What an excellent record of this iconic building. Well researched and well produced
@Robslondon
24 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@davidwebb4904
Жыл бұрын
BPS is so expensive, I cannot even afford to look at it from the other side of the river…..
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
😂
@tomgirldouble3249
Жыл бұрын
Is it just a huge retail outlet then?😢
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
@@tomgirldouble3249 Pretty much, yes...
@tomgirldouble3249
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon how disappointing, I thought it was an art gallery or entertainment venue…still at least it’s not been demolished🤔💜💙
@D_B_Cooper
Жыл бұрын
Even talking about it costs money. A fiver please 😅
@ARG-Travel
12 күн бұрын
Such a cool transformation of an iconic building with so much history, incredible design and engineering 🏭🌇🏭🌇
@Robslondon
12 күн бұрын
😄
@stephenwhite5057
Жыл бұрын
I visited the decommissioned station in the 1980's soon after it had closed and was horrified at how dirty and black from coal dust etc. the inside was with broken machinery and discarded equipment covering the floor. I spent all day assessing some machinery and after emerging from the dark dirty environment just wanted to get home for a shower. I probably will never forget the majesty of the buildings exterior. Great video Rob , most enjoyable.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant comment Stephen, thank you. I doubt many people visiting today can even begin to imagine the state you experienced it in back then! Cheers and stay well 😉
@lisaschuster686
Жыл бұрын
What a relief to have the ultimate source of climate change to blame: one big, belching, beautiful Art Deco power plant, and not the U.S.! 😄
@curtislowe4577
Жыл бұрын
Was Battersea all chain grate stoker boilers? It is my understanding that chain grate stoker boilers will always have more unburned coal particles in the bottom ash than a boiler with pulverizers. A modern (70s) pulverizer boiler is very clean as there are very few places for coal to escape from the process. Plus the bottom ash is largely contained by system that captures it in water and transports it as a slurry for dewatering and disposal. I expect that working on a bottom ash removal crew of an old plant like Battersea had to be absolutely disgusting by our modern standards.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
@@curtislowe4577 It would've been yes...
@srfurley
5 ай бұрын
@@curtislowe4577 From memory I think the A station was chain grates, and the B station was pulverised fuel, but it’s a long time since I saw it, just after the A station closed.
@gordonmarshall7362
Жыл бұрын
Well done. great facts As a Canadian from Toronto who lived with aussies in a flat on Queenstown rd for a couple of years I remember every night after work walking past this lovely Art Deco piece of art Fond memories and times in damp rainy London. I brought my children back to London before they entered Uni. 10 years ago I have to return to see the old place
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful comment Gordon, thank you. Hope you make it back here soon!
@loisrossi841
4 ай бұрын
Amazing history, thank you.
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@johnsingh1127
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant documentary and its a beautiful building visited last week highly recommended
@Robslondon
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much John!
@jamieross8673
Жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to visit Battersea Power Station around November of 2022 and I was amazed at the enormous scale of the building and how readily it transported me back to the 1900s when things were made out of metal and stone. I loved the huge machines placed throughout that don’t let you forget the hard work being carried out during its previous life.
@petercalthorpe7966
Жыл бұрын
G'day Rob , well that bought alot of memories back of my dear old dad . He worked at Batersea Power station in late 50s , he had an accident there wich smashed his right hand . I'm glad it's still there and it looks amazing inside. All the best form down under mate 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Incredible comment Peter, thank you. Hope the injury didn’t affect him too much?
@hysterikole1
2 ай бұрын
It's a feat of engineering that it lasted 50years, especially those 50years in which electricity use rose exponentially...I often imagined what it must have been like to be a workaday trudging off to work every morning and spending the next 8hours in this gorgeous building. I never actually made it there, but I got to see its little brother, Bankside, when I flew in to London from Switzerland, for what was to be the last time I would ever see my mother alive. We went to Tate Modern which had just recently opened and then strolled along Southbank which had been recently gentrified as well.I was in awe at the sight of Bankside, I can only imagine what Battersea is like
@Robslondon
2 ай бұрын
Great comments, thank you :-)
@Project.Womble.London
4 ай бұрын
Loved this, the music choices were great too 😊
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤩
@francessmith6855
Жыл бұрын
I visited Battersea Power Station with a friend only yesterday. We were very impressed and really overwhelmed with the large scale of the new development. My Uncle had worked at Battersea Power Station when it was operational. I remember as a child being terrified of his extremely loud voice. This developed apparently, due to the deafening sound of the machinery in operation and the men who worked there having to shout to each other to be heard. We had booked for the Lift 109 Experience, which was exciting and futuristic. The views at the top were breath taking. As a very young woman, I used to commute by train into London and would pass the building every day. Its a shame that the view is now obscured by modern high rise developments. I had hoped that there might have been a museum with historical photos from the past and I was secretly hoping to see a photo of my then young Uncle at work somewhere amongst the 1000 staff employed there. In the gift shop there was nothing much around the history, although the young lady at the till had thought that there might be a book of the history on the building being developed. A great day out, where nostalgia meets the future.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic comment Frances, thank you so much for sharing- I really enjoyed reading this! I agree; there should be a museum at the site! Thanks again and stay well.
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac
Жыл бұрын
Growing up in the the '50s and '60s it felt like a straight line for me. Drayton Gdns, Beaufort St and Battersea Bridge though at that time - one of the quirks of living in a city with a very winding river - I couldn't have pointed to Pimlico on the map. Checking back after 60 years I realise that Battersea Bridge, Albert Bridge and Chelsea Bridge have become more or less interchangeable for me. I worked with Bob (R.I.P.) from '71 to '77 and he lived on the Nine Elms Estate and i found myself close a few times when I stayed over to babysit or listen to blues records till 4.00 am or whatever. The last time I saw it regularly was in the '90s when I commuted by train from Victoria to Croydon and/or Bromley for a while. Though I can clearly picture the walk from Victoria via the Mozart statue to Sloane Square, Pimlico is still rather like Narnia to me 🙂
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful comment Paul, thank you so much. I know what you mean about Pimlico, I’ve always found it tricky to navigate! Cheers and stay well.
@Voxel-Ux
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, for this brilliant video essay. An excellent history lesson for this awesome building! Totally enjoyed the level of detail you employed and its execution.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
It’s an absolute pleasure, thank you so much for watching 😊
@F4Insight-uq6nt
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon Trick or Treat. : kzitem.info/news/bejne/y3iZvqWqcqahfHY November Rain.
@julieanderson9316
Ай бұрын
This is FASCINATING! Thank you so much! I went to visit yesterday with family and friends and was utterly gobsmacked but the immensity of the structure. I wanted to see what it was like inside, so searched on YT and have loved watching this video, which covers even more information. This must have taken ages to collate and put together, but is a gem! Have now subscribed to you. Well done for your superb work. 👏👏👏👏
@Robslondon
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Julie! I really appreciate your kind words; it’s good to have you here. Thanks again and stay well.
@timothydigiuseppe1753
Жыл бұрын
Well done with much I did not know about this iconic building. Thank you!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure Timothy, thank you for watching :-)
@Byzmax
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding documentary
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Iain.
@paulmerryman
Жыл бұрын
I do love the Art Deco building style, and so glad that it has survived being flattened. Another fine informative video Rob
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@F4Insight-uq6nt
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon kzitem.info/news/bejne/0WqksniBoH2ipJw November RAIN!
@goombabear
5 ай бұрын
I love Art Deco architecture. I had the privilege to visit Hoover Dam last year and witness its beautiful art deco designs.
@johncamp2567
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Excellent documentation and presentation.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much John.
@JoJo-Hamilton
4 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful architectural buildings of the 20th Century? The engineering, and energy truly served a purpose.
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
:-)
@leanneevans3000
4 ай бұрын
All your videos are interesting and good to watch. Thank you Rob
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Much appreciated ☺️
@jasonbuet7745
2 ай бұрын
We have recently visited Battersea as it is now and we had so many questions! Thanks to you we now have many answers.
@Robslondon
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad to help 😉
@metrovic
Жыл бұрын
Very well put together video. Thanks.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you MetroVic
@paulhoughton5266
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting film, and thoroughly enjoyed
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Paul
@williamdrabble8781
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Glad it came up on my KZitem suggestions.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much William! Good to have you here ;-)
@BrokebackBob
Жыл бұрын
As a yank over here in Indiana, US, all I can say is BRAVO 👍💯🇬🇧 This is a wonderfully informative and entertaining episode!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Bob! Thanks my friend ;-)
@seansmith445
Жыл бұрын
Wait I thought a yank was someone from New England?
@JohnRott
2 ай бұрын
Really cool old building so glad it was saved and restored. Shame we don’t have anything like that in USA
@Robslondon
2 ай бұрын
The Hoover Dam is pretty cool ;-)
@piepowered
Жыл бұрын
That was a really interesting video. Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :-)
@MrJohn768
4 ай бұрын
Smashing Rob 👍 what an interesting video..thank you so much. Didn't you get some fascinating comments...what a lot of information and memories....people enjoying remembering... you are giving us so much pleasure. Well done !
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Mr John. Yes, I'm lucky enough to have some great commentators ;-)
@markbarrie4946
4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video , reminded me of when i worked there for a week or two in the early seventies as an electrical apprentice . The company i worked for had a maintenence contract there back then. So glad it wasnt demolished .
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Lovely comment Mark, thank you.
@itsjohndell
Жыл бұрын
In the Sherlock episode "A Scandal in Belgravia" (2012) Dr. Watson and the femme fatale have a showdown in the Battersea Power Station. I toured the Station with my Father in 1968 when it was in full operation. The dynamos at full speed were incredibly impressive. And note, like Godzilla, the attempt to electrocute Gorgo failed, which was good because Gorgo turns out to be a good monster! A favorite film.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Great comment, I didn't know about the Sherlock episode. And yes, Gorgo gets to wade off into the Thames ;-)
@davekirk100
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Rob. As a west-country bumpkin when I bought my copy of Pink Floyd's Animals, it took me quite a while to realise it was actually a real building. Fascinating history.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha 😉 Lovely comment t Dave, cheers
@philrougier5533
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to another powerhouse of a documentary, Rob ❤
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Phil!
@PeterGaunt
Жыл бұрын
Excellent as always.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Peter, much appreciated.
@rofromoz1361
4 ай бұрын
What a stunning building. Love the references to all its appearances over the years..
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@roberttaylor6295
5 ай бұрын
My store of superlatives are running low, so all I will say that this, like all your videos was enjoyable and enlightening, Thanks for all your videos and friendship via Utube! Lol Rob
@Robslondon
5 ай бұрын
Bless you Rob, thank you!
@markcarson8
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so professional Rob.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Mark, thank you
@sarahlouise7163
Жыл бұрын
after only ever seeing it from a distance and as an empty shell, i really must go and see it up close! fabulous building! another great video, Rob 😅
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sarah Louise! Yes, be sure to pop down there 😉
@philrougier5533
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant documentary once again, Rob. Even more so as my aunt, who once was a soprano singer in the famous D'Oyly Carte operas of Gilbert & Sullivan spending most of her life on the London stage, became an extra in the crowd scenes of 1984 towards the end of her career. Great to see the clip of 1984 again and all of the other great clips...
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil, brilliant comment. Can you spot her in the film?
@philrougier5533
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon Not in your clip but she does feature in scene with hundreds of other extras. I wonder if The Eurythmics soundtrack video was filmed at Battersea Power Station?
@karlp8484
Жыл бұрын
That's a great memory of your Aunt, and very appropriate to this video.
@steverads8816
Жыл бұрын
Oh how I loved Gilbert o'sullivan-Clare!
@backupintheday9710
Жыл бұрын
All gone soon.. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1qul4KCMfIqhe4Y
@michaelsansom6
Жыл бұрын
You have made an excellent documentary, I leave a few miles away so will visit as a result of your film. Many thanks
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Michael ☺️
@vickywitton1008
Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant and interesting video Rob!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Vicky 😊
@spitfire1962
Жыл бұрын
I started working for BT, out of Nine Elms telephone exchange back in 1987. The power station was on my patch and we still went in there to maintain telephones, as there were people working inside it. I got to see its gradual demise as all the surrounding buildings were knocked down and the roof taken off. I think that the cranes outside should have been kept though.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Good comment, thanks. Agree about the cranes, I'm not sure what happened to them... hopefully they've been stashed away somewhere...
@Bobbibouchersmumwasright
Жыл бұрын
I worked on Keybridge House I’m the 90s… we used to collect from the basement… creepy place lol
@spitfire1962
Жыл бұрын
@@Bobbibouchersmumwasright Ah, the late Keybridge Hse, with its leaky sub basement walls. I worked out of there from the early 90’s. It was used in the last series of Luther for some internal shots, but by then it was empty and awaiting demolition. There have been some KZitem videos saying how it was a top secret place!
@Bobbibouchersmumwasright
Жыл бұрын
@@spitfire1962 you are totally right .. i noticed a few things over those years as we were on lower levels under the building .. also the clue is probably in the name…. key-bridge (take from that what you will) 🧐
@DigitalLazarus
3 ай бұрын
I absolutely adore this colossus and masonry masterpiece. Her resurrection is nothing shy of stupendous and I adore that she is still here with us refreshed and renewed in all her glory. Thank you for this video. It was awesome.
@Robslondon
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful comment, and thank you so much for the kind words. Stay well.
@fchow8652
Жыл бұрын
From almost demolished to Hundered Million. Its a magnificent building.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
☺️
@EricSmith-qy3oi
Жыл бұрын
Hullo from Canada! Just subscribed and looking forward to catching up on all your videos!…I’m loving your voice and your knowledge so far!!!!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Eric, it's lovely to have you here my friend! Really appreciate your kind words; much appreciated 🙂 Stay well and thanks again.
@asheland_numismatics
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! 👍
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you asheland 🙂
@asheland_numismatics
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon you’re welcome! 👍
@gr8witenorth61
6 ай бұрын
ive see the battersea power station for years, but i never knew its importance, i just figured it was a steel plant or something like that. ive seen it in a number of movies not mentioned here, and many times in pink floyd albums, im canadian so that is my interest in the building and now i know what its called from now on, thanks showing me this place, i have a better understanding of what it is, now. cheers........... 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
@Robslondon
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant comment, thank you! Glad to help ;-)
@peterking2794
Жыл бұрын
The power stations I once worked in had none of the grandeur of Battersea. The beautiful control room was depicted as a BBC transmitting station during 'The King's Speech' film. However, despite the technicians beavering away at the control panels to broadcast the King, all of the meters & dials are at zero. Oops! An oversight by the film company!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Great comment Peter ;-) Cheers.
@darriendastar3941
Жыл бұрын
All your stuff is good - but this is just stand-out excellent.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
That means so much to me Darrien, thank you my friend.
@peterallen2904
Жыл бұрын
That puts a whole new slant on the saying “Pigs might fly”.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
😉
@dad675
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from South Africa. A very wonderful video, Rob. I left UK in 1974 but usually rode the Victoria / Brighton line into London so the power station was the signal to gather everything ready to leave. I have been in SA for nearly 50 years and never realised how the power station was created and reinvented. Most enjoyable. I've subscribed.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment, it’s good to have you here! Stay well ☺️
@michaelphillips4455
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. So interesting. Well done.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Michael 🙂
@MLampner
Жыл бұрын
I have always loved Battersea Power Station. I look forward on my pending trip to London to go there to see it close up.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
😊
@davidatrakchi2707
Жыл бұрын
We’ve been there in a very recent tour of London we made with our grandkids,amazing architecture but it’s stuffed with shops of all the super expensive brands, will definitely change to draw the large masses of people
@leanneevans3000
4 ай бұрын
Up the road from me is the Port Talbot steel works which was probably on a similar size scale as Battersea. This ic closing down as well. Very interesting video. Thank you
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Leanne. Yes, I know the steel works you mean, devastating for the community; very sorry to hear.
@Powerdrummer1972
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thanks Rob
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark
@AtoZbyLocalBus
Жыл бұрын
I have been to last month, I like it. It was busy, but as busy as Startford City shopping centre. It also has a nice feel to it.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear :-) And thanks for watching.
@TrainDriverRob
Жыл бұрын
Superb video, I remember first seeing this amazing building on a school trip to Oostende in 1981 or thereabouts from the train to Dover. It’s a shame that view has now been blocked, but hey ho, the building has been saved.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
A wonderful comment, thank you 😊
@spacecase13
Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, lovely journey and I'm hammering that subscribe button!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Aubry, thank you! Good to have you here 😉
@FrankyHindamrsh
5 ай бұрын
I recently paid a visit to Battersea Power Station now that it is a shopping Mall. It’s vast and beautiful inside. We had a drink in the bar which was the control room and had lunch in Turbine B. It’s a great day out and so easy to get to on the underground to Battersea Power Station station!
@rontanser9369
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob That was a very interesting video of Battersea power station and its history. Well done.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Ron, thank you!
@cowboyfrankspersonalvideos8869
Жыл бұрын
I'm from the US and have never heard of this magnificent structure. But oddly enough, for the last few weeks, KZitem has been recommending "The Quatermass Experiment" film. I think I'll watch it now.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Good to have you here Frank! If you like your 50s' Sci-fi, then yes; definitely give the Quatermass Experiment a watch. Thanks my friend and stay well.
@butchknapman3939
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, Rob again from Thailand. An excellent video you pulled all the stops out on this one. It's a positive point that all our history is so well documented. Some of the points you mentioned I was aware of and it was good to hear them mentioned Again thanks for all the research you do in making your videos
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure as always Butch, thank you so much for the kind words and support. Stay well ;-)
@paulwilson7234
Жыл бұрын
Great Sunday evening video.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank Paul, enjoy 😉
@raymonde4272
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful documentary Rob. Though aware of how it was an icon of Pop culture, I never realised how often it was used by various different people, films and groups. I absolutely loved the subtlety of the BBC2 presenter acknowledging the power cut of the night before.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymonda :-) Yes, it's a wonderful clip isn't it! Lucky it survived.
@alanchriston6806
Жыл бұрын
Great video Rob 😊🏴☠️
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alan ☺️
@liamkatt6434
Жыл бұрын
Amazing Rob. I knew it well when I lived in London and feared it would be torn down. Good to see it survive even with the depleted view.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Liam- yes, I'd rather have it there than not at all, that's for sure! Cheers and stay well.
@juvenalsdad4175
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, there are no perfect solutions, only trade-offs.
@adamrice617
5 ай бұрын
Great film. I haven’t been there for years, and need to go back and have a look round 😊
@Robslondon
5 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Adam- yes, do go and and have a look! 😉
@inonothing09
Жыл бұрын
Excellent .. cheers.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard; much appreciated.
@tedcopple101
Жыл бұрын
It closed on my first birthday 🎈. Another excellent video Rob, once again you've knocked it out of the (Battersea) park!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers Ted ;-)
@tonycox5625
Жыл бұрын
This is a great vid for me Rob, I remember the Pink Floyd Pig, the film Up The Junction, which bought back the song Up The Junction by Squeeze, which bought back memories of my missus working with Jools Holland's mum June at Hindwoods Estate Agents in Charlton back in the 80s! Whew! 👍👍
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Great comment Tony 😉
@kenh3344
Жыл бұрын
Dennis Waterman starred in the film up the junction. A very good film.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
@@kenh3344 He did, yes ;-)
@kenh3344
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon only ever seen the outside of the power station. On several occasions. Thru the years. I always have admired it. And whatever film or photo it appears in it's a beautiful iconic shape. In my view of your master piece. I'd have them new flats down .?? Ugly ? Dont like wind turbines either. Blot on the land scape. And at sea. So I'll have a look at your other stuff . Only come upon this one by accident . Loved it thank you.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
@@kenh3344 Cheers Ken; much appreciated.
@deborahingles9392
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant vlog on the life of such a magnificent structure and how such a building like the Power Station can be brought back to life for future generations to hopefully marvel at its splendor - whilst here is Australia we do not have as many buildings with such grandeur we have lost many building in the past that I believe could have been brought back to life in like this one... thanks for sharing cheers Debz from Oz
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Lovely comment Debz, thank you!
@WagnerGimenes
Жыл бұрын
Excellent work, sir. Thank you.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@-DC-
Жыл бұрын
An Electrifying Episode Rob, As Usual 😘
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you D C :-)
@muzza9575
Жыл бұрын
A fantastic effort Rob. Your videos are always superb but I particularly liked the way you merged fact and popular culture in this "mini documentary". It won't be long before the BBC come knocking on your door!😀 As for the nearby underground station.....it should definitely be called Battersea Power Station Station 😜. Monty Python would have wanted it that way.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Lovely, lovely comment Muzza- made my morning :-) Thank you mate; cheers and stay well.
@k9killer221
Жыл бұрын
I'm just waiting for a Melbourne, Tina Arena Arena.
@gigteevee6118
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for more details on BPS ❤
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure, thanks for watching.
@chrislord1640
Жыл бұрын
Given that I lived on Thessaly Road for 25 years, this all reminds me of home :)
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris, nice comment ;-)
@markshrimpton3138
Жыл бұрын
Another electrifying production Rob. In my opinion one of your best yet. It’s a pity that the Lego Land style flats that cluster around Battersea Power Station are so devoid of any merit whatsoever. Monstrous carbuncles to quote a well-known royal personage.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark- and well said 😉
@wezza60
Жыл бұрын
Great video, when we eventually visit the UK, will visit Battersea power station.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it when you do 😊
@barrywa39
Жыл бұрын
Just when I think that your videos have reached a climax of being amazing Rob, you present us with another masterpiece. I really don't know how you do it, but so much history, and information in a 30 minute video, complete with relevant clips etc. Keep up the amazing work.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Bless you Barry, thank you so much 😊 I love Battersea Power Station and had to do it justice!
@barrywa39
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon your passion came through without a doubt.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
@@barrywa39 Thank you
@barrywa39
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon I just realised something tonight. I was watching an early episode of Poirot that I have on DVD, and Battersea Power Station is featured in the art deco opening titles. I'd forgotten all about it.
@mikehiggins4079
Жыл бұрын
An excellent production Rob. An iconic building. Battersea Power Station symbolises London as much as the Houses of Parliament, the Routemaster bus or the Tube
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! And well said 😉
@gillie-monger3394
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing mate. Yours are the best info videos about London. You always seem to find the most interesting and entertaining 'quirks' of the capitol. 😅👍
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that, thank you ;-) Stay well.
@helenedansereau9255
Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully detailed and complete. Thank you so much!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure Helene, thank you so much for watching 😊
@TheUluxian
Жыл бұрын
I wondered at the start of this if you'd do Lift 109. "Free Tours by Foot" showed it off just shortly after opening, and it looks like a pretty neat experience. As always, I've learned something here today..(Darn you, Rob!! LOL) LIKED 👍👍
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
😄
@TheStoryMouse
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Rob - the work which went into putting this together isn't lost on me. It's a very comprehensive yet accessible film. 5-stars!
@Robslondon
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much…. Your kind words mean a great deal to me ☺️ Stay well.
@ygrbooks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. I have always been fascinated by this building, but could not really get near it in the 70s, 80s or 90s when visiting London. It is good to see that it has been saved, though the buildings surrounding it nowadays really do not do it any service as they look awful and block the view to the main attraction.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Nice comment, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
@zenaasura1769
4 ай бұрын
Omg your channel!! Sooo good!
@Robslondon
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! :-D
@basfinnis
Жыл бұрын
Blimey, so much interesting stuff in the video. Great job Rob 😉 I've never been myself.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Basil! Hope you’re keeping well.
@nathanlacey9222
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Loads of history. Worked on one of the fast & furious films 5 or 6 in there a few years ago. Managed to walk the site and old control room etc. Will definitely visit now after watching.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant comment Nathan, and thanks so much for your kind words- much appreciated. Stay well and hope you enjoy your visit!
@pamcullen537
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, another brilliant informative production. The flats they built blocking the view should never have been allowed, they are so ugly!!!
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Pam… and yes, I agree 😉
@lindiwright1373
Жыл бұрын
Brill Rob! My fav building in London…I did a painting of it years ago ,which is still hanging my living room today..was waiting for your mention of Richard the 3rd adaptation..Sir Ian McKellan and Annette Bening were brilliant in it , not to mention having a brilliant location..you’ll know thatSir Giles Gilbert Scott’s telephone box design was drawn from Sir John Soane’s family tomb as Scott was. Trustee. Loving your work..thank you ❤️
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lindi! Lovely comment. Yes, the tomb and Old St Pancras churchyard deserve a video of their own!
@lindiwright1373
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon ooh thank you and yes please 👌🏻
@dorsettyke
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! 👍🙂
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you!
@fredsmith6725
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video thank you. A two chimney BPS appears in the children's film foundation film entitled "Hue and Cry". Made in 1947. Many of the scenes also featured bombed out areas that had yet to be cleared after WW2.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful comment Fred, thank you so much. I didn’t know about that film, will have to look it up. As you’ll know, the Children’s Film Foundation films are real time capsules! Thanks again and stay well.
@fredsmith6725
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon You're welcome and thanks for your show of appreciation. I was raised in the 1970's, love the CFF, and I love researching their filming locations. You keep well too. I am subscribed as of today.
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
@@fredsmith6725 Thanks again Fred; it's wonderful to have you here. Really appreciate your kind words and support.
@1258-Eckhart
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, definitely "Battersea Power Station Station", they were asking for that one. So the signage on the tube station is wrong. I agree with your thoughts on the loss of the view from the rail approaches to Victoria, that's regrettable. The redevelopment is otherwise very sensible, placing the commercial risk not onto one company running an amusement park or whatever, but spread over hundreds of small and medium businesses which will never simultaneously go bankrupt (unless one of those apocalyptic films comes true).
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant thoughts as always 😉 Cheers!
@jamieknight326
Жыл бұрын
This is such a great video. Thanks for making it. I learnt heaps :)
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
An absolute pleasure Jamie! Thank you so much for the kind words 😄
@Blade_Daddy
5 ай бұрын
Well done. I learned a lot.
@Robslondon
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@myeyes2urs340
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Rob, absolutely great work again, I learnt to drive the old slam door (400s) trains opposite here in the 90s at Victoria, , I knew about the theme park idea and didn't even know it had now opened in its current form, I am back over home again in December so will give it a visit. and your right, The Jam was pure quality lol
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant comment, thank you! If you drove slam door trains then you are a legend to me.... I miss those so much; I have such fond memories of travelling on them, especially as a youngster on trips to the seaside. Cheers ;-)
@myeyes2urs340
Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon Happy days mate, I loved them too 👍
@RoyCousins
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very informative video Rob. I appreciate how much work you do to pack each episode full of fascinating facts. 👍
@Robslondon
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Roy, thank you so much
@robbojax2025
Жыл бұрын
You have a unique presentation style. I enoyed this immenesly, and more importantly, learned something.
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