London Bridge | A Walk Across 2000 Years of History
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- In this video, Sinead will walk you through 2000 years of history of London Bridge. NEXT VIDEO: Tower Bridge Lift: • London Tower Bridge Op... .
If you google London Bridge, Tower Bridge will dominate the search results. That's how deep the misunderstanding of which bridge is which runs. London Bridge is today a rather bland looking bridge compared to its more stunning neighbor Tower Bridge, but its history is arguably much more facinating.
This tour begins from All Hallows by the Tower, a historic church near the Tower of London where Sinead will show you a model of Roman London and the 1st London Bridge. She then will bring you to St. Magnus the Martyr, another historic church where you will see a model of the amazing medieval London Bridge, all before taking a walk along the modern version.
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I think all the Americans who go to visit the London Bridge in AZ are disappointed it's not the one with the towers for sure! LOL! Another great tour. Loved the little model under the church. That was amazing. It reminds me of back in the midwest near Chicago they put businesses on top of the highway bridges. We don't do that in CA! Our bridges have to be springy due to earthquakes!
I've missed you, Hun. No one else quite cuts it like you! What an excellent, informative video as always. Thank you so much x
Don’t think I have seen this one love our Sinead she is great love listening to her thank you love for talking us round London
Have walked past these churches many times, what a lovely insight into their history and former past. Thanks Sinead for your dedication and hard work. X
Glad you enjoyed this one, Nigel :)
That was fascinating Sinead, thank you. Can't wait for part 2!
Thank you Sinead for an awesome video and history of the bridge, looking forward to part 2
What a great shame that all the houses having survived for five hundred years were demolished! I get upset when solid history is just eradicated just to modernize existing sites. I love watching your tours Sinead your knowledge and memory are awesome I always love listening to you. Respect for your dedication and hard work! X
Thanks for watching, Debbie! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
So lovely to see you back Sinead. I really enjoy your videos. They always make me feel a bit better and help to lift my mood. My husband of 27 years died in 2020 , i have no children , sorry i must stop there as your followers will think i’m mad, but i haven’t reached that point yet. I don’t think i’ll ever get used to being on my own. God Bless x
Susan, we are so sorry to hear about that. It is our privilege to be able to keep you company and keep you 'travelling' with our virtual tours.
Susan my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family for your loss
Comments like these truly spur me on and I am honoured you chose us as your company at this very sad time
Your not alone nor will you ever be amongst us all here
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
Please forgive me for not reaching out sooner
Am always around x
Sinéad
fab tour , lots of info , thank you Sinead
As wonderful as ever Sinead. Thanks again.
One day when I can get back to London, first time was in 2008 from Oz to UK, I will book you for a tour esp the East End (my ancestors home). I just love your videos. I have so many books about London, it has always been a fascination to me, even before I even knew my mother's family came from East End London...I'm addicted. Thank you so very much you are incredible. And I love your Irish voice, also Irish from my mother's mother's side. cheers from South Australia
I just drove over the old London bridge in Arizona last month. I don’t think many realize what it was
Lake Havesu - I probably misspelled it
Sinead, do you also Peel the church bells , is there no end to your talents Ha Ha😄
Another ,Wonderful video Guys 😊
I will be booking a private tour! We can not wait!
Thank you so much. You have so much knowledge of London. I just love the history of it all.
Thanks for the continued support!
Great video Sinead !So interesting!❤
I'll have to see London Through Your eyes for now! There's so much of London's history you bring out, that's just absolutely amazing! Thank You for your in depth tours!
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Rahab. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more of Sinead where this came from.
Rahab thank you for such kind words
Customers like yourself make the work worthwhile
Sinéad
you are very good at this kind of thing thank you for making my day brighter
Our pleasure, Catherine :)
Rewatching this again my dear ...one of my favorite of yours 😂
We are glad it's good even on a rewatch!
What a fabulous tour, thank you. Fascinating history
Glad you liked this one, Lina!
Another great tour, as always- Thank you!
Another fabulous video, Sinead. Thank you! What fabulous and sometimes fantastically gruesome history. You paint a vivid picture! Can’t wait for part 2!
Thanks for the continued support!
Superb tour as always sinead! Thanks!
Thank you Sinead for taking us to see the two bridges you know so much lovely to go with you I have now seen a few of your videos beautiful thank you love for talking us on this tour I will be coming back to watch your next one looking forward to be with you durning our Queens 70, years on the throne thank you so much love all your videos see you next time
Thanks for the support, Rita!
@@FreeToursbyFootLondon love watching your walk. with Sinead she tell the story so well
Rita this is a fabulous compliment
Thank you sincerely I’m truly flattered
I’ll continue making videos for as long as you all want me too x
Sinéad
Great video. I recall crossing London Bridge in Lake Havasu back in the 70's and wondering what it was doing in America. The answer was that London Bridge had been falling down.
Awesome, as interesting as all your videos, I really enjoyed it. Thank you, Sinead.😊😊
Thanks for your support, Pilar!
Amazing tour by the Irish Queen , Sinead your Knowlege & Beautiful Irish Voice make your tours absolutely A must do when visiting London! Your commitment to Detail is truly Second to None!! Thank you for all you do!!
Glad you liked this one, Steve!
What a wonderful and insightful tour! Thank you Sinead!
Pleased you liked this one :)
thank you for such an interesting intro for the bridges! I cant wait to watch the next episode! thank you so much for doing this
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Violet. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
There are 19th-century Gothic kingdom of turrets, spires and gables! At the bottom of Swain’s Lane, Holly Village houses are the most stunning group of homes in London. The impressive Gothic entrance which was built in 1865 feels like it's straight out of a fairytale! This would be amazing to see a tour of
They were created by one of the richest women in Victorian England at the time, second only to Queen Victoria, 'Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts'
Brilliant piece about London Bridge. I look forward to part two and what you thought of the Tower Bridge experience. My friend and I did it in 2019. We were lucky that a tall ship was going through, while we were above on the glass walkway. Saw the bridge rise from above. A bit freaky, but fabulous! Got photos! 👍
What a cool experience, Kim! Thank you for sharing.
Wow so informative!
Thank you Sineal, for all you do
And thank you for your support, Margie!
This is a great video SINEAD! You always show people interesting things about London!
Thanks for the support!
Fabulous, thank you so much .
Our pleasure
Sinéad
This was wonderful Sinead :) I really want to see all these things next time I am in London!
We hope to show them to you, Peg!
I am glad I am not the only one that is looking forward to be back in London again.
Thanks
Great to see you again Sinead... London bridge, what a long and complex history, have a few books on it. I have read that it was Lord Mayor Sir Gerard Conyers decreed the "Keep Left" around 1722. The decree also allowed for Traffic Wardens for enforcement. Already looking forward to part two. Thanks for all the walking you do for us.
Thanks for the continued support, Mike!
Hi, great history of London England I enjoyed it. I like the double decker buses. Have you ever been to the Channel Islands. I went to Jersey island. Lots of history there. Have a great day 😀
Beautiful interesting walking Tour thanks for sharing
Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
I love this video. I am very interested in London's history and old sites and you narrated it very well. Keep the good work!!
Thanks Mac and thanks for watching
Fantastic video, thank you!
Glad that you enjoyed the video! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
What a lovely walking tour of the history of two very different bridges that span thr River Thames.thanks for having us along 💚💚
Thank you for joining us!
Our absolute pleasure
Thanks for the kind words
Sinéad
I love to watch these tours!
Thanks for watching, Rosa! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
Great tour! Very interesting.
Glad that you enjoyed the video! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
Love your tours and voice, if I ever can London is my first choice to go in Europe. Hello from Ottawa Canada!
Hello, Peter! Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
Loved all the historical facts , put so aptly by you ,along with the picturesque video . 😊 Thankyou
Thanks again for watching, Shaheen! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
Our pleasure Shaheen
Thank you
Sinéad
Thank you for a wonderful video.
Thanks for watching, Dan! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
hi, s how r you summer 2023?...been meaning to watch this later, finally did,,,omg thank you so much for ur brilliant filming, narration, and all the history--- i sooo appreciate it...hope all is well...mo from ca
Glad you enjoyed it, Mo! :)
Just watched the Highgate video. You are cool Sinead 👌🏻
Made my morning stumblin’ upon your channel.
🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Welcome to the channel, Ted!
I love Sinead so hard. Cannot wait to come back to the UK and meet her in person. 🤩
Glad we could show you something new, Nikki! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
Ellen this is amazing
Thank you soo much
Sinéad
Your tours are so fabulous. I visited there in 2015 but there is just no way to do much more than scratch the surface of all the amazing things to see, even just in the London area. I saw allot, but I missed a hundred times more!
Thanks for watching! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
EAST OR WEST THIS CHANNEL IS BEST
❤️ Thank you, Sinead ! ❤️
Glad you liked this one, Cathy!
Yayyy its sinead , i WILL do a live tour hopefully one day in person
We'll hold you to that promise, Martin! ;)
Wellcome back. I missed your historical walks
Glad you enjoyed this one, Murielle :)
Thanks!
I love this video!
Very informative.
Thanks again for watching, Parminder! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
Hi Sinead ,
Just watching the two bridge tour’s for the first time , you are getting better and better with your tour’s , these are very interesting and enjoyable, if I ever come into money to cover the train fare I would love to go on the Jack the Ripper with yourself .
Keep up the great work , very enjoyable, 👍
We hope to see you in person one day! Thanks for your continued support of the channel.
hi Sinead really liked this walk as always with all your videos full of information heading to london in late May you have giveing me alot of ideas ie places to eat,visit and shop Thank you
So glad you liked this one, David!
Very interesting and informative.
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Carl. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
I love these live vidoes
Thanks for your continued support, Penny!
You are an amazing person love listening to you .............video was excellent
Glad you're enjoying all our videos, Effie!
I could listen to her all day.and the history as well.
Glad that you enjoyed the video, James. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
can't wait to visit up top Tower bridge.thank you for these tours!
Thanks for the continued support :)
Excellent as usual. I still learn new things whenever I watch. Liked the way you popped up at the very beginning as well. 😂
Thanks for the continued support, Lyndon!
You're very welcome. I had no idea bits of the old bridge and even some wood from Roman times were there. Amazing.
I will join your Ripper tour one of these days. ☺
SINEAD IS ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF LONDON.... MASTER OF BRITISH HISTORY
Thank you so much for these videos!!!! I'll be in London in 5 weeks time and although I'm only there for one night in the heart of the city (to see a concert), I plan on setting up some kind of plan so I'm doing something in London before and after I check into my hotel!
We are glad you enjoyed the video, Jagdeep! We also hope to show you around London when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here www.freetoursbyfoot.com/london-tours/. Bookmark us :)
Nice story , dear Sinead
Glad you enjoyed it
Sinead
Very interesting thanks
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Bryan. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
I couldn't click fast enough!
My 4th great grand-uncle Charles John Devereux owned a hatting bussines and lived on the London Bridge way back, his wife Sofia and 2 of their children died in a fire there in 1849 😔 Thank you for the tour xx
Oh, wow. That is so tragic, thank you for sharing with us.
You are amazing thank you for your videos. I love watching from Australia NSW . I hope to come to London and I hope I can find you to book tours.
We are glad you enjoyed the video, Tabatha!. We also hope to show you around London when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here www.freetoursbyfoot.com/london-tours/. Bookmark us :)
Sinead the effort you put into your videos is so inspiring 🤩 I think if I had to cross LDN Bridge during medieval times I would of had a panic attack with all those buildings and crowds 😵 I still need to watch your Abney Park video 👌 Could u do a tour of Dickens London pleeese 😬😁
We will add it to the - ever expanding - list, Joby!
I seen the London Bridge Video, this was interesting too!👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Steve!
We missed you Sinead!
I love how you know so much history in London it's so cool thanks 😌
Thanks for the continued support, Liz :)
@@FreeToursbyFootLondon when I come to London which I used to live in. By the way lol! I'd like to get InTouch for a tour when the spring comes that would be amazing as your just so full of enthusiasm which is a wonderful quality to have 😄
I had been to London many times but never knew London is so rich in history. It will be great if I get to be back in London again and get to explore the many rich history of London on a deeper level.
@@wendylim1936 I lived and worked there for so many years and I never knew either such a beautiful City too!
Sinead you always give the most interesting tours! You know so much history and what baffles me more than anything is that you remember at all! I am so envious. I love history I just can’t remember it. This was fascinating and I can’t wait for the next one I see it but I need to get to bed. Something to savor for tomorrow night. Thanks again so much! Stay safe. Crazy world we’re living in right now. Love from me in California💜🤟🏻😎🍀🇺🇸🇺🇦
Hi Liz. The next video is out th-cam.com/video/t26Zfi4jTcw/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugw-CMW0uCyToYcSNMB4AaABAg. I'm sure Sinead will respond here soon.
Hi Liz
Thank you lovely for such wonderful kind words
Such a pleasure conducting these tours for wonderful customers like yourself
Sinead
@@leary210275 Well Sinead you impress me almost every time!💜😎🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇦
Quite by chance am reading ...old London bridge by patricia pierce ... reccomend....
I want to thank you ladies and gentlemen for making these videos. I've always been drawn to English history and would really love to visit one day but I'll probably never get to. You guys give me the chance to see it and learn a bit of history in which I absolutely love. One question though and not trying to be funny but why did London bridge fall down?
In reality, nobody knows for certain! There have been numerous London bridges and they all lasted varying lengths. The medieval version had over 100 buildings on top of it, including two pubs and a church and all that weight led to structural issues :)
Thank You for all the wonderful vlogs. And the amazing one at Christmas. I sure miss the UK. I now live in Daft Canada but going to sell my home and leaving. Have a wonderful day. Stay safe. Cheers.!
Come and see us, Robert!
@@FreeToursbyFootLondon Thanks for your response. I still have my Title and still part of the Royal Family. Cheers.!
P. S. I love Southwark Cathedral. Met Doorkins the cat. She was a bit cranky, but let me give her a chin rub or two. More photos! She's gone to God now, poor old kitty. There's a new resident rescue now. Ah memories! 🤗
Luv your vids and your channel! London Bridge is in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Strange that we have the original and England has a knock off version. JK Best Wishes
'Knock off version' got us - hahaha Thanks for the continued support, Steven!
I came here from Real Prague Guides 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Welcome!
Been busy with my deliveries, today. Like Christmas all over again, lass.
Glad you liked this one :)
@@FreeToursbyFootLondon I certainly did.
Interesting about the old bridge with the houses and businesses. So glad you showed this. Is there a reason why on the bridge and not on land? Also, why were the windows bricked up on the St Magnus Church?
You are amazing
Thanks for the support, Alif!
Good video Sinead 🙂 but are you aware on Southwark side. By going down Montague Close behind Southwark cathedral. There is Nancy Steps. Which is now part of the modern bridge. But are the only surviving parts of the Rennie bridge. Part of the arch there is also from the old bridge. I recommend The Mug House pub in the archway there. If you feel like a cheeky gin or two 😀
Great book available by Patricia Pierce 'Old London Bridge'. Fascinating read.
Could listen to her voice all day....
Agreed!
Sinead, I do like your tours and watch them every day but can I ask you to make other kinds of tours, more practical, I would say? I study English to visit the UK someday and I want to know where the theatres, cafes, monuments, concert halls, parks, and other sites are located, how they look like now. It will help me to know how to get from the airport to the city center, how I can meet with my friends or colleagues. Sorry, I am not able to learn the great history of your great country because it is difficult, you know. All these dates and names of kings and what they did and why they were executed. I want to visit London and recognize every street in the city center after such tours.
24:36 what are those five oval mini Pilar things excuse my ignorance great vid Sinéad ✨
They are barriers. Meant to keep people from driving onto the pavements and also to close the bridge to pedestrians if needed :)
Those people that died from the fire on the bridge - did they not know how to swim? Unless they got affected by the smoke before falling in the river and didn't have the strength to swim.
23:36 owain gywyndŵr’s head was also put on the bridge
Thanks for the info
Sinead
KEEP IT UP FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY LOVE KINDNESS PROSPERITY WOMEN POWER DIGNITY AND HAPPINESS
Roman London was the beginning of Western Civilization in England.
In Arizona 😭
London Bridge 🌉 is falling down is a song from when the vikings where in the UK.