Brilliant Bayswater - Rather Splendid London Walk 

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Everyone makes such nice comments. Thanks so much.

A Sunday afternoon always feels special when being guided around by Joolz, Lou and Simon!

In the mid 1960s, I lived for 4 years in a tiny 1 bedroom flat on the third floor immediately above the entrance to the ice rink. When it was built in the 1930s that block was cutting edge modern. All the flats had refrigerators which were connected to the refrigeration unit for the ice rink. When I lived there the refrigeration system had long broken down. But in what seems now like a renter's dream my rent at the time on a five year lease, was 10 guineas a week and that included hot water and central heating and the services of a uniformed porter. Used to sometimes pop down in the lift to skate and my local shopping centre was Whitely's. Such memories.

Pork cooking away in the oven, Mum settled in front of the TV watching an FA Cup match, and knows she can't disturb me because Joolz has another fascinating episode that I MUST watch.. I wish they had spent money on saving Hornsey Town Hall, Porchester Hall is so much like it, I can smell it!!

You are literally the best advocate of London, in a time when many people have doubts over it

Your fault! Your triggered me! I lived at Bayswater and St George for about two years in the 70s. I used to walk that neighbourhood frequently to get from there to my job at the Royal Lancaster Hotel accounts department. So many good memories! You say that it doesn't appear to have been bombed. It was not once but twice! On my walk to work I used to pass some more blocky, modern units that didn't match the look of the white classics. Being a Canadian - we will talk to anyone whether you want it or not - I stopped some residents and quizzed them. They were all built on WW2 bomb sites. I was also told that some of the white classics had been damaged but rebuilt as originals. The second bombing was when I was there and we were sort of in the middle of the IRA bombings. I passed a side street off Connaught about 15 minutes, on my way to work, before a bomb went off and blew off the occupants legs (I understand he lived). There was the bombing of the Hilton and a Casino. I was crossing at Bayswater and Connaught one afternoon with a little old lady and, as we looked right, a car several blocks down flew up in the air and then we heard the concussion. We looked at each other and agreed it was a car bomb and went on our merry way? That was how accustomed we were to the thought. I always loved that walk to work because it was so interesting passing small shops we didn't see the like of growing up on Canada. There was the poulterer with the chickens and ducks hanging from nooses. The fishmonger with fish so fresh you expected them to wink at you. And the octopi who, if there hadn't been glass between us really wanted to hold hands. The eels gave me the creeps! The pretty little florist shop. All small fronting on the ground floor of the white buildings! Lovely! Adored the houses! Ah, the SPA! I went there once with some girls from work. We decided to go for a swim and a spa. I'd never been to such before and what an education! A lovely splash in the pool and then onto the hot rooms. That was when the person running it and the splashy companions discovered to their horror that even at the highest temperature I didn't sweat! They ran me thru the three levels two complete times and nothing! It took me a while to realized that growing up in Southwestern Ontario in Canada on the shores of hot, humid Lake Huron summers had made me immune! It also explains why in the winter when locals were bundled up like they lived on the dark side of the moon I was wearing a sweater! My boyfriend couldn't stand this and marched me off to Marks and Spencers to buy me a jacket- spring weight because I wasn't cold but was comfortable. We finished off with a group of strong, possibly Polish women using the sort of bristle brushes scrubbing us down and then tucking us into warm beds with sheets and blankets for a sleep. I have never been more relaxed and my skin has never been so red! So many good times there! What a great location despite my nightmare landlords! Great memories! Thanks! TTFN

I was very fortunate to have grown up in Bayswater from the late 70’s through to the 90’s. It was like having the world at your finger tips! Hyde Park, Queensway ice rink, Whitley’s, Porchester Hall/pools, the Collonades, Paddington Station and up towards Oxford Street! A charmed youth for sure!!

I lived in Leinster sq from Jan 1978 to Nov 1980. It was a Nat West Hostel for workers aged under 23 who had moved to London from the regions. Nat West had taken over a hotel whose owners owed them money and turned it into a hostel. Over 100 men and women under the age of 23 living in central London in one hostel, what could go wrong LOL! great days.

I love the interaction you have with Simon the camera person.

I watched Trooping The Colour in The Mitre in 1975...Directly across the road from it was The London Walkabout Club where many of us Aussies would hang out on a regular basis. Much better place to hang out than Earl's Court

Fascinating doesnt come close to describing the exuberance, dedication and beauty [of Joolz & Simon] Endlessly inspiring. 😊

That vintage 1970”s fencing is called chain link. 🤣

By the end of the video I was shouting with excitement! On my only visit to London in 2015 I stayed in a hotel not far from those churches and pubs, where the Moscow Road becomes Pembridge Square! Oh, the memmmoriesssss. And I managed to shop at Whiteleys! I bought a stale bagel, a mint tin and a top in M&S :P So sad it's still being renovated... rather splendid indeed. Thank you!!

Makes my weekend when I get to watch your video's full of interesting facts and get to see the areas where most tourist would never think of going.

That was excellent. Simon is so clever, he has just the right comment at just the right moment. Thanks.

I had no idea Bayswater had so many attractive buildings. The Porchester Baths were absolutely lovely. A delightful jaunt!

the Tiroler Hut is a strange place and certainly worthy of a visit.

It's a "dial" of phone boxes.

I'm always amazed at what goes on in those old establishments Joolz takes us to. For an American, London may offer the most intriguing walking tours available.

I lived in Notting Hill for years where it met Bayswater and it's nice to see this part of town again. I miss having the Porchester Baths as my gym! I also always felt walking down Queensway was like being on holiday in a foreign country. Very fun and diverse. I think this may be one of the most underrated neighborhoods and best kept secrets in London so don't spoil it for the locals!

Sunday wouldn’t be the same without jools, Lou and Simon fantastic video jools

I used to live in Craven Terrace. It is great to see how much it has changed and how it has stayed the same.

The videos with the swing/ragtime music in the background make me so happy! 🎉❤

Looking for something nice to watch while I eat breakfast and wondered if you might have one out and, lo and behold, 25 seconds in! Excellent 😊😊😊

As my old Accountancy lecturer used to say whenever I got some simple sum right - "You have restored my faith in human nature!".

Loved the Porchester spa and the Tiroler Hut. The old guy still entertaining all day at 86. Amazing! Also loved Simon and you reminicing about the old school fence! Haha! Cheers Joolz and Simon!

Couldn't agree more. Beyond Our Ken and Around The Horne were absolutely hilarious comedies, that really stand up today. ITMA, was certainly a progenitor of this riskay music-hall style. "Shall I do you now, Sir?"

Thanks for this video Joolz. Totally relate to the trying to climb over that 70s fence. Keep the videos coming mate. Well done as usual. 👍🍻 Londoner and proud!

The only catchphrase I have in my memory of trivia from the Tommy Handley show, was something my dad found highly amusing. Mrs Mopp would arrive saying “Can I do you now, Sir !! I love a war time double entendre 🤣🤣

These videos are unmissable. Every one is a treat.

Another wonderful video. Thanks so much Joolz. This brings back many fond memories as Bayswater was where I stayed as a young 20 year old traveller on my first of what became my many visits to London.

How about a ring of telephone boxes ..? Love the English devotion to collective nouns. Thanks Joolz for another lovely vid and luckily with some more luxury flats ;-).

Thank you, that was really interesting. Bayswater definitely worth exploring.

I lived in St Petersburg Place during 1959 (opposite the synagogue ) I remember a restaurant called The Artists Palette where one could paint or sketch a live nude model, this was in Queensway Bayswater. I visited Porchester Hall quite often & on one occasion the pop singer Donovan in a rest cubical singing "Mellow Yellow (one of his Hits!)

Love watching your videos Joolz - I’m an expat living in Los Angeles, but I spent the first 20 years of my life in and around London - you’ve shown me amazing things that I never knew existed. Thank you

Here from NYC via a London friend… thanks for the tour… delightful… ♥️🇬🇧♥️ Have you ever heard of the musical artist Ren? You remind me a bit of him in your delivery… ♥️

I have just found your videos,love them,I was born in London at Dulwich hospital,lived in Dulwich,my friends father was the station master at Dulwich station,Mr Webb they lived in the house attached to the station,I live on the other side of the world now,when I come back on holiday I love it,I know alot has changed,but love the history,if you believe everything in the paper's you would not set foot there,if I come back will hire you as my guide,thanks for video,

Mr Whiteley has a Village named after him in Walton on Thames. He bequeathed £1 Million pounds for a place for retired ex staff and for the poor. It has its own Hospital. Look up Whiteley Village.

Made my Sunday morning great video, always look forward to them.

SWEEEEET A NEW JOOLS Best way to start my day.

Joolz, I am a big fan of your channel. The knowledge, music, and character you bring into your videos is wonderful. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

Another great video, Sir! I remain rather fond of Bayswater, it's a lovely area, I stayed there quite a few times back in the day during some of my countless trips to London. I haven't been back in four or five years so I'm penciling that in for my next trip, you've given me a few things to look for that I'm unfamiliar with. 😊

I took an exam in Portchester Hall in 1966. Nice memory in your video.

The pets' resting place was so moving, it's pure love. Animals give us so much, it's a privilege to know them and share our lives with them. They should be remembered and celebrated. I have lived in London for 40 years and did not know this graveyard existed.

"A call of telephone boxes" perhaps?

I find it easy nap time drifting in and out of consciousness with Jools banter on Sunday afternoons 💤💤👍

I started my Flooring apprenticeship at Whiteleys in the early eighties.I loved it there

What a trip down memory lane. My Mum used to take me to Whitelys on our way to the local Sainsburys every week. And then later memories of stagering through Bayswater in the early 70's slightly inebriated. The Mitre was a great pub.

Love the bathhouse and art deco buildings

That Pigeon didn't think much of that statue! 😆10:28

Sunday morning here. What a delight to see you back with another... I'm just getting tucked in to beans on toast and tea. Perfect!

Had no idea Bayswater was such an interesting place with amazing buildings.

A most interesting video, Joolz. I've never seen any other programs about this area of West London, and this was quite a surprise to know what's in the area. The bath house is a masterpiece of a building, so elegant it is. What surprised me also, is the false fronted house in that terrace where the railway is hidden away1 A brilliant film altogether, and so enjoyable (as usual), so, many thanks

Thanks, Joolz. Lovely area- I like staying around here when I visit London. Well-connected to transport, lots of history and pubs and places to eat. Glad you ended at The Mitre! They do delicious food.

Splendid!

Love you Joolz! Brilliant as always!❤

Thanks Joolz, another masterpiece.

Most excellent as usual, Joolz. Thank you.

Love your walks, Jools. Thanks Simon.

Enjoyed the video tour ...Two of the 60s British blues aristocracy lived in Bayswater: John Mayall on B'water Rd off Queensway and Alexis Korner had a flat at 116A Queensway.

A new Joolz Guide! YAY! I absolutely needed this.

Fantastic !

YES! Love when your tour and meet local people

Brilliant !

Jolly good show! Thanks for making it!

Just wonderful.

Looking forward to this always so informative and with a fun edge.

Excellent banter. Thanks guys.

Splendid video! I love the Bayswater area. Thanks Joolz

Hello Joolz Guides! I loved shopping at Whiteleys Bayswater in the 90's! Saw many films there: Schindler's List, Casino, and Kids. Thanks for the great tour and memories :)

Another excellent video, thankyou.

love the walk jools keep good work up

Lovely😍 Thoroughly enjoyed that!

always enjoyable always entertaining. I never miss them. Keep it up.

Very enjoyable edition - thanks, Jules!

One of your best! We enjoyed this splendid video immensely.

What a fabulous episode Julian! Bravo 👏 to you and Simon. Kindest regards, S.

Spendid again, sir Joolz. Thank you very much.

My neighborhood when I visit London from Texas! You even showed the Corus hotel, and the Launderette down the street from it that I use!

Fantastic video thanks 👍

Another splendid video...cheer Joolz!

That spa looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for making and sharing, Joolz and crew. ❤

Noel Gallagher wrote my favourite Oasis song and named it ‘Columbia’ after The Columbia hotel. On their first album

Thank you Joolz for another fabulous London walk.

I bought a pair of khaki trousers at Whiteley's in 1980. I lived in Leinster Square from 1980 to 1983 at the Victoria League Commonwealth Student Hostel. Lots of memories 👍👍. In summer we used to sit out in the gardens.

Love watching from Sydney, great video as ALWAYS

Did anyone else notice the pet name on the gravestone at 1.25 👀 Pomme de Terre (surely a corgi!), Fritz Henniker and Captain Bicknell are pretty solid names though. Of course all the pups regardless of name were very very good

that was great Joolz. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think, for me anyway, one of your best. Lots of lovely history.

Again just wonderfully entertaining

As always, a great video Joolz. Thanks for making me fall in love with my city again ❤

Love your tours. I hope to meet.up with when we visit next year.

Great video thank you Love the book too👌

Bayswater has some delights!❤

Brilliant show it's mainly all I watch now since I discovered it ❤

You really nailed it this time Jules - best ever video in your repertoire !!

A guide and a phenomenal historian.

Lovely video. Thank you. Really enjoyed the extra photos showing a bit of the history of where you were walking.

Love these videos :)

What an amazing steam, sauna, and all of it in that gorgeous building🌷so beautiful all over inside and out. Thank you for taking us on this walk Joolz.❤❤