love old British castle please keep England England keep your heritage greetings from Christian syrian
@LandersWorkshop7 ай бұрын
o7 to you too bro.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks fella, greetings!
@ryanm2279Ай бұрын
We have to stick together. Hello from a Christian Lebanese man
@richardong526717 күн бұрын
Fantastic walkthrough of Lumley Castle. Your videos are very well-done! Amazing narration, editing and very atmospheric. It is now one of my key reference videos for future visits to Europe.
@DevonExplorer7 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this. What fantastic architecture and atmosphere; the Yule decorations are really lovely and how could anyone not love a hotel with old books in the rooms. I was wondering if Lily was the common or nickname for his wife's name Eleanor. My grandma's name was Eleanor and she was also called Ellen, Nell & Nellie. Brilliantly told, as always. :)
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment!
@beatrixdobson47955 күн бұрын
I have my and my fiancé's second viewing for our wedding at Lumley Castle this coming Friday. Actually scared to visit again after this video.
@williamrobinson74357 ай бұрын
Excellent! The seat of The Lumleys is at Cheam in Sutton, London's southernmost Borough, and there's a Saxon chapel there, where they are buried. I've never been in, but I bet that's quite spooky too! The moustache suits you Sir, gives you an air.. Nice one Riever! ⭐👍
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks fella, glad you enjoyed!
@benjamingolden78037 ай бұрын
@@TheJollyReiver I went to ask you a question
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
@benjamingolden7803 yeah?
@benjamingolden78037 ай бұрын
@@TheJollyReiver if it is OK if I could have your contact number? Because I know that he has studied it in history, that the goldens and the wallers from England and my grand, mothers, father side and her ancestors are Vikings from Denmark, Sweden and Norway, because I need to figure out if I do have old England blood Because I also have Viking blood and my dad says that the Goldens are Russian because my grandmothers family is from Russia and my grandfather side is Jewish and my mother side is German and Scandinavian which is Swenson
@raydriver73007 ай бұрын
You are a good story teller and, talking about the area where I was brought up, I feel closer to home 🌞
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
@mandynam75813 күн бұрын
A very cozy-looking bar and zero visitor! I'd like to visit even if there will be apparitions!
@mrs.g.98167 ай бұрын
Loved that the castle had Christmas trees and decorations. It's a lovely place, inside and out. But I think I'd be too much of a scaredy cat to book a room there! I can't blame the cricket teams. All the same, I always love a good old fashioned ghost story, particularly on Halloween and in the Christmas season.
@LandersWorkshop7 ай бұрын
Love the vibes and music you used for when the becomes nightfall mate. Very cool and atmospheric. The new moustache looks stylish too. 9:18. The headless horseman could well be Ralph on his way to take care of business with the two priests maybe?
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! And yes, could well be!
@lauraoneill9377 ай бұрын
Sir Ralph Lumley of Lumley Castle was my 18th great grandfather and Thomas Lumley my 16th gg so this is fascinating. Thank you
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@sorrysirmygunisoneba7 ай бұрын
Going to keep this for when I can watch it properly. Wasn’t long ago I did an escape room there! Lovely spot.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!
@kitchenskillet7 ай бұрын
Great video. The castle looked very cosy and welcoming, but I can well imagine it feels a lot different in the middle of the night when you are woken by something spooky.
@durhamfox52717 ай бұрын
Hi 👋🏼
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Yes quite the contrast!
@billbarton90467 ай бұрын
A very well put together and informative video.Look forward to many more.👍
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@susannetroost56347 ай бұрын
May I say that you look stunning.....I always like watching the content that you share ...also the Duke of Avalon is still one of my favorites...
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment Susanne :-)
@CountBarlow924 ай бұрын
A Very informative video. I’ve stayed in Lumley Castle twice for my cousins wedding and my 40th birthday. I didn’t experience anything paranormal. But I was talking to one of the cleaners, who had experienced paranormal activity, and was scared of one particular room. She said she liked to have the tv on while cleaning, to ease her nerves. She seemed genuine when reliving her experiences to me.
@TheJollyReiver4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@PinnedonPlaces7 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your videos, Lumley Castle seems such a special place, really gorgeous architecture and gorgeous grounds. Loving the story of the Lumley family, so interesting! Thank you for this exceptional video
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@stuartgreen45127 ай бұрын
Incredible video. Have enjoyed this immensely. Will be in that area (Chester le Street) tomorrow- will keep an extra eye open!
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Great to hear, thanks for your comment mate!
@connorricketts13237 ай бұрын
Amazing video as all ways and story looking forward to more
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks man
@Jen9997 ай бұрын
The castles are magnificent.. the scenery ethereal.. the stories intriguing and informative.. And you, sir, are as handsome as your voice is beautiful.. Thank you for your courage in staying overnight in a surely haunted castle to bring us this video., which in my opinion is your best yet.. kept us on the edge of our chairs it did! You are much appreciated for all the reasons above🌹☘️ Jen999💜💙
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Very kind of you, thank you!
@Jen9997 ай бұрын
@@TheJollyReiver You are so welcome.. like to let you know you are appreciated too :)
@brandyjean70157 ай бұрын
I'm clearly on Team Lily, as I too choose to follow a different path. And I do hope Sir Ralph learned of the truth & dispatched those lying, murderous priests to somewhere verra warm. Holy men? I don't think so.
@callumrobbins14607 ай бұрын
I'm with lily also. As an atheist turned pagan I see the atrocities that the church has committed under the act of 'god' simply get brushed under the carpet. Why were they not tried for murder?
@emmadenton96977 ай бұрын
Thanks very much JR. A really spooky episode. I love tales about the old castles as they're normally very haunted. Brilliant bedtime listening 👍
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@whiggles92037 ай бұрын
Love this one
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@EnqlishRoses697 ай бұрын
I have a great fascination with Castles. I just love the history and feel behind them and how they are furnished. Tapestries etc. Soo nice.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Yes they’re great. Always love staying in them!
@GhostWatchersUK7 ай бұрын
Really well presented and put together and excellent information! We are the resident paranormal team at Lumley Castle and regularly hold events during Halloween. Great video, well done.
@TheJollyReiver6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@BadMotivator667 ай бұрын
Ming the Merciless is looking well :p great video, JR! always a good day when you upload
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed fella
@owenshale87197 ай бұрын
That'. Looks like a beautiful place to visit and get a room at I love the stone work and have a happy Christmas 🎄🎁
@owenshale87197 ай бұрын
I am glad that both of you who gave me a thumbs up 👍😎 thank you
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, you too!
@paulrobson52477 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the mention in your credits for my drone footage. Brilliant and well put together video. Very interesting and I’m now a subscriber to your channel. Well done. 👏👏🎥
@dave_stewart9547 ай бұрын
Excellent, nothing makes it feel more like Christmas for me than listening to some ghost stories. On another note, the channel 'Forged in Ulster' has released a couple of Ulster Scots themed ghost stories recently. Maybe of interest to you with your Reiver heritage. Keep up the good work.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you! And yeh that’s a good channel!
@robk78157 ай бұрын
That book by Rob Kirkup sounds a great read 👻 Fantastic video, very atmospheric :) and what a building Yours sincerely Rob Kirkup Lol :)
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Ah nice one mate! Didn't know you followed me. I'm a big fan of your books!
@robk78157 ай бұрын
@TheJollyReiver ah you're too kind. I've a podcast now too which has a lot of episodes about places in the north east. Its called "How Haunted?"
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
I’ll certainly give that a look!
@dinleyg7 ай бұрын
Great video for a frigid, damp, Sunday afternoon as I potter about moving into my new home. Thanks for the History lesson (*_*)
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@CountBeetle7 ай бұрын
Great video. I love the music. Can you recommend any music or place to find it like this?
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks fella. Aside from one or two pieces of music I have my own composer that creates them for me.
@matthewsimpson9797 ай бұрын
Great story! Very informative, keep up the good work
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you :-)
@Thelwyd7 ай бұрын
Cool video and nice moustache
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you :-)
@pavangodakiya77513 ай бұрын
The narration was perfect
@TheJollyReiver26 күн бұрын
Thank you :-)
@Lee-55735 ай бұрын
Brilliant 👏
@jasmijnvenner24037 ай бұрын
I can see this castle from my house.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Not a bad view!
@ignachioelsmith90537 ай бұрын
You're very lucky. The views and area look stunning!
@AS-vr5lc3 ай бұрын
I remember this hotel was in news a decade ago when some cricket team toured England.
@ladoboyo54527 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Reiver. Always intended to find out more about this place as I live so close by. Was the stache for movember or is it a permanent fixture? Either way it becomes you.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed lad! Well I think I’ll keep it for a while, thanks for the compliment!
@theramblingseanchai7 ай бұрын
Wow another brilliant video! What a fascinating piece of history, and so nice that the castle embraces its old legends and folklore from times gone by. I do feel really sorry for all those cricketers though! Happy Holidays to you and yours, keep up the great work :D
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks man, all the best for the new year!
@theramblingseanchai7 ай бұрын
@@TheJollyReiver You too! I'm looking forward to seeing what stories you have coming next year. I've just made a video about a Banshee on Rathlin and am really excited to see what footage you captured over there too :)
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
@theramblingseanchai Excellemt mate, I’m gonna email you shortly with a little proposal.
@bobbyvalentine93587 ай бұрын
Great rundown. Sadly you didn’t mention Poppet the castles cat who haunts the castle ground in search of cuddles.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
We loved Poppet! Sadly when I was filming I couldn’t find her, she only appeared when I didn’t have the camera!
@breakablehandlewithcare7 ай бұрын
Great video 😊
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ignachioelsmith90537 ай бұрын
What a stunning looking place. You're very lucky to have stayed in such a wonderful area and castle. Love these buildings. The 'tach is very fetching, too. Great video, keeo up the historical and spooky tales!👍
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed!
@garethconnor91137 ай бұрын
Great video 👍
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@nadiabrook78717 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT video!! I, for one, wouldn't mind staying at Lumley Castle at all!! Maybe one day!!👏👍💚❤👻
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Go for it!
@noreenclark25687 ай бұрын
I never heard of this castle before so it was good to get the history of it thanks
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@CallOfTheDarkVideo7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. The bar has a great vibe. Worse places to spend the afterlife.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@TonyL25677 ай бұрын
Love your content, especially the ghost stories of North of England and the borders
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thanks man
@stuartjohnston9263 ай бұрын
I stayed at Lumley Castle, and actually stayed in the King James Suite. I didn’t get a wink of sleep. Very eerily. Oddly I now live in Cheam in Sutton where some members of the Lumley family are buried.
@mattbarbarich3295Ай бұрын
Put in ear plugs , have a few Scothes before( or 3 glasses of wine) and pref cuddle up with somebody u know well and I bet ull sleep like a three yr old!😂 . Ghosts are just attention seekers and lost souls , just ignore them.
@Charlie18-hg3mf7 ай бұрын
fantastic and entertaining video as usual mate any chance your thinking of doing a video on crook hall my ancestors used to live there ive been many times and can't lie how creepy it is at night
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
I do plan on doing that soon! I’ve got the ghost stories noted down from there.
@TeamCGS20057 ай бұрын
I lived quite close to here and I remember hearing stories of this place such as when the Australian cricket team stayed there and one of the players saw a ghost and was so scared he refused to stay there. I'd love if you cover Chillingham Castle which again is not too far from here (just north in Northumberland). Thanks for the excellent videos.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy mate! I’ll not be covering Chillingham this year but I plan to cover something very close by..
@nigelcass8972Ай бұрын
Top place - cosy and creepy - stopped in out buildings . Castle next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@frogtastic10005 ай бұрын
Would like to visit one day.
@makeithappenvideos3 ай бұрын
looked haunted to me. - new subscriber
@TheJollyReiver26 күн бұрын
Thank you :-)
@jamesoldfield64774 ай бұрын
What a brilliant video! I confess despite being lucky enough that Lumley castle is visible from my home in Chester-Le-Street I never actually knew the details of the ghosts there, although everyone here in Chester knows that it is haunted. Also perhaps a video about the Lambton Worm if you are ever along this way again?
@TheJollyReiver26 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@djmossssomjd84967 ай бұрын
Isn't it amazing. All those descriptions of ghosts and yet not one was captured in this video. Like many places the stories are just stories :-) Good video though.
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you :-)
@dominicthomas14554 ай бұрын
the guy in the corner of the bar is aragorn, or strider :)
@murtazaarif65077 ай бұрын
Nice moustache and what a nice peaceful place. I wonder if this hotel is a heritage protected grade 1 or grade 2 building. The interior architecture seems to have been preserved for its original features. Also I think you meant to say east Indian cricket team rather than west Indian because their names sound east Indian.
@desiree62567 ай бұрын
Oh you have a moustache now sweet 😊✌️♥️🌟
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Indeed aha
@JJ-hu4cm7 ай бұрын
Handsome n rare
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Nooo
@carolescutt22577 ай бұрын
Hey JR aka D of A distinguished reminiscent of Capt E Black Adder but but smooth is best 😊
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Thank you aha
@gilly50948 күн бұрын
Stayed there once. Terrible hotel - dated, shabby, dirty tissues in the gap under the window. Kitschy furnishings. Someone should take this place over and make it into the classy hotel it deserves to be.
@angiemeerdink11513 ай бұрын
That is my ancestors
@DrFranklynAnderson7 ай бұрын
Christmastime in a haunted English castle turned hotel? 🤩 Sign me up!
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
It was good fun!
@breakablehandlewithcare7 ай бұрын
If ghosts do exist and " haunt " the rooms , how horrible to be trapped between life and death , neither alive or dead. How awful.
@TheMetyx6 ай бұрын
Hi, can you give the name of a soundtrack, that sounds at the beginning of your video Duke of Avalon?
@TheJollyReiver6 ай бұрын
It’s nameless fella. I have it privately commissioned.
@Paulftate7 ай бұрын
you sure his name wasn't Casper ...
@margarethughes37634 ай бұрын
What is that music called that you use..?
@TheJollyReiver4 ай бұрын
I have my own composer that makes it :-)
@aariley27 ай бұрын
I was wondering when you'd get into facial hair. Seems like you. You'd rock mutton chop side burns, sir!
@TheJollyReiver7 ай бұрын
Ahaha I doubt that but thank you for the confidence 😂
@margarethughes37634 ай бұрын
Why would they throw bodies down wells where they get water from.
@laurahossack99535 ай бұрын
I would like to stay in that hotel but what if lily’s comes into my room and attack me
@ArcadiaOccult7 ай бұрын
"Old Pagan beliefs" now that would be referring to the indigenous religion of Western Europe #Witchcraft which is the oldest religion in the world.
@neilforbes4167 ай бұрын
6:00 My sympathies go *immediately* with Lady Lily! She was, in her time, what this world needs far more of today, *ATHEISTS!*