St James's Street, London: A History Guy Travelogue

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The History Guy finds history at a legendary hat shop on a London street in a special series originally created for The History Guy patrons on Patreon. If you would like exclusive content and interaction with The History Guy, consider becoming a patron at / thehistoryguy
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@TheHistoryGuyChannel 4 года назад

There have been several comments on pronunciation. I do apologize. I mean no offense, as an unrepentant tourist, by not pronouncing things as if I am a local. British places names are particularity difficult, as not only do they seem to ignore rules of pronouncing the English language generally, they do not follow a consistent set of rules themselves. That is part of the nature of a country where even the names have such long history. The street is St James's street, not St James street. That is grounded in how the street got its name, and I did make that error a few times in the narration. For that I truly apologize.

@effyleven 4 года назад

And while we are here, perhaps it would be kind to tactfully point out... ... that Piccadilly isn't "Piccadilly Street." Look on a map. You will not see "Street." It is just "Piccadilly." London has quite a few streets like that. "Cheapside" in the City (City of London, the original square mile that was Roman Londinium), is another, and "Poultry" yet another. PS. The bowler looks great. May you wear it in good health.

@petergregory5286 4 года назад

Don’t worry, we can’t agree on the pronunciation of most of our words. Go to Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol or Birmingham and you’ll see or hear what I mean. Bristol is a strange case where they put an ‘l’ at the end of any word ending in ‘a’, so you get, Marial Callas, the primal donal operal singer of Lal Scalal Operal House. Strange but true. Regards

@TheHistoryGuyChannel 4 года назад

effyleven but it is still a street. Look on a map. That is what a street looks like.

@sofa-lofa4241 4 года назад

It's a shame you didn't include Lobb's the shoemakers and Berry bros. and Rudd the wine merchants, I have worked at the Berry bros. shop a few times the basement is full of interesting nooks and crannies, it also has the oldest original shop front in London which dates from around 1690, if you're ever in London again I would recommend a visit, Great video, thanks for posting

@bishop9757 4 года назад

I wouldn't worry about it as long as they are nice in correcting. Even other Brits struggle with all our accents...and Wales.

@shamoy1000 4 года назад

It's good to splurge on your self once in a while. Besides that, you really look great in that hat.

@HemlockRidge 4 года назад

Yes, HG. It really does. How do they say it? "It is you".

@f3xpmartian 4 года назад

Besides the hat, HG also got that big, fancy, labeled box. Seen the hat, now wait for that box to show up in the background.

@rivergodsm 4 года назад

You look great in that hat!

@nolgroth 4 года назад

Very dapper.

@jupitercyclops6521 4 года назад

Once again, I learned something from the history guy. Til now....... I thought any hat trump or obama wore was a "cock hat"

@shrikes45 4 года назад

I actually laughed out loud when you said: "So, let me tell you what it's like to buy a hat from Lock & Co."!!! Your smile at the end of the video tells me that that hat was a good purchase. Good for you, History Guy! =D

@yelloduc8059 4 года назад

Me too!

@faithfamilyfreedom2992 3 года назад

Yeah me2 , tht was funny as hell

@BillBodrero 2 года назад

🙋‍♂️😆

@peytonwestlake9737 4 года назад

"Not famous enough...just yet." I love it!

@alanmoss3603 4 года назад

At the moment its just nice to hear an American say "Quid" and not have it followed by "Pro Quo"

@caw25sha 4 года назад

It's nice to hear an American say quid instead of quids. Quid is like sheep IYSWIM.

@Hillcapper1 4 года назад

Quid pro quo didn’t poll well so they moved onto bribery, then finally settled on abuse of power.

@shannonwittman950 4 года назад

@@Hillcapper1 -- after that fails, I hear Pelosi is going to try impeachment for hair color unworthy of a US President. Its just GOT to be SOMEWHERE in the Constitution.

@davidcardin3271 4 года назад

@@shannonwittman950 lol 😂 and people would absolutely believe it. it's gotta be you in the constitution of billing right or something like that right? Lol wow some people need to learn their history right ?

@jackdernorsek7986 4 года назад

@@shannonwittman950 Talk about grasping.... I wonder why they didn't say that his hair color WAS an abuse of power? Talk about being obvious in your attempt to rid an office of a standing president....

@bsjeffrey 4 года назад

"winston churchill smoked here" signs all over london would be funny.

@stainedred5463 4 года назад

Winston Churchill was correct wen he said the next anti fascist will be the fascist look at antifa.

@Aramis419 4 года назад

The British version of "Washington slept here"!

@daphneturner6836 4 года назад

Aramis419 I

@NicoDsSBCs 4 года назад

I bought my first hat in London +10 years ago. Purely by coincidence, a girlfriend had put a black hat on my head at Camden market. So I thought, why not buy it. I've been wearing a hat ever since. I used to have epileptic fits because of flashing lights by the sun or at parties. Haven't had it once again because my hat protects my eyes from those flashes. So it did change my life, gave me more confidence. And now it's my trademark on my RU-vid channel. I often read comments on forums where they talk about the guy with the black hat. That's me, NicoD :) Greetings from Belgium.

@barvdw 4 года назад

I've had an Australian leather hat during my student years in Leuven (bought the hat at the Dranouter Festival), but forgot it on a train. Than a long period came where I mostly wore flat caps (ouwpeekesklakken), which I bought all over Europe, often as souvenirs. There's a French one, a Scottish one, a Belgian one with ear flaps, a Polish one, a Spanish one... Since a couple of years, I've been wearing hats again. First a nice black hat I bought in Poland for remarkably little money, but it was stolen one New Year's Eve... Another black hat in Lisbon, Portugal, sturdy, but in dire need of a reshaping, a dark blue one from Padova, Italy, and finally, an olive green one made in Germany, bought here in Brussels. I love hats, too, and rarely leave the house without something on my head. Nice to see other Belgians watching THG!

@NicoDsSBCs 4 года назад

@@barvdw Of course I watch THG! Been to Dranouter many times, always a great party. Cheers. (De groetn)

@TheNortheastAl 4 года назад

What a perfectly fitted hat. It looks wonderfully on you.

@waltbrown8899 4 года назад

14:45 Now THAT is a Good Looking hat!

@seafodder6129 4 года назад

THG: I'm just going to take a picture. Mrs. THG: /eye roll

@Yogasefski 4 года назад

11:55 The History Guy; I’m only gonna take a photo. 12:22 Also The History Guy; So I got this new hat! In all fairness, it does suit him.

@Thermalions 4 года назад

I'm sure Mrs History Guy was not in the least surprised he didn't stop at the photo.

@chrismaverick9828 4 года назад

@@Thermalions I'd think she'd be upset if he came home from there empty-handed. He'd have always regretted not taking the opportunity, and she'd have to listen to it. :D

@radarmike6713 4 года назад

That's why I love your channel!!! You are a better history teacher than any teacher I've met. I honestly feel like your videos should be shown in schools and kids would learn WAY more than they do now. Thank you History Guy. I love history. But you make me love history even more.

@JEBavido 4 года назад

I nearly died laughing when you held up that box. 😂

@blackcountryme 4 года назад

I think I cheered!

@3928damian 4 года назад

The hat does look damn sharp on you, good sir.

@colinp2238 4 года назад

As soon as you mentioned Lock's I knew that you would be spending a few quid in there.

@TheHistoryGuyChannel 4 года назад

How could I not? Next time I'll just place it in the budget.

@FranNyan 4 года назад

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Worth asking your accountant if it can be classed as a business expense since it was used for your videos~ ;)

@davecoz4227 4 года назад

@@FranNyan It's purchase was certainly educational

@paulqueripel3493 4 года назад

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Now you need a Smith & Sons umbrella to go with it.

@caw25sha 4 года назад

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel If you come here again go to Lobb on the corner of Jermyn St and spend a thousand or two on a pair of hand made shoes. 👞

@chrisosh9574 4 года назад

While splurging on a bowler a shortish walk away in New Oxford Street, there is a shop that is old enough and nearly as famous. James Smith Umbrellas and walking sticks, one of their brolleys would be a perfect accessory to go with your bowler.

@rogerkassebaum4549 4 года назад

We all know you are going to need a brolley 😊

@claires8735 4 года назад

Aww. You're important to us, History Guy! 🙂

@johnlacey3857 4 года назад

Yet another home run History Guy!! You come up with gem after gem, and your enthusiasm is contagious. Wish I could give 10 thumbs up not just one.

@Dave_Sisson 4 года назад

He's in England where they play cricket rather than baseball. So rather than say 'home run', it might be better to say that he 'hit it for six' [runs].

@wilshire36 4 года назад

History Guy: I don’t need it.... I don’t need it....I definitely don’t need it.............. I NEED IT!

@annebradley6086 3 года назад

It's pure info dope, isn't it? I know I'm hooked.

@scruffythejanitor1969 4 года назад

You, sir, are a man that can can wear the heck out of a bowler.

@Yehuz 4 года назад

Without a doubt one of the best channels on RU-vid.

@Oxnate 4 года назад

You look very... right wearing a bowler hat.

@winfieldjohnson125 4 года назад

He needs a proper 'brolly.

@annebradley6086 3 года назад

I.bet it's spelled Boehler. Just guessing.

@rjvan9220 4 года назад

Wow! That hat is "you" .You look great in that hat! Enjoy it, you deserve it!

@davetdowell 4 года назад

Wow. The attention to detail is a wonderful acknowledgement of how so much of history is built from small details, over time. Thank you.

@jasonthetalker7253 4 года назад

I so wish you were my history teacher back in school But I guess in a way you're my history teacher now

@donewhiskey 4 года назад

You had me at Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson | 8:31. You rock that bowler. Wear it everywhere.

@Paul58061 4 года назад

Wow, I am impressed by how good that hat looks.

@jamescox1375 4 года назад

That’s a badass hat! When you slid it on it was clear that the fit was masterful!

@Mondo762 4 года назад

That hat looks great! I'm jealous.

@stevep5408 4 года назад

It is amazing how good bespoke clothing and accessories look!

@tonybostrom9480 4 года назад

How splendid, old chap. Glad you enjoyed your visit to our little corner of the planet,

@charlie15627 4 года назад

I like the hat It looks good on you Good choice🙂

@silascochran9705 4 года назад

I'm a disabled vet and if I could afford it I would certainly become a patreon maybe later I love history and you deliver cool info stuff I never knew about situations I was aware of when I was young👍😁⚓🎗🇺🇸🏝🤸‍♂️

@jeffryblackmon4846 4 года назад

God bless you! I'm a vet as well, somewhat disabled.

@eliscanfield3913 4 года назад

I hear you. That's a joke for me, since I've been hearing impaired since pre-school ;) But yeah, we don't have enough to be a patron either.

@erics.786 4 года назад

Silas Cochran, I joined the History Guy's Patreon in your honor, Thank you for your service sir. o7

@jeffryblackmon4846 4 года назад

@@erics.786 Wonderful gesture!

@silascochran9705 4 года назад

@@erics.786 thank you sir I believe I have watched every one of them I enjoy history it deserves not to be forgotten thank you for your service happy holidays⚓🎗🇺🇸🏝

@f3xpmartian 4 года назад

YEA!!! Finally the visit to the hat shop where Mr. The History Guy bought his Bowler. Thank you so for sharing. Your enthusiasm comes through like a shining jewel.

@214rwoz 4 года назад

Your story this time was just so "cool" ! Thank you so much for all your time and effort.

@JonathanBarratt 4 года назад

From Chile, thank you . Great History Guy. God save the Queen.

@MatHelm 4 года назад

That really is a good looking hat. Now I want one...

@rolandfelice6198 4 года назад

Lovely story. You seem to be able to winkle all sorts of stories out of seemingly thin air. More power to you, it certainly keeps me coming back for more of your offerings.

@edschermer 4 года назад

Definitely going to add this to my “things to see in London” list!

@joecichlid 4 года назад

Looking quite dapper, good sir! Shops like these fascinate me even more than the big landmarks. So much history, often overlooked, that is worth remembering.

@CarlosLopez-zy7jw 4 года назад

Im from Mexico City and Love so much your Channel, my daughter and I watch everysingle day. Gran trabajo History Guy 🇲🇽🇺🇸🧠🎩

@saratogapilot6100 4 года назад

I still have the bowler hat I bought at Simpson's of Picadilly in 1971. Sadly, they went out of business. But the hat survives.

@highpath4776 3 года назад

Wondered what happened to Simpsons, we have lost so many London Department Stores.

@WilliamHunterII 4 года назад

That hat suits you well. Good choice, that.

@RoyCousins 4 года назад

"HG": History Guy or Hat Guy. Both! Another great video.

@andon_RT 4 года назад

Multipurpose abbreviation

@mglmouser 4 года назад

One of the few who can make a story about a hat shop actually interesting.

@johncipriano3627 4 года назад

I just finished a cigar this morning after I got home from work

@taxijoe6927 4 года назад

You had me at "smoke" ❤️

@paultaylor4630 4 года назад

Thank you!! It is an amazing video. We were there in May and passed through that spot and now want to go back and see it again. My wife is a lover of hats and has her own collection. She was so excited watching the video that she was hopping up and down on the couch. We are Patrons and really enjoy your efforts. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!

@randymohr1881 4 года назад

One of your best yet in a library of GREAT videos! Your personal passion for history combined with the passion for hats came together in one great story that was “worth the hearing”! I’ve walked down St James’s Street multiple times but never felt so close to it as I do from your telling it’s story. Thank you for that Mr. History Guy!

@WaxingRadiance 4 года назад

Entertaining, informative, humorous, and brilliantly expressed. The best video I have watched on youtube in a long time. Hats off to you sir !

@spikes1529 4 года назад

As soon as you said worlds oldest hat shop, i was like "Oh no" Nice hat BTW!

@flintlock3939 4 года назад

is it possible for you to broadcast anything substandard? Everything you post is entertaining, informative, and usually quite upbeat! Keep it coming!

@pedrotheswift5937 4 года назад

Laughed and applauded when you raised the Lock and Company box!!

@PaulInPorirua 4 года назад

That hat... and that bow tie... these are videos that deserve to be remembered.

@johninwaynenewjersey5253 4 года назад

Spectacular installment HG! It always amazes me how much older so many countries are than our United States and these shops were operating before we even became a country. Good finds and nice hat.

@morskojvolk 4 года назад

Bravo! After every visit to London I find out about something I missed. I think you could live in London your whole life and barely scratch the surface.

@MrRandomdancer 4 года назад

I've lived in London for 10 years now, I often catch myself wanting to move to the country away from the hustle and bustle. But then, now and again, I walk down a street just to see what's there and London never fails to disappoint. After 10 years, it still surprises and delights.

@BacchusZA 4 года назад

That, Sir, is a very well fitting hat.Congratulations

@junqueboi387 4 года назад

Nice hat! What a fun experience that must have been. Cheers!

@st3v3b0b7 4 года назад

"Be Somebody, Wear a Hat!"

@caw25sha 4 года назад

If you want to get ahead get a hat.

@walterdebnam8021 4 года назад

This is my third time watching this. I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed lost in Wales as well, my family being from the UK coming over in 1628. But still your channel is exceptional and I watch it all the time. Thank you for hours of good information and just good fun as well. So good job. Wish I had more history teacher like you in school. Thanks very much.

@marktaylor8659 4 года назад

An impressive hat and as others have mentioned it you look great wearing it.

@tonyk1584 4 года назад

I found myself browsing St. James street one day, Not to buy a new hat; BUT I DID It was fitted and steamed and placed in a box, For a measly five hundred quid When shown to the Mrs., she just shook her head, "Your purchase ain't mine to forbid" At the end of the day despite what I wish, you're a silly old hat buying kid

@DahvPlays 4 года назад

When I visited London, our Official Black cabbie took us to that cigar shop, among other places. I highly recommend getting those guys to take you around, they go through a ton of training and know everything about the city. So much better than Jack the Uber

@scottnacey5192 4 года назад

Because of this episode (and you!), I happened by Lock & Co yesterday. My wife and I experienced the service of a true "hatter" and I purchased a wonderful and rather perfect hat for myself. Lock & Co's records room in the back of the store is a true treasure trove of the who's who of society but the real treat is Winston Churchill's purchase record. Thank you History Guy!

@pro-n-stal1 4 года назад

This is by far, one of your best! Nice to see the smile and enjoyment you experienced on your trip! Cheers, and, fabulous hat sir!

@blackcountryme 4 года назад

The hat suits you too. You need a cane and a small revolver hunting miscreants in Victorian London... "The American detective!!" RKO pictures... Lol. Also Pall mall is pronounced "Pal Mal" I think it's still on the British monopoly board.. pink section(?)

@highpath4776 3 года назад

Originally a sort of bowling alley / croquet in the form of Pale Le Mallet (french) , (I think thats the game's name).

@williamkeith8944 4 года назад

As a western hat wearer, the backstory on Mr Stetson is worth telling.

@rileyk99 4 года назад

I *loved* this episode. Give you joy of your new hat!

@macnutz4206 4 года назад

The instant you talked about not wanting to go into the shop in order to avoid spending money on something you didn't actually need, I laughed out loud, knowing that you would not be able to resist. Neither could I.

@tomblack6972 4 года назад

“.....just yet”. You’re getting there!

@SlowrideSteve 4 года назад

My grandfather told all 18 grandsons "a man should own one nice watch and one nice hat"

@natekingpipes4523 4 года назад

Visiting St. James Street is certainly on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing!

@NickVass1000 4 года назад

I have walked down St Jame's Street many times and never looked into the shops. Thank you for your video, I'll look properly next time and not take the street for granted.

@chiefpontiac1800 4 года назад

I would love to have a custom Panama hat made by the Lock & Co. By the way, with all of the titles that George VI and Elizabeth II had, I wonder how big their business cards were?

@greatalexander3820 4 года назад

Wouldn't their business cards be pound notes? In that case they are quite small, although is suppose it is large for a business card.

@keitholding8541 4 года назад

I imagine they've never had them - like passports (UK passports are issued in the name of the Queen, and there would be no sense in her issuing one to herself). But I agree that the titles are quite a mouthful, and I especially like the way that after the 'name' part, the full title effectively gives a job title - "Queen".

@LickMyRainbow77 4 года назад

If you're ever looking for another good history holiday, please consider coming to visit Ireland

@TheHistoryGuyChannel 4 года назад

I absolutely plan to!

@TheHylianBatman 4 года назад

I knew the MINUTE you started saying you didn't need a new hat that you had bought one, and may I say, what a fine hat it is! They truly are masters! I laughed as soon as you pulled the box up. I love the History Guy! This is one of the best RU-vid channels I know of, and I'm so glad that you had a good time in the U.K. with your friends. I would pay for you to be a professor at my school, or even just to get more stuff that you know. Thank you for all your hard work, both of you. I appreciate you bringing some history and some fun into my life. EDIT: Also, of course you'll be important enough soon enough!

@blaze0rama 4 года назад

Thank you for this episode. I adored it!

@juststeve5542 4 года назад

Now that's a nice hat. Hope Mrs HG forgives you soon!

@davidmcdonald1354 4 года назад

A fine looking hat.

@Peasmouldia 4 года назад

Very close to Jerrmyn St. Famous for high quality shirt merchants. Looks to me like THG is sporting a very classy "dicky dirt". Coincidence? ....

@zodszoo 4 года назад

You and Ms. History Guy are truly appreciated! History must always need kept alive. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you both! Sincerest thanks for all you do!

@nitro105 4 года назад

Loved it! I'd love to see more of your travels, i found it fascinating.

@jeffkelly3674 4 года назад

You need a show on Netflix !

@niagaradrones 4 года назад

This hat had to have cost almost 500$ USD amazing quality.

@olly5764 4 года назад

I just googled their web page, and you are not far out!

@olly5764 4 года назад

@Tropic Lightning you are making the Bowler hat sound like a bargain. I'm in London this week, I'll take three!

@hanshint3013 4 года назад

Cracking episode Mr HG.

@opk157 4 года назад

One of your best. Thank you!

@robertadamcik9179 4 года назад

Lock & Co., hatters to spy movie villains everywhere!

@caw25sha 4 года назад

I wonder if they made Oddjob's hat!

@hickory572 4 года назад

I knew you bought a hat when you started talking about the hat shop i just new you could not pass it up. You can put a fat kid in front of a candy store and tell him not to go in

@eliscanfield3913 4 года назад

Can you put *any* child in front of a candy store? The fat child is more likely not to because judgement

@Hillcapper1 4 года назад

You can’t say ‘fat kid’, ever. It’s not politically correct.

@jonathandevries2828 4 года назад

Wow Mr. Guy! looking good in that bowler!

@aehamilton7 4 года назад

A great story well told, as usual. Thank you for this piece.

@richardsmith2879 4 года назад

Very entertaining, thank you. A small detail, Coke is pronounced cook.

@cockneyse 4 года назад

And I didn't know Ian was the Princess Royal... I thought that was Ann

@richardsmith2879 4 года назад

cockneyse . I know, it surprised me too. It took me a while....🤫

@cockneyse 4 года назад

And it's not Paul Mall, it's Pale Male (well nearer than Paul, and not Mall like Hall as many Americans say)

@K1lostream 4 года назад

Who told you that? 'coke' is not pronounced 'cook'! There is such a thing as a cooks hat, and a cocked hat - could you be getting confused with one of those?

@richardsmith2879 4 года назад

K1lostream . It’s named after the family of the Earls of Leicester, family name, Coke, pronounced cook. It’s a common mistake and isn’t really important. Unless you’re a member of the family of course. If you want a real teaser you might like to know that the Marquess of Cholmondeley lives not far from the Earl of Leicester. Cholmondeley is pronounced Chumley.

@billsmith5166 4 года назад

That's a nice looking hat, and I don't like hats.

@PeterT1981 4 года назад

Congratulations on the new hat. It really looks great. Amazing how you can pull so much history out a a short segment of one street. I enjoyed this episode completely!

@ghostdog1454 4 года назад

History guy is truly an honorable mans man. Hope more young people check you out. Thanks for all the good work. !

@jasong9502 4 года назад

What about lee ho fook’s beef chow mein?

@godwottery2552 4 года назад

I'd like to meet his tailor.

@davidcolman839 4 года назад

Why not explore the siege of londonderry

@dynasys2364 4 года назад

Can't really get enough of your channel!!! Fantastic job!! Started looking for flights to London!! Thank you!!!

@lkuhglkug 4 года назад

You are an fun and entertaining font of knowledge. Thank you for the quality of the work you produce and the many hours of my life spent on your videos that have been for the most part an experience I recommend to everyone!