Here are some of the links I mentioned in the video: Essex Way th-cam.com/video/0hzNHNILC20/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/v554btw7LEo/w-d-xo.html Norton Folgate/ Spitalfields th-cam.com/video/_7fPIY_eA40/w-d-xo.html Somers Town th-cam.com/video/8_gMBhQloiQ/w-d-xo.html Halloween Night Walk th-cam.com/video/7MsNt7xFR5w/w-d-xo.html Whitechapel th-cam.com/video/IP8mjHhCnzc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much, John. A delightful, atmospheric walk. I have two Huguenot ancestors, not weavers - one a politician, the other an art publisher/dealer, who escaped to London dressed as women 😅 I need to find out precisely where they lived, but I believe it was Spitalfields somewhere. Your film will be a great reference point.
The perspectives of London in the walks have steered me away from the bright lights on visits to the capital … first detour was to the Horniman museum and Sydenham Hill wood , then through the Olympic park along the Lee and across Hackney marshes and finally to the Walthamstow wetlands and into the back streets of Walthamstow in search of the wonderful murals. None of which I’d have done without the book and vlogs …. Big thank you . I’d also recommend the podcasts with Nick which provide a background to the walks and Deep Topography. Go explore folks ! 👍😊🌟❤️
Absolutely, John! 👏 Creating a video of a Florence 🇮🇹 Italy walk tour sounds like an incredible idea. Florence is rich in history, art, and architecture, offering a captivating experience for viewers. I'm sure your video would be a wonderful way to share the beauty and culture of the city with others. Good luck with your project! 🎥 🎞
Is there any reason to pick Florence over Rome . I have just come back from Rome .I went last year as well as I was astonished by the beauty, art and history of the place . I have never been to Florence so I was wondering should I visit Florence next .
You've asked a very interesting question. One reason why Florence would be a more interesting place to visit than Rome is that Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, a period in European history that witnessed a revival of classical learning and culture. Florence was at the forefront of this movement. Apart from this, it is a smaller city than Rome, making it much easier to navigate. It is definitely a more walkable destination.@@joannaryan9805
As per usual, pure gold. I don´t know if anyone else is in a similar situation to me, but i don´t live in England, and especially London anymore. I love the videos because you always capture the spirit of the areas you visit. I find them very nostalgic but also super interesting. I learn things about the area i grew up in, Islington and the city, which i never knew. Thanks a lot for making such an effort for the videos and channel!
It was facinating to hear about you're history through theatre, acting, writing and film. I have often wondered if you was just a hobbyist turned TH-camr.
Really enjoyed that. John….. 65 minutes but you made it feel like 10 minutes I love the way you made us feel we were just having a conversation with you so many great questions people ask you certainly enrich all our lives. Massive thank you
I enjoyed the Q &A video very much, all the information regarding your previous walks from way back. I loved the walk you suggested from Caledonian Rd to Clissold Park and all of the inbetween, that was where I lived from 1946 - 74 then moved to S.E.Qld Australia. I love your walks no matter where they are as you always add the history of the area, I love the history that you dig up. Thank you so much 💕🇦🇺
Thank you John for this mighty Q&A! You have provided so much context for the other videos on your channel. What I take from this is that , while your wandering discursive videos are great, they would be beautifully counterpointed by more themed videos. In the late 1970's, I got a job as a Trade Union official which meant that, at least every two weeks, I hit London for various meetings, political events, disputes and grading appeals. I was mentored by an old communist who advised me to buy a Time Out Magazine at the train station and work out what was possible to see during the time I would be in London using my expenses! Most of my colleagues would be hitting the bars and restaurants while I would be listening to recitals, watching ballet and opera but, most of all, walking the history of London which raised the hairs on my neck as I spotted houses, sites and artefacts that brought the city alive. I became a blue plaque collector! I am now retired and living in Spain and watch your videos for prompts for my 20 years of London exploration. My exploration of the historical sites in Spain are inspired by your approach and I find myself aping your surprise as I come across historical references Thanks John for an authentic and enthusiastic exploration of our history.
Really enjoyed that,sat with some G&Ts me and the better half,love the idea of the guided walks..would love to go on the Dengie peninsula walk that you did...
Captivated for over an hour listening to you answering questions. Great sfuff. Thank you, and greetings from the middle of nowhere on gloomy Bodmin Moor.
Really great! Thanks so much for this, and for including my question on Guilds. I really like the look of your den.. Appropriately book lined. Looking forward to the next walk.. "Wherever that may be"! ⭐👍
@@JohnRogersWalks In fact I myself am interested in the watermans' 'anti bridges' jag you mentioned, as I work in a boatyard (better not say where in this public forum perhaps) and there's no shortage historical discussion there. In a way, the story bodes well for London, as we see that changes can be good. I just wish the building trade would be more interested in structures designed to last 400 not 40 years!
Love the format, btw. Talking about the most relaxing places in London, my favourite - years ago - was the top of Parliament Hill, with a kite. I don't know if people still do it, but there always used to be a group of kite-flyers there.
Hi John, thank you so for much answering my question about psychogeography - it has been really helpful and it is such an interesting concept! I will make sure to keep my eyes and ears open for when your new book comes out and of course when I go through the rest of your videos.
Fantastic, love these q&a sessions. Thank you so much for answering my question. Totally agree about Italy and Florence, such an amazing city, so many layers of history
What a fascinating Q and A session. Unfortunately John couldn't answer all the question due to time and the volume of questions submitted but it didn't matter as the questions that were answered were very interesting and we found out so much. Was really interesting being given an insight into John's journey to where he is now.
Hi John. Your videos are so interesting, and gives us all a chance of see lovely and unique parts of the capital one world never normally see. Your commentary is infectious, and keeps one glued . I’m not from London, but find your videos fascinating. Keep up the good work sir.
Thomas Cromwell intrigues me.. I cant get enough of his life as much as we know of it. Thomas Cromwell's London would be a winner for me . Starts in Putney and ends when executed on Tower Hill. He even lived for a while in Florence
Great video John. Walked through Hornchurch yesterday and thought of your video to the church with the horn. I live in Cardiff. Be great to see you down there one day. Along the Taff,, Llandaff Cathedral. Through Cardiff Castle/Bute Park and carry on down to Cardiff Bay. Think you'd really enjoy it!.
The Q& A's are always very interesting and enjoyable. It is nice to know someone else in our minority club of having never driven/held a licence. Having lived in London all my life (75 years) I have never found the need to do so. My school days interest in buses (which continues to this day) probably accounts for it!
Thank you for doing these great videos John I look forward to seeing them whenever or wherever that may be, keep up the great work and again thank you for your time.
Great use of a rainy day - thanks John - got lots of fresh walking inspiration- including have recently done much of the epic walk you did along the river Lea navigation - albeit in smaller chunks - ( and took in part of the Stort valley path up to Roydon - can see why you found that so entrancing). Keep it going - great channel.
Your best Q&A yet and loved the on-screen graphics. As others have said the time flew by so I was disappointed when it ended! Looking forward to the new book and hopefully an audiobook to go with it which would accompany me when walking myself. Also I will keep an eye out for your walk around Borough High St/Borough Market area, one of the highlights (so far) of my walk along the Thames Path.
One of my favorite walk when I'm in London is going to Regent Park (wonderful Park indeed) and from there going climbing to Primrose Hill (which it is just outside the Park) and having a spectacular view above London. Keep on posting these well done Videos and Greetings from Spain
Great stuff John! Mate you mentioned Natural History Museum. I'm sure you've been, but a walk through the Natural History Museum in Tring followed by their recommended Tring Park walk might be one. You'll definitely enjoy it.
I'm only a few minutes into the video and I'm already loving the editing, John. There is a lot of visual variety, and it's nice to see some of the older footage while you talk about it. The 360 view of the room is really cool, and I especially loved the cutaway to TH-cam. It's clear that you put a lot of work into this, John. I'm going to enjoy watching it. Thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated.
Hi John Re: Favourite bus route? Round your neck of the woods, it's a shame that the 69 route no longer goes all the way from Chingford Station to North Woolwich Ferry. However, you might like to try the W5 which is one of those single decker part back street Hail & Ride routes, which over the course of its length traverses a high ridge twice starting from Green Lanes, Harringay Sainsbury's (formerly the site of the mighty Harringay Stadium), to Waterlow Park before descending to Archway tube station. It comprises impressive climbs and descents that incorporate some stunning views, and was devised to help older and more infirm people to have easy access to the Whittington Hospital. It has the most wonderful village bus feel to it as it swoops up and down well appointed leafy residential streets, and also serves Crouch End Broadway. It also has differences in its eastbound and westbound halves too, making it most varied.
Hi John We really enjoy your walks I think it's great you're doing this Hour lovely. Old london is disappearing Slowly Glad you are filming it for posterity.😢😊 Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant, didnt think I would watch all the way through but it was so good I did! I would like to reiterate a previous comment; please consider doing some walks around the Cornish coast, and indeed the south west. Lynton to Porlock marsh is up your street I would have thought, and around the Lizard. In fact, too many to mention!
There generally 8 sections in the Essex Way. I’ve done the first 7 and I got to do the last one, which is Mistley to Harwich. If you’re going to do the middle bits of the Essex Way which you haven’t done yet, I would advise you to download an ordnance survey map on the phone or get a physical map, as the journey towards White Notley during the Essex Way walk does not have any phone signal coverage.
The 360 camera reminded me of my youth where I spent many days and nights spinning out on either someone's floor or on the nice cold grass outside to sober up...
Great Q&A. Something that may work for you without having to do an edit which may prove very popular viewer wise is a London point to point walk. For example always start at the zero mile marker in Trifalgar Square and walk to a pub or something on the outer boundary of London on every direction as a different walk with no set path how to get there and just comment on the way. Maybe lasts for hours but you just then upload it and that’s it done with no editing if that makes sense.
wow! this was epic. I didn't know about your life, so rich in experiences. Thanks. Congratulations on your new book!! I'm about to start reading this other London.
Hello Respected Sir,this was a nice Q&A round,you gave appropriate knowledge to us,every question was a ideal task but you gave answers of them naturally 😊❤I never knew what is psychogeography subject but by your videos I gain a more knowledge about it,yours favorite places are Italy and Paris,in your theater 🎥 shows you and Heidi ma'am looking nice,each and every concept is clear ,what a lovely task sir ❤😊thanks 💖 Great great ,🙏 London also is not appears scary so a good vibe I feel from London by your video, Charles Dickens and Blake your favorite writer I also read Christmas carol of C.D.😊love it ..have many knowledge thanks to share the video with us🙏✍💖
Hi John, another enjoyable video and the rain sounds added much ambience I thought! I saw that you are going to be doing a talk at the Wanstead Fringe at the end of September, however I am really gutted to be away on that date. Are there similar events in future you will be talking at and, if so, how could we find out about them?
Hi John, a respectful EVP spirit audio analysis at 0.25x video speed: 14:34 'Jeg hører mit navn blive nævnt' ('I hear my name being mentioned'). A rough female voice, fitting the appearance of the female cross dressing criminal you just referred to, here. Thank you The Völve, parapsychological medium, Denmark
John, I wonder, are you aware of or have you met the American author Bill Bryson? He has penned at least two humorous books on Britain with the emphasis on walking or local transportation. I doubly enjoy your excursions because they physically show the topography ( and history) of these areas. Great work!
Are you thinking on making a video about your walks in Florence? I'm going there in a couple of months and it would be marvelous to have your impressions as a guide.
Hi John, enjoyed watching this one and the questions, I personally like your vlogs on the outskirts of London, the hills and the ones a bit further out with the ancient and ww11 history. all the best from sunny Portsmouth.
Forgot to say I had recently did a walk in Rendlesham forest, part of ufo trail, im not used to walking and was told by doctor to get exercise, I really enjoyed it but was a bit bushed afterwards, just got to do more of it as there's plenty of good walks near me.
I mainlky grew up close to the River Roding in Loughton and fished it many times seeing it's many perils and declines over the years. The late 70's diversion of the river for the M11 was a disaster part of it never recovered from. A lorry jack knifed at the hump back bridge at Abridge (80's) and threw it's load of pesticide into it and killed nearly everything. A farmer allowed a load of pig slurry into it near Abridge ( 80's ) which took the oxygen out of it and killed many fish.
Good morning Mr Rogers, I love your videos. I've been living in London for a while and it took me a while to relocate. Detailed descriptions and your invaluable comments are appreciated. I was living in Leyton while working at the V&A to support myself. It would be good if you considered the possibility of making a video about profitable areas, trustworthy agencies with a good vibe. Many foreigners, Spaniards, Italians, North Americans, etc., have been scammed by real estate agencies... You have a great knowledge of the CITY. As always, thank you for your Deep insights, happy character and good vibes. I can't wait to buy and read. your book. Thank you so much Sir
haha i just finished this one and it's 2am - a perfect end of my day, cheers, john! i don't think I ask a lot of questions, but i did send an email about megalithic walks around Avebury - that'd be a great series with you, ian, and john. love from canada! 😊 PS - i DO have a Q about this one - at the very start, there's a green half-cylinder thing across the street from you - what IS it? 😀
The green half-cylinder is a bicycle hangar. They are provided for rent by the local authorities and save people having to bring their bikes indoors, possibly up three flights of stairs etc.
There is nothing more lovely than laying under a tin roof and listening to the staccato rain! So meditative and peeacefull. Can we please start a go fund me page so John can have proper footware...with no holes! LOL. Mate!
Hello John. Forgive me if you've done something similar in the past, but have you considered a London walk that encompasses all of the current railway terminus stations in London (Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Euston, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, King's Cross, Marylebone, Moorgate, Paddington, St Pancras, Victoria, and Waterloo) and possibly the three former terminus stations (Bishopsgate, Broad Street and Holborn Viaduct)? Having a quick look at the map, this could be split into two or three separate walks.
@@JohnRogersWalks I don't know if you've ever seen any of Jago Hazzards videos, but he'd definitely be able to give you all sorts of interesting tidbits about the Stations :)
@@JohnRogersWalks His brother is listed in your book’s bibliography. It’s not earth-shattering but there are some gems - it’s better that you have it. I don’t know how to get it to you but I could do c/o Harper Collins. If there’s a better c/o let me know. 👍🏼
Hi John , I have visited pubs in every single county of England , Scotland and Wales and I can honestly say that I have only been asked to remove my baseball cap in one , the Riverside Inn at Ware ! I sat there like a scalded school boy trying not to choke on my pint and have never returned ! This was 2017 though , so it may have changed since ?!
Hello John, thank you for your Q&A session, with lots of interesting questions and answers. I have enjoyed many of your videoed walks and also have your “This Other London” book, and now get your new book. The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club as seen in your “Walking the Dengie Peninsula -“ video in Burnham on Crouch is of interest to me, but not from the yachting interest. There was a Royal Corinthian Yacht Club house on the other side of the Thames many years ago adjacent to the Port Victoria Pier Station and the Port Victoria Hotel on the Isle of Grain in Kent. There is a photo of the building in the book “ The Hundred of Hoo Railway” by Brian Hart. Queen Victoria preferred the privacy of the isolated location of Port Victoria, with only railway access, for her travels to and from European destinations. All of Port Victoria has been swept away except the single track railway line. The whole are becoming the Kent Oil Refinery the following it’s demolition to be the manufacturing plant area for the concrete tunnel sections for the Channel Tunnel. Until recently the stumps of the old wooden pier could be seen on Google Maps Satellite (not at high tide?). Sorry for the long comment. Best wishes from Oxfordshire.
Hi John, thanks for answering my question on pagan London. Can I just ask what video that footage of Herne Hill Velodrome is from? I definitely haven't seen that one. Love your channel, Tom.
Here are some of the links I mentioned in the video:
Essex Way
th-cam.com/video/0hzNHNILC20/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/v554btw7LEo/w-d-xo.html
Norton Folgate/ Spitalfields
th-cam.com/video/_7fPIY_eA40/w-d-xo.html
Somers Town
th-cam.com/video/8_gMBhQloiQ/w-d-xo.html
Halloween Night Walk
th-cam.com/video/7MsNt7xFR5w/w-d-xo.html
Whitechapel
th-cam.com/video/IP8mjHhCnzc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much, John. A delightful, atmospheric walk. I have two Huguenot ancestors, not weavers - one a politician, the other an art publisher/dealer, who escaped to London dressed as women 😅 I need to find out precisely where they lived, but I believe it was Spitalfields somewhere. Your film will be a great reference point.
I love this format of overlaying footage while telling stories and answering questions. Great work!
Thanks so much Michael
The perspectives of London in the walks have steered me away from the bright lights on visits to the capital … first detour was to the Horniman museum and Sydenham Hill wood , then through the Olympic park along the Lee and across Hackney marshes and finally to the Walthamstow wetlands and into the back streets of Walthamstow in search of the wonderful murals. None of which I’d have done without the book and vlogs …. Big thank you . I’d also recommend the podcasts with Nick which provide a background to the walks and Deep Topography. Go explore folks ! 👍😊🌟❤️
Thank you for your videos, your enthusiasm, and your inspiration!
thank you so much Jacq - massively appreciated
Absolutely, John! 👏 Creating a video of a Florence 🇮🇹 Italy walk tour sounds like an incredible idea. Florence is rich in history, art, and architecture, offering a captivating experience for viewers. I'm sure your video would be a wonderful way to share the beauty and culture of the city with others. Good luck with your project! 🎥 🎞
Is there any reason to pick Florence over Rome . I have just come back from Rome .I went last year as well as I was astonished by the beauty, art and history of the place . I have never been to Florence so I was wondering should I visit Florence next .
You've asked a very interesting question. One reason why Florence would be a more interesting place to visit than Rome is that Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, a period in European history that witnessed a revival of classical learning and culture. Florence was at the forefront of this movement. Apart from this, it is a smaller city than Rome, making it much easier to navigate. It is definitely a more walkable destination.@@joannaryan9805
As per usual, pure gold. I don´t know if anyone else is in a similar situation to me, but i don´t live in England, and especially London anymore. I love the videos because you always capture the spirit of the areas you visit. I find them very nostalgic but also super interesting. I learn things about the area i grew up in, Islington and the city, which i never knew. Thanks a lot for making such an effort for the videos and channel!
I have two joint favourites,
The walk across Rainham marshes
And the Joseph Conrad video watched both more than twice
Fantastic videos
Thank you John.
Which was the Conrad one? Would love to watch that…
It was facinating to hear about you're history through theatre, acting, writing and film. I have often wondered if you was just a hobbyist turned TH-camr.
Looking forward to next Sunday's work. Enjoy each video. 🙂 Thank you John Rogers.
Thanks Janet
I love the sound of the rain! It adds something to the q and a. Good stuff. Richard in Reno
Really enjoyed that. John….. 65 minutes but you made it feel like 10 minutes I love the way you made us feel we were just having a conversation with you so many great questions people ask you certainly enrich all our lives. Massive thank you
Thanks so much Terry - I really enjoyed it
I enjoyed the Q &A video very much, all the information regarding your previous walks from way back. I loved the walk you suggested from Caledonian Rd to Clissold Park and all of the inbetween, that was where I lived from 1946 - 74 then moved to S.E.Qld Australia. I love your walks no matter where they are as you always add the history of the area, I love the history that you dig up. Thank you so much 💕🇦🇺
Thank you John for this mighty Q&A! You have provided so much context for the other videos on your channel. What I take from this is that , while your wandering discursive videos are great, they would be beautifully counterpointed by more themed videos. In the late 1970's, I got a job as a Trade Union official which meant that, at least every two weeks, I hit London for various meetings, political events, disputes and grading appeals. I was mentored by an old communist who advised me to buy a Time Out Magazine at the train station and work out what was possible to see during the time I would be in London using my expenses!
Most of my colleagues would be hitting the bars and restaurants while I would be listening to recitals, watching ballet and opera but, most of all, walking the history of London which raised the hairs on my neck as I spotted houses, sites and artefacts that brought the city alive. I became a blue plaque collector!
I am now retired and living in Spain and watch your videos for prompts for my 20 years of London exploration. My exploration of the historical sites in Spain are inspired by your approach and I find myself aping your surprise as I come across historical references
Thanks John for an authentic and enthusiastic exploration of our history.
Hope life in historic Spain is n't too complicated, or nostalgic,for that matter.I could go on but I have my memiores to put down. Good luck
The Lea River Walk was amazing.
Wonderful chat - always so interesting to hear your responses to such great questions! Thanks for sharing your weather with us too!
Really enjoyed that,sat with some G&Ts me and the better half,love the idea of the guided walks..would love to go on the Dengie peninsula walk that you did...
Captivated for over an hour listening to you answering questions. Great sfuff. Thank you, and greetings from the middle of nowhere on gloomy Bodmin Moor.
Gloomy, but evocative. A case study in psycho-geography if ever there was one!
Glad you kept the window open, I like the ambient sounds.
What I like about your stuff is its real and commucated & i appreciate it.
Love seeing your office, & the 360 camera!
Bravo on the new book!
Thanks Timothy
Really great! Thanks so much for this, and for including my question on Guilds. I really like the look of your den.. Appropriately book lined. Looking forward to the next walk.. "Wherever that may be"! ⭐👍
thanks for a great question William - I'm still intrigued by the Westminster element.
@@JohnRogersWalks In fact I myself am interested in the watermans' 'anti bridges' jag you mentioned, as I work in a boatyard (better not say where in this public forum perhaps) and there's no shortage historical discussion there. In a way, the story bodes well for London, as we see that changes can be good. I just wish the building trade would be more interested in structures designed to last 400 not 40 years!
Love the format, btw. Talking about the most relaxing places in London, my favourite - years ago - was the top of Parliament Hill, with a kite. I don't know if people still do it, but there always used to be a group of kite-flyers there.
Absolutely brilliant....Thanks John...you came across SO naturally..cheers
Hi John, thank you so for much answering my question about psychogeography - it has been really helpful and it is such an interesting concept! I will make sure to keep my eyes and ears open for when your new book comes out and of course when I go through the rest of your videos.
Super stuff John.Can see you in that room in thirty years time still reeling it all out .Looking forward to it.Thanks
Great Q & A. Looking forward to your new book
Thanks Robbo
Fantastic, love these q&a sessions. Thank you so much for answering my question. Totally agree about Italy and Florence, such an amazing city, so many layers of history
Fantastic, better and more entertaining than anything on TV, keep up your great work.
Looking forward to your next video 😊
What a fascinating Q and A session. Unfortunately John couldn't answer all the question due to time and the volume of questions submitted but it didn't matter as the questions that were answered were very interesting and we found out so much. Was really interesting being given an insight into John's journey to where he is now.
Hi John. Your videos are so interesting, and gives us all a chance of see lovely and unique parts of the capital one world never normally see.
Your commentary is infectious, and keeps one glued .
I’m not from London, but find your videos fascinating. Keep up the good work sir.
thanks Mark
Hi John, love your walks. Love Havering Park with the red woods. I walk from home to Havering Atte Bower.
This is what a Q&A should be like!
cheers John
Thomas Cromwell intrigues me.. I cant get enough of his life as much as we know of it. Thomas Cromwell's London would be a winner for me . Starts in Putney and ends when executed on Tower Hill. He even lived for a while in Florence
The background on your video is fabulous…….it’s a room that a man has filled with his books! Love it.
Great video John. Walked through Hornchurch yesterday and thought of your video to the church with the horn. I live in Cardiff. Be great to see you down there one day. Along the Taff,, Llandaff Cathedral. Through Cardiff Castle/Bute Park and carry on down to Cardiff Bay. Think you'd really enjoy it!.
Thanks, John, will see if I can find the videos you mentioned. Loved the Q&A.
Thanks Helen - I’ve linked them at the top of the comments
Thank you for answering my question. I really enjoy the Q&A sessions 😊
What a ton of work you put in here! A real state of the art accomplishment. Thanks.
thanks so much - really enjoyed answering the questions and going back through my archive
Loved this, especially the moments of course where you've mentioned Eastern parts of town 🙂 Looking forward to your next book.
The Q& A's are always very interesting and enjoyable. It is nice to know someone else in our minority club of having never driven/held a licence. Having lived in London all my life (75 years) I have never found the need to do so. My school days interest in buses (which continues to this day) probably accounts for it!
Hi John , another great insight with the Q&A session
That was a brilliant Q&A John! Tons of useful information and so entertaining Thank you so much. Greetings from Argentina!
Really enjoyed this Q&A John thanks for posting 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching Robert
Thank you for doing these great videos John I look forward to seeing them whenever or wherever that may be, keep up the great work and again thank you for your time.
Great use of a rainy day - thanks John - got lots of fresh walking inspiration- including have recently done much of the epic walk you did along the river Lea navigation - albeit in smaller chunks - ( and took in part of the Stort valley path up to Roydon - can see why you found that so entrancing). Keep it going - great channel.
Epic stuff John - loved it. Great spread of questions.
Really enjoyed this long form of Q&A with snippets and maps and things.
John! I love your studio.
Thanks Heidi - I love that room
Good morning, What an epic episode! Thankyou
Thanks Margaret
Your best Q&A yet and loved the on-screen graphics. As others have said the time flew by so I was disappointed when it ended! Looking forward to the new book and hopefully an audiobook to go with it which would accompany me when walking myself. Also I will keep an eye out for your walk around Borough High St/Borough Market area, one of the highlights (so far) of my walk along the Thames Path.
The river stort walk is absolutely heavenly, I highly recommend this to all 🎉
Great way to spend an hour John, thank you!
One of my favorite walk when I'm in London is going to Regent Park (wonderful Park indeed) and from there going climbing to Primrose Hill (which it is just outside the Park) and having a spectacular view above London. Keep on posting these well done Videos and Greetings from Spain
Great stuff John! Mate you mentioned Natural History Museum. I'm sure you've been, but a walk through the Natural History Museum in Tring followed by their recommended Tring Park walk might be one. You'll definitely enjoy it.
I'm only a few minutes into the video and I'm already loving the editing, John. There is a lot of visual variety, and it's nice to see some of the older footage while you talk about it. The 360 view of the room is really cool, and I especially loved the cutaway to TH-cam. It's clear that you put a lot of work into this, John. I'm going to enjoy watching it. Thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated.
many thanks Steve - I really enjoyed going back through the archive finding the clips and stills
A terrific effort, John! Really enjoyable! ❤
Hi John Re: Favourite bus route? Round your neck of the woods, it's a shame that the 69 route no longer goes all the way from Chingford Station to North Woolwich Ferry.
However, you might like to try the W5 which is one of those single decker part back street Hail & Ride routes, which over the course of its length traverses a high ridge twice starting from Green Lanes, Harringay Sainsbury's (formerly the site of the mighty Harringay Stadium), to Waterlow Park before descending to Archway tube station. It comprises impressive climbs and descents that incorporate some stunning views, and was devised to help older and more infirm people to have easy access to the Whittington Hospital.
It has the most wonderful village bus feel to it as it swoops up and down well appointed leafy residential streets, and also serves Crouch End Broadway. It also has differences in its eastbound and westbound halves too, making it most varied.
Really enjoyed your Q & A thank you.
Cheers Tim
Such good Q&A John. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Hi John We really enjoy your walks I think it's great you're doing this Hour lovely. Old london is disappearing Slowly Glad you are filming it for posterity.😢😊 Thank you.
Thanks for that interesting video, John.
Absolutely brilliant, didnt think I would watch all the way through but it was so good I did! I would like to reiterate a previous comment; please consider doing some walks around the Cornish coast, and indeed the south west. Lynton to Porlock marsh is up your street I would have thought, and around the Lizard. In fact, too many to mention!
That was stupendous, John! Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤
Thank you John , that was wonderful , fabulous answers to fabulous questions 😀 it was nice to see your inside your lair too 😀
There generally 8 sections in the Essex Way. I’ve done the first 7 and I got to do the last one, which is Mistley to Harwich. If you’re going to do the middle bits of the Essex Way which you haven’t done yet, I would advise you to download an ordnance survey map on the phone or get a physical map, as the journey towards White Notley during the Essex Way walk does not have any phone signal coverage.
Loved this, John. If you do a pub talk and/or a group walk I would love to be there, please keep us posted!
I'm in!
The 360 camera reminded me of my youth where I spent many days and nights spinning out on either someone's floor or on the nice cold grass outside to sober up...
It would be fun to see a collaboration walk with yourself and Joolz, love your videos. Cheers
that'd be great Jim
Absolutely loved this! And 93 questions, the right number :)
Cheers Marco - shall now research the number 93
It's the number of Thelema! @@JohnRogersWalks
@@OfficialXP8 wow!
Loved the video. Would love to see an evening with Sinclair, Kötting, Rogers at the white rock theatre in Hastings lol. ❤
Great Q&A I love it
Great Q&A. Something that may work for you without having to do an edit which may prove very popular viewer wise is a London point to point walk. For example always start at the zero mile marker in Trifalgar Square and walk to a pub or something on the outer boundary of London on every direction as a different walk with no set path how to get there and just comment on the way. Maybe lasts for hours but you just then upload it and that’s it done with no editing if that makes sense.
wow! this was epic. I didn't know about your life, so rich in experiences. Thanks. Congratulations on your new book!! I'm about to start reading this other London.
My pub tip: The Culpepper in Aldgate ... great pub
Seconded! Brilliant pub.
What a great episode
Hello Respected Sir,this was a nice Q&A round,you gave appropriate knowledge to us,every question was a ideal task but you gave answers of them naturally 😊❤I never knew what is psychogeography subject but by your videos I gain a more knowledge about it,yours favorite places are Italy and Paris,in your theater 🎥 shows you and Heidi ma'am looking nice,each and every concept is clear ,what a lovely task sir ❤😊thanks 💖 Great great ,🙏 London also is not appears scary so a good vibe I feel from London by your video, Charles Dickens and Blake your favorite writer I also read Christmas carol of C.D.😊love it ..have many knowledge thanks to share the video with us🙏✍💖
many thanks Shipra
Hi John, another enjoyable video and the rain sounds added much ambience I thought! I saw that you are going to be doing a talk at the Wanstead Fringe at the end of September, however I am really gutted to be away on that date. Are there similar events in future you will be talking at and, if so, how could we find out about them?
Hi John, a respectful EVP spirit audio analysis at 0.25x video speed:
14:34 'Jeg hører mit navn blive nævnt' ('I hear my name being mentioned'). A rough female voice, fitting the appearance of the female cross dressing criminal you just referred to, here.
Thank you
The Völve, parapsychological medium, Denmark
I've just finished watching your Bob and Roberta Smith film. Very enjoyable and a real eye opener. Make your own damn art (and videos)! ❤
Tottenham Court Station IS amazing. Good choice!
Awesome John! ❤️
Cheers Ashley
John, I wonder, are you aware of or have you met the American author Bill Bryson? He has penned at least two humorous books on Britain with the emphasis on walking or local transportation. I doubly enjoy your excursions because they physically show the topography ( and history) of these areas. Great work!
Are you thinking on making a video about your walks in Florence? I'm going there in a couple of months and it would be marvelous to have your impressions as a guide.
Loved it
Hi John, enjoyed watching this one and the questions, I personally like your vlogs on the outskirts of London, the hills and the ones a bit further out with the ancient and ww11 history.
all the best from sunny Portsmouth.
Forgot to say I had recently did a walk in Rendlesham forest, part of ufo trail, im not used to walking and was told by doctor to get exercise, I really enjoyed it but was a bit bushed afterwards, just got to do more of it as there's plenty of good walks near me.
I mainlky grew up close to the River Roding in Loughton and fished it many times seeing it's many perils and declines over the years. The late 70's diversion of the river for the M11 was a disaster part of it never recovered from. A lorry jack knifed at the hump back bridge at Abridge (80's) and threw it's load of pesticide into it and killed nearly everything. A farmer allowed a load of pig slurry into it near Abridge ( 80's ) which took the oxygen out of it and killed many fish.
john i think the thing u liked the most was getting in that little boat down the roding if u could do it again wot river would go down
I love your simple fascination with the sound of rain. Also, your recycling of unwanted clothing...especially the grubby hat.
Good morning Mr Rogers, I love your videos. I've been living in London for a while and it took me a while to relocate. Detailed descriptions and your invaluable comments are appreciated.
I was living in Leyton while working at the V&A to support myself. It would be good if you considered the possibility of making a video about profitable areas, trustworthy agencies with a good vibe. Many foreigners, Spaniards, Italians, North Americans, etc., have been scammed by real estate agencies...
You have a great knowledge of the CITY.
As always, thank you for your Deep insights, happy character and good vibes.
I can't wait to buy and read. your book.
Thank you so much Sir
Palermo would make a great walking video
haha i just finished this one and it's 2am - a perfect end of my day, cheers, john! i don't think I ask a lot of questions, but i did send an email about megalithic walks around Avebury - that'd be a great series with you, ian, and john. love from canada! 😊 PS - i DO have a Q about this one - at the very start, there's a green half-cylinder thing across the street from you - what IS it? 😀
The green half-cylinder is a bicycle hangar. They are provided for rent by the local authorities and save people having to bring their bikes indoors, possibly up three flights of stairs etc.
@@steveripley1330 thank you!
Great vids I love them.
There is nothing more lovely than laying under a tin roof and listening to the staccato rain! So meditative and peeacefull. Can we please start a go fund me page so John can have proper footware...with no holes!
LOL. Mate!
thankfully those boots have been replaced more than once now William
Hello John.
Forgive me if you've done something similar in the past, but have you considered a London walk that encompasses all of the current railway terminus stations in London (Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Euston, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, King's Cross, Marylebone, Moorgate, Paddington, St Pancras, Victoria, and Waterloo) and possibly the three former terminus stations (Bishopsgate, Broad Street and Holborn Viaduct)?
Having a quick look at the map, this could be split into two or three separate walks.
That’s a great idea - thanks
@@JohnRogersWalks I don't know if you've ever seen any of Jago Hazzards videos, but he'd definitely be able to give you all sorts of interesting tidbits about the Stations :)
John! Have you read ‘A Pilgrimage of the Thames’? Do you have it? You could have mine! Love from Bristol.
I haven’t Stuart - is it worth taking a look at. Thanks for the very kind offer
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His brother is listed in your book’s bibliography. It’s not earth-shattering but there are some gems - it’s better that you have it. I don’t know how to get it to you but I could do c/o Harper Collins. If there’s a better c/o let me know. 👍🏼
Hi John , I have visited pubs in every single county of England , Scotland and Wales and I can honestly say that I have only been asked to remove my baseball cap in one , the Riverside Inn at Ware ! I sat there like a scalded school boy trying not to choke on my pint and have never returned ! This was 2017 though , so it may have changed since ?!
sorry to hear that Kevin - I probably instinctively remove my cap when going into the pub like I'm entering a holy building
Hello John, thank you for your Q&A session, with lots of interesting questions and answers. I have enjoyed many of your videoed walks and also have your “This Other London” book, and now get your new book.
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club as seen in your “Walking the Dengie Peninsula -“ video in Burnham on Crouch is of interest to me, but not from the yachting interest.
There was a Royal Corinthian Yacht Club house on the other side of the Thames many years ago adjacent to the Port Victoria Pier Station and the Port Victoria Hotel on the Isle of Grain in Kent. There is a photo of the building in the book “ The Hundred of Hoo Railway” by Brian Hart. Queen Victoria preferred the privacy of the isolated location of Port Victoria, with only railway access, for her travels to and from European destinations. All of Port Victoria has been swept away except the single track railway line. The whole are becoming the Kent Oil Refinery the following it’s demolition to be the manufacturing plant area for the concrete tunnel sections for the Channel Tunnel. Until recently the stumps of the old wooden pier could be seen on Google Maps Satellite (not at high tide?).
Sorry for the long comment.
Best wishes from Oxfordshire.
Hi John, thanks for answering my question on pagan London. Can I just ask what video that footage of Herne Hill Velodrome is from? I definitely haven't seen that one. Love your channel, Tom.
great video.
I'm one of your Fans.
Thank you