Keiller's London first walk - Vauxhall to Strawberry Hill (4K)

This is the first walk in Patrick Keiller's seminal film London, shot in 1992, where Robinson and the unseen narrator set out from Vauxhall to walk to Strawberry Hill in Twickenham which Robinson declares is the birthplace of English Romanticism.
My walk took me from Vauxhall Park through Stockwell and Clapham North to Clapham Common, then Wandsworth Common and Earlsfield. I then passed between Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common and through Alton Estate, Roehampton to Richmond Park.

The influence of Le Corbusier is clear, particularly in the eleven-story slab blocks which were inspired by a visit to the recently completed Unité d'Habitation in Marseilles.

Richard Rogers on Roehampton for BBC Building Sights (1996)

Music
Pachabelly
Huma-Huma

Waltz of the Flowers (by Tchaikovsky)
Tchaikovsky

The Rain
Silent Partner

Bellissimo
Doug Maxwell

[china]

Very late to the party but I only saw London yesterday on Mubi; I was blown away, an absolutly brilliant film, I can't believe I hadn't either seen it or know of Keiller until that point. I didn't know anything about Keiller until then, and I immedialty thought of your films, John. Of course, when I put in his name into YouTube you immedialty came up. Everything is connected...

[englishbobuk]

God. The music "Pachabelly" must one of the most beautiful pieces of music that I have heard in years. What a wonderful discovery this has all been.

[tomcook]

When I watch your video's I walk with you. England must be amazing. Through you, I am able to enjoy. Thank you, John.

[stewartconacher]

Very interesting video as per usual.Cheers.

[karlx]

Fab as ever - great to see Roehampton - been fascinated by that area since seeing Fahrenheit 451

[dai]

another great walk buddy thanks very much.

[stratford]

I saw London when it first came out - at the National Film Theatre. Your film took me back in a very good way - thank you so much. I will be getting London to see again.

[kdean]

Absolutely wonderful walk, loved it! Great choice in music. Hope you enjoyed your pint...very well deserved! Can't wait for your next walk. Thank you John, take care!

[andrewashdown]

Enjoyed this after flicking through the book. It's very much my own hinterland

[pumpkinprincess]

I've discovered your walks recently and have fallen in love with the simplicity and beauty of your vlogs. Thank you.

[patkelly]

Beautiful walk John - so enjoying catchup.

[jonasranson]

I have always adored Keiller’s film LONDON, ever since I first saw it as a Fine Art degree student at Falmouth Art School in 1997. They had a copy in the art school library. I feel like it changed my life completely. And then later Robinson In Space. Have watched both films over and over. It’s wonderful to see your walk dedicated to such an important film and I love the reverence you obviously have for it. I’ve often visited places featured. It resonates so much with me too. Wonderful video

[Dujfjfo]

Nice to see a stroll around the Wandsworth area.. Great ambience to the video too.. Hope you never stop uploading these wallks.. I learn so much about London

[tomgirldouble]

And at last you get a pint 😁 another fascinating walk, thanks John 👍

[markgould]

Beautifully done John - a great tribute. Must watch Keillor again

[SirPrancelot]

Thanks John. Another fascinating video.

[Andrew-udnu]

Really enjoyed this superb and beautifully made film. I love the film London and this is a wonderful companion piece. Would highly recommend watching this film before seeing London. It also communicates so well why the film London is so cherished by those that love it.

[tomaswest]

Just discovered your channel. Nice video's.

[rosswebster]

Absolutely fantastic walk John. This was a great tribute to Keiller’s film. Funny how many parallels resonate today. Also glad to finally see you get to Richmond Park which I haven’t seen since my trip in London twenty years ago.

[leonardthemachine]

One thing annoying about the end or the year and the beginning of another, the days are too short! You can fight the cold, the wind and rain but you can't make the sun shine longer. Never mind, great video never the less! Thanks once again for more fascinating content. I must now find the film that this was based on.