London: Historic and Dynamic
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Published 2014-03-31
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00:00 Intro
01:13 Buckingham Palace
02:22 Houses of Parliament
03:30 Whitehall
04:33 Churchill War Rooms
06:05 Admiral Nelson Monument
06:54 Trafalgar Square
07:32 The City
08:33 St. Paul's Cathedral
10:35 Shopping Districts
13:53 Aster House
14:25 Westminster Abbey
16:11 The Tube
17:20 British Library
19:10 Docklands
21:03 Greenwich
All Comments (21)
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This man is such a modest tour guide - A wonderful video, narrated with gentle confidence.
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Usually American documentaries about London are disappointing but this was a delight - so much information! Thank you so much for portraying my city as it truly is.
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As a lover of English literature London is always in my bucket list.
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Rick Steve Thankyou from an English lady , from Richmond Surrey . Who will never again return to much loved London . Beautifully brought back memories when i worked in knightsbridge in the 50's. you are delightful to listen to and seem an amicable gentelman. Iv'e lived in southern France for 50 odd years.
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Thanks Rick. I'm a Brit and I felt oddly quite tearful and emotional watching this. I've worked extensively in London while living in the Cotswolds - yes, many of us commute. I've visited many of those places and must go again. It is quite true that there simply isn't enough time in one lifetime to see all that London has to offer, but you've done a great job in this and your other London videos to give first-time visitors an intro. One of the city's greatest charms, and why it will remain great, is its ever-changing dynamic nature and its embrace of so many different people.
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"many of the locals speak English" - very funny stuff!
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London is so beautiful, historic, dynamic, modern.... <3
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Nobody does these shows as good as Rick Steves
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You've done it again Rick! Simplicity, incisiveness, understated humour.
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Rick stuck on the train in the end is hilarious. Evokes memories of traveling with friends on trains and occasionally one gets distracted and left waiting for the next one 😆
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I can't believe some people disliked this video! I used to live in London. I miss it so much. :(
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"Whips!? Oh, for horses!" lol
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I need London so badly
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Rick is the master of tour guides.
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This is somewhere between a documentary and a travel guide. Great video!
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What I love about London is that every building and every corner of the city has its own history. Many famous people such as the Prime Minister, Nobles, Statesman, Politicians, Businessmen and Military have been born, lived, and worked in various buildings in London. Old buildings are very well preserved there. A very beautiful city that is witness to different historical events
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I love London! Need to go back at least 1 more time as I didn't get to see all I'd wanted to see. Thank you for showing us this!
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Oh god he spoke to people on the tube
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I am such a huge fan of history, your video had me squeeling with excitement! I cannot wait to experience London in person!
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well done rick.i am English you put this together brilliantly I know a lot from the great county of Yorkshire call York there capital.it is worth a visit.