London Rain Walk in DESERTED West End, Soho & Marylebone Streets - Saturday Morning City Ambience
Walking Central London on a quiet rainy morning, through the West End, Soho and Marylebone.
Recorded in Jan 2021
Sat 7.45am, 2°C/36°F
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ROUTE MAP - 3.1 miles/5 km walked
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ROUTE TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 - Cranbourn Street
0:00:56 - Leicester Square
0:02:24 - Swiss Court
0:03:07 - Coventry Street
0:05:09 - Piccadilly Circus
0:08:12 - Shaftesbury Avenue
0:10:56 - Wardour Street
0:11:31 - Gerrard Street
0:12:28 - Macclesfield Street
0:12:59 - Shaftesbury Avenue
0:13:17 - Dean Street
0:14:12 - Old Compton Street
0:15:07 - Frith Street
0:17:41 - Soho Square
0:19:57 - Carlisle Street
0:20:30 - Dean Street
0:23:44 - Old Compton Street
0:25:02 - Tisbury Court
0:25:33 - Rupert Street
0:25:50 - Brewer Street
0:26:25 - Bourchier Street
0:27:36 - Dean Street
0:27:59 - Meard Street
0:29:19 - Peter Street
0:31:40 - Berwick Street
0:33:15 - Broadwick Street
0:36:39 - Carnaby Street
0:37:23 - Ganton Street
0:38:00 - Kingly Street
0:39:04 - Foubert's Place
0:39:24 - Regent Street
0:40:18 - Great Marlborough Street
0:41:10 - Argyll Street
0:43:20 - Oxford Street
0:43:53 - Oxford Circus
0:44:33 - Oxford Street
0:47:38 - Old Cavendish Street
0:48:47 - Henrietta Place
0:49:50 - Vere Street
0:50:49 - Oxford Street
0:53:10 - Gee’s Court
0:54:19 - St Christopher's Place
0:55:42 - Jason Court
0:56:07 - Marylebone Lane
0:58:57 - Marylebone High Street
1:03:25 - Nottingham Street
1:03:50 - Oldbury Place
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SIGHTS SEEN WITHIN THIS VIDEO
M&M’s World - world's largest candy store at 35,000 square feet spread over four floors // Piccadilly Circus Underground Station // Piccadilly Lights - digital advertising display // Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain - Victorian memorial fountain topped with Anteros sculpture // Lyric Theatre // Apollo Theatre // Chinatown London with its multi-coloured lanterns // Ronnie Scott’s - jazz club // Soho Square Gardens - with half-timbered gardener’s hut // Statue of Charles II // The Toucan - pub // Snog - frozen yogurt shop // The Duck and Rice - Chinese restaurant // ‘Shaida Walking’ LED artwork by Julian Opie // Pink neon angel wings - great for a photo opportunity // Liberty London - department store in a Tudor-revival building // The London Palladium - theatre // Oxford Circus Underground Station // John Lewis & Partners - department store // House of Fraser - department store // Debenhams - department store // Bond Street Underground Station // The Ivy Cafe Marylebone - British restaurant // BT Tower // St Marylebone Parish Church
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Can you teach me how can i grow also like you? 💜💜💜💜
List of sights is fantastic!
can you go to the place people buy food sorry my english so bad I stop learn english from a long time ago I start forget some words and sentence so any ways can you go where people chopping or buy food in london THANK YOU
Still so many phone boots in London city but today I read in my Herald about the adopt a kiosk project.
Hi I was just wondering where is everybody ‼️
I love these walks with no people in them.
really, its so beautiful
Me too! It’s what I’d be doing if it I were there. (Except I’d stop in the Italian Coffee spot.)
Yes
Lol
Same. Might do one of them where I'm living when it's raining, which isn't going to be too hard as the place where I live is deserted when it's raining. Feels like some sort of appoccaplypse or something.
Something magical and mystical about a rainy cold night in London...chillingly beautiful!🌬❄❄
So life there isn't depressing due to the rain and lack of sunlight?
@@shereenasal6668 what??
@@mgsee i meant the weather there is depressing
@@shereenasal6668 Surprisingly it doesn't rain all the time and the sun does come out in the daytime : ) also walking in the rain with a loved one can be very romantic, especially when surrounded by the bright lights of Central London.
@@shereenasal6668 It dosent rain as much as everyone thinks. We have less rainfall per year than Paris for example
This video is taking me back to my best times of my life. 3 years ago I was still a college student and lived my best life, no worries no pressures no burdens no regrets. Didn’t expect life would hit me so hard. These places brought me so much beautiful memories and my heart hurts so much to even think about them. But I will make my life beautiful again. Wish I could live in London, with my own ability and effort. Life should be wonderful.
@@ActuallyJamesS me and my girlfriend are moving to Kensington late summer! You'll be fine!
@@TadhgcDoran coming from one who can afford Kensington.
@@teekanne15 side note: now moving to Brighton.
@@TadhgcDoran i liked Brighton
Só relatable 😞
It's funny how living and working in London you take it's simple beauty and history for granted. This video reminds me of how lucky we are
Yeah you're lucky. I WISH I was there right now. Miss it so much
Yea very lucky
Nah its a shithole
@@UnclePhillyMyAss Depends what part of London ranges from posh af to dump
The rest of us envy you ngl.
the rain in london always brings me peace
hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?
Milk Clouds It would bring me peace also more to see and place to go .I stay in a arshole so called city in Scotland .I always said London was a great place to stay .👍👍👍
So you're at peace every single day cus thats just british weather
okay so the rain in new york or philippines or manchester doesn't
is acid rain
London is a beautiful city. And I know most people prefer sunshine to rain but rain brings me a certain comfort, a relaxing vibe if that makes sense. Especially in a big city under the lights.
I'm similar
Finally someone like me
same here, you aren't alone
London is becoming so diverse and I love that. It needs more diversity but its improving. ❤ I love to see so many Black, Brown and Asian faces on this channel in London/UK. I will move there soon.
London is amazing in the Autumn. Also, when nightlife was a bigger thing than it is now, I'd aim to get in London about 7pm. That time between 7 & 9pm, when all the workers & tourists have gone & the nightlife hadn't started yet, was golden. You could stand on London Bridge & hear the birds singing.
There’s just something so mesmerizing walking through a large city by yourself with barely anyone in sight, especially when it’s super early in the morning or it’s just raining moderately.
When I was in London I used to love walking by myself. With other people there was always a destination and conversation, but by yourself you can really let the city seep into your mind and imagination and you feel connected to it on a deeper level.
I love it but only thing is I get a bit scared when I'm alone incase it happen to turn a corner and bump into a weirdo.
the summer that my friends and I graduated high school we took a trip to san diego and at night we were walking around this huge nice business district area around La Jolla that was basically deserted. we'd find areas under buildings or empty car parks to light a couple joints, super awesome feeling.
This ambiance is what I imagined Cyberpunk 2077 would be like...
if you take out all the npc's and have a good pc on ultra settings then yeah its beautiful
its way too quiet for huge place like NC
@@Sheogorath- no offence but londons just better than new york
watch dogs legion does kinda look like this with raytracing
Kinda reminds me of Deus Ex Mankind Divided. Unlike 2077, i keep returning to that game whenever i need my cyberpunk fix.
I asked myself, "Why would I watch a rainy tour?" -- but the lack of people lets you focus on the variety of shop details, etc. Quite engaging!
He's done you again, Steve!
never thought London would be this empty and calming! this is a visual treat!
this was during a lockdown to be fair
Pretty easy when the country was in covid lockdown 😂
Growing up in the south west of the UK this kind of weather evokes many memories for me. It makes me remember things like waking up early for school on miserable monday mornings in the dead of winter. Stepping out of my front door and that splash of sideways rain hits you and you feel the cold snap at your extremities. Walking to school it would still almost feel dark because the low rainclouds and the mist would often block out the rising sun so it looked like somebody shining a torch way off in the distance. I used to feel like I was living inside a cloud sometimes. Even back then as a kid I always felt there was a vague melancholy beauty to it. It was like ghosts made of weather swirlling around me.
No Cinematographer could capture this any better. Reality, atmosphere, ambiance!
Thanks so much John!
@@watchedwalker what camera are you using?
love the sound of the rain....very relaxing
A Bertolucci apart from when you are caught in it with no brolly 😁
hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?
@@DMWBN3 ..you will pay to do rain dance in water park, but when real rain comes, you want an 🌂
Wohoooo, it’s London again!!!!🥰
You living in london
@@azharalam1484 not yet
Man something so comforting and amazing about rainy old London. I wanna go there right now.
You don't, it's shit here 😂 Especially now lockdowns ended so back to being pushed around when walking down the street by masses of selfish people...
There's an undeniable magic and mystique to a cold, rainy night in London. The chilling beauty of the city shrouded in mist and adorned with glistening raindrops is a sight to behold. 🌆🌧❄
This is eerie seeing Soho so empty. When there is no lockdown, I meet up with friends in Compton's Bar in Old Compton Street. The bar appears on the left at 24:09.
It is very strange seeing this area so quiet. I am in Vancouver, but I have visited this area in London, about a dozen times. I associate it with being far more crowded, with a massive sense of energy, and a vibe that feels terrific. It's difficult seeing it this way.
@@christinecamley it is called liminal sensation
@@christinecamley Get used to see it that way ....London will never recover
@@cuckoospider111 London will recover. Always has done from previous disasters over the past 2,000 years. In the history of London this is just a blink of the eye.
@@ds1868Perhaps in 2000 years yes but not before that. This time it is being deliberately destroyed.
Reminds me of those old Avengers series with Patrick Macnee. The streets were always deserted like this. Made London look like a big city with few people.
Don't forget Diana Rigg who recently passed away ... or Emma Peel as her character was named .... for her "Male Appeal" ... M Appeal.
Mrs peel, we're needed
I miss London so bad, this video is really a small healer :''
me too.Seeing the streets i used to roam
I feel the same,let’s go home
Missing there so so muchhh
I don’t think it will be the same London you remember, sadly.
Same here, but I don't forget that living in London can be very stressful and hectic
Great video. London adopted me 35 years ago. Still here and still love her, warts and all. Always something new to see.
London calling !
hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?
Wow! That’s awesome and kinda spooky all at the same time, I never get bored of London! 👍🏻👊🏻
Samuel Johnson?
Yeah....hearing crackheads fighting or people getting into fights cos of alcohol is so fun
It's beautiful to walk in the rain good umbrella wellies. Rain coat and just free the mind let the rain cleanse the spirit.
Whenever I get home sick (Living in Minnesota since 2007), I love to remind myself of the rainy British streets. This video is perfect. I love the rain, London and England. 🏴🇬🇧
I love rain and snow
I miss going out in London. Can't wait for all to be normal again. Such a beautiful city, my home town forever
Same here
Watching this makes me crave to experience rainy days in London.
sometimes I miss London so much it causes me a physical pain in my chest. thanks for this :)
I think walking in an empty city at night with the sound of rain or some radiohead in the headphones is what relax me the most
Don't ever stop your walks; I am totes addicted now! I adore them.
Thanks Kate 🙂
I love the Maylebone area. Nice walk. At daybreak, it has a somewhat mysterious side, like a lone wolf. And then one dawns; the big red buses sleeping on the sidewalks and always the music of the rain. London is a very beautiful city. Thanks
London is soo goddamn pretty. Looks Royal, elite, and elegant.
I never visited to London but after seeing this video I think I will also go to there
Like a summers' day in Glasgow.
I've never seen London like this, so quiet and peaceful. I love it.
Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested
A Jewel. Lived there for 10 years once upon a time, I still go back now and then. It never gets old.
Love this city every day more 🇬🇧🫖💂🏻♂️👍🏻
Stunning, love seeing the quiet deserted streets, the sounds and reflection of the rain... Just stunning!
Watching from New York where even the rainy days are loud. This is nice.
What an incredible document / experience! The quality of the images with the neon lights reflected off the paving stones in Piccadilly Circus. I love your walks, loved this one extra! Thank you.
So relaxing. A hot cuppa, earbuds, and zone out. The best way to ASMR the afternoon away. Love it, thanks much.
It’s very soporific to watch
Wow, I love this video. It reminds me of coming out of raves/clubs and walking home or hanging out with friends in the city back in the day ❤️
Omg it looks so peaceful except for the bus and few cars. I wish I had no responsibilities And had alone time and just be there walking in the rain when no-one is around. I prefer this to a beach heaven! Love the rain 💯
The sound of the rain is really relaxing. London is most beautiful at night. Thank you for sharing your videos!
Love the relaxing rain ambience, especially in the Carnaby street with all those lights 😍🎆
hey i am a medical student in France, i started making videos of my WALK TOURS, sounds of life .. if you have got 5min could you take a look please ;) ?
Hearing the sound of rain warms my soul! Thanks for this wonderful walk!!
Beautiful shots. Perfect timing, too. It's amazing you managed to capture the streets of London almost completely deserted.
Wow this brings back memories I worked as a film runner in the late 70s at 70 wardour Street which is still the same building remember all the back streets thanks
The rain sound.... like the natural music of life! I miss you London. Thank you.
We enjoyed playing this on the big screen accompanying it with songs about rain and London.
I like hearing the vehicles drive by. Reminds me of the hustle and bustle of the city. Very relaxing video.
its incredible when you are in these areas in london, you can forget to appreciate the beauty
I'd like to live in a world where there is just tranquillity and serenity, where there are no issues or bad people, where I can rest and enjoy the day without tension by listening to beautiful tunes, the sound of nature.
I do love London, and never minded the rain... just lovely!
There are a lot of comments saying this helps people sleep, am I the only person that listens to these with headphones while reading a book? I find these perfect for that, blocks out unwanted noise, but at the right volume it's just perfect, not intrusive, just lovely soothing drip drops 😅☔
London is so amazing early in the morning. Thanks for showing us around!!
I love Morning Rain! I can not get enough of these videos! It’s going to be sunny today here where I live, I think I’ll just keep this video playing over and over again all day long.
London is very beautiful on the rain❤️
Excellent video...the rain, the calm, the cleanliness, the ambiance...perfect!
What a calm, yet inspiring way to spend an hour. Thanks for sharing!
Best time for photography. Dark, raining, lots of lights and reflections. Love it.
I fall in love with London 🇬🇧🫖💂🏻♂️👍🏻
I also
It looks nice like this, but it's a dirty dump in reality.
@@DMWBN3 don't be jealous
The same video format of the video, when everything is clear without unnecessary comments. Great!
The light at this time is lovely and the way the lighting in the shops is reflected in the pools of water in the streets just dreamy.
Amazing sounds of rain and birds. Very atmospheric video. Great work! All the best.
Being closed as we are, here in Spain, follow your walks give us a sense of true freedom, and makes us remember the good times in London. Thanks!!!!
I could watch this all day. How very peaceful...
An hour of relaxation
Felt like being carried through the wet and deserted streets of London in a warm dry carriage accompanied by the sound of falling rain. Mesmerising!
I will always be amazed at the number of back streets and alleyways in the West End of London. I have lived here for most of my life and have never been down many of them
Never taken a step back to look at how beautiful London is.
Walking in the city and also in the rain and on the quiet streets is to give the mind great joy.🌃😍🌧️🌧️🌃
London is my favourite place 🥰 and this has to be the most chill, relaxing video to fall asleep to 😁🥰
Nice walking around London on a rainy day ! Awesome ambiance 😊👍
You've really captured the beauty of London with this video! Thanks so much for sharing!
London is so beautiful at night in the winter rain 🌧
raindrop sound so good! and beautiful london
i consider myself blessed for having spent nearly 5 years living in London, the experiences that have made me who i am today can no one ( but Alzheimers ) take away from me.
Absolutely love this video! Especially the start, when it’s dark. Loads of atmosphere.
22:11 Sunset strip... I’ve had some wild times in that place 👀💃
I really love rain and dark clouds and rumbling sounds in cities like london, paris etc. I love to walk in rain because it makes me feel like I am actually living not just existing. It clears my soul🌧🌩🌨🌪☁️ and it makes me whole. With every drop of rain a feeling of joy and peace fills in my heart and mind.💙💙💦💦 It has been a really long time since I have seen rain. It is natural, and I can't trigger it but I surely can pray for it to occur.🙂
you took me to another world.... i^m grateful
I love the rain in London. Thanks for the walk.😍
I love this. I can't just focus on one thing but I also don't want to get distracted when I listen to music. So I watch these videos. They work like wonders.
Magnificent! I think every scene is art. Thank you for sharing from South Korea.
Looking great! Thanks for the video! Love from London U.K
What a lovely video, so well captured ! Brings so much relaxation and good vibes !
I absolutely LOVE my city of London, I can't imagine living anywhere else!
London is a very beautiful city! Thank you💗
love london🇬🇧❤💯
👋I love the Rain and I love the Night and I love the lights and mostly I love the peace...Thank you...
The way the cobblestone streets glow from the rain and highlights the reflection of the lights is very cool. Shocking how empty the streets are too!?
Wonderful rain. Loved the video.☔
what a lovely thing you are doing. I went to London once, in 2004. I got to go to Piccadilly Square, and the atmosphere and the culture was so overwhelming. It makes the whole state of CA look like a desert. Thank you so much for making this video.
Think you mean Piccadilly Circus and maybe Leicester Square Tourists do get them mixed up 😉 your right though culture is overwhelming you should come back 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
@@derekduvale4059 I wish I could go back. It is so clean and refreshing compared to the U.S. We Yanks are so gutteral when we speak, yet, the Brits seem to maintain an eloquence that is soothing to the ears. I love the rich history and architecture, not to mention the fact that the city isn't crawling with tents, feces and used needles like in some parts of the U.S. Most people don't know this, but when the U.S. was formed and our governing documents drawn up, the moral code written into those documents was adopted from the Brits. I stayed in Southfields when I went. At The Nourish and Flourish. I so wish I could go back.
@@yourcompassioncorner indeed your entire law system and government is based on the British model. You also have a 12th century copy of Magna Carta in the Capitol Building. I will never forget when Richard Nixon was threatened with impeachment the principle that no one is above the law including the President was used by the Supreme Court using the appropriate clause directly from Magna Carta. If only King John knew the consequences over 750 years later when he signed it in June 1215.
Well done! In addition, the rain makes everything more magical.
I have such fond memories of Central London. Best time of my life 💜
This atmosphere is very comfortable for hearing and useful for sleeping as well✨🗝️🥀
Wow... this is a legend... Morning ambience + raining day... this is insane Really relaxing video Thank you for uploading great videos every time
잉북이, my pleasure 😊
Favorite time of the day. Favorite city. Thank you for sharing this.
Rainy London looks good.