Life of a Disabled in the 1900s ~ Abandoned House of an Unfortunate French Lady

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This documentary will dive deep into the life of the Teray family, that seemed like an ordinary French family at first. At a sudden point in life Misses Madeleine Teray, the mother/wife of the family, got into an accident and lost both her legs, leaving her disabled in the 1900s. In this time-period, disabled people were not accepted into society and were mostly considered as useless beings. Fortunately for her, her husband thought differently of this and cared for her and the 2 children they had together for the remainder of their lives, in the year 2009, Mister Louise Teray passed away and misses Madeleine moved into a resting home. The house was left behind abandoned and the children don't seem to care about it anymore. At this point, the house is not livable anymore, and it will remain abandoned forever...
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Filmed by Lesley & Jerome
Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) ‪@ES.Forgotten‬
Disabled in the 1900s Abandoned House of an Unfortunate French Family
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[@BrosOfDecay]

Exploring abandoned places is my hobby and finance it all out of my own pocket and the donations I get from the people who love watching the documentaries we make... A small donation would be greatly appreciated! ► www.patreon.com/brosofdecay

[@MariaRosa-vw4xw]

Pasas tan rapido los subtitulos que no da tiempo para leerlo mas lento es mejor

[@regan6625]

Why don't you take it to your self . No one is going to take this antique then you should take it with you. it's been here for long time no owner come to take this antique piece better take to your self . If nobody take this then it will not come to anybody work and not useful all things will be rust when not in useevery thing will be collapse when house will collapse I don't understand why don't you take this expensive things with your self

[@erikapeterson8313]

@@regan6625 - I think he feels it's just disrespectful to take something that doesn't belong to you. Also, as an honorable person/explorer it is just not right. I think [if it was me] I would always want something from each exploration as souvenir, but I would take a small brick/stone and date it.. Is that still considered stealing? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TammieBuckeye]

Wow- the greatest lessons I learn from your videos is - at some time in my life NONE of what I own will matter to anyone. I fully understand material things are worthless

[@paranormalpineapple1928]

I wonder what will happen to all the things i cherish after i die.

[@ForbiddenChocolate]

I understand why you feel that way, but I disagree. The things that bring you joy, that are sentimental, or that you find especially useful for a particular reason, those things have worth to you. Of course, in the end, they are still only things, and some of the items that you treasure most may not have any value to your family members. But some things that you don't consider special at all might be treasured by someone who loves you after you're gone. I think value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. 😉

[@murtazaarif6507]

@@paranormalpineapple1928 I believe all your possessions will still be there for you in a different dimension that's both physical and spiritual. All the atoms will come together again.

[@Melli-M11]

The paintings are from Lucien Roudier Eller a painter from Marsaille who lived from 1894-1940. So nice to see that you are so carefull araound the house!

[@tashak3427]

Omg! Thank you for this comment! It just blows my mind that the pictures of this renowned master are just rotting away! Wow!!

[@godblessusa1036]

So sad the antiques and books won't be saved.

[@jagboy69]

and for that very reason, I am not totally against the collectors that go through these places and place the objects up for sale. Right or wrong, At least they won't end up in rubble. I can name you a dozen european resellers here in the states that receive containers of this stuff weekly. We watch these shows and I swear I see the stuff a few months later, but I'll never tell!

[@lsd6532]

Absolutely love how you document someone’s home/lives. Very dignified gentleman...well done🙂

[@rcoopee]

Yes the best I have seen

[@uschizimmermann6573]

only the faded-in German translation is a disaster 😉

[@chelongogan3904]

@@rcoopee may the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and give you PEACE ✨

[@jethrojackson2524]

Yes, Lesley is a most agreeable young man with solid values. I would like to introduce him to my daughter.

[@Eamonn2305]

The paintings are from the ww1 era, the "gravestone" is actually a memorial plate that was fixed to the grave. Louis Terray was a veteran of ww1 and president of a veterans community of the area that he lived in. Goede video weer! Grt

[@Eamonn2305]

FNCR means Fédération Nationale Combattants Républicains btw

[@midnightrose5924]

Looking forward to watching this! These houses were once someone’s home and they each have their own unique story. Stay safe!

[@ellyreginald6546]

I love watching stories about good people who had regular but very personal homes filled with amazing things. Though don't understand why the children couldn't clean it out. Many items probably could have been sold, thinking of those WWI paintings. Actually, this must have been a gorgeous house in its time. Small garden, beautiful windows.

[@justinwhite6787]

Yes, absolutely feel the same. Always hard to understand how their children or Some relative didn't take some interest. Amazing as well how nature and decay set in so quickly. Then again I haven't mown my yard yet this year and it's over 2' tall!

[@shaz5199]

Perhaps they were alone and had no other living relatives left, but either way it is so sad.!!!

[@nellharr1723]

I agree some of the old history should be put where other people could enjoy and learn like a museum. To beautiful to just let it go I don't understand the family just forget ting it to beautiful to let rotten in house or house fall in on it. Thanks for posting. Loved the house and old stuff!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lindag2214]

I love the way you speak when showing this gorgeous home. Im surprised that no one has taken these beautiful works of art and the amazing pieces of furniture to save them. When a property is abandoned is it illegal to be inside them or to have the abandoned pieces taken to preserve them? Im sure the books must also be books that many would love to see. What a shame all of that is left to decay.

[@rosie-ella76]

😱 how can the kids not want to treasure their parents things !!!

[@uptoolate2793]

Inheritance tax in France eats the heirs alive.

[@rosie-ella76]

@@uptoolate2793 oh I see x

[@ForestofDean]

Hi there, forgot to mention that the inheritance tax is very high in France too ! I think they take 50 to 60% of it.

[@ForestofDean]

@@uptoolate2793 absolutely ! Why lots of children don't bother.

[@ForestofDean]

@@prudentlyathome I'm sure if they are entitled to take anything if their parents were in debt, sad reality & it still like it now since Napoleon re-enforced this law. True.

[@Thomas-dk1xx]

Woooow! This was sad, but amazing how a family just evaporates with time. Thank you for the adventure and love the way you tell us the story... xx 🥰

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words charis , how are you doing ?

[@Thomas-dk1xx]

Walter Klaus I’m ok thank you... I love exploring and history. How are you?

[@arielsea9087]

Ashes to ashes dust to dust. Only hope for the future is the resurrection with conditions.

[@patrawish874]

Always enjoy how you memorialize people and honor them that way. The homes you show us have such beautiful carved wood furniture, and fire places, and no doubt loving memories. Enjoyed the artwork also. The cars are a nice touch too, works of art in their own right. Thank you, and yes we all want you and your team to be safe.

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Patra , how are you doing ?

[@offwiththefairiesforever2373]

Should be salvaged before further decay , whatever we can.....

[@karinpropheter2581]

So sad about the children not wanting some of that treasure that was left behind

[@morecm3322]

What a lovely tribute to this charming home and couple. It truly is a time capsule of everyday life for a person with disability. Makes you think how difficult it must have been back then

[@mavahuth5044]

I can tell you put a lot of hard work in to your videos. You seem to be very respectful, of the places you go. Be careful, while you explore.❤️

[@justcurious3514]

Thank you for all that you do to make these videos. I think this is my favorite one out of all of them. I love love love the time period captured in this house... the books, the furniture, the architecture, the ceiling, the floors, the hardware, the lack of technology - I love it. Thank you for making this so I could see it!

[@cynthiabodnar3640]

As usual u don't disappoint and this home with its beautiful furniture and the beds are so wonderful even in the attic. Such a feast for the eyes and a story to be told and I got to see it because of you. Thank you and I can't wait to see what I will be able to experience all because of the Bros of Decay.

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Cynthia , how are you doing ?

[@pigsmakemehappy]

I always enjoy when you take us through these abandoned places ! You do a great job every time . Your unique way of telling the story of the people is like we are seeing in the past. This one gave me goosebumps, Like others . I also Love the music you add ! ❤️😊

[@donnarising689]

So happy to see this house with you. Thank you Leslie and friends.

[@louisalouisa959]

Louis Terray was the president of the Federation of Veterans, it had its headquarters in Paris, 16 rue des Apennins. His wife was injured and his foot amputated to the knee during World War II. Thank you for this report

[@VickieV1333]

Where did you find this interesting information?

[@clairehowell3951]

Could you find what happened to the children !!! Thanks

[@louisalouisa959]

@@clairehowell3951 Inheritance law in France is regulated, an inheritance is specific to each file. On average, the delay is six months. The heirs are required to pay the inheritance tax. In the event of late succession, interest of 0.20% per month is due, addition of a penalty of 10% more, if the delay exceeds six months. Considering the state of abandonment of the house of M.R and M. Terray, I believe that the succession never took place. Because success costs more than the good itself. Or maybe the expenses of the retirement home of Madame Terray were supported by the state, in this case it is the town hall of places which recovers the good. It is for these reasons in France there are many abandoned goods

[@clairehowell3951]

Thank you Louisa 👍

[@ForbiddenChocolate]

@@louisalouisa959 thank you for sharing your knowledge. I think it's despicable for the government to prevent families from taking possession of their parents' property with such outrageous inheritance taxes. To then add insult to injury by then letting those properties sit empty and rot is incredibly wasteful and, to me, unforgivable. It makes me very sad.

[@traciemyers4137]

Beautiful. Evoked deep emotions. Thank you for your hard work.

[@olgasedanovelasco4933]

Incredible video. It touched me very much because some times people buy things nobody else will keep in a future. You are very gentle. Thank you.

[@dianakidd5688]

I am impressed by your respect of their home & belongings ~

[@edie9330]

I love the antiques! The furniture and the light fixture in the dining room are worth a lot of money. Thank you for showing some respect and dignity in your tour toward the owners. I wonder why their children had no interest in saving some of the furniture and artwork?

[@sstevens5190]

Your respect to documenting is truly appreciated! Memories frozen in time is incredible! Thank you

[@robertmanley7556]

Thank you for all you do to bring us all your video's you are a true explorer... "Take nothing but memories and leave nothing behind except your footprints in the dust on the floor" Thank you also for the wonderful story of her life and May she rest in peace free of pain. The care and respect you have for a persons home and personal belongings is amazing 👍👍Great video as always !!

[@theresaselman404]

Thank you for this video..thank you for the work you do.. love watching them! Stay safe! 😊❤️

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Theresa , how you are doing ?

[@lilolmejusayin8671]

Okay I found this? Was he an accountant? Fiduciaire Nationale de Révision Comptable (French: National Trust Accounting Review) Thank you for being so respectful to the memories of the people who lived there.

[@antoine7143]

ahah non c'est la Fédération Nationale des Combattants Républicains

[@orchid3457]

Watching a video of yours is a soothing experience. If not for you, how am I going to see such beautiful decay that fascinates me? Thousands of thanks and love from Sri Lanka! Take care!

[@theseamstress6315]

I appreciate all your videos done with in-depth care and respect. Nice explore 🤗

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words , how are you doing ?

[@devinrausch1186]

You guys are so good about your exploring I have a hard time watching any other explorations! You’re Respectful, you know your history, and you make sure looters don’t come to ruin it!!! Also love how you show every detail

[@sharrontaylor4744]

Leslie : this was definitely a very sad house , but interesting ! Tooo bad it had to go in disrepair . Just to many antiques !! Thanks for the tour again 🤗🇺🇸💞

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Sharon , how are you doing ?

[@tinafincham8732]

I love your vids, I also like the way you are so respectful of their items. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@Jacob-nq3ut]

I don't know how people can leave their elderly parents on their own and not care... So sad 😥. I'll never leave my parents on their own or send them to a rest home. I'll take care of them till they leave this earth.

[@neta565]

You are very kind.😉

[@jaynorris3722]

Wonderful old house. Thank you for sharing.

[@lilgeorge34]

Its so sad to see someone life in a story....God bless them.

[@tamarrajames3590]

This house must have looked like a little gem of opulence when it was clean and lived in. The lady had a difficult life with both her legs taken, but it also appears that her life was filled with love and friendships, and things of beauty. Once again you have done a masterful job of showing it to us.🖤🇨🇦

[@sweetromance8264]

I love the respect and sensitivity they practice as they go through each home🌹

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@sweetromance8264 Me too.🖤🇨🇦

[@offwiththefairiesforever2373]

A indeed blessed life

[@twobones8603]

You do narrate a lovely story...I imagined those people in my head because of the way you told it...thank you...much love from Australia...

[@ladyoftheveil8342]

I just love your videos, my grandpa on mom's side was a poor man but collected antiques. My grandmother left me many nice pieces unfortunately I suscept someone in the family sold my antiques gifted to me by my grandmother out of mom's house after she went to the hospital.

[@ai8356]

Exception narrative, well done. Outstanding video as always!

[@kayebass7913]

So sad! Thank u for ur videos! Really enjoy watching!!

[@carmencornelianastase1240]

Very sad but fascinating story . Thank you for this video 💕✨

[@AJ-lm5rh]

This would make an amazing miniature!! Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing

[@ohmeowzer1]

This was very interesting to loved it..i enjoy and appreciate how you take the time to find out the history of the people..you are very kind good souls

[@hasnasehatselalu2227]

That is beautifull house..absolutly every house is witness of happines family..it is saved in capires memory in every its wall

[@blue-pb7mn]

I adore the little window upon the steps. A peek outside while going upstairs and a fresh breeze.

[@jodibaba9483]

I wouldn't have been able to resist closing the upstairs window

[@clairehowell3951]

All of them

[@cynthiatomblin5427]

Wow well done guys . Beautiful house. Glad she had a lovely family that to care of her. Great video👍🏻👏🏻

[@marcelaterzi288]

This one really looks haunting

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

✅ yes, it does 👍👋

[@eddiepettit1855]

Thank you for sharing this...why would people leave such beautiful art & furniture behind?...that's sad.

[@deeceepnw]

What a fascinating find! Well done and thanks for the tour. Maybe it was the kitchen fire 🔥 that was the last strike in the Mrs. not being able to live there on her own. So sad that all those beautiful things- the hutch with the face carvings, the paintings etc., are just left to decay.

[@MrCharlespeele]

Enjoy the way you make the people seem real and talk of them as if they might be your own family in an almost loving way. It seems a shame the home has so many wonderful pieces of furniture and paintings etc.

[@vanessasimmons1175]

What a wonderful little house. The history in there is amazing, such a shame about the smoke damage. Looks like a chimney fire. And I cannot understand their family not sorting the house out. I couldn’t leave my parents house to decay like that.

[@jetta.silence6356]

Often times the couple would have separate rooms. Especially with Madam being disabled would need room to get around. As well sometimes one bedroom was used in spring and summer months because it was cooler. The other side of the house in fall and winter as it was warmer with less wind on that side of the house. There are alot of old victorian homes with stories like that where i live.

[@sharaoxford6212]

Thanks for doing such great documentaries! Yours are better than others because you put personality back into their homes with their lives.

[@canselsobac5898]

hello from Turkey 🖤 i'm watching your videos with love and excitement, but my english is not enough for me to understand everything yet, could you please add subtitles?

[@johnsomers8269]

What a great old kitchen stove. Why so many spiders? What does the French government do with these properties? The prosthesis look creepy. As always I really enjoy hearing and seeing you.

[@ForestofDean]

Hi, I'm French myself & think the gov isn't interested specially if the house is above repairs. They eventually will destruct it to erect new house/houses if not claimed by any children.

[@takeittodehart1507]

@@ForestofDean thank you for the information very interesting.

[@sherrikemp9623]

Beautiful furniture

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Sherri , how are you doing ?

[@harleydavidson767]

Yet another pile of beautiful antiques thrown on Father Times bonfire.

[@shelleywright7387]

Absolutely fantastic it looks like a set off a movie x

[@jenniferw1570]

Amazing, so much decay in 12 years, bedankt voor een geweldige video.

[@maryjomoore321]

Beautiful work as usual

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Mary , how are you doing?

[@maryjomoore321]

Thank you for asking. I am in south Florida. It has been a while since I have watched your videos. I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@willyegger4488]

Well, heyy dear Lesley, that is quite a special looking room in this picture. - On one hand I can see in this room very beautiful furniture with quite unique features and very colourful. - Also a lot of smaller antiques are drawing my attention like these decorative jars and vases. - Some paintings on the wall seem to have war motivs, - how strange to hang such pictures in the own living room! I am so very excited, what you, dear Lesley, are going to tell us about this highly interesting location. - On the other hand this photographic part of your picture with lady hiding her face behind a book and with the clearly visible leg prosthesis is very irritating and deeply touching. Probably a very tragical drama in the life of this lady?!? - Peace and kindest regards from very rainy and quite cold Switzerland.

[@annsmith4739]

Hi Willy lv Ann

[@willyegger4488]

@@annsmith4739 , Hi Ann, Thank you!

[@latishaclark7478]

Thank You

[@eileenrobinson4627]

Just loved this!

[@3phgaming189]

Very well documented Lesley.

[@3phgaming189]

I can only imagine how sad she was to have to leave this beautiful place!

[@jenni32218]

Thank you for allowing us to see this history. It is so strange and sad that families, or in the government cannot get the furniture and books and items so the things are not lost!?

[@patriciamoesiufung1585]

HOW FASCINATING THIS PLACE, I"M CURIOUS TO KNOW HOW THE OWNER OF THIS HOUSE SPEND THEIR ENJOYABLE TIME HERE

[@anneberithansen90]

Thank you for showing so much respect to the famile story you precent. It was facinating to wisith there home.

[@alcinasouza9769]

Obrigado pela legenda em português gosto muito dos vídeos sou brasileira .

[@amandakuecker5075]

How beautiful. So . So very old looks like a movie set. You are so fortunate to see these places. The way you describe is lovely. Its incredible. How these places are left is a big mystery I love this I want all the things! Very good filming and French pronunciation

[@faithreyes8797]

Wonderful job!!

[@theresiahosianna1130]

Thank you so much, totally unique and magnificent 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Therese , how are you doing ?

[@theresiahosianna1130]

@@walterklaus3646 You’re very welcome Walter, Thanks so much, I’m doing well, hope the same with you as well 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@walterklaus3646]

@@theresiahosianna1130 I'm doing good my dear , its a great honor to meet you .. Greetings from Memphis TN , what about you ?

[@marywilliams3570]

Absolutely amazing from top to bottom. The history with the house was very interesting. I can tell by your videos that you take your time instead of rushing like some do. Excellent find and can't wait for the next. 🙂👍❤

[@Latinovenez]

This house looks like it was abandoned in 1900’s not 2009…

[@theresaselman404]

@7 Haunted Days looks more like it was built in the 1800’s .. I think many of them are..

[@lotusdolphin]

I agree

[@moncg8044]

Yep… time doesn’t match to me 🤷🏻‍♀️🤔

[@lorilorenz9758]

She was disabled in the 1900s and died in 2009? That's quite a lifespan

[@greggibbs5288]

@@lorilorenz9758 I thought the same. Also, looking at those prosthetics, they seem to be for the same leg- possibly she had lost one leg? One of those prosthetics propped by the chair- looked like it was older. Could’ve been a diabetic and lost her leg?

[@lynnmk2384]

It’s Sooooooo sad to see all stuff left

[@powerbookg4apple]

Wow I felt like I had gone back in time was almost like a museum piece that house can tell so many story’s just by how it looks I love this has to be one of the best I’ve seen so far on KZbin and I have seen a lot

[@nzannyncoglu8571]

I was watching from Turkey had to be in a magnificent house 🤗🤗

[@lisaedwards931]

What an amazing home such a beautiful time capsule I noticed no bathroom or even a front room ❤️

[@susanaleca8772]

He seguido tu relato fascinada ... tienes una innata capacidad ,para convertir lo que muestras ,en algo maravilloso .Creas gran espectativa ,siento que pones el alma y corazón en tus videos y para éste, sinceramente no tengo palabras de una belleza increíble.Los cuadros pueden ser de madame ,ya que las personas discapacitadas siempre tienden a buscar un pasatiempo que los saque de su dolor y pena ,en este caso sería la pintura.Estoy feliz de poder ver el paso del tiempo ya que me fascina ,mil gracias mi bello niño aventurero .

[@gayemorgan4575]

I just found your channel and I love your introduction and how you tell the story. You have a beautiful, calming voice. The old furniture in there is absolutely beautiful. I love those old antiques. What a pity it is all rotting. Thanks for sharing, cheers from Australia.

[@inesantunes9594]

Thank you for this great and sad video, God bless you guys 😉

[@rocioalejos4346]

Increíble muchas gracias por compartir..... saludos de Monterrey México

[@BJH862]

Oh my goodness. The things in that house are so beautiful. I hope somebody steps in and sells it before it is all ruined. If the family doesn't want it maybe give it to homeless children. There sure was a lot of dirt in there. Would love to see the paintings after they are cleaned up. Can you imagine being alone and your legs are upstairs and not being able to get to them. ? Was there any sign of a telephone in the house? I didn't see one. I didn't notice any electric table lamps either. Thanks for sharing.

[@Carballoca]

The blue bottles are what we call decanters here in the US. You pour your alcohol into them to make it look fancy not to keep the liquor in the bottles that came in.

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Pam, how are you doing?

[@rosie-ella76]

All the beautiful linen!! And old boxes ! Just left??

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thankyou Young Man. Amazing Going Back In History In The Victoria Time? 1800 Or 1900? I Love It 👍

[@kerrib1474]

I think if you have prosthetics that are not custom made they are very painful . She probably was in pain all her life. Sad

[@sweetromance8264]

It must have been the love that pulled her through🌹

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

Such dark woods...amazing!

[@vivianapaz3239]

Genial lugar coml se conserva todo bendiciones thank you

[@spongebobsqueeze]

This is just the BEST!

[@donnaloveall1470]

Hi, I hope you are having a good time today. Love the unique furniture I bet it was beautiful at one time. As always, you did an excellent job in detail! Your US Granny, Love you guys♥️✈️across the pond!

[@nanpringle8607]

Thankyou for the adventure!

[@sidneydavies4358]

Thank you for another trip into history and others contributors’ comments. My own contribution is that I had the misfortune of sleeping on a horsehair mattress for all my childhood. I strongly recommend a comfortable second mattress be placed on top.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

A small fortune in collectable antique linens!

[@manurosy6428]

Very professional video

[@maritzascraft]

Such beautiful antiques. Would love to have some! ❤️

[@linaoliveira8935]

Very interesting this house. I found those heads in the closets a little sinister. Congratulations on the video 👏👏

[@logqraleigh6374]

The photo of the disabled lady at the beginning looks like it’s around the early 1900s…. Or early 1910s - so thinking she was born @1890s?? - She was at least a teen. Did you say her husband passed in 2009? And she was then moved to a home? If I do the math right, this means she was around 120 years old??? Was she that old?

[@nysigal]

That's what I'm wondering. The timeline doesn't work. WWI started 1914. If the husband served, he would have been born late 1800s as well. Even if he signed up young, and at the end in 1918, he would have been at about 120 in 2009.

[@alinamhensley]

@@nysigal we are thinking the same thing, the condition that house is in there's no way it has only been abandoned for eleven years.

[@wyntresorrow403]

If her husband died in 2009, they lived in that house in the 1920s to 30s or later. Any earlier would put Mr turay at 109 when he died. Furthermore, the umbrella he claimed she used is from the 60s to 80s.

[@Zailah0201]

Yay!! I always wanted to cry if I can finally get 1 hour by myself and wats new from.bros of decay?!!