You used to be a London taxi driver - that makes so much sense! Your videos are so interesting and I love learning all the random, quirky facts about different places.
Rob, your documentaries are the next best thing to visiting London itself. Once again, thank you for all the hard work you put into making these documentaries.
Fascinating video, Rob. I was shown Kaspar when I was five. I had a very well to do uncle, who met my mum and my gran and me shortly after my birthday. He bought me things from Hamley's and Foyle's, and then took us to tea at the Savoy. He asked me if I wanted to meet their famous cat, Kaspar. He spoke to, presumably, the Maitre D', and Kaspar was brought over. What a beautiful object! I learnt why he was there, and many, many years later, I found out that, during the last war, some Naval Officers 'borrowed' him, as a joke. A joke which did not amuse Winston Churchill, and Kaspar was returned PDQ. When dining, Kaspar always has a clean napkin round his neck. He used to be served whatever the other 13 were having, but nowadays, he just has a saucer of milk. Superstitions are fascinating. I have never forgotten my fifth birthday treat. Never will.
Hi Rob your channel is very underrated, the detail, time and effort you put into these Vids is amazing , i love to see these when they apear, please keep up the good work congrats on these amazing vids
Great video, Rob. Didn't know you were a cabbie! Much respect. I imagne you know how to get to all these lovely places 'by the cotton', as it were. Keep up the great work!
I knew early on, that Dickens had to make an appearance here and was not disappointed. But this street adventure was special and so packed with life, that I'm in awe of your skill, lovely episode Rob, thank you.
Rob, this may of been a 'short' video on short streets, but is was full of brilliant facts and connecyions. One really coaught my attention, as you mentioned Walmer Street. My Nan, before marriage in the 1950s was a Wakmer. However she lived in East London. I never really got to find out much of her histiry due to family issues, and My Nan and her Husgabn moved to Westcliff in Essex in the 60s. I agree with your last one though, it would be great to see a blue plaque or similat put up for Leigh Hunt Street given the history and connection to that area. I hope you and family are all well, all the best Rob.
"As someone who used to work as a London cabby..." Aha, a lot of things about this channel start to makes sense now... :) You mention how the connection between the Candover villages and a Scottish kirk with the related street names is not clear, but wouldn't they most likely be named after people, either local notables or aristos (or whimsical fictional characters)? And amusing to hear about those delightfully droll Dickensian street names, I guessed that the smallest of these would be named "Dorrit" a few seconds before you said it, I mean, considering the sentimental Victorian street-namers, what else could it have been?! I love these videos, great work, Rob.
Wow great , You finally added subtitles , Thanks for that , I remember commenting few months ago saying please add subtitles , And you replying saying , I wish I could add it but something about funds
Your welcome Rob. I'm born and bred london. Well Teddington middlesex. I've worked withing the London area for over 20 as a delivery driver. And I love watching your videos. Looking out for parts of London I now. Keep the great videos coming 👍 👍👍👍
@Robslondon I now harrow quite well. Mate. I used to buy my martial arts equipment from a company called playfully based in Harrow. And I stayed in harrow in a hotel which has since been demolished that was opposite the asda store on the round about. 👍👍👍
Thankyou, i did an apprenticeship for HMSO in Waterloo, in Stamford Street, but did the errands in 1971/3. Many a time i crossed through Emma Conns Garden to get to the bakers, then back again to go to Liptons then back passed again. It took me years to NOT find out who she was. You have solved a 50 year old riddle for me. Thankyou, i worked for HMSO from 1971/77 when i got made redundant.
Hello Rob I really enjoyed this video. I love the research into the history of these streets. I had thought about a short street. Downing Street? I have a picture of the entrance to 10 Downing Street taken by my grandmother in 1970 when you could still go down the street. Thanks. Take care Chris and Sandra of Canada.
Rob, another great video. As a child, I used to live in Bermondsey on Abbey Street and there was a road called “Long Walk” that linked Abbey Street with Tower Bridge Road. I think it still exists and even as a child I was amazed at how short the road was. The only building on the road that I can recall was a pub.
Hi Rob, Fab calm and heart warming video. Re Leigh Hunt St. Yes, I agree this should be further noted for all sorts or reasons as there is so much history. Have you or anyone you know thought about approaching the council responsible for the area in producing an historic notice to all the event including maps etc? regards Mike
Hi, Rob.I have one for you: 4th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. It used to run all the way up North, but then after the City required a cut-and-cover of the trains North of 42nd street, that part became Park Avenue.Then, when they built Grand Central Station and had to bury more trains lines South of 42nd St, the South part got cut and covered and that became Park Avenue South. The result is 4th Avenue in Manhattan is now only six blocks long, from Union Square to Gramercy Place.
Brilliant one! I love New York and subway history.... in fact, I'm planning a video very soon which will open with some footage I took in NYC last year. Do you know the tomdnyc channel? He does great videos on New York City's history.
Back when I used to cycle to work, pre-Covid, I always thought that Drake Street, which connects Theobalds Road and Red Lion Square, was one of the shortest I’d seen.
Great video as always. I was waiting for you to get to Saunders Street (off Lollard Street) SE11, a tiny remnant of a road that once joined Lollard St to Fitzalan St, and which featured in the 1979 comedy-drama "The Knowledge" being the home of "Titanic", one of the main characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Super interesting and you have such a lovely narrating style. It was all fascinating... I hope little Leigh Hunt Street doesn't disappear for good...
Love your videos. I did a lot of family research about 15 years ago. My mother's family was London based. I was able to stay in the family home, just off Tibbetts corner, at top of Putney Hill and West Hill. I researched in the national archives at Kew, and visited lots of old family addresses/areas. On one occasion I needed to go to Islington High Street. Could I find it? I walked all round where it should have been, to no avail. I found a very short street to one side of the newer wide road, and dismissed that as it was so narrow - two single horse cabs would have had difficulty passing each other. Eventually I looked for a street sign - there it was, Islington High Street - on one of the buildings in that short narrow street. A fascinating glimpse of how it used to be, in my mind I could see the horse drawn hansom cab trotting along. I deplore all the destruction of older London, and the building of monstrosities and high rise estates. . Yes, lots of bomb damage led to clearance, and people needed housing, especially after world war 2. Lovely old Georgian buildings - gone, pretty regency terraces - gone. . I believe the protective grade 1 and 2 listing's were only put in place in the 70s? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong? My maternal grandmother's paternal grandfather was a publican in Chelsea - it's shill there. Leigh Hunt - any relation to Actor Ronald Leigh Hunt, 60s era? July '24. UK. E❤
Hello Rob, an excellent video to finish of a very pleasant Sunday. I waited for one short to come up of which i knew about , eg Mansion HouseStreet,literally the width of one building. Then shorter and shorter as always good graphics highlighting each road or street. With reference to the black cabs, many years ago cabbies used to open the door behind them from outside for the pasengar to alight, would this have any baring on the Savoy Hotel ?? Thanks Rob hope it stays dry for filming the next video !!
Thank you so much Rob ! This was so interesting and, as always, so professionally produced and narrated. Plus, I am always /so pleased to hear a reference to the Mayflower as I am a decentant of the pilot of the boat John the Navagator and any new information is very welcome 👍
@Robslondon People don't realise that the Mayflower was an ordinary sea going ship that travelled back and forth to America for many times not just that one journey. At the end of their crossing there was a violent storm and the Pilgrims were in danger of drowning. My ancestor's skill and experience allowed him to save the boat get them safe into port. The Pilgrims were so grateful that they gave him an island. It is called Clark Island. One day I am going to go and collect all my back rent 😃
Gainford St N1 is about 30ft along with Sheen Gr. and Boxworth Gr. that run parallel.. I remember it from my Courier days working from an old paper mini AtoZ in the rain...
Hi Rob great video as always The fact that you used to be a cabby must be great help in making your videos as you must have down "The Knowledge" as part of your job so now we know why you are so Knowledgeable ( Poor attempt at a pun ) 😉
Thank you so much Tony! It helped for sure; gave me a real passion for the city’s tiniest details. I remember discovering Leigh Hunt Street whilst on the Knowledge 😉 stay well mate
Great stuff Rob, thanks. I do think Leigh Hunt has got a bit of a raw deal there, shame. I worked in Flitcroft Street WC2 for around 12 years, in reality it was no more than an alleyway between Charing Cross Road and St. Giles. It runs past the side of the Phoenix theatre and St. Giles church.
@@Slycockney Streets are often named using notable resident's names. In the late 60s I had a dentist in St John's Wood whose surname was Flitcroft. I shall watch the video again, refresh my mind about where Flitcroft street is situated. E♥️
Thank you for this video, and for remembering Leigh Hunt St even though redevelopment has eliminated it. Another very short street in London is Goodman Stile, which is in effect a short part of the NE end of Alie St, E1. Google Street View shows an old street sign, "Goodman's Stile,E.1." by the frontage of The Castle pub.
As someone who moved to London a few years ago I find your content fascinating and entertaining at the same time. Always interesting ideas. Keep up the great work! 🔥
Late as usual Rob but enjoyed the video. I note the "traditional pub menu" at the Lord Clyde, Juicy Burgers and Chicken wings. Harumph! And visiting the Savoy while playing Putting on the Ritz? Not fair play! ( i have a soft spot for the Savoy.and the American Bar) Cheers and hope you are keeping well!
I grew up in Wembley, went to school there and spent most of my life in and around the area, and I've NEVER heard or seen the High Street! At first I thought you referred to the Harrow Road which extends to Angel/City Road. I need to take a look the next time I'm down there..
Another one who loves your videos and the amazing effort you put in to find stories and histories of the area. Many many year ago i worked for a residential management agent and one of the properties we managed was York House in Candover Street. It was late 1980s and they still had a live in lady who managed the running of the building, maintenance and cleaning etc - I imagine her flat has since been sold and that sort of old fashioned service has long gone.
Thanks for another amazing video, really loved it! I live in Cheshire and there is a strange small street sign located on the end of a building adjacent to a country pub called The Tollemache Arms in a village called Alpraham on the A51. The sign grandly reads King Alfred St, but only apprears to refer to a 20 ft path that runs along the end of the building. Also it has a small set of steps about three feet high leading to nothing on the path!! Ha it always make me smile when I pass!!
Fascinating as ever mate, cheers! You've evoked memories of sitting outside the Lord Clyde with a pint or two and I have no idea why or who I was with. Many moons ago though. Leigh Hunt St would still have existed back then.
Another wonderful treat Rob. The sunshine in your videos suits me better than the real thing these days. As I'm sure I've told you countless times in various videos, I used to work in Drayson Mews off Holland Street off Kensington Church Street back in the early '70s and my workmate Bob and I used to very much enjoy an eclair from La Patisserie Francaise at 30 Kensington Church Street on the corner of Holland Place, one along from Holland Street. The patisserie is long gone but Holland Place very much remains and I cannot believe it is more than 30 feet from one end to t'other.
Crawford Passage , Brydges place or Emerald Court are 114 and the other two I couldn't figure it out are also the narrowest. I had thought you might have been a cabbie who else would know London so well :) even formerly. I follow another London Cabbie and a London bike courier so I find it interesting even when I can't travel :)
Ah, thank you so much! You are right about all of those places- I think Emerald Court is the narrowest of sure. Thanks again for the kind words; much appreciated.
Great video as usual, thank you. We have Sibthorp Road in Mitcham which is about 30 Metres and I have always thought it was no more than a entrance to a car park.
All sorts of fun tidbits today. Interesting about Savoy Court and the connection with cabs. Barnett Street seems to be more a driveway to parking. Near me there is a small road, Joy Lane. It's just a bit of street to get you off the main road to the entrance to some new houses. It can't be 20-30 feet. Just a place for people to put out bins.
London had so many streets that one cannot remember them ,it's mushroom of street,but Leigh Hunt street is the shortest one. The Copperfield and Dorrit street commemorate Charles Dickens time,if you stroll there you will feel like in Dickens time,it's interesting.There are other streets as well which has slipped out of mind It's beautiful video you have done hard job,I fully appreciate you ,I see more is coming forth
Great video as always! When I worked in Highgate I would drive down two tiny roads every day They are Bakers Lane and Castle Yard both off North Road N6
Hi Rob, I really enjoy your interesting trips around London, watching from Australia. I love history in general so your videos are fascinating. Did you know that the Savoy Hotel and Savoy Place are on the site of the Savoy Palace which was the home of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster?
We were in Islington on Wednesday to attend a talk by mudlarker Nicola White at The London Archives. Rosoman Street, just off Northampton Road, was pretty short, perhaps another one for your collection!
Fascinating as ever, Rob! Did any of these extraordinary little streets come up in The Knowledge? Would love you to do some presentations of your experiences as a cabbie: guaranteed to amuse! 🙃
Thanks so much Bryan! Oh yes, the examiners love anything tricky to find! I have thought about doing more videos on the taxi trade- as you'll know, I've already done one on the green huts. So stay tuned ;-)
There's a very funny example right where I live. A nameless driveway connecting a boulevard with a nearby highway was given the status of a street after the old buildings were knocked down and the land redeveloped for new housing about a decade ago. It's not laughably short, stretching for a couple hundred meters, but it's a street with no houses - every building it runs past only has a number either on the boulevard or the highway.
A great place to find good food is Charlotte Place in Fitzrovia - about 50 meters in length. (The Rathbone Hotel is at the south end and is our favourite London hotel.)
Hi Rob Although not a short road in itself, there is, however, a very short one-way road at the Bickley Road end of Pines Road in Bromley. It can only be 25 feet in length. I think it is designated as such as turning out of Pines Road onto Bickley Road would be rather dangerous! Another smashing video with lots of lovely information. Ta! 👍
Rob, what was your reference point as to the outer limit of London. As I would suggest Butts road on the Downham estate should be on this list. It comes under the London Borough of Lewisham, even though it has a Bromley post code.
A former cabby! No wonder you know so many of London's 69,000 streets! Cheers mate!
Ha ha! Thanks- it did help! 😉
As a freelance road sweeper I get paid on the number of streets I clean. Thanks Rob, this documentary will treble my salary.
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I rarely laugh out loud at any comment but my goodness 😂
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I’m from Wembley and didn’t know about that cute high street . It’s a lovely road
You used to be a London taxi driver - that makes so much sense! Your videos are so interesting and I love learning all the random, quirky facts about different places.
Ah, thank you Marquetteliz! Yes, that job certainly did inspire me :-)
You being an ex-cabbie explains this entire channel! 😉 Thanks for another deep dive into London from a London lover many, many kilometers away.
Ha ha! Thanks! Yes, this channel wouldn’t exist without what I’ve done before 😉
Rob, your documentaries are the next best thing to visiting London itself. Once again, thank you for all the hard work you put into making these documentaries.
That means a great deal to me Jake, thank you my friend.
Fascinating video, Rob. I was shown Kaspar when I was five. I had a very well to do uncle, who met my mum and my gran and me shortly after my birthday. He bought me things from Hamley's and Foyle's, and then took us to tea at the Savoy. He asked me if I wanted to meet their famous cat, Kaspar. He spoke to, presumably, the Maitre D', and Kaspar was brought over. What a beautiful object!
I learnt why he was there, and many, many years later, I found out that, during the last war, some Naval Officers 'borrowed' him, as a joke. A joke which did not amuse Winston Churchill, and Kaspar was returned PDQ.
When dining, Kaspar always has a clean napkin round his neck. He used to be served whatever the other 13 were having, but nowadays, he just has a saucer of milk. Superstitions are fascinating.
I have never forgotten my fifth birthday treat. Never will.
Brian, thanks so much for taking the time to write this- beautiful comment and memories, I really enjoyed reading it 😊
Rob's videos are so interesting, and done in such an engaging style.
That means a lot to me Sam. Thank you.
Hi Rob your channel is very underrated, the detail, time and effort you put into these Vids is amazing , i love to see these when they apear, please keep up the good work congrats on these amazing vids
I really appreciate that John, thank you so much- your kind words are a much needed boost. Stay well and thanks again, it’s good to have you here.
Great video, Rob. Didn't know you were a cabbie! Much respect. I imagne you know how to get to all these lovely places 'by the cotton', as it were. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much Angelo :-) You know the cabbie terminology well ;-)
I knew early on, that Dickens had to make an appearance here and was not disappointed. But this street adventure was special and so packed with life, that I'm in awe of your skill, lovely episode Rob, thank you.
Bless you Anne, thank you so much.
Rob, this may of been a 'short' video on short streets, but is was full of brilliant facts and connecyions. One really coaught my attention, as you mentioned Walmer Street. My Nan, before marriage in the 1950s was a Wakmer. However she lived in East London. I never really got to find out much of her histiry due to family issues, and My Nan and her Husgabn moved to Westcliff in Essex in the 60s.
I agree with your last one though, it would be great to see a blue plaque or similat put up for Leigh Hunt Street given the history and connection to that area.
I hope you and family are all well, all the best Rob.
Lovely comment John, hope you do manage to find out more about your family someday. Stay well.
"As someone who used to work as a London cabby..." Aha, a lot of things about this channel start to makes sense now... :) You mention how the connection between the Candover villages and a Scottish kirk with the related street names is not clear, but wouldn't they most likely be named after people, either local notables or aristos (or whimsical fictional characters)? And amusing to hear about those delightfully droll Dickensian street names, I guessed that the smallest of these would be named "Dorrit" a few seconds before you said it, I mean, considering the sentimental Victorian street-namers, what else could it have been?! I love these videos, great work, Rob.
Thanks so much John! Yes, you’re right about the naming being related to locals, property developers etc…. But I couldn’t find who they were!
Finally, a comprehensive list of streets that even I could manage walking the lengths of!
Ha ha! Cheers Paul.
Nice video Rob! I also had no idea you used to be a London Cab driver!
Thank you! I was indeed, yep and very proud to have been ;-)
@@Robslondon I already know how rigourous the selection progress and testing for that vocation can be! So you have every right to be proud!
@@lordbarristertimsh8050 Thank you!
@@Robslondon You are most welcome!
Your videos have inspired my last 3 visits to London :) Keep them coming!
That makes me very happy to know, thank you!
Excellent video! I’m amazed you found candover street - many Cabbies don’t know where it is
Thanks! It is a tough one to find- the one way system is brutal! 🤣
Wow great ,
You finally added subtitles ,
Thanks for that ,
I remember commenting few months ago saying please add subtitles ,
And you replying saying ,
I wish I could add it but something about funds
Thanks… I’m now able to synch my scripts with the video
Hi Rob, Hope you are keeping well, Thank you for another fascinating video, Really enjoying your content, Thanks again
Thank you so much Dave- I really appreciate that, cheers.
Your welcome Rob. I'm born and bred london. Well Teddington middlesex. I've worked withing the London area for over 20 as a delivery driver. And I love watching your videos. Looking out for parts of London I now. Keep the great videos coming 👍 👍👍👍
Cheers Sharky. I grew up in Middlesex too; Harrow 😉
@Robslondon I now harrow quite well. Mate. I used to buy my martial arts equipment from a company called playfully based in Harrow. And I stayed in harrow in a hotel which has since been demolished that was opposite the asda store on the round about. 👍👍👍
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You started off with my favourite pub in London.. The Lord Clyde, unbelievable..
😄 It’s a great pub isn’t it!
Thankyou, i did an apprenticeship for HMSO in Waterloo, in Stamford Street, but did the errands in 1971/3. Many a time i crossed through Emma Conns Garden to get to the bakers, then back again to go to Liptons then back passed again. It took me years to NOT find out who she was. You have solved a 50 year old riddle for me. Thankyou, i worked for HMSO from 1971/77 when i got made redundant.
Ah! It’s a pleasure! Glad to help Frank and thanks for the nice comment
How appropriate that Dorrit Street is little... 😉 This video could be the basis for a wonderful novelty Monopoly game! Great work, Rob. 👏👏👏
Thank you! And what a great idea 😄
But you wouldn’t be able to fit four houses or a hotel in some of them :)
@@bob_the_bomb4508 Maybe you'd have to stack them vertically like skyscrapers?? 🤔🤣
Which could still include Coventry Street from the regular game, as it's only about 60 metres long, according to my reckoning from Google Maps.
Good one 😉
Hello Rob
I really enjoyed this video. I love the research into the history of these streets. I had thought about a short street. Downing Street? I have a picture of the entrance to 10 Downing Street taken by my grandmother in 1970 when you could still go down the street. Thanks. Take care Chris and Sandra of Canada.
Thanks! And yes, Downing Street is short for London.... good one ;-)
Rob, another great video. As a child, I used to live in Bermondsey on Abbey Street and there was a road called “Long Walk” that linked Abbey Street with Tower Bridge Road. I think it still exists and even as a child I was amazed at how short the road was. The only building on the road that I can recall was a pub.
Thank you! And that's a great one! Yes, Long Walk is still there... but not long at all!
Little Green St NW5 is, as the name might suggest, quite short. Great video as always.
Yes, that’s a beautiful street. Often thought about doing a video on it.
Hi Rob, Fab calm and heart warming video. Re Leigh Hunt St. Yes, I agree this should be further noted for all sorts or reasons as there is so much history. Have you or anyone you know thought about approaching the council responsible for the area in producing an historic notice to all the event including maps etc? regards Mike
Thanks so much Mike.... yes, maybe an appeal should be made to the council.
Yet again Rob, you've refilled my arsenal of useless but fascinating trivia. Thankyou 😂😂😂
Ha ha! Never useless, it might come up in a pub quiz one day 😂
@Robslondon well of course ! If I win anything ever using your trivia knowledge? I'll share the prize pot 😀
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Hi, Rob.I have one for you: 4th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. It used to run all the way up North, but then after the City required a cut-and-cover of the trains North of 42nd street, that part became Park Avenue.Then, when they built Grand Central Station and had to bury more trains lines South of 42nd St, the South part got cut and covered and that became Park Avenue South. The result is 4th Avenue in Manhattan is now only six blocks long, from Union Square to Gramercy Place.
Brilliant one! I love New York and subway history.... in fact, I'm planning a video very soon which will open with some footage I took in NYC last year. Do you know the tomdnyc channel? He does great videos on New York City's history.
Back when I used to cycle to work, pre-Covid, I always thought that Drake Street, which connects Theobalds Road and Red Lion Square, was one of the shortest I’d seen.
Good point yes- Drake Street is a short one, looks like it should be just part of the square.
Great video as always. I was waiting for you to get to Saunders Street (off Lollard Street) SE11, a tiny remnant of a road that once joined Lollard St to Fitzalan St, and which featured in the 1979 comedy-drama "The Knowledge" being the home of "Titanic", one of the main characters.
Ah, should’ve included that yes! Love that film 😉
Always a fascinating learning experience from you Rob, my knowledge of London has increased a lot from your videos, many thanks 👍
Thanks so much Paul 😉 Glad to help and thanks again
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Super interesting and you have such a lovely narrating style. It was all fascinating... I hope little Leigh Hunt Street doesn't disappear for good...
Thank you so much Marion; a lovely comment and I really do appreciate your kind words. Stay well and thanks again.
Love your videos. I did a lot of family research about 15 years ago. My mother's family was London based. I was able to stay in the family home, just off Tibbetts corner, at top of Putney Hill and West Hill.
I researched in the national archives at Kew, and visited lots of old family addresses/areas. On one occasion I needed to go to Islington High Street. Could I find it? I walked all round where it should have been, to no avail. I found a very short street to one side of the newer wide road, and dismissed that as it was so narrow - two single horse cabs would have had difficulty passing each other. Eventually I looked for a street sign - there it was, Islington High Street - on one of the buildings in that short narrow street. A fascinating glimpse of how it used to be, in my mind I could see the horse drawn hansom cab trotting along. I deplore all the destruction of older London, and the building of monstrosities and high rise estates. . Yes, lots of bomb damage led to clearance, and people needed housing, especially after world war 2. Lovely old Georgian buildings - gone, pretty regency terraces - gone. . I believe the protective grade 1 and 2 listing's were only put in place in the 70s? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong? My maternal grandmother's paternal grandfather was a publican in Chelsea - it's shill there. Leigh Hunt - any relation to Actor Ronald Leigh Hunt, 60s era? July '24. UK. E❤
What a wonderful comment, thank you! It can be tricky to find places in Islington, a lot of little back streets… Thanks again and stay well
Hello Rob, an excellent video to finish of a very pleasant Sunday. I waited for one short to come up of which i knew about , eg Mansion HouseStreet,literally the width of one building.
Then shorter and shorter as always good graphics highlighting each road or street.
With reference to the black cabs, many years ago cabbies used to open the door behind them from outside for the pasengar to alight, would this have any baring on the Savoy Hotel ?? Thanks Rob hope it stays dry for filming the next video !!
Thanks Butch! Yep, those doors were lethal 🤣 Hope you’re keeping well mate
Charles Lamb helped Leigh Hunt with his decorating.
Thank you so much Rob ! This was so interesting and, as always, so professionally produced and narrated. Plus, I am always /so pleased to hear a reference to the Mayflower as I am a decentant of the pilot of the boat John the Navagator and any new information is very welcome 👍
Such a lovely, kind comment MrJohn. Thank you my friend. And what an incredible family history 😉
@Robslondon People don't realise that the Mayflower was an ordinary sea going ship that travelled back and forth to America for many times not just that one journey. At the end of their crossing there was a violent storm and the Pilgrims were in danger of drowning. My ancestor's skill and experience allowed him to save the boat get them safe into port. The Pilgrims were so grateful that they gave him an island. It is called Clark Island. One day I am going to go and collect all my back rent 😃
@@MrJohn768 Ha ha! ;-)
Gainford St N1 is about 30ft along with Sheen Gr. and Boxworth Gr. that run parallel.. I remember it from my Courier days working from an old paper mini AtoZ in the rain...
Yes, good ones! 😉
Hi Rob great video as always The fact that you used to be a cabby must be great help in making your videos as you must have down "The Knowledge" as part of your job so now we know why you are so Knowledgeable ( Poor attempt at a pun ) 😉
Thank you so much Tony! It helped for sure; gave me a real passion for the city’s tiniest details. I remember discovering Leigh Hunt Street whilst on the Knowledge 😉 stay well mate
Great stuff Rob, thanks. I do think Leigh Hunt has got a bit of a raw deal there, shame.
I worked in Flitcroft Street WC2 for around 12 years, in reality it was no more than an alleyway between Charing Cross Road and St. Giles. It runs past the side of the Phoenix theatre and St. Giles church.
Thanks Sly- yes, Flitcroft is a good one 😉
@@Slycockney Streets are often named using notable resident's names. In the late 60s I had a dentist in St John's Wood whose surname was Flitcroft. I shall watch the video again, refresh my mind about where Flitcroft street is situated. E♥️
My mum, sister and I met your dad on the train last weekend and he recommended the channel, great video!
Ha ha! Thanks Anya! Yes, he’s a good promoter 😄
Hi Anya thanks for subscribing, it was a pleasure to meet you all on my way home from London. Wishing you All the very best from Robs Dad.
Excellent video, as always. One of your best. A lot of work must have gone into this, and it shows! Congratulations.
Thank you so much 😊
Another fascinating insight into our endlessly interesting capital , thanks Rob
Thank you Bob!
Thank you for this video, and for remembering Leigh Hunt St even though redevelopment has eliminated it.
Another very short street in London is Goodman Stile, which is in effect a short part of the NE end of Alie St, E1. Google Street View shows an old street sign, "Goodman's Stile,E.1." by the frontage of The Castle pub.
Thanks so much Rosie. And yes; Goodman's Stile is an apt one!
Fascinating Rob, is part two the longest streets? Thanks, always look forward to your videos.
I did think about longest! Would be a tough one to film though 🤣 Cheers mate
So interesting as always, thanks and I'm now going to re watch your video on the narrowest alley
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As someone who moved to London a few years ago I find your content fascinating and entertaining at the same time. Always interesting ideas. Keep up the great work! 🔥
I really appreciate that, thank you. Hope life in London is treating you well!
hi rob as always my friend top notch foot work and thanks for bringing us along for the ride
Thanks Richard 😉
@@Robslondon cheers rob
Another gem. Thanks Rob.
Bless you Nick, thank you!
Another excellent video
Much appreciated Michael, thank you
Late as usual Rob but enjoyed the video. I note the "traditional pub menu" at the Lord Clyde, Juicy Burgers and Chicken wings. Harumph! And visiting the Savoy while playing Putting on the Ritz? Not fair play! ( i have a soft spot for the Savoy.and the American Bar) Cheers and hope you are keeping well!
You're never too late John! Sadly that was the closest copyright-free music I could get to match! Just think jazz era.. ;-)
Great as usual Rob, thanks for uploading. Cheers, Robert.
Thanks! And thanks for watching 😄
Fascinating stuff. Cheers Rob.
Thanks!
Another great video! I like this one. 🤗
Ah, thanks asheland!
@@Robslondon always! 😊
Fantastic video Rob, I love exploring lesser known places in London through you! ❤👍🏻
Thank you so much Ladyellice! Hope you’re keeping well
@@Robslondon Doing well thank you Rob. 👍🏻❤️
I grew up in Wembley, went to school there and spent most of my life in and around the area, and I've NEVER heard or seen the High Street! At first I thought you referred to the Harrow Road which extends to Angel/City Road.
I need to take a look the next time I'm down there..
Ha ha! It's not too exciting up there to be honest ;-)
@@Robslondon You're right lol but it gives me a better understanding of how Wembley developed.. cheers for that!
@@darganx You're very welcome ;-)
Another one who loves your videos and the amazing effort you put in to find stories and histories of the area. Many many year ago i worked for a residential management agent and one of the properties we managed was York House in Candover Street. It was late 1980s and they still had a live in lady who managed the running of the building, maintenance and cleaning etc - I imagine her flat has since been sold and that sort of old fashioned service has long gone.
Thank you so much Jason- and an interesting comment, thanks for sharing.
And this is why I love London. A fantastic insight into the past again Rob, excellent work.
Same Paul 😉 And thank you mate, much appreciated
Wasn't it Shakespeare who said, "he who tires of London, tires of life " ???? Another fascinating video. Thanks for sharing, Rob. ❤
Another fascinating vid. Cheers Rob👍
Thank you Gillian 😄
Another great video Rob! Always learning new things and you put so much work into your videos ❤
Thank you so much as always Louise 😊 Hope you’re keeping well
Bravo. Perfect video!
Thank you!
Thanks for another amazing video, really loved it! I live in Cheshire and there is a strange small street sign located on the end of a building adjacent to a country pub called The Tollemache Arms in a village called Alpraham on the A51. The sign grandly reads King Alfred St, but only apprears to refer to a 20 ft path that runs along the end of the building. Also it has a small set of steps about three feet high leading to nothing on the path!! Ha it always make me smile when I pass!!
Such a lovely comment Matthew, thank you!
Fascinating as ever mate, cheers! You've evoked memories of sitting outside the Lord Clyde with a pint or two and I have no idea why or who I was with. Many moons ago though. Leigh Hunt St would still have existed back then.
Lovely comment ;-)
Great video ! I enjoy hearing the history of these little areas and sections of London .
Thanks David!
Another fascinating Gem, beautifully researched and presented as always. Thanks Rob.
Thank you so much Doug. Hope you're keeping well.
@@Robslondon living the dream in 95 degrees heat. Only going to get warmer here..
@@dougknight1720 Blimey! ;-)
Thank Rob fir yet another interesting program, please keep up the hood work.👏
Thanks Susan; will do ;-)
Another wonderful treat Rob. The sunshine in your videos suits me better than the real thing these days.
As I'm sure I've told you countless times in various videos, I used to work in Drayson Mews off Holland Street off Kensington Church Street back in the early '70s and my workmate Bob and I used to very much enjoy an eclair from La Patisserie Francaise at 30 Kensington Church Street on the corner of Holland Place, one along from Holland Street. The patisserie is long gone but Holland Place very much remains and I cannot believe it is more than 30 feet from one end to t'other.
Lovely comment Paul, thank you. And yes, good call on Holland Place! ;-)
Thanks very much Rob.
Thank you Bill
Thank you for these virtual tours around London. This American hopes to visit one day and really explore and learn about the London movies don't show.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching; I hope you make it here soon :-)
The Lord Clyde Street is for me😂..decent pub👍🍺
You'd love it there Dave! Hope you get to visit it sometime ;-)
Many streets of short lengths very interesting stuff thanks rob ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Tracy
Fascinating and professionally made as usual. Great work.
Much appreciated, thank you!
Crawford Passage , Brydges place or Emerald Court are 114 and the other two I couldn't figure it out are also the narrowest. I had thought you might have been a cabbie who else would know London so well :) even formerly. I follow another London Cabbie and a London bike courier so I find it interesting even when I can't travel :)
Ah, thank you so much! You are right about all of those places- I think Emerald Court is the narrowest of sure.
Thanks again for the kind words; much appreciated.
@@Robslondon I have had a look through your catalogue and watched your video on Brydges Place I hadn't seen well done Rob :)
Great video as ever 👍 👍👍👍
Thank you Sharky!
most exciting clips as always
Thank you!
Great video as usual, thank you. We have Sibthorp Road in Mitcham which is about 30 Metres and I have always thought it was no more than a entrance to a car park.
Thank you… that sounds likely an interesting one; I’ll have to look it up
Wonderful! 🇬🇧
Thanks Christina!
Another great video on a fantastic channel. Love it.
Much appreciated, thank you!
Playing “Putting on the Ritz” while you talk about the Savoy. Oh the controversy!
Ha ha! ;-)
thanks rob
Thanks John
Excellent!
Thank you!
All sorts of fun tidbits today. Interesting about Savoy Court and the connection with cabs. Barnett Street seems to be more a driveway to parking. Near me there is a small road, Joy Lane. It's just a bit of street to get you off the main road to the entrance to some new houses. It can't be 20-30 feet. Just a place for people to put out bins.
Great comment Melissa, thank you- love the sound of Joy Lane, I’ll have to look that one up 😄
nice video amazingly short streets
Thanks Anthony!
Interesting video, I hope to visit some of these places someday.
Thank you, hope you make it!
London had so many streets that one cannot remember them ,it's mushroom of street,but Leigh Hunt street is the shortest one.
The Copperfield and Dorrit street commemorate Charles Dickens time,if you stroll there you will feel like in Dickens time,it's interesting.There are other streets as well which has slipped out of mind
It's beautiful video you have done hard job,I fully appreciate you ,I see more is coming forth
Thank you 🤩
Yes lad ,thx for the interesting stuff, enjoyed to the end 👍
Cheers Edward!
Wonderfully interesting
Thank you Robbo!
Love it!!
Thank you! 🤩
Great video as always! When I worked in Highgate I would drive down two tiny roads every day They are Bakers Lane and Castle Yard both off North Road N6
Thanks! And yes, I know those roads- I'd often drive along Bakers Lane too... nice name but now just part of a busy traffic system.
Great video thanks
Thank you Jas
Hi Rob, I really enjoy your interesting trips around London, watching from Australia. I love history in general so your videos are fascinating. Did you know that the Savoy Hotel and Savoy Place are on the site of the Savoy Palace which was the home of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster?
Thank you Joanne. Yes, I know about the John of Gaunt connection ;-)
I would suggest looking at Jane Street E1. Parked there a number of times when going to the Lloyd's bank.
Yes, good one!
Interesting video Rob. Midlothian Road in E3 is positively tiny... must be the shortest road with a restaurant in London!
Thanks Andrew- good one 😉
We were in Islington on Wednesday to attend a talk by mudlarker Nicola White at The London Archives. Rosoman Street, just off Northampton Road, was pretty short, perhaps another one for your collection!
Ah yes; nice one! Thank you ;-) Hope you enjoyed the talk.
Fascinating as ever, Rob!
Did any of these extraordinary little streets come up in The Knowledge?
Would love you to do some presentations of your experiences as a cabbie: guaranteed to amuse! 🙃
Thanks so much Bryan! Oh yes, the examiners love anything tricky to find! I have thought about doing more videos on the taxi trade- as you'll know, I've already done one on the green huts. So stay tuned ;-)
Thanks Rob.
Gauranga
Thank you Matt!
There's a very funny example right where I live. A nameless driveway connecting a boulevard with a nearby highway was given the status of a street after the old buildings were knocked down and the land redeveloped for new housing about a decade ago. It's not laughably short, stretching for a couple hundred meters, but it's a street with no houses - every building it runs past only has a number either on the boulevard or the highway.
Interesting ;-)
A great place to find good food is Charlotte Place in Fitzrovia - about 50 meters in length. (The Rathbone Hotel is at the south end and is our favourite London hotel.)
Agreed, Charlotte Street is lovely!
Great video, as always. Thanks
Thanks Jason
Hi Rob
Although not a short road in itself, there is, however, a very short one-way road at the Bickley Road end of Pines Road in Bromley. It can only be 25 feet in length. I think it is designated as such as turning out of Pines Road onto Bickley Road would be rather dangerous!
Another smashing video with lots of lovely information. Ta! 👍
Just looking at it on the map now Robin... is it where Bickley Park School is? If so, that is a short bit of road! Cheers ;-)
@@Robslondon it is indeed!
Rob, what was your reference point as to the outer limit of London. As I would suggest Butts road on the Downham estate should be on this list. It comes under the London Borough of Lewisham, even though it has a Bromley post code.
Any road in one of the 32 boroughs… that’s a good one 😉
As someone originally from the East End I’d say that South of the river doesn’t count :)
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@@bob_the_bomb4508 As someone originally from Stokenewington, I’d say the East End doesn’t count.