Walking the visionary London of Emanuel Swedenborg (4K)

A walk with writer Iain Sinclair and Stephen McNeilly of the Swedenborg Society following the footsteps of 18th Century Swedish scientist, philosopher and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. Our walk starts in Warner Street Clerkenwell where Swedenborg had his most famous vision in a Chop House. We then walk on along the course of the River Fleet to Bakers Yard / Cold Bath Square where Swedenborg died in 1772. From here we walk along Saffron Hill and Hatton Garden to Fetter Lane, the site of the Moravian Chapel that Swedenborg attended. Our Swedenborg walk takes us along Fleet Street and up Ludgate Hill to Paternoster Square linking together a series of locations associated with Swedenborg's publishing and writing career.
We then head out to East London, passing along Leman Street, Cable Street, past Wiltons Music Hall to Swedenborg Gardens where Swedenborg was buried in the Swedish Church.

Images courtesy of The Swedenborg Society.

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[JacqTracks]

Fantastic film. Thank you so much for this video!

[JonnyShire]

Fantastic! For some reason Youtube hasn't been reccomending your videos to me for a while so I've got a huge backlog to get through. In all honesty I'm already relishing the next few days, so I can catch up! Thanks for the dedication to this John, you're porobably doing one of the most impactful psychogeographical records in the UK. A herculean undertaking in deep-topography, mythogeography and pinning space to memory and folk history. We will always be in your debt! x

[markriley]

This is fabulous John. I was at the Swedenborg Society recently for the exhibition on ‘place’ and I live close to Wellclose Square (associated with Swedenborg)) so this video is literally right up my street. Thank you!

[stigroo]

Thanks so much for this. Really enjoyed the recent exhibition at Swedenborg and the evening of films and readings during my visit across pond

[CthulhuInc]

that was terrific, john - one of those videos that you don't want to end! thanks for taking us along!

[alexrose]

john, this is one of your best ever, thank you so much, incredible knowledge and shot beautifully, alex

[leecaston]

John you must have been absolutely buzzing with joy for days after this one, it deserves an award . it was a masterpiece. Thank you.

[biddylisduff]

Thanks John, that was really dreamlike for me. The crisp air and sunlight worked so well, the lovely music and storytelling pulled me into another time zone /portal? I knew nothing of Swedenborg I must admit, but hearing the connections with others that interest me like William Blake, John Clare, Samuel Pepys right up to Kathy Acker, was great. I managed to block out the shiny new architecture and focus on the wonderful old sash windows, Church spires and other remnants of the past. Imagining the muddy banks of the Fleet and having the bells of St. Paul's captured! Not really connected, but I was watching a TV programme about Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope earlier this week, so I now have lots to delve into with all these references. A great collaborative film, thank you so much!

[heidismit]

John. THANK YOU. I will watch this film tonight. This is exactly why I miss London so very much. Thank you.

[ashleysgaze]

A great, great walk, John! Many thanks for braving the cold to record Sinclair and McNeilly explore Swedenborg's London! Bravura stuff! ❤🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🚶‍♂

[OkieJammer]

OMGoodGawd, WHAT a walk and talk today! ❤

[philburdett]

Absolutely fantastic. I could listen to Iain forever. Great stuff sir!

[davidzauhar]

Terrific walk! I live a short drive from a Swedenborgian college (Bryn Athyn College, just outside Philadelphia), and I used to live in the town where one of America's most prominent Swedenborgian's (John Chapman, AKA Johnny Appleseed) was introduced to the teachings of Swedenborg.

I also live near a town named, in part, after John Wilkes, whose statue makes an appearance. Talk about veins of information and energy.

[whipcha]

Absolutely brilliant video-so much within to appreciate! Thanks John, Stephen and Iain.

[martaorduna]

Absolutelly super interesting.Learning, learning, learning with your vids.Thank you!!!

[orchilhenry]

That was just incredible!
A classic!
Thank you so much, gentlemen .
I will be watching this over and over and sharing it on Social media .

[michaelmiller]

What a fantastic video John, a lot of food for thought there. I had to photograph temple bar when it was in the undergrowth at Theobald's park for the architects I was working for! Anyway, thankyou so much for that video

[Steveoaudioandstuff]

Just gorgeous John, thank you so much for this. Mud, gold, alchemy, spirituality and murder. Gosh, what a masterpiece. I can see how much work you will have put into making this, 3 audio tracks and multiple sites. Nice edit in the piece by the Argyle. I love learning about the history of the hidden alleys and courtyards, and what wonderful stories throughout. Thank you 🙏

[kskssxoxskskss]

To say you have outdone yourself, in choosing your guests, laying your route, curating the connection between liberal religion and literature -- so much! So glad to be a Radical Rambler. Enjoy this month's little coffee: you have earned it many times over. (Elizabeth from Vermont)

[terryblack]

So interesting, heavy, very very heavy but so interesting . Thank you so much John.. I will research this a little for myself …