Being London born and bred and an expatriate for forty years, discovering your accomplished body of work has been both sadly nostalgic and rewarding. Worth noting is Londoners' passionate conservancy of their green spaces. I originally hail from Barnet and have walked Hadley since childhood; and now watching your Hampton Wick video where I lived across the road from Bushy Park in the '80's it is as though I never left. This is strangely very reassuring to me.
Love what you said about school trips. The first and only time I visited Hampton Court was on just such a trip over 50 years ago. I expect it cost a lot less than £23.70 then. With prices like that, I wonder If school trips are viable at all nowadays. It has gradually crept up on us, this squeezing every penny out of every situation, and making everything unaffordable. Grrrr. I remember when you could catch a Salters Steamer from Oxford to London, stay at swanky hotels, meet Agatha Christie, eat fish and chips in Henley and still have change from half a crown.
You're living my life John. Thames Path. Sponsored stay in a Posh Pub. London Pride. Other than me, there's nobody deserves it more than you mate. Thanks for another great film.
I absolutely loved this watching you enjoy yourself so much was a real joy the place looks amazing. The weather is beautiful to. What a wonderful channel thanks so much 😊
So soothing. I visited Hampton Court Palace last year and took the boat back to Richmond. Great experience. Now I can experience it again even back home in the Netherlands during semi lockdown. Many thanks.
Played my first gig in the White Hart in 1997 when I was in sixth form. Can't remember anything about it except trying to split 30-odd quid from the door, four ways
Eel Pie Island is worth a visit next time you’re in the region. As I recall a lot of it is private. Still, It’s got a very special vibe. The Rolling Stones played there to crush crowds early in their career and so many other rock artists of the era, Rod Stewart, the Yardbirds, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and the Who to name some played there when they were fresh and new.
Thanks for that Eric, would definitely like to go back for a look at Eel Pie Island, saw the documentary on the BBC recently, really brought its musical heritage to life
This is my favourite video of yours. One reason is l lived in Molesey for many years and the other is the White Hart holds a special place in my heart.
Fullers - best mass produced London beer IMHO. the food looked stunning too - I used to ride past that pub each night on my way home when I worked in Teddington and never went in. Great video John.
When I saw it was a sponsored post, I didn't think I would enjoy it, but I really did. Ha - "Follow the Pint" - you're about to start a new trend, John (and I'm not telling my husband).
Your films are lovely and very interesting John! Are you walking on your own always? I do walk with my partner, occasionally on my own and I don't like to walk alone 😣 We are watching all your videos, well done ! This weekend I will finish my 1500 miles target for this year ,so happy 👣👣
Well done on the 1500 miles Ka - great achievement. I do enjoy walking alone, gives me time to think. But also enjoy company too - did two walks this week with other people and it was great
Staggered home from twickenham/richmond on that path back to Ham on many a drunken night! Reason why the path stays on that side of the river I imagine is simply down to the fact there houses backing on to the river the other. I do miss living there.
well john, i enjoyed your walk very much indeed, my wife and i used to live in kingston and have done the walk from kingston bridge to hampton court many times ,i think this is the best walk in the uk, we live now on the surrey hampshire border where we have lovely countryside....but we miss this thames walk very much and we have to come back from time to time because we love it so much. thankyou very much and we must try that food in the fullers pub which looked fantastic.
Eel pie island is a unique little island ,there was a hotel that once stood there but unfortunately was burnt , many of the rock and roll greats performed there including the Rolling stones, and Pete Townshend of the who lived in the large georgian house almost opposite from 1968.
Thank you John once more for a fantastic video. I have done this walk numerous times with my friend who lives in Hampton Wick and I always find it delightful. Glad you had a sponsored walk and just reward for your wonderful output that is always appreciated. Looking forward to your next video
For those who maybe interested the book Somnium is by Steve Moore probably better known as a writer for comics and not Johannes Kepler who also wrote a book with the same title (latin for The Dream).
What a fantastic video. I have been to Hampton Court many times and it was fantastic as always with you sharing your incredible knowledge. Incidentally I worked at a care home down at West Molesey known as The Summers a beautiful care home. This has got to be the most memorable videos I have ever seen and one which has been the most enjoyable too. I used to take both the 111 to Hampton Court and then wait for the not so regular 411 to West Molesey. Nevertheless I was amazed at the the whole experience and your room was literally wow beyond the word. As I love cycling so much I have twisted your words and I now designed my own logo which reads "JOIN ME ON MY NEXT BIKE RIDE WHEREVER THAT MAY BE". Love you John and I look forward to seeing you wherever that may be.
What a delight to see that you made it to Hampton Court my favorite place. Full of ghosts shame they didn't make an appearance.. Ha. Keep up the interesting filming you put together.
Fullers have struck Gold with giving you the job of reviewing their bricks and mortar, hopefully we can say you'll be doing another review of one of their hotels , intrigued how the viewing figures have gone on web searches for that particular room.
Bloody great walk John. I do this walk quite often living round that part of the world. Nice tasteful bit of sponsored content too ;) being a Fullers fan i approve.
I love riding my bicycle from Farnborough, down the Basingstoke Canal to Byfleet where it meets the River Wey, into Weighbridge on to the River Thames and towards Hampton Ct. Never been any further cause to turn around and ride back is 54 miles and the return ride is mainly uphill! 😅
I am very jealous, great walk, great beer, superb steak and a wonderful room. BTW half way through your book, this other London, love the imagery and the history. I feel like I've actually completed the same walks... From my armchair. Thank you John.
Thank you John for a very interesting Video and how nice that you have risen to this level in your years of taking us along with you to these amazing walks. There's Lyn and me trying to lose weight and you tempt us with such lovely food. Good luck and keep them coming. Dave and Lyn from Down Under.
lovely film, hotel and route; carried along by your infectious enthusiasm, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much. I think that big tree was a London Plane. They grow huge where there's plenty of water at the root.
Wonderful experience going for the walk with you John! The nearest place to this I have visited is Heathrow Airport about 20+ years ago, ha ha!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the walk!
Wow John, loved this video. Took me 3 days to find the time to watch a 40 minuter....... Thank you. Well worth it for your enthusiasm. Have you considered Veganuary at all ? Just a thought !
Many thanks- I know it’s a bit of an epic. Hadn’t heard of Veganuary, not particularly realistic for me cooking for a family of carnivores but appreciate the suggestion
Glad to see you finally got to do a multi-day walk and use your new big back pack, John. What a result you had getting paid to stay in that lovely pub ! Living the dream 👍
Hi John. Always such a pleasure to watch every episode of that wonderful series of yours. Re the Hampton Wick foray, wasn't Monty Python's famous 'Fish slapping dance' filmed at Teddington Lock? Keep up the great work, mate. Cheers from Brussels
Still catching up on your journeys john And wow what a loverly vlog, I think you have well deserved that stay! and you do make me laugh with your gloating to the wife lol brilliant.
John, just watched your trip through the east end and Hampton Wick, in it you were wondering about the meaning of wick. Here in Scotland (and probably elsewhere in the UK) there are a number of wicks. There is of course the town of Wick in Sutherland, and others like Prestwick. I understand wick comes from the Norse meaning a harbour or landing place. And of course there are the wikings or vikings who landed in these places. Could they have also arrived in London as well? Just a thought. I really enjoy the videos of your walks around the London area. Tom
John Rogers bubble bath would’ve been overflowing if I’d had a bath there😜. I watched a documentary about Dave Gilmour and he was inside the floating studio, so good to se it in situ.
Delightful. John Rogers, author, rambler and influencer.
Overall top guy
Being London born and bred and an expatriate for forty years, discovering your accomplished body of work has been both sadly nostalgic and rewarding. Worth noting is Londoners' passionate conservancy of their green spaces. I originally hail from Barnet and have walked Hadley since childhood; and now watching your Hampton Wick video where I lived across the road from Bushy Park in the '80's it is as though I never left. This is strangely very reassuring to me.
Your enthusiasm in this video is infectious. And the menu wasn’t laminated. Classy!
The river, the palace, the park, the hotel - what a treat. Thanks for sharing.
i don't know why, but it makes me happy seeing you happy - especially at that hotel! the trifecta of good food, bed, and drinks!
Love what you said about school trips. The first and only time I visited Hampton Court was on just such a trip over 50 years ago. I expect it cost a lot less than £23.70 then.
With prices like that, I wonder If school trips are viable at all nowadays. It has gradually crept up on us, this squeezing every penny out of every situation, and making everything unaffordable. Grrrr.
I remember when you could catch a Salters Steamer from Oxford to London, stay at swanky hotels, meet Agatha Christie, eat fish and chips in Henley and still have change from half a crown.
Thanks John. Another great walk...with Beer ..what else could a walker want. Fame at last..
Thanks James - I thought I was in walkers' heaven
You're living my life John.
Thames Path. Sponsored stay in a Posh Pub. London Pride.
Other than me, there's nobody deserves it more than you mate.
Thanks for another great film.
Thank you for the beautiful memory of my 37 years of married life in hampton wick
I absolutely loved this watching you enjoy yourself so much was a real joy the place looks amazing. The weather is beautiful to. What a wonderful channel thanks so much 😊
Nice video John. Nice to see other people doing things for someone like you.
thanks very my G.T
So soothing. I visited Hampton Court Palace last year and took the boat back to Richmond. Great experience. Now I can experience it again even back home in the Netherlands during semi lockdown. Many thanks.
What have you done, John, to deserve being pampered like that ??...he-he.
What a lovely time you and all of us have had watching this John. So see you again ‘wherever that may be’.
As children we used to swim across the river to Twickenham swimming pool.
Played my first gig in the White Hart in 1997 when I was in sixth form. Can't remember anything about it except trying to split 30-odd quid from the door, four ways
Best video yet, for me.
I was born and lived in Petersham. I walked this trail many times to Hampton.
I wish I had known John, I live up the road in Hampton and would have popped over to say hallo and buy you a beer.
I don't think he was in need of anyone buying him a beer by the look of it. He could have given you one or two on the house.
Eel Pie Island is worth a visit next time you’re in the region. As I recall a lot of it is private. Still, It’s got a very special vibe. The Rolling Stones played there to crush crowds early in their career and so many other rock artists of the era, Rod Stewart, the Yardbirds, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and the Who to name some played there when they were fresh and new.
Thanks for that Eric, would definitely like to go back for a look at Eel Pie Island, saw the documentary on the BBC recently, really brought its musical heritage to life
Wow what a lovely mini break
We need a whole series of pub/hotel walks!
great hotel! nice video overall. Thank you!
Thanks Syed, my pleasure
This is my favourite video of yours. One reason is l lived in Molesey for many years and the other is the White Hart holds a special place in my heart.
Fullers - best mass produced London beer IMHO. the food looked stunning too - I used to ride past that pub each night on my way home when I worked in Teddington and never went in. Great video John.
Thanks Martin - I still dream about these blissful few days
Excellent as usual John
Thanks so much Ross
Just loved your enthusiasm.... Nice room, decent steak and a good pint of ale.... And a great walk..... What msore could you want...
I was in heaven Ian
At least you visited my favourite area John! I made this wonderful walk more than thousand times I think. Lovely
Can't believe it took me so long to explore this area. Looking forward to the next stretch from Moseley
@@JohnRogersWalks Trust me it will be very inspirational too !
"Started a bit late in the day, really." I sense a theme there ... ;)
Great video, as always.
When will I learn... thanks Bram
When I saw it was a sponsored post, I didn't think I would enjoy it, but I really did.
Ha - "Follow the Pint" - you're about to start a new trend, John (and I'm not telling my husband).
thanks Mariana - it was a dream 3 day break for me, absolutely perfect
Took this exact path some 15 yrs ago. Thanks for bringing back the memories, John.
Your films are lovely and very interesting John!
Are you walking on your own always? I do walk with my partner, occasionally on my own and I don't like to walk alone 😣
We are watching all your videos, well done !
This weekend I will finish my 1500 miles target for this year ,so happy 👣👣
Well done on the 1500 miles Ka - great achievement. I do enjoy walking alone, gives me time to think. But also enjoy company too - did two walks this week with other people and it was great
All power to you! Great looking pub.
You really should have taken your boots off at the door though John.
That 'Majestic' boat was David Gilmour's studio, The Astoria, I believe.
FANTASTIC
I got the impression, John, that you were chuffed with the hotel room!
Staggered home from twickenham/richmond on that path back to Ham on many a drunken night! Reason why the path stays on that side of the river I imagine is simply down to the fact there houses backing on to the river the other. I do miss living there.
well john, i enjoyed your walk very much indeed, my wife and i used to live in kingston and have done the walk from kingston bridge to hampton court many times ,i think this is the best walk in the uk, we live now on the surrey hampshire border where we have lovely countryside....but we miss this thames walk very much and we have to come back from time to time because we love it so much. thankyou very much and we must try that food in the fullers pub which looked fantastic.
David Gilmoure's studio boat. Nice.
So glad Sue pointed that out to me
Enjoy your walk and treat. Love your informative videos
Eel pie island is a unique little island ,there was a hotel that once stood there but unfortunately was burnt , many of the rock and roll greats performed there including the Rolling stones, and Pete Townshend of the who lived in the large georgian house almost opposite from 1968.
We visited Hampton Court Palace in 2017. I'm a Tudor history nerd so this place was like Mecca for me. Another beautiful video!
Thanks Kimberly - I was blown away by it, could easily have stayed longer
Great video , everything looked lovely and i need a pint now !
Thank you. It made me so hungry editing this, the food was amazing and that was the best pint of Pride I've had
Fantastic John. A different but fascinating film. Thanks 👍
thanks David
Thank you John once more for a fantastic video. I have done this walk numerous times with my friend who lives in Hampton Wick and I always find it delightful. Glad you had a sponsored walk and just reward for your wonderful output that is always appreciated. Looking forward to your next video
thanks so much Humble - the next video should be onlie very shortly with one per week between now and New Year hopefully
For those who maybe interested the book Somnium is by Steve Moore probably better known as a writer for comics and not Johannes Kepler who also wrote a book with the same title (latin for The Dream).
Hampton Court I must visit. Great video as per and a well deserved pamper, cool. Ha! the maze lol 😂
thanks very much tomgirl - yes highly recommend Hampton Court, certainly worth the admission price
Another wonderful interesting video. Thank you John 😊
thanks Sue
What a fantastic video. I have been to Hampton Court many times and it was fantastic as always with you sharing your incredible knowledge. Incidentally I worked at a care home down at West Molesey known as The Summers a beautiful care home. This has got to be the most memorable videos I have ever seen and one which has been the most enjoyable too. I used to take both the 111 to Hampton Court and then wait for the not so regular 411 to West Molesey. Nevertheless I was amazed at the the whole experience and your room was literally wow beyond the word. As I love cycling so much I have twisted your words and I now designed my own logo which reads "JOIN ME ON MY NEXT BIKE RIDE WHEREVER THAT MAY BE". Love you John and I look forward to seeing you wherever that may be.
I truly enjoyed this video. Wonderful memories . Thanks John
Cheers Dan
Love it John :-), I shared your excitement throughout
thanks Darrell, I'm still basking in it
Well, I always try to end my "New Forest" walks at a pub but your video certainly made me feel hungry! Great stuff.
Looks like a ton of fun.
It was the sticky toffee pudding that compelled me to sign up to the fullers email list. There is a Thames path walk to a pub meal in my future!
great to hear Kathleen, you won't be disappointed
What a delight to see that you made it to Hampton Court my favorite place. Full of ghosts shame they didn't make an appearance.. Ha. Keep up the interesting filming you put together.
I am now booked to stay a night at the White Hart Hotel next year , thanks for your review
Brilliant- hope you have a great time
John, that was absolutely fantastic!! Thanks mate.
thanks for watching Ralph
Mashaa Allah for your sponsorship, we are equally as thrilled
thanks supreme
Wonderful John.......enjoy👍
thanks Stephen
Another great video John. That 'Review of the Year' sounds like a great idea 😊👍
thanks Tony, I'll have to get cracking soon
Ur commentary in the hotel room was so funny, walking bak upstairs with yer pint was comedy gold 🤣...really enjoyed the whole video👍
Thanks Gary - that was such a great experience
Fullers have struck Gold with giving you the job of reviewing their bricks and mortar, hopefully we can say you'll be doing another review of one of their hotels , intrigued how the viewing figures have gone on web searches for that particular room.
Thanks John
Bloody great walk John. I do this walk quite often living round that part of the world. Nice tasteful bit of sponsored content too ;) being a Fullers fan i approve.
It's so great round that way Neil - wonderful place to live. Looking forward to the next section of the Thames Path
I love riding my bicycle from Farnborough, down the Basingstoke Canal to Byfleet where it meets the River Wey, into Weighbridge on to the River Thames and towards Hampton Ct. Never been any further cause to turn around and ride back is 54 miles and the return ride is mainly uphill! 😅
Know this area very well. Sister and best friend lived just over the bridge. Fullers is my favorite
Thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you.
What a wonderfull way to spend a couple of days...Woderfull John,, thanks for taking me along
Excellent,thanks 😁👍👏👏👏
I am very jealous, great walk, great beer, superb steak and a wonderful room. BTW half way through your book, this other London, love the imagery and the history. I feel like I've actually completed the same walks... From my armchair. Thank you John.
Thanks Tim, glad you’re enjoying the book
Thank you John for a very interesting Video and how nice that you have risen to this level in your years of taking us along with you to these amazing walks.
There's Lyn and me trying to lose weight and you tempt us with such lovely food.
Good luck and keep them coming.
Dave and Lyn from Down Under.
Thanks Dave and Lyn
Many congrats on your hotel stay John! You’ve definitely earned it! Also thanks for the fantastic tour of the Thames Path!
Many thanks Ross - much appreciated
Really interesting video John, I wasn’t disappointed 👍
absolutely amazing presentation. Such great variety. most enjoyable./ thank you.
I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of this pinch of luxury! Just walking to Waltham Abbey as we speak.
Nice one John 👍👍👍
thanks H man
Blimey,, you lucky git,, I would have loved the Anne Boleyn room as she is my favourite. But yeah White Hart looks fab.
It's great Julie - I still dream of it
lovely film, hotel and route; carried along by your infectious enthusiasm, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much. I think that big tree was a London Plane. They grow huge where there's plenty of water at the root.
Thank you for posting... John always interesting
Four poster, Hampton Court and Pink Floyd Studio what an Oddessey, thanks a million .....
Great video again, John. btw it looked more like a London Plane at 3:40 - they can get very big. Perhaps someone can correct or confirm.
thanks for the note CC
Great video John. Makes me want to visit.
thanks Tomas - it's well worth it
again, one minute in and you're awesome!
Wonderful experience going for the walk with you John! The nearest place to this I have visited is Heathrow Airport about 20+ years ago, ha ha!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the walk!
Wow John, loved this video. Took me 3 days to find the time to watch a 40 minuter.......
Thank you. Well worth it for your enthusiasm.
Have you considered Veganuary at all ?
Just a thought !
Many thanks- I know it’s a bit of an epic. Hadn’t heard of Veganuary, not particularly realistic for me cooking for a family of carnivores but appreciate the suggestion
That hotel and its food look good!
It was fantastic- I still dream about it
So enjoyable
My friend won a night in that hotel. Not sure how though. Possibly a raffle. Anyway, best suburb of London been there for 20 years. Great place.
Really enjoyed your trip. :-) Looked like you had a great time.
Glad to see you finally got to do a multi-day walk and use your new big back pack, John. What a result you had getting paid to stay in that lovely pub ! Living the dream 👍
What a wonderful treat for you & also allowing us to enjoy your pleasure!!
Great video nice and long 😊 I think i need a to get away some where 🤔
Thanks - I've already lined up my next trip
@@JohnRogersWalks Awesome i look forward to it 😊
Great three days John lots of sights to see any plans on walking the Saxon shore way in Kent my neck of the woods cheers
Thanks Paul - yes the Saxon Shore Way has been on the agenda for a couple of years
I cannot wait to be back in London in a couple weeks and take in a pint or few of London Pride!!
Hi John. Always such a pleasure to watch every episode of that wonderful series of yours. Re the Hampton Wick foray, wasn't Monty Python's famous 'Fish slapping dance' filmed at Teddington Lock?
Keep up the great work, mate. Cheers from Brussels
Still catching up on your journeys john And wow what a loverly vlog, I think you have well deserved that stay! and you do make me laugh with your gloating to the wife lol brilliant.
That was great. More of that.
Love your suite.
John, just watched your trip through the east end and Hampton Wick, in it you were wondering about the meaning of wick. Here in Scotland (and probably elsewhere in the UK) there are a number of wicks. There is of course the town of Wick in Sutherland, and others like Prestwick. I understand wick comes from the Norse meaning a harbour or landing place. And of course there are the wikings or vikings who landed in these places. Could they have also arrived in London as well? Just a thought. I really enjoy the videos of your walks around the London area. Tom
As a local, "Wick" came from the post roman meaning of "farm"
Fantastic couple of days John.
thanks Jag
John Rogers bubble bath would’ve been overflowing if I’d had a bath there😜.
I watched a documentary about Dave Gilmour and he was inside the floating studio, so good to se it in situ.
Thanks John.
Excellent 🥰
amazing video