Covent Garden Juicy Debauched History Romp - London Walk 

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The best part of waking up here in Nova Scotia, hungover from the drink and a hard weeks work of cheffing, is getting a tour of London every Sunday from a 100% stand up chap named Joolz...Brother i will crack a beer with u someday ! Cheers from the other side of the pond

I thank the local people for saving Covent garden from what could've been a truly unforgivable. A motorway! To what? There'd be no London to visit if they had their way. Heres to the guardians of Covent garden.

I can't imagine London without Covent Garden.

I love Covent Garden and when my eldest daughter grew up she said she would buy me a pint... So not one to refuse such an offer I took her to the Punch and Judy where she duely keep her promise but declaring that this must be the most expensive pint in the whole of London. I think not but she hasn't bought one since! Great walk - loved the Opera House armourer!

Drove a bus for London Transport... Number 18 down to Euston... Double decker move along... My old man.

I watch joolz videos for learning English. At first, I didn't used to understand what he is saying. But now, I am literally understanding all his words.

What's it like having such an amazing camera guy? Our local musician who also saved the historical town of Jerome is Maynard James Keenan. The other day on Facebook, people confused Maynard with Marilyn Manson. Maynard didn't need the whole town to explain how much, we love and respect him to these folks. But, the town felt that was the treatment, he deserved. This weekend there is a gigantic and loud American Biker festival in 'Old Town.' I walking around the biker festival, strengthing out my new boots in a long green cotton summer dress. When a man from Canada stopped me and said, "You are not one of them ?!!?" I said, "How could you tell?" He replied, "Because you are not wearing a costume." I said, "That is the most accurate description of my life, I've ever heard....thank you." He then asked me to a hippie spiritual drum circle, I declined due to the fact, that I don't wear costumes. ---- I would love for you and your trusty cameraman to visit me in Jerome. But, I'm afraid, I will not be wearing a costume. ___ I hope you had a wonderful vacation. Glad you are back.

I've missed your uploads! Was down in the dumps today so this is just the tonic I needed. Thank you Joolz ❤

Best RU-vid London walking videos by a million miles. Showing the others how it should be done!

Hey Jools, I’ve just received the nod that you’ve uploaded a new presentation. I just know it’s gonna be enjoyable and refreshing. Your shows bring light relief in these times of madness. Thanks for this Jools. Regards, Dave

Just going to bed in AUS, check the phone and Joolz is on, choice! Love your work as always!

The Rock Garden was a great wee club back in the early eighties, saw some good bands there, lovely place Covent garden, it has a certain charm.

I’m from London, loved visiting Covent Garden over the years, I performed as a child at the opera house in Wagners Rhinegold, great experience

It is always a great moment on a Sunday when I see that a new Joolz Guides episode has been released! Thank you for your hard work!

06:45 I loved The Sweeney, but for me John Thaw’s portrayal of Inspector Morse will forever be his most iconic, not only for the gravitas he brought to the role, but also capturing perfectly the eternal struggle of holding on to our pasts against the endless tidal waves of an uncertain future. I don’t know if you get the chance to read these comments Jules, but it would be nice if you could stray further afield and give us a guide to Oxford one day.

I'm so glad groups like this exist.

This is what I need while suffering with sciatica while I should be in London today and yesterday!

Damn Jools, you are still the best to do it! Greetings from Finland, this really makes me long for London

So happy Joolz has come back to my stream. Just as I was thinking of Admiral Lord Nelson, 'then he says him! Ha and there was his statue, haha! "

What a wonderful video! I lived in London in 1986-1987 and worked at The Covent Garden Wine Bar. Gone now, but had such wonderful times in and around Covent Garden. So glad to see it’s still bustling and thriving!

Thank you so much by an Italian elderly lady that doesn't travel any more and she's missing a lot London, remembering when she was twenty in the wonderful 1965/1966. I love you ❤

Thanks for taking us to places we will never be able to view in person

I saw Terry busking shortly after my father passed away. I was so sorry I couldn't have brought Dad to hear Terry. Still my favourite London busker. Dad would have loved him, too. Thanks for sharing his music on here. Great tours, by the way!

cor blimey, I've been around covent garden so many times and I didn't know half of what you have here! I have to come back now

When I travel up from deepest darkest Devon to London, I always have to go and visit Covent Garden, it's my go to London place and I absolutely love it there. I shall be mooching around with fresh eyes after seeing this.

I remember Middle Earth in the 60s Open all night, John Peel Was DJ ,lots of drugs. Then got raided by coach loads of police.never to open again. Oh how I miss those days Thanks for sharing a very interesting video

Jools where you been all this time been missing your London guide videos so much welcome back

A truly wonderful episode. You always reveal the heart and history of an area and the people that make it what it is. A big thank you!

Congratulations to the CGT, 31 years young. Good to see the L&F is still going strong. Thanks Jools.

Oh, finally I saw the place where the Garrick Club is situated in Covent Garden! Couldn't find it when I was there - but I was short of time then 7 years ago 😵 Special thanks from a theatre researcher for a guided virtual tour through the main theatre corner of London😍 Wish I were there🎭🎼🎶👑🎩

A brilliant, informative, interesting and thoroughly decent way to spend 30 minutes. Absolutely wonderful, "thanks, Jools."

Joolz guides,makes everyone Happy, Happy, Happy.

Nice to see you back, Joolz. Hope you had nice hols in Serbia.

My one and only trip to London was in the summer of '84 and I well remember Mr. Sinclair and his guitar.

Coming to London in December and will be definitely be checking out this area.......thanks very much Joolz.

I remember Terry from the 80s when I was working in a shop in the piazza, brings back memories.

That was a merry romp. Now I want to go there. We need more of those trusts all over the UK to protect interesting lively neighbourhoods,not just in London either and not just in urban places,a lot of countryside with a unique historic vibe needs more protection.

I think this is your best video to date! I love Covent Garden (I stage concerts and performed readings in The Actors' Church) and yet still found out lots of info. I didn't know in your video! By the way, did you know that Amanda Barrie was one of the people that helped to save the market? She used to live in the area and remembers all the characters! Keep up the good work!

As a 74 year old british born North Londoner I remember with affection the old Covent Garden fruit vegetable and flower market.

Joolz, Good to have you back! The Alfred Hitichcock film Frenzy captures Covent Garden at the end of it's fruit and veg market days. Perhaps, you could do a tour of some famous film and TV locations? I spotted some locations from your fav, The Sweeny, on Google Maps.

Ooh, I've been waiting for this one! Read a book on the debauched Covent Garden of the Georgian era. Still kicking myself that I didn't get to Covent Garden when I was in London a million years ago (summer 2019).

My Sunday was just saved. I am so happy.

It just goes to show that you can have visited Covent Garden frequently and STILL know very little about it. I first visited in about 1979 or 1980, and later used to cycle through it every day between 1999 and 2012, but a lot of this is completely new to me!

Have to watch this again. As a foreigner. thiese words were fast, Splendid as usual. Thanx

Bravo....story and music❤️🌹❤️thank you Joolz🥰 was really good Sunday walk with you!

I loved this brilliant video of Covent Garden! A walk down memory lane for me! Sad that I cannot be there this year. Many a pints and ciderrrrs were had at The Lamb and Flag when my cousin had a tapestries shop in the main market level indoors during the late 80's. Before the new building was built (1999 ) I couldn't understand why she got up and moved to Milton Keynes? Ugh!

Just hearing that familiar tune makes me emotional for good times again someday!

My wife has bought me the Joolz Guide book for Christmas. It’s an amazing book.

Thanks for your latest video, Jules! I miss the UK 🇬🇧 so much.

I actually remember having been here and enjoy a cold beer with my daughter who lived in London at the time. She showed me around a bit.

It was great seeing Terry out in the square again. I've been following his Sunday morning videos during the last year. They're on rather early for California, but I tried to see as many live as possible. You introduced me to Terry on this channel quite some time ago, so thanks Joolz for that.

makes us so happy every time we see there’s a new Joolz Guides!

Just started a new job on Southampton Street so this is a pure treat! Cheer boss!

Great to see you again Joolz...my Friday night is now complete as I pour a glass of vino!

Joolz, every video you do is gold, but this has to be the pinnacle, the absolute pinnacle. Never have I felt so absolutely giddy about watching anything. My thanks to you, to the Covent Garden Trust, and to every wonderful person who participated. Covent Garden is truly a treasure, and London (which is a city of treasures by any measurement) is so very lucky to have it!

Hey Jools. We have something like the transportation museum. It’s the seashore trolley museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. They have trolleys, trains and buses from all over the world, including a trolley that once ran in Blackpool in the UK. They have the trolley that once ran through my town, long before I was born. This particular trolley, my father, uncle and another friend, stole this trolley when they were teenagers. Yes that’s right grand theft trolley.

There is nothing that perks me up in the morning more than a new Joolz Guides notification! Well, except for crack.

Petition for Joolz to make Official Guides for London Series which everyone has to see, love you videos man, it makes my day ❤️🇮🇳

Hello Joolez This video uploaded to us while we where standing in Convent garden in the rain. Watched you when we got back to the hotel. Great video. Thanks Chris and Sandra of Canada.

I used to be the neighbourhoods police offcer for Covent Garden, best job I ever had! I really miss the place!

Another brilliant one, Julian. Would love more of this style and length. Cheers from CANADA,

That was without doubt the best video of yours to date

I was visiting my daughter in London in July and she wizzed me through Covent Garden lol I didn’t realise there’s so much history. After seeing this video I’m definitely going back to spend more time there. Thanks Joolz 👍👍

Always make point of spending the day at Covent Garden when I'm in the Capital. A glass of red listening to Terry St Clare makes for a perfect afternoon.

I live in Birmingham. When i can, I visit london. I just love the capitol, and Covent Garden is a must every time i go. Fantastic place. Dinner in the Punch and Judy ! Cant beat it !

Only in London! „on the (w)hole, that is not very comfortable“ 🤣 Joolz nailed it!

Yeah another Joolz vid! Don't know why two thumbs down though... Philistines

Well done to the people who preserved the history of this part of London!😊💜👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Cheers, Joolz! It’s Sean in Atlanta. I enjoyed this video as I do all your awesome videos! I am trying to come to London again in November and wondered if you still do private tours? May I also say that Simon is the integral ingredient of your art! And I have become a fan of Terry St.Clair! Awesome voice! Enough of my ramblings. Just know that a guy in Atlanta watches every one of your videos, and has for years, and wishes he was a Londoner! Sean

That intro is one of the most nostalgic heart wrenching yet beautiful intros ever.

Great stuff Joolz.

How cool is that! I didn't know that about Marc Bolan and Toni Visconti. I used to be in the T. REX Fan Club back in the eighties, when I was living in London 😅💪🎉

Very cool! Love this journey! 🌈🌈🌈 Thank you for all your hard work🔥🔥🔥 Greeting from Singapore😁😁😁

Yaaaaay, new Jules ❤💜🇦🇺

This is lovely Joolz. Man I miss London!!

Reminds me to watch Hitchcock’s ‘Frenzy’ again.

I have been going through withdrawals from not having a new Joolz video in weeks lol. I’ve now successfully completed a 5th time watching all of Joolz videos lol Thank you for all that you do sir. Cheers mate

Always love watching this guy!!!!

Lovely to see another video from Jooz!

Three cheers and three beers for the Covent Garden Trust! 👏👏👏 🍺🍺🍺

I spent Jan 1973 in London on Independent Study at college, and had the time of my life. Jan 11 saw Fonteyn & Nureyev in "Swan Lake" which I will never forget. Jan 18 saw "Madame Butterfly" which was one good song done to death. Was rooting for a quick suicide by the end. Both were in Covent Garden. The Lamb & Flag was intensely crowded. Chelsea Drugstore (now defunct) was... while I was there, a cute thin girl danced topless to "Nights in White Satin", which gave the tune new meaning for me. Many many other pubs & plays, including Olivier, Rigg, and the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (now defunct).

That was fascinating, Joolz--I had no idea Covent Garden and environs had so many different things to see and do--

Joolzy! Good to see ya.

I worked in the City for 25yrs & in central London for a further 7yrs (during which time I drank in very, very many London hostelries). Joolz’ guides are fantastic.

Once again a fantastic, informative and colourful video on a treasured part of London! Keep them coming Joolz!!

Absolutely Love Jules, and all the interesting history he gives. Great job!!

My most favorite place in London, miss it so so much, thanks for sharing

Great to see Terry in the flesh, the musical voice of Joolz Guides.

OH THIS WAS FANTASTIC. SURE DO MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE. NO ONE LIKE YOU JOOLZ.

What a great talent in Terry St Clair. And as usual, another terrific video from Joolz

Nice to have you back Jools..

Amazingly until the early eighties, Covent Garden Tube Station was closed on Sundays! It's close proximity to Leicester Square probably had an influence on this, but I used it on one of the first Sundays it was open, and the footfall was substantial.

Terry St. Clair's music is absolutely gorgeous! I really must visit Covent Garden more than I have and enjoy the transport museum, looks like a great place to visit. I live in London and there are so many places I still haven't visited as yet. I'll have to purchase a CD from Terry if he still busks around there. Joolz, your channel is superb and given me so many places to visit. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

LOVE Covent Gardens! So refreshing to see it again ~ will cya in December ~ Thank you for the view again ~

Enjoyable. And educational. I've always liked Covent Gardens. And most of the pubs and restaurants. There are those who complain that it is "too touristy" but, when in London, I'm happy to be treated as a tourist. Keep up the good work Joolz. And prosper.

Hello Joolz, I have to say that I am addicted to your Channel & truly love London. I know a lot of its history, but what you know fascinates and educates me.

Great to see you Joolz out and about with showing us the streets of London's history. I hope that things are getting back to normal so stay safe and healthy. Cheers!!

Simply wonderful! Can't get enough of these blogs!

Love the Rakes Progress paintings.