The Haunted City | City of London Churches Part 2 (4K)

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Part 2 of my walking tour of the City of London Churches. Please subscribe for regular videos: bit.ly/1EJjIB8
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Our walking tour of the churches of the City of London starts at St Vedast Foster Lane then takes in: St Leonard's (lost church), St John Zachary (lost church), The Goldsmiths' Garden, St Anne and St Agnes, French Protestant Church (lost church), St Botolph Aldersgate, Postmans Park, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Smithfield, St Bartholomew the Great, and finally St Sepulchre-without-Newgate.
We also find a beautiful section of Roman pavement in a hidden courtyard, explore some of the beguiling alleyways of the City of London, hear the story of William Wallace's end at Smithfield and also John Rogers the Martyr and the vision of Rahere, Jester to Henry I that led to the foundation of the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great.
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Image of St Martin's Le-Grand
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Woodcut showing John Rogers at Smithfield, London in 1555. Reproduced on page 108 of John Foxe's The Third Volume of the Ecclesiastical History: Containing the Acts and Monuments of Martyrs: with A General Discourse of the later Presecutions, horrible Troubles and Tumults, stirred up by Romish Prelates in the Church published in 1684
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No.7 Alone With My Thoughts - Esther Abrami
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@DenaInWyo Год назад

My puny human imagination just isn't quite able to grasp all the billions of little dramas and life stories that have gone on in London over the couple of thousand years. Boggles the mind. Literally ever square foot has had something happen on it, most likely. Every building you pass, and hundreds of feet under your own feet. What a collection of human experience. It doesn't need real ghosts, if they exist. The human experience is so loud. Thanks John, for giving me some of the details to think on. I've only been lucky enough to come to London once, and I felt like every building I passed needed to tell a story. It was crazy, overwhelming in a way. Your videos are exactly the thing I love..just walking through a relatively small area and thinking about and finding out more about the run of the mill-ish places. We all know about the Tower, but what about that house on the corner? I sure love that city, and can't wait to get back again.

@julieabbott3973 2 года назад

Thankyou for reminding me how much I love this historic city. If Dan Cruickshank retires, the BBC should come knocking on your door! Your videos aren't just interesting and enjoyable to watch, they are nourishing to the soul. Keep up the good work!

@CthulhuInc Год назад

you always thank us viewers for joining you on your walks - well, i just want to thank you for joining me during my insomnia haha! you don't know just how much i appreciate these videos, john - they create a calm ambience to help me to the gates of morpheus - goodnight for now, until we meet again, wherever that may be 😊

@darganx 2 года назад

If ever there would be a dramatisation on the life of Fr. John Rogers, there's only one man for the job. You have the right beard, and your knowledge of Epping Forest is second to none!

@sas1uk185 Год назад

The Memorial to Self Sacrifice is incredibly poignant, thanks so much for taking us with you. Steph

@john80c 2 года назад

I used to go to London twice a year in the 1980s and 90s to mark insurance exams for the Chartered Insurance Institute in Aldermanbury at the end of Love Lane and I used to walk round the area . More history than you can shake a stick at.

@CaroleMora22 2 года назад

The time spent viewing the memorial honoring people who sacrificed their own lives while trying to save others, is so moving. All the careful attending to these often forgotten places is very important. The spectacle nature of executions is chilling and riveting. Overall, this church series is very engaging. Perfect pre-halloween atmosphere.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

That was a really special and moving spot Carole - glad it came across in the video. I feel Smithfield in my bones sometimes- compelling place as you say

@diogenesagogo 2 года назад

Balm to my soul. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@bieuxyongson 2 года назад

What a wonderful tour. We lived in the UK in the late 80s. My husband and I were assigned to RAF Lakenheath. We loved going to London and learning the history. Your tours are wonderful and informative. I never tired of visiting the church’s. So many stories. Thank you for trips down memory lane. We loved our time there.

@zebvalli3430 2 года назад

Thanks John, perfect way to end a Sunday.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Wonderful thanks Zeb

@howdymartin6258 2 года назад

John - your walks (understandably) do not provoke tears but this one did.... those self-sacrifice plaques were stunning, so moving. But that is to diminish the rest of the video - outstanding - keep up the good work! Cannot wait for Part 03.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Martin - that’s a very special place

@peterlowry6990 2 года назад

Amazing. Just spotted my flat at 16:45. I moved in in March 2020 and it was great exploring this exact area like it was my own little village during the Pandemic. I'll be sure to share some of this great knowledge on my lunchtime walks!

@poppiefleur7425 2 года назад

I lived in Westminster

@poppiefleur7425 2 года назад

But moved away now

@Mudhooks 2 года назад

Your highlighting the plaque for Mary Rogers was quite a coincidence!! I had been watching something about Southhampton this morning and did a streetview visit to view the pier and saw the memorial for Mary Rogers there. Serendipity!

@maggielarkin9314 2 года назад

A great walk john....lovely old churches and I especially love that tiled memorial wall...we need a night walk tho' john, up and down those alleyways and around old gothic London...I'd say there are some amazing stories to be had....cheers

@stevenrumfitt2239 Год назад

Great idea Maggie 🤔asking our beloved John to wonder the ally ways of London at night ??

@thfccfht 2 года назад

very poignant, got a bit teary reading about the people who had lost their life while trying to save others, Amelia Kennedy who died in her attempt to save her Sister...Henry James Bristow aged Eight who saved his little Sister but perished doing so...I am sure most of us would, it seems be such a natural thing do..

@annepollock8306 Год назад

❤

@TheIainMay 2 года назад

Thanks John for a great, informative Sunday walk as always delivered with passion for the history that is around us

@arriesone1 2 года назад

I googled Bull and Mouth and it was indeed an important arrival and departure coaching inn for coaches from all across Britain…and very interesting that the name is a corruption of Boulogne Mouth deriving from that town and harbour besieged by King Henry VIII. Amazing stuff John! (and thank god for Google!)

@JonnyShire 2 года назад

"The city is haunted by ghosts of it's past" is the perfect quote for those of us who can't help but explore. Thanks John, another perfect video!

@steveallen1635 2 года назад

Another wonderful video - made great viewing, on a dark and damp Sunday evening!

@josephasghar 2 года назад

That flew past. Great video of a fascinating part of London.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Joseph

@formdemon 2 года назад

Wonderful John. I know this area well as I live close by. However, you always manage to find something new and stimulating - thank you!

@CYPRUSINSIGHT 2 года назад

Ooh great stuff, just enjoying now. Thanks John.

@returnofthegmac9203 2 года назад

Me again you have got my haunting juices flowing. You had mentioned about Friday Street. There is a Friday Street in Dorking the village of Albury. It is named the silent pool The pool is said to be haunted every night at midnight by the ghost of a woodcutter's daughter. She was apparently driven to her death by King John, who ruled England between 1199 and 1216.

@ianmaddams9577 2 года назад

Always love church walks it really reminds us of some amazing history and architecture. Just love the gothic feel you get with these magnificent old buildings Thanks John 👍🏻

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

my pleasure Ian - very glad you enjoyed it

@nige_breaks_bikes9782 2 года назад

That was an excellent mooch 👍the whole area is wonderfully deserted early on a Saturday morning and great to walk between the modern buildings and some of the oldest in London … interestingly the Betjeman house is available for holidays lets on the Landmark Trust … might need to save up for a few nights there ⭐️

@donrevie721 2 года назад

Thank you Mr Rogers for your beguiling video stuffed with insight and mood. You are a Premier League level historian and commentator.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

many thanks indeed, very kind

@jamesianbarber 2 года назад

can't beat a church walk - I'm in the city on Friday doing similar - thanks for your content: Have a great week John

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks James

@bryan3550 2 года назад

A very reflective walk, John. Despite not being a conventional believer, I am moved by the spirits inherent of those who would have held those sites holy. Your display of the memorials to those who sacrificed themselves for others quite reduced me to tears. You are so lucky: what a place is London!

@peterjackson4132 2 года назад

Another great video John, when I go to the Barbican I usually stay over at St. Paul’s yha. I stumbled upon the memorial garden and the market on the way. So much more to look out for next time. Thanks buddy

@nocomment4642 2 месяца назад

I so enjoy your walks now that I cannot walk so well myself.Seeing familiar sights and listening to your joyful and interesting chats is really uplifting

@tracy3364 2 года назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this I've always loved churches where ever I go I try to look around them they are such beautiful structures with so much history ....brilliant thank you

@robertbarling5601 2 года назад

Brilliant John as always. My family name has been traced back to the year 1100. Bob.

@StupotTaylor Год назад

The memorial to personal sacrifice was so moving. Also, as an amateur genealogist, the loss of so many churches is really sad. Thanks for your videos. John - I’ve watched this one a few times now.

@johnfoster7996 2 года назад

As with London as you say, are we not all haunted by the ghosts of our past - I certainly am.

@brianarthur3798 2 года назад

Another entertaining and informative video. Brought back memories of when I worked close to Smithfield Meat Market in the mid 60s, my first job. So many fascinating nooks and crannies to explore in the City. Keep em coming

@CaratacusAD 2 года назад

Great video John as usual. If you ever get the chance, have a look inside Goldsmith's, it has a wonderful main hall and exhibits inside.

@clair233 2 года назад

I live a mile from here and I'm going to do this walk. Thank you John 😊 💓

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

hope you enjoy it as much as I did Clare

@normathomas8276 2 года назад

Thankyou for another wonderful walk John been catching up as been unwell loved the nunhead cemetery walk i recently read a book that's out of print on the lost mansions of Mayfair and although not in the book Northumberland house that was on a plaque you passed is one of London's lost great houses thankyou again

@StarWarsJay 2 года назад

Good one again John. I really look forward to these videos. If those alleyways could talk…

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Yes indeed Jay

@michaelgoodwin1891 2 года назад

Very interesting walk down the old alleyways of London very atmospheric Thanks John 👍

@johnbanks3054 2 года назад

Well done John, Smithfield Meat Market! Some really old buildings that way! x

@everythingisontheone1505 2 года назад

Sunday evening's not complete without one of your videos John.

@drainspotter4751 2 года назад

Yet another great walk, I look forward every week to watching where you are taking us on your journey , all the very best from Cornwall.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Many thanks- hope all is well in Cornwall

@jacksmall2221 2 года назад

Another Cornish viewer here! I love John's videos, they bring me so much solace.

@roymeadway3592 2 года назад

Fantastic,thanks John

@neilanscombe7348 2 года назад

Fantastic, throughly enjoyed this pt2 and looking forward to the next episodes of this series and hopefully a lost gardens series. Have a great week!!!

@daveconyard8946 2 года назад

Thank you John, you keep safe an well mate ❤ lost for words absolutely Brilliant post looking forward to the next !

@briancox144 2 года назад

Brilliant video loved every minute thank you John Rogers .

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Cheers Brian

@philburdett 2 года назад

Fascinating stuff as always sir! Really enjoying these church walks...the little garden of St Olave's Church, Hart Street, on the corner of Hart Street and Seething Lane near Fenchurch St. station used to be one of my favourite spots to relax back in the day...intriguing history too...

@janeingram7331 2 года назад

When I visited St. Bartholomew the Great church found that behind the alter was where American Benjamin Franklin kept his printing press. This was once a separate room before being joined to the church. Franklin is not very well known in London which accounted for delays in funds to restore the B. F. museum. Jane, Philadelphia

@samantham6367 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, John. I found your channel recently and have been watching bits and pieces when I have time. I’m from Melbourne and have only ever briefly visited London, a truly beautiful city. I’m grateful to live vicariously through your walking videos. I was especially grateful today to see the wall commemorating heroic people who have lost theirs lives. I very much needed to feel that there is good and beauty in the world now, and this video helped a lot.

@rickwills4281 2 года назад

These videos now form part of Sunday evening....long may they continue!!

@benedictmarshall7031 2 года назад

Yet another fascinating walkabout. I’ve missed them this past few months.

@eleveneleven572 2 года назад

This guy has just convinced me to grow out my beard. 😁 I lived on the Isle of Dogs from '96 til 2003 and loved visiting these sites. Now I'm in deepest Brittany with many historic, prehistoric and religious sites to explore.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

I'd love to visit Brittany one day and visit some of the prehistoric sites there

@eleveneleven572 2 года назад

@@JohnRogersWalks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A7L0JKRsoFI.html Menhirs etc in English General documentary on Morbihan ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NqKLxFWrjjI.html Well worth a visit and the microclimate near the coast is incredible.

@earinsound 2 года назад

really wonderful walk. another Sunday vicariously exploring the world of London. always a treat. thank you for your videos as always

@LeeJohn70 2 года назад

Very interesting John I had no idea that a Sugar Refiner was in Battersea Years ago. I use to work at Tate & Lyle at the other end of the Thames. John I always enjoy your streams. Very knowledgeable Look forward to your next stream Best wishes Stay safe Lee 👍🏻😁

@semperhibernia 2 года назад

Marvellous. Beautifully filmed, erudite and insightful, and the best of all is your infectious enthusiasm. I've always loved walking that area and learning about the history lying side-by-side with the modern. I've learned much more from this video - thank you.

@stevegasparutti8341 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your London tours. Please come Gravesend way, we have so much history relating to London and the Londoners coming out this way for their holidays in Victorian times. Long lost gardens and hill views across the Thames towards Southend and the Essex side.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

It's certainly on the list Steve and I might get there soon

@malcolmrichardson3881 2 года назад

Fascinating walk full of historical detail and visual delights. Thank you.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Many thanks for watching Malcolm

@timamor915 2 года назад

The Bull and Mouth Inn was one of the first places that Quakers in the City of London met.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks for the info Tim

@mozdickson 2 года назад

Brilliant - would love to learn more about that, being a non-conformist believer myself.

@jpl2283 2 года назад

Thank you for this excellent video. The personal touch and the beautiful way you describe the city is moving.

@Pierlover 2 года назад

I really enjoy these city church walks! It's amazing how much history is crowded into a relatively small space. Two of my great uncles were porters at Smithfields Market.

@creativelycunningstunts 2 года назад

I just love listening to you talk about these historical places :-) Your voice is very calm and helps me relax and focus while I'm hand sewing some historical garment I am currently working on. Thank you.

@mamnisel4815 2 года назад

Fascinating walk John exploring more City of London Churches.I remember when I was young my Dad used to take me around the City"s alleyways on a Subday and so your Video was very interesting and Historical from a personal level!!!

@alkistis-irenewechsler1270 2 года назад

thank you so much for this wonderful walk. It is a great pleasur and joy watching your videos- I must still see the part one of this.

@jeffreybail353 2 года назад

look at the subterranien levels the windows at sub level would indicate that there was a mudflood or similar cataclisomo

@hikingdenbiking6245 2 года назад

Another great and informative episode

@andrewwood9635 2 года назад

A useful reference for lost churches is "Vanished Churches of the City Of London" written by Gordon Huelin and published by Guildhall Library in 1996 but I think now out of print. A good companion to Betjamin's book is London City Churches by Gerald Cobb (a great writer on churches, memorialised in St Benet Pauls Wharf, the Welsh Church in the City) published by the City Coirporation in 1971. I have tried to add my site London Churches in Photographs which has pictures in and out of all the City Churches as a comment but any comment with a web address seems to be auto deleted but you can find it through any search engine. Hope this is all of interest

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

many thanks Andrew - I'll follow up on those references. Is this your site? londonchurchbuildings.com/

@andrewwood9635 2 года назад

@@JohnRogersWalks Yes it is, doing it meant that I walked a lot of both regarded and unregarded London, so I always look forward to your Sunday night video.

@sclarke1221 2 года назад

Great series John thanks for sharing

@sorileathegreat 2 года назад

I'm so glad I discovered your channel. You bring the past to life in a magical way. Thank you!

@SirPrancelot1 2 года назад

Fascinating John, thanks. Look forward to parts 3 and 4.

@davidthom9159 2 года назад

Ottawa, Canada here John. Throughly enjoy your tours. Been to London twice but now want to return and experience more of its history. Thank you !

@tonymac4656 2 года назад

Nice one again john thank you see you on the next one 👍

@christinetaylor6179 2 года назад

Very interesting tour John. Somehow I have missed the first one so I will have to catch up. Looking forward to some more fascinating history. Thank you.

@TheParlay33 2 года назад

Hello John, just came across your channel and so glad I did. Amazing work with a relaxing feel to it

@martaorduna4996 2 года назад

Thank you so much for these walk!!I admire all about english history,specially architecture.I recentelly follow you and love your work.Again thank you for increase my knowledge.Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina and waiting for the next!!

@ZL54JK8 2 года назад

Another wonderful exploration led by John. Full of atmosphere and such beautiful photography. The BBC made a series of programmes about John Betjeman back in the 1980s, and he was asked what he particularly liked about living in Cloth Fair. He replied, "The Alleys", and in this video we get a sense of what he meant. I didn't know about these memorial plaques in Postman's Park. They are very moving indeed.

@ivanhockenhull2604 2 года назад

Regarding your martyred mamesake, even if you are without faith you cannot help but admire the fortitude of these people when faced with an excruciating fate. Loved it, John. More please. 🇯🇪

@kelrogers8480 9 месяцев назад

Everyone has faith. Aetheism is a full scale religion, and it takes far more faith to believe in than I'll ever have. ❤

@lyndarichardson4744 2 года назад

Thank you for a fascinating video !

@lindenlumb1122 2 года назад

Just found you this week .got a lot of catching up to do...brilliant keep up the good historic walks.

@thewalkingman777 2 года назад

The courtyard at the start is my favourite place to sit and eat my lunch when I'm in the City of London. No matter where I am it pulls me back to it's tranquility.

@chrisfuell5670 2 года назад

The golden little boy John is to show where the great fire of London ended. Keep up the good work!

@AliceGoss 2 года назад

London is a fascinating city to walk around. History and stories on every street corner. I've made several videos on London, watched so many others and just so much to see and talk about. The square mile is even more interesting with so much waiting to be discovered by archeologists when the opportunities arise. I will look forward to watching part 3.

@rosemaryderham4749 2 года назад

Thank you John. The first house seen on the left in your video of Cloth Fair is the oldest house in London and the only house in the City to survive the Great Fire of London.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks for that detail Rosemary, I had no idea, must’ve walked past it a hundred times

@margaretgaskin4928 2 года назад

There are couple left in Fleet Street by the Temple.

@JTTW1455 3 месяца назад

I can’t believe they find remnants of Roman London 18 ft below a building! Where was all the earth coming from? The marsh? So many little parks and courtyards. The self sacrifice memorial is certainly poignant... So much history in this walk thank you!

@rosswebster7877 2 года назад

Thanks as always John! I’m loving these spooky season appropriate themed walks and explorations of the churches of London, especially St. Bartholemew’s. If you ever are in Cambridge I’d love to see an M.R James themed walk.

@herewegowalks3588 2 года назад

Thank you for such a relaxing video!

@samulihirsi 2 года назад

nice to see you John trying new things while filming and really putting more work on these videos.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Samuli - I really enjoy it and a lot more satisfying for me

@ricardoortiz6468 2 года назад

Hi, John, amazing walking tour. I´ve been in Smithfield and I love the alleways and the name of the streets recalling old crafts and trades in London. Greetings from Buenos Aires!

@robbojax2025 2 года назад

I regularly walk around these streets. So good to get some history of the places I walk past and do not know. Nice work John and looking forward to the next one.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks RobboJax

@FJMLAM 2 года назад

Really interesting. Well filmed. Many thanks

@JohnDoe-px4ko 2 года назад

Great, interesting and varied itinerary this week John. Found the wall of remembrance to those who gave their lives to save others, particularly poignant. Thank you.

@JagBetty 2 года назад

Great stuff John, loved that blue police box👍😎

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

cheers Jag

@kevinmoore49 2 года назад

Great video again John, i get a lot of ideas from these where to go for walks with my camera and i will definatly be walking around the City.

@mickeythompson9537 2 года назад

Excellent as always!

@squires50 2 года назад

Another great walk. I worked in Newgate st 1976/77. Giving me information when I can travel again.

@Shungabali 2 года назад

fascinating! looking forward to part 3 and to that video about the Secret Gardens of the City, yes please!

@margaretgaskin4928 2 года назад

You could spend a whole walk just going round Smithfield. Have you ever been in Charterhouse John - astonishing! Then there is the art deco block that appeared as Poirot's flat in the David Suchet series. And St Bartholomew the Less is an interesting church in the Hospital. The Hospital Museum has one of those intensely detailed Elizabethan/Jacobean property maps by Ralph Treswell.

@thadchanpiraisoodi3478 2 года назад

Great video John ☺️

@TimothyHalkowski 2 года назад

Excellent - love the old churches and the history.

@colb2921 2 года назад

Thanks John, I really enjoyed that walk. St Martin's Le Grande was my first proper job in Document Control many many years ago & I loved walking round the area when I had the chance.