрын

John - your walks (understandably) do not provoke tears but this one did.... those self-sacrifice plaques were stunning, so moving. But that is to diminish the rest of the video - outstanding - keep up the good work! Cannot wait for Part 03.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin - that’s a very special place

@maggielarkin9314 2 жыл бұрын

A great walk john....lovely old churches and I especially love that tiled memorial wall...we need a night walk tho' john, up and down those alleyways and around old gothic London...I'd say there are some amazing stories to be had....cheers

@stevenrumfitt2239 Жыл бұрын

Great idea Maggie 🤔asking our beloved John to wonder the ally ways of London at night ??

@peterlowry6990 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Just spotted my flat at 16:45. I moved in in March 2020 and it was great exploring this exact area like it was my own little village during the Pandemic. I'll be sure to share some of this great knowledge on my lunchtime walks!

@poppiefleur7425 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Westminster

@poppiefleur7425 2 жыл бұрын

But moved away now

@Mudhooks 2 жыл бұрын

Your highlighting the plaque for Mary Rogers was quite a coincidence!! I had been watching something about Southhampton this morning and did a streetview visit to view the pier and saw the memorial for Mary Rogers there. Serendipity!

@CYPRUSINSIGHT 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh great stuff, just enjoying now. Thanks John.

@TheIainMay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John for a great, informative Sunday walk as always delivered with passion for the history that is around us

@thfccfht 2 жыл бұрын

very poignant, got a bit teary reading about the people who had lost their life while trying to save others, Amelia Kennedy who died in her attempt to save her Sister...Henry James Bristow aged Eight who saved his little Sister but perished doing so...I am sure most of us would, it seems be such a natural thing do..

@annepollock8306 Жыл бұрын

❤

@ianmaddams9577 2 жыл бұрын

Always love church walks it really reminds us of some amazing history and architecture. Just love the gothic feel you get with these magnificent old buildings Thanks John 👍🏻

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure Ian - very glad you enjoyed it

@josephasghar 2 жыл бұрын

That flew past. Great video of a fascinating part of London.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Joseph

@arriesone1 2 жыл бұрын

I googled Bull and Mouth and it was indeed an important arrival and departure coaching inn for coaches from all across Britain…and very interesting that the name is a corruption of Boulogne Mouth deriving from that town and harbour besieged by King Henry VIII. Amazing stuff John! (and thank god for Google!)

@nige_breaks_bikes9782 2 жыл бұрын

That was an excellent mooch 👍the whole area is wonderfully deserted early on a Saturday morning and great to walk between the modern buildings and some of the oldest in London … interestingly the Betjeman house is available for holidays lets on the Landmark Trust … might need to save up for a few nights there ⭐️

@formdemon 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful John. I know this area well as I live close by. However, you always manage to find something new and stimulating - thank you!

@steveallen1635 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video - made great viewing, on a dark and damp Sunday evening!

@jamesianbarber 2 жыл бұрын

can't beat a church walk - I'm in the city on Friday doing similar - thanks for your content: Have a great week John

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James

@returnofthegmac9203 2 жыл бұрын

Me again you have got my haunting juices flowing. You had mentioned about Friday Street. There is a Friday Street in Dorking the village of Albury. It is named the silent pool The pool is said to be haunted every night at midnight by the ghost of a woodcutter's daughter. She was apparently driven to her death by King John, who ruled England between 1199 and 1216.

@JonnyShire 2 жыл бұрын

"The city is haunted by ghosts of it's past" is the perfect quote for those of us who can't help but explore. Thanks John, another perfect video!

@nocomment4642 3 ай бұрын

I so enjoy your walks now that I cannot walk so well myself.Seeing familiar sights and listening to your joyful and interesting chats is really uplifting

@donrevie721 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Rogers for your beguiling video stuffed with insight and mood. You are a Premier League level historian and commentator.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

many thanks indeed, very kind

@bryan3550 2 жыл бұрын

A very reflective walk, John. Despite not being a conventional believer, I am moved by the spirits inherent of those who would have held those sites holy. Your display of the memorials to those who sacrificed themselves for others quite reduced me to tears. You are so lucky: what a place is London!

@peterjackson4132 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video John, when I go to the Barbican I usually stay over at St. Paul’s yha. I stumbled upon the memorial garden and the market on the way. So much more to look out for next time. Thanks buddy

@StupotTaylor Жыл бұрын

The memorial to personal sacrifice was so moving. Also, as an amateur genealogist, the loss of so many churches is really sad. Thanks for your videos. John - I’ve watched this one a few times now.

@stevegasparutti8341 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your London tours. Please come Gravesend way, we have so much history relating to London and the Londoners coming out this way for their holidays in Victorian times. Long lost gardens and hill views across the Thames towards Southend and the Essex side.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

It's certainly on the list Steve and I might get there soon

@CaratacusAD 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John as usual. If you ever get the chance, have a look inside Goldsmith's, it has a wonderful main hall and exhibits inside.

@brianarthur3798 2 жыл бұрын

Another entertaining and informative video. Brought back memories of when I worked close to Smithfield Meat Market in the mid 60s, my first job. So many fascinating nooks and crannies to explore in the City. Keep em coming

@robertbarling5601 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant John as always. My family name has been traced back to the year 1100. Bob.

@michaelgoodwin1891 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting walk down the old alleyways of London very atmospheric Thanks John 👍

@johnbanks3054 2 жыл бұрын

Well done John, Smithfield Meat Market! Some really old buildings that way! x

@drainspotter4751 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another great walk, I look forward every week to watching where you are taking us on your journey , all the very best from Cornwall.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks- hope all is well in Cornwall

@jacksmall2221 2 жыл бұрын

Another Cornish viewer here! I love John's videos, they bring me so much solace.

@clair233 2 жыл бұрын

I live a mile from here and I'm going to do this walk. Thank you John 😊 💓

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

hope you enjoy it as much as I did Clare

@tracy3364 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this I've always loved churches where ever I go I try to look around them they are such beautiful structures with so much history ....brilliant thank you

@briancox144 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video loved every minute thank you John Rogers .

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian

@normathomas8276 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for another wonderful walk John been catching up as been unwell loved the nunhead cemetery walk i recently read a book that's out of print on the lost mansions of Mayfair and although not in the book Northumberland house that was on a plaque you passed is one of London's lost great houses thankyou again

@everythingisontheone1505 2 жыл бұрын

Sunday evening's not complete without one of your videos John.

@StarWarsJay 2 жыл бұрын

Good one again John. I really look forward to these videos. If those alleyways could talk…

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed Jay

@roymeadway3592 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic,thanks John

@andrewwood9635 2 жыл бұрын

A useful reference for lost churches is "Vanished Churches of the City Of London" written by Gordon Huelin and published by Guildhall Library in 1996 but I think now out of print. A good companion to Betjamin's book is London City Churches by Gerald Cobb (a great writer on churches, memorialised in St Benet Pauls Wharf, the Welsh Church in the City) published by the City Coirporation in 1971. I have tried to add my site London Churches in Photographs which has pictures in and out of all the City Churches as a comment but any comment with a web address seems to be auto deleted but you can find it through any search engine. Hope this is all of interest

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

many thanks Andrew - I'll follow up on those references. Is this your site? londonchurchbuildings.com/

@andrewwood9635 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks Yes it is, doing it meant that I walked a lot of both regarded and unregarded London, so I always look forward to your Sunday night video.

@LeeJohn70 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting John I had no idea that a Sugar Refiner was in Battersea Years ago. I use to work at Tate & Lyle at the other end of the Thames. John I always enjoy your streams. Very knowledgeable Look forward to your next stream Best wishes Stay safe Lee 👍🏻😁

@margaretgaskin4928 2 жыл бұрын

You could spend a whole walk just going round Smithfield. Have you ever been in Charterhouse John - astonishing! Then there is the art deco block that appeared as Poirot's flat in the David Suchet series. And St Bartholomew the Less is an interesting church in the Hospital. The Hospital Museum has one of those intensely detailed Elizabethan/Jacobean property maps by Ralph Treswell.

@daveconyard8946 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, you keep safe an well mate ❤ lost for words absolutely Brilliant post looking forward to the next !

@rosemaryderham4749 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. The first house seen on the left in your video of Cloth Fair is the oldest house in London and the only house in the City to survive the Great Fire of London.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that detail Rosemary, I had no idea, must’ve walked past it a hundred times

@margaretgaskin4928 2 жыл бұрын

There are couple left in Fleet Street by the Temple.

@hikingdenbiking6245 2 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative episode

@timamor915 2 жыл бұрын

The Bull and Mouth Inn was one of the first places that Quakers in the City of London met.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Tim

@mozdickson 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - would love to learn more about that, being a non-conformist believer myself.

@rickwills4281 2 жыл бұрын

These videos now form part of Sunday evening....long may they continue!!

@tonymac4656 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one again john thank you see you on the next one 👍

@eleveneleven572 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has just convinced me to grow out my beard. 😁 I lived on the Isle of Dogs from '96 til 2003 and loved visiting these sites. Now I'm in deepest Brittany with many historic, prehistoric and religious sites to explore.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to visit Brittany one day and visit some of the prehistoric sites there

@eleveneleven572 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d518Y618t9nTdn0.html Menhirs etc in English General documentary on Morbihan kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNd7f9t3vNjOmn0.html Well worth a visit and the microclimate near the coast is incredible.

@alkistis-irenewechsler1270 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this wonderful walk. It is a great pleasur and joy watching your videos- I must still see the part one of this.

@ivanhockenhull2604 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding your martyred mamesake, even if you are without faith you cannot help but admire the fortitude of these people when faced with an excruciating fate. Loved it, John. More please. 🇯🇪

@kelrogers8480 10 ай бұрын

Everyone has faith. Aetheism is a full scale religion, and it takes far more faith to believe in than I'll ever have. ❤

@jeffreybail353 2 жыл бұрын

look at the subterranien levels the windows at sub level would indicate that there was a mudflood or similar cataclisomo

@janeingram7331 2 жыл бұрын

When I visited St. Bartholomew the Great church found that behind the alter was where American Benjamin Franklin kept his printing press. This was once a separate room before being joined to the church. Franklin is not very well known in London which accounted for delays in funds to restore the B. F. museum. Jane, Philadelphia

@seasonsofmelody 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your interesting video. Sending you hugs and rainbows from New Zealand 💕

@mamnisel4815 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating walk John exploring more City of London Churches.I remember when I was young my Dad used to take me around the City"s alleyways on a Subday and so your Video was very interesting and Historical from a personal level!!!

@malcolmrichardson3881 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating walk full of historical detail and visual delights. Thank you.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching Malcolm

@RighteousReverendDynamite Ай бұрын

21:46. St. Bartholomew the Great's Church architect and masons whose names are probably hard to find unless preserved in old parchments or engraved wall tablet, did a great job with the entry door with the intermixed patterns of knapped flint(?) and limestone, especially the precise checker pattern frieze. Good luck trying to find a modern home with nice touches like that. The Tenebrae Choir performed 'Misere Me Deus' in that ancient church on KZfaq. Very worthwhile.

@philburdett 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating stuff as always sir! Really enjoying these church walks...the little garden of St Olave's Church, Hart Street, on the corner of Hart Street and Seething Lane near Fenchurch St. station used to be one of my favourite spots to relax back in the day...intriguing history too...

@martaorduna4996 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these walk!!I admire all about english history,specially architecture.I recentelly follow you and love your work.Again thank you for increase my knowledge.Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina and waiting for the next!!

@chrisfuell5670 2 жыл бұрын

The golden little boy John is to show where the great fire of London ended. Keep up the good work!

@ken.r.vessey2047 Жыл бұрын

More wonderful stuff john - i have been inside St.Vedast many times - i thought for a minute you were going to miss Postman Park - onwards my friend

@JagBetty 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff John, loved that blue police box👍😎

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

cheers Jag

@johnmillard9725 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog John Just wish you could have shown the interior of Bartholomew the Great my favorite Church

@JohnDoe-px4ko 2 жыл бұрын

Great, interesting and varied itinerary this week John. Found the wall of remembrance to those who gave their lives to save others, particularly poignant. Thank you.

@ZL54JK8 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful exploration led by John. Full of atmosphere and such beautiful photography. The BBC made a series of programmes about John Betjeman back in the 1980s, and he was asked what he particularly liked about living in Cloth Fair. He replied, "The Alleys", and in this video we get a sense of what he meant. I didn't know about these memorial plaques in Postman's Park. They are very moving indeed.

@lyndarichardson4744 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a fascinating video !

@GaryMartin-eg5vp 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your reply John well fingers crossed for the antelope. Never actually went there even though I’ve lived in the borough for my 71 years of life.

@JTTW1455 5 ай бұрын

I can’t believe they find remnants of Roman London 18 ft below a building! Where was all the earth coming from? The marsh? So many little parks and courtyards. The self sacrifice memorial is certainly poignant... So much history in this walk thank you!

@davidthom9159 2 жыл бұрын

Ottawa, Canada here John. Throughly enjoy your tours. Been to London twice but now want to return and experience more of its history. Thank you !

@brianlopez8855 Жыл бұрын

Another mysterious exploration of odd corners of Central London by John Rogers - the "David Attenborough of Local History". Charmingly relaxed descriptions accompanied by chilled mellow music. Wonderful.

@Shungabali 2 жыл бұрын

fascinating! looking forward to part 3 and to that video about the Secret Gardens of the City, yes please!

@sclarke1221 2 жыл бұрын

Great series John thanks for sharing

@ralphwinter6421 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Fantastic walk..

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph

@quickclipsbyjmj 2 жыл бұрын

Secret gardens of London next, please John. Plus, ancient hidden alley ways, please. Superb video today, thank you.

@grahamhawthorn2320 Жыл бұрын

The memorial wall was very touching.

@JohnLvideos 2 жыл бұрын

A great and interesting walk John, thank you so much.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure John

@Fourleafclover9 2 жыл бұрын

The memorial wall is lovely❤️

@johnhall6993 2 жыл бұрын

I share your surprise about how Little Britain has changed! Earlier this year, I drove into the City with an old friend, who had trouble walking, for day surgery at Barts. I wanted to drop him off as close as possible to the new entrance and, having not driven anywhere in the area since the 1970s, when I had a girlfriend who was a student nurse there, nearly found myself stuck in what is now a dead end. I later discovered Postman's Park and read all the memorials to those brave people: very, very thought-provoking. Thanks again for a great walk, John.

@creativelycunningstunts 2 жыл бұрын

I just love listening to you talk about these historical places :-) Your voice is very calm and helps me relax and focus while I'm hand sewing some historical garment I am currently working on. Thank you.

@patrickbone6171 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully entertaining Thank you John

@clareh.2788 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Many thanks. I would love to come on a walk with you!

@thewalkingman777 2 жыл бұрын

The courtyard at the start is my favourite place to sit and eat my lunch when I'm in the City of London. No matter where I am it pulls me back to it's tranquility.

@morriganwitch 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you xxx

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

hope you enjoy it Morrigan

@morriganwitch 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks I think it’s right up My street lol xxx

@johnfoster7996 2 жыл бұрын

As with London as you say, are we not all haunted by the ghosts of our past - I certainly am.

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 2 жыл бұрын

yet again a most interesting and well presented programme

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks SmileVideoTrains

@RS-su3un 2 жыл бұрын

I believe the golden boy statue was placed on that building to show where great fire ended.

@FJMLAM 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting. Well filmed. Many thanks

@lindenlumb1122 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you this week .got a lot of catching up to do...brilliant keep up the good historic walks.

@alkistis-irenewechsler1270 2 жыл бұрын

Hello John! I watch this again. greetings from Vienna! Today it was a long lasting snow fall here ...

@rayfraser1773 2 жыл бұрын

The Font, in the Priory Church of St Barts, is where Hogarth, was Baptised.

@barrymorgan7215 7 ай бұрын

Thanks John for your videos ,only found you by Sean Cameron ,and I'm really enjoying them

@samantham6367 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, John. I found your channel recently and have been watching bits and pieces when I have time. I’m from Melbourne and have only ever briefly visited London, a truly beautiful city. I’m grateful to live vicariously through your walking videos. I was especially grateful today to see the wall commemorating heroic people who have lost theirs lives. I very much needed to feel that there is good and beauty in the world now, and this video helped a lot.