104-Year-Old Spanish Lady Lived Surrounded by Creepy Dolls!

[@wittesneeuw]

To turn 104 years.....After severe traumas.....Seems like she made her own fantasyworld with dolls....Not creepy for me....Respect for this survivor....And thanks for sharing!

[@queueud]

Reminds me of Prince Andrew and his dolls.

[@ladylaois8184]

Yes I get that to I actually love dolls

[@mariab1588]

Cada um precisa fazer o seu mundo para se refugiar na sobrevivência desse Mundo caótico. 😮

[@evabojtos1978]

❤😊❤

[@jennybaby2010]

​@@mariab1588very well said❤

[@yessysdesigns]

She lived so many years after losing her son and husband. I loved to see how much her neighbors cared. That is very touching.

[@elsacruz6124]

I think all the dolls filled her void in her heart from losing her son then her husband 😢

[@GloriaPoggi-o4b]

You can tell this home was once very beautiful, and nicely decorated to her taste

[@videos917]

Bom dia, eu entendi que ela fez seu próprio refúgio,por tudo que passou, ainda bem que tinha sua casa linda,pelo que vi senti que ela foi muito feliz, Tbem amo bonecas, achei a casa linda cheias de relíquias .❤❤❤

[@carlashepherd9362]

OMG this is such a sad story! She took comfort in all the doll’s; they became her family! What a sad story & awesome home! Love your videos & you! ❤️😢🤘👍😘

[@omw123wilkins5]

It’s crochet all done with one needle marvelous

[@suzyd2361]

Although this sounds like a sad story, she may have found comfort with her dolls. I am also impressed with the state of her home. It may be falling down, but except for all the dolls, it looks like she still managed tomkeep it fairly clean.

[@saiprom]

This abandoned home owner life story is so sad , she finally reunited with her son and her husband, soon her home and memories will be followed her too, those dolls probably comforted her to keep her life going, thank you for sharing

[@billb5749]

From you guys both being startled by her false teeth in the box, to Danny reacting to his dreaded music box music coming from that doll, this was one unique adventure. Thanks so much for taking us along. I enjoy you both SO much!

[@foxi-n2u]

I saw a doll there that I got for my 1rst birthday and I'm 50 now. Her doll is in better condition and the winding mechanism still works. I had my doll restored. This is sad for me that it is all just left. I'm sure there's some incredibly valuable dolls. They should actually be saved. It's a shame she didn't have a testament so a doll museum can at least get them. I'm sure that's what she would want for something that comforted her and meant so much to her.

[@miriamguadalupedavilaruiz527]

Eso si me hubiera gustado que existiera al menos un museo de sus muñecas de. Ella y demás personas que hayan dejado muñecas asi

[@nitta2722]

Concordo

[@DianeMarie85]

This was a hard video to watch. This woman had such a hard life. She loses her son at 18; & her husband drinks himself to deaths door. It’s a heartbreaking story; and now to see her home in ruins, along with all of her dolls that gave this woman joy… I so wish someone would come, as you suggested Lesley, and take the dolls away and do something with them - out of respect for Manuela. Bless her long, and difficult life. Thank you for sharing this woman’s story, and thank you both for the respect you give to each home you videotape along with the care you give to the family’s possessions. 🩷🕊️

[@Senoritagata-nu5te]

Very well said I feel just like you said but I didn't know how to say it coming from my heart. God bless you guys for giving the deceased the respect & love

[@ReeKii]

the stairs looked like a vintage pastel painting tbh. i really love people who pour so much of their character into their homes by not holding back in giving it decorations that are very personal, bc it feels like the entire place is an accumulation of things made into one living art; one where just like paintings, you can admire, analyze, get a glimpse of someone's life, and get to know them even if they've long been gone. it shows such a rich story, both happy & sad. it feels like an honor to see.

[@AnjaMariaPrzybyla-pn1et]

This is now one of my absolutley favourite abondened houses.I love it from top to the bottom and i love every doll,they don't scares me.I have a big plushies collection,and i live alone too,so i feel connected with Manuela❤Leslie and Danny you're great as always.

[@MarieRaez-cj6ky]

Such a beautiful home, and a very sad story. Shame they have left everything just sitting there, some of those dolls are beautiful.

[@gregoryagogo]

I want the dolls to be rescued before the building collapses around them and the whole thing ends up in a landfill! There are many people that would enjoy having these dolls, and I'd bet the lady would agree!

[@COMPOUNDCOLLECTIVE]

Her story is a very sad one. May she rest in peace now, in her afterlife reunion....

[@mariechristensen8390]

I think that was wonderful….not creepy at all….just loved her dolls..nothing wrong with that rest in peace lovely lady

[@KerliYN]

Wow. This was the most peculiar house ever!!! Thanks for showing us the old lady´s house and her memories.

[@donnapalmeri9573]

These dolls were the only "friends" she had left. So very sad. Please stay safe and well. 😊

[@SixtyOne-es6tj]

The word you were looking for about the grandmother's sister is Great Aunt, the other word you were looking for is Crotchett which is a form of knitting only instead of two long needles it is a slim metal or hard plastic handle with a hook at the end. There were also some hand Tatted Doilies on some of the furniture. I too loved the Spanish style Crotchett dresses she made; it does take a few days to make one. Seems she spent many years making the hand Crotchett doll clothes. I love you and your friend explores of this house, how you keep saying this is beautiful. Even though the walls are crumbling and there is dust and webs I see that beauty you are describing. This little old lady was loved by her town's people it is evident by the wonderful dolls she received from them, also I think many of the 'Wavers' are just gorgeous! To live to one hundred and four is phenomenal to say the least. You kept saying she was lonely, and yes, I can see that, but she did have many friends it seems. She had a great niece who loved her and visited her so there was some family other than her deceased son and husband. I liked how you all showed how the roof was made, have not seen this on any other explores before. I wonder if the walls were packed with straw to strengthen them and keep the house cool in the hot months and warm in the cold months. Thank you so much for sharing this video! I am defiantly subscribing to your channel! 😊

[@jaynorris3722]

Such beautiful crochet work all around the house. Dolls creep me out but you made this video none-creepy. Please keep up the good work☺

[@claudiawoodman9431]

Beautiful! So sad it’s falling apart 😢I love all the dolls ❤ Thank you for this video, guys 💐

[@nancyoyola292]

Beautiful video with all those amazing dolls

[@JOHNHOWARDZEMBLIDGE]

Manuela obviously found consolation in crocheting the cat hanging on the kitchen wall and the large tablecloth that covered the kitchen table and the pillow cover. Learning to crochet was a skill that many Spanish women gained from youth.

[@videos917]

Crochê uma terapia para tirar algumas frustrações da alma.

[@reuterideas4650]

This is one of my favorite of so many and large videos that i ever watched in your Channel Lesley and Danny. So amazing with all that hundreds of dolls and seems countless. I felt so sad with Lady Manuela who live alone by her home and found herself with the dolls that give her comfort. With her family gone she dedicate herself in continuing collecting dolls and make crochet skirt and some other stuff. Decades of her life found happiness and fulfillment without her husband and son. Dolls are like children, teaching what life is all about. Hope and pray that the locals could take care of all those dolls and make a museum or a tourist spot on it. That makes Lady Manuela lives on and history. Thanks Lesley and Danny for again another best and unique video i ever seen. One of a kind from the Philippines ❤️👍💯🇵🇭

[@catherinehodgson3924]

Right off the bat, when I saw those bulging walls, I was terrified for you. The only thing that kept me calm was I know you made it out because you posted the video! What an amazing explore!! Stay safe, please always

[@carmeltomimbang4996]

I love those dolls around 😍 I have a collections of UK porcelain dolls bought on online bidding surplus items here in the Phillipines. Thank u for sharing those stories/houses and castles that were let to rot/damage/ignored or left behind, so interesting! Keep-it up, more stories, blogs and keep safe always on ur explorations. God bless 🥰

[@MichaelW.-om6mc]

Lesley- That is so great your traveling all over the world, I love it and did it too, so much to see and experience, nothing like waking up in another part of the world!

[@FlorCepeda-j7k]

Lesley y Danny gracias por esta exploración. Saludos cordiales desde Coahuila, México.

[@bebebrownsdollhaul6444]

This was EVERYTHING. I am sure the dolls and their fashions and cute faces made her happy. Thank you for this experience and thank you for respecting her collection. They were loved by her. I just love your approach. This is a phenomenal find and video.

[@Sinailionspride]

My mom,81,has the same thing.Dolls..dolls..dolls.

[@folklodoll4780]

Moi aussi, mais pas attachées au mur. (Sur des étagéres). Et j’aime aussi le crochet. Les carrés au mur dans la cuisine servent à tenir les manches de casseroles chauds, pour ne pas se brûler. Manuela est partie mais elle a laissé ses poupées en souvenir ! C’est beau.

[@videos917]

Não tem como alguém pegar as bonecas delas cuidar em um museu, as louças de porcelanas que são tão lindas 💞

[@videos917]

Eu Tbem amo bonecas e tenho uma igual essa da caixinha de música comprei usada pois acho ela linda , acho que a minha deve ter mais de 50 anos.😅

[@s.f.8867]

Today there are so many young doll collectors in their twenties. They mostly collect fashion dolls today but it is almost the same. I hope the dolls gave her a bit joy in her sad life.

[@folklodoll4780]

@@Sinailionspride me 6.600 D. from.World

[@rainygirl777]

Oh I love this channel!!❤

[@armisam383]

Me too

[@ByronValo]

I just really love how sweet you are to the people who have passed and or abandoned their home and belongings. I really, really love that the Most and continue to come back Due to that fact. You are so sweet, thank-you for existing this way. Kindest regards, friends

[@libertygiveme1987]

LOVE that your T-Shirt reads "BEAUTIFUL"!!!! So APPROPRIATE!!!! And this is a very, very SAD STORY!!!! May they ALL Rest in Eternal Peace!!!!

[@onehearthlove]

This was so beautiful to watch. I also wish everyone would have had a childhood like yours. Much love to you and Anita 🤍✨

[@ipsosmaati1971]

Not creepy. Thx guys.❤❤

[@urbanexplorerchannel]

Amazing, what a place! Well done! BR Roland

[@ramona_rami5643]

A quite intriguing place with so many dolls everywhere! They must have been the lady's only comfort for the tragic loss of her child! Danny being afraid of that doll,how funny 😄; I love the painted fans, I also have two beautiful Spanish ones; Thank you, guys,for this interesting exploration!

[@samcolt1079]

Well This house is never comming back. She was very poor. Rich in dolls though. Her last days must have been very sad. I hope some of her life was happy. People have know idea how bad there lives could be. I dont know if I would want to live to 104. Everone would be gone. You would be just waiting for your life to end. Living with her husban as a drunk for years would be hell on earth. I feel so bad for her in so many ways. I hope the Lord wraped his arms around her and wecomed her home. She had a sad last years of life God bless her.

[@CM-sm6rs]

Leslie, that "waver" is actually referred to as a hand fan, and that dress in the bathroom is used to hold clothes pins. 😂

[@Senoritagata-nu5te]

I had to subscribe & like today you pulled at my heartstrings I was fixated on Little Manuela from start to finish . After I watched it the first time I played this video again calling my 2 adult(mid 20" s) children to watch this educating them to actually see how wonderful it is for Lesley & Danny to be sensitive & see beauty & bring to life with respect ( not ridicule) what validate & gave comfort in this woman's life while grieving for the 2 men in her life. Thank you hopefully others can learn too.

[@bubblegun34]

One of my fav episodes ❤

[@sabagul9269]

It was creepy especially the doll wich still made music really enjoyed watching it thanks for sharing 👍

[@lailahammes4964]

Leslie and Danny, be careful in unstable houses. Such a sad story. She must have been so incredibly lonely.

[@brightphoebesays]

Doll museum, to bring tourists to the town. Gives one pause for thought, that's for sure!

[@mariecolette170]

I feel like Manuela is so much happier now with her husband and son, for eternity, instead of being alone with her memories. It’s sad but in a strange way the movie Coco showed me it’s a part of life, and we should not be so afraid of it. I miss my sister so so much but I know wen it’s my time, she’ll be there to hold my hand and guide me to the light, where Abuelita is, and Nina, Manny, Matchis, Omar and Francine too ❤

[@laurielaurie8280]

I bet she was a sweet lady❤

[@IngenerateIngenue]

The retro kitchen cupboards! LOVE the design and colours ❤❤❤

[@tjohn4398]

This house, I would most definitely love to remodle and clean up the grounds and make a museum dedicated to this most creative woman. It would be a fantastic project to undertake snd when completed, it would be so gratiying to be a part of. By the way, in my opinion, you are the best explorers on youtube because you show the most interesting places of anyone on youtube.

[@LajosAndrasNagyBodre]

Köszönöm szépen ezt a videót gyönyörű és imádni való élet volt benne aranyosak vagytok hogy ezt megosztottátok velem üdvözöllek benneteket Magyarországról Lali ❤🌐📡♥️

[@SmokeyMt.]

❤wonderful exploration. I see sadness only for a time. Many people loved this woman. I see resilience and a person that had a lot of love to give. To live that long she had to want to. Happy you finished sharing before it collapsed. She loved to crochet and she did knit dollies too. Talented. This is a happy house in the later years. Thanks for sharing. Much love to you both.❤

[@georginapantoja7962]

Hello Lesley and Danny! I am really impressed about the history of the Lady owner of the house but I am thinking she was found the way to keeping busy with crocheting many dollies tablecloth, hats,clothes for the dolls, pillows etc. Because for me The crochet is part of my routine every day brings soo peace and creativity. ❤😊🤗👍😘

[@Ann65.]

Manuela was seeking solace and company. She found that in her doll collection and the flowers in her home, Bless her. 🌸🌸🌸

[@martasantana5588]

FANTASTICO LOS FELICITO❤❤

[@MRb-om9jv]

Wow! Wonderful! Thank you for a jorney))🥰

[@janelovesy2399]

Oh ! My Goodness ! You must see this ! Quite Amazing , Bless her xx

[@janerobinson5944]

We all do things to comfort ourself…drugs, alcohol Or food.These dolls seem to be a safe way for her to comfort herself. Bless her with peace now dear Lord.

[@elizabethgerard834]

All Those dolls should b in a museum or something

[@florarubiolombilla3764]

Es un vídeo muy conmovedor. !Gracias! por haber tratado la casa de Manuela con respeto.

[@willyegger4488]

Hey dear Lesley, what a heartbreaking and entirely sad background story about that Spanish lady losing under such tragical circumstances her son and then later her husband! I am nearly speechless! Nevertheless could she reach an unbelievably high age with 104 years! So touching, that she still found apparently a lot of joy with her enormous doll collection, which certainly helped her to find solace in her life. - I loved once more your highly respectful and deeply emphatic approach to the life with all that tragical moments of the old lady, who used to continue living in her house even after the the passing away of her husband. Respect, my friend! Thank you so much for this very exceptional and deeply touching explore! - Of course I also want to mention how much I admire the outstanding camerawork and the beautiful background music, chosen by Danny! Respect, my friend! Stay safe, peace and kindest regards.

[@catherineguadalupe4698]

Hello Lesley, very extra ordinary video and beautiful, so many toys overwhelming!, i enjoyed this video but i pitty Manuela because she is alone living at 104yrs old. Thanks for sharing the video, Gid bless you always👏🙏😺🎉🇵🇭

[@Motorsportqueen]

Been funny watching 2 grown men being scared of dolls. I didnt see Chucky in amonst them. Thank you finding such a beautiful home with an interesting story.

[@veda2208]

There was a doll that looks like Chucky with the short choppy red hair. I wish you would’ve picked it up. I love the video but I didn’t want the guy that was filming to keep saying stop and put that down. He should’ve just let him pick stuff up he was already picking it up anyway I wanted to see him pick up more. 😅

[@nurylopez7028]

Manuela would be proud !Those Dollies ❤

[@ladylaois8184]

Fascinating. As a mum that has also lost a son age 39 ! I feel her grief. Crochet is become increasingly popular again. There’s a book crochet for mental health it’s supposed to be really good for you to do. The story is sad but also inspiring. I’m glad you’ve gone in and recorded before it collapse it’s worthy of being saved on film. Fantastic find a gem of a story. Now with your son and husband RIp lovely .

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

Love y’alls’ videos! Keep up the great content!

[@belkissandoval4696]

Hay un vídeo de hace casi un año de esta casa. Aunque se ha conservado en buena medida , la habitación de la Sra. Manuela estaba bien decoradita con flores, cortinas, cubrecama, mesitas con tejidos y ... la veo ahora pelada. Y ahora veo que en el cuarto del min. 17:56 están cojines de la salita, cortinas de la habitación de Manuela y muñecas y objetos arrumados de otras zonas de la casa - no estaban ahí - . De hecho se podía caminar y abrir los armarios en ese lugar. Y aunque no dejan de sorprender tantas muñecas . ¡Créeme... antes, habían más! ¡Buen vídeo, chicos! Me encanta cómo tratas con cuidado cada objeto y estancia en general . Nueva Suscriptora ☺

[@alal3009]

i have a suggestion why don't the people of the town turn it into a museum for tourists and visitors. anyway i enjoy watching this video

[@nitta2722]

Concordo

[@barbaragravely920]

How can you say the word Creepy? This home is Beautiful to be in ! @ I love bears my collection is huge colored teddy bears i have to keep them all in boxes:) Creepy no just outstanding Beautiful for a lady to keep her going . Wonderful video love you both with hugs. Take care be safe hope to be around to keep watching your videos? Cheers Barbie & Sam NWP, FL USA baby

[@BatchelderPatrick]

"Wavers" are called fans in English. They were not jewelry but were carried like a purse or accoutrement to keep the women's hands calm The doll's clothing was not knitted but crocheted. Some of dolls may be of value to collectors, even ones that are plastic. Danny's black finger nail polish gives me the creeps more than the dolls😨

[@mariecolette170]

😊 More n more guys are doing black nail polish-usually the bad boy/outlaw kinda guy..it’s sexy

[@setubandha9203]

@@mariecolette170 dont agree, men with nail polish are scary.

[@unclealfi1]

Love it amazing story. Sad but beautiful at the same time

[@danabrooks8312]

Amazing that she made the clothing for all the dolls♥️

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Wow great video guys. Such a sad story 😢

[@veda2208]

Great video just subscribed 😀☺️

[@perseapolaris9015]

Waow .Guys.!!! So strange house in Spain..!!!😯😯😵‍💫👁️👻👻👻 Bravo 💌 greetings from France..

[@naiaradealmeidamarco]

Impressive story ❤

[@maryhelen1011]

There is some gorgeous furniture left in that house of doll horrors! Lol! So fun to see! I bet she was the sweetest lady! ❤❤❤❤

[@himmelreichgartenfee195]

😢😢😢💔💔💔 so wunderschön! ich bin tief berührt von der Geschichte von der Manuela! Danke für euren Respekt ich finde euch beide ganz toll! 🌹🌹🌹

[@julietamalabas8257]

Oh!!! Love that...its an artwork knitted dresses stuff they are wow wow...l

[@soniadeguzman790]

Thank you Nice exploration guys😊

[@jenq436]

Great video from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lisaalderman841]

This is amazing she may have lived hard.and lost her son but these beautiful dolls gave her happiness godbless her soul where ever she is really I know she will be happy she got what she wanted went son passed away and took all happiness with her bless her heart and beautiful.knitting godlove her ❤❤❤❤ may this beautiful woman rest in peace xxx

[@theresadimaggio7241]

You guys be careful. God bless you guys

[@turkishwithme5191]

Amazing I love this channel

[@boudicca7181]

I can't believe this poor lady lived in such dilapidated conditions, ie the bathroom. Also, she must have lived thru her trauma of loss.

[@AnneSmith-mu2ph]

Hi both take care Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@Theresawinner]

Thank you, guys, for the wonderful tour through this house. Nice to see before the house falls down. I agree the dolls should be removed displayed somewhere or even donated so that others can enjoy this amazing collection and her doll clothing handywork, I love the lady's collection of 'waivers' I live in the U.S., so I call them fans. She had several really lovely ones The house must have been beautiful when the dear woman was younger and able to care for it. I am glad that although this woman lived alone her neighbors provided her with comfort and friendship, his lady was tidy and well organized. I must admit that it is one of the biggest collections I have ever seen Keep safe guys that house really is falling in on itself 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@queenmedesa]

That's right, they should send those dolls to a toy museum, we have many in Spain

[@pinokosthewife]

The small, heavy one is probably bisque, not porcelain! The small bisque dolls are mignonettes. Porcelain is more like the white figurine of a dancer shown near the start, with minimal, light colours. Also, Danny was talking about the first bunny plush you touched on that bed, the softer, mostly pink one with a white face, with floppy ears (lop-eared)... he had it in blue, he said.

[@ceniayepez9642]

Gracias por esta nueva exploracion . Los felicito . Que triste historia. Saludos desde Venezuela

[@fatenmohamed4235]

❤ تحياتي من مصر ❤🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬

[@gailwright4326]

I can see at night all the dolls come to life and dance all through the house. LOL. RUN!!!

[@Tikvah23]

I love everything about this house ❤

[@bearfog07]

The Spanish fan, known is Spanish as pericón. Never heard of it being called a 'waver' lol! I would have liked this lady as she loves dolls and fans, though I only have a couple of dolls, I have a few fans but for using on a hot day! Another sad story but a fantastic old house full of memories.... and dolls of course! Thanks Lesley and Dani.

[@morena162]

They are called Abanicos and I just bought two big ones because we are frying here right now🤣☀🔥

[@MarengaLopez]

@@morena162 son abanicos pero a los grandes se le dicen pericón 😉

[@mpalmer123]

Heartbreaking she had no one to care for her she lived a long life and was blessed.

[@BarbaraBeason-h8i]

The dolls were her passion or a replacement for the loss of her daughter. Lovely.

[@Leany7]

OMG, you guys had me laughing so hard

[@تلفزونسوني]

I felt sad about this house and those memories. I hope I understand the story and that you are okay after all this ✨✨

[@paulchadburnwright1411]

There's a lady just behind Danny time 29:23 reflection lm not joking

[@vanessafonseca6976]

Eu vi 😳

[@evelyngibson7826]

They say some people that have lost loved ones or have gone through tragedies that they collect things to make up for what they've lost. A lot of hoarders have been known to have lost their loved ones. Sad!!! 😢❤❤❤ Great find. ❤

[@Maggie-j3r]

It's not knitting but Crochet. Such a sad story but amazing to see. Thank you very much, your videos are exceptional ❤

[@Kintzer]

Amazing house!

[@LindaChance-ju2in]

The cat & other items are crocheted. Love u guys from Texas.