The haunting grave built by guilty husband who betrayed her | Lawnswood Cemetery Pt2

The cemetery movement came into being because of gross overcrowding in urban churchyards and public awareness of the health hazards associated with it. The first cemetery which opened as a private enterprise in 1819 was The Rosary in Norwich. Other cemeteries followed throughout the country. Leeds General Cemetery was opened at Woodhouse in 1835. It was unconsecrated and used by dissenters. Burmantofts Cemetery (Beckett Street) was opened in 1845.
By the 1870’s St Michael’s churchyard in Headingley was nearing capacity and a suitable site for a new cemetery was found at Lawns Wood. It was close to the Leeds-Otley turnpike road and was chosen for its scenic attractiveness and location in a less populated area.
George Corson (1829-1910) the noted Leeds architect, designed the lodge and chapels and also the layout of the cemetery. His design for the cemetery was intended to be ‘simple and of a character to harmonize with the surrounding scenery’ (quoted in Leeds Historic Parks Inventory, 1996). He retained a border of trees around the cemetery and selected the finest tree specimens as permanent ornaments. The landscaping was carried out by William Gay (1814-93) who had previously landscaped Undercliffe Cemetery in Bradford.The cemetery opened in 1875 and on 31 December of that year the Church of England portion was consecrated by the Bishop of Ripon. The first burial, that of Henry Sharp, took place on 23 January 1876.

[@BobbyTanDowd]

Please reconsider your plan for not talking in your videos. Your talks add to the wonderful content you create.

[@pamelatillery2841]

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[@vowxhing]

Wait what? I missed Dan saying that! That buttery voice and deadpan wit is a huge part of your channel! You must never again consider not talking!

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

Totally agree

[@ianrobert6239]

I don't think Dan meant no talking in his Dead good Walks videos, only his Good Walks with Dan.

[@bionicnichola9251]

I agree 👍🏻 keep talking Dan 👌🏻

[@canimangel1]

That first headstone. The couple dying within a month of each other. Having laid to rest 3 of their children already. The other 3 followed their parents in death not many years after. None of them very old. What a tragic tale. All so young when they passed. I treasure grave stones. They tell such stories and allow us to remember people for just a moment who may long be forgotten 💔

[@Tracywhited2]

I couldn’t read it fast enough. Thanks for this and wow. Just such a heartbreaking story on that stone.

[@brianrodney712]

My late mother was a Leeds woman. She told me that Ethel would stand outside the door to welcome her husband home from work, and that is why she is so depicted. It seems that Ethel was " t' one wi' brass "

[@YorkshireRose-rt3fk]

Made it up. It's not true.

[@jameshallsworth7610]

I'm supporting Dan and the channel, please fellow enthusiastic walk fans, we need more walks, so support him! I've felt unwell recently and these walks help make me feel peace, Dan, another awesome walk, I might go and take Ethel flowers 🌺. RIP Ethel.

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Strive not be ill! Keep yourself and may the saints and Angels keep you also!! Stay strong and never despond !!😁🤗🤗🧐👍💪

[@jameshallsworth7610]

@@user-yp6kn2uw4k thank you for your help!

[@ianrobert6239]

Might not be able to make this live one as working tonight. Hope everyone else can 👍

[@traciehiggins7420]

What a cad! Always thinking with the wrong head 😂 I’m sure if he tried to meet her on the other side she kicked him out straight away 😮

[@scarlet532]

I have been visiting this place for over 50 years, first with my Grandmother. She is now buried here together with her husband and her parents, all in the same grave.

[@thepetesmith]

I am always so amazed, that these monuments look so beautiful even after so much time. That is what speaks to me the most, they really wanted to communicate forward their values and their lives.

[@tangledshoelace4726]

Please keep talking. You have a nice voice and your narrative add so much to the video.

[@violetdreams1799]

Ethel's monument.. stunning and unique.. have never seen anything like it, sad and hopeful at the same time..may dear Ethel rest in complete peace 💗

[@YorkshireRose-rt3fk]

I made it up

[@Jkk55]

Ethel's husband must have felt very guilty! I bet he spent a lot of money on that for her!. Lovely walk through thank you. 👏

[@Brianthehistorynerd]

The Sam Wilson grave was awesome. Very interesting as well. I agree with you about why the door was open on Ethel’s grave memorial. It makes alot of sense what you said. In the video you mentioned that it might be boring just walking around. I beg to differ because even if there isn’t any “special” grave marker it’s still nice to see the other markers and different parts of the cemetery. As always nice walk Dan 👍🏻

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

The grave of Ethel. Absolutely stunning but i do however get a feeling of course of sadness, but also a feeling of unrest. Like a feeling of always waiting and Always searching. A feeling of frustration disappointed and a feeling of all is lost and what went wrong. Such a sad feeling that comes from her. Respect ♥️

[@marthavanbeek-putters]

Beautiful story about the guilty husband. Lots of old and beautiful statues in this cemetary. Thks for showing it to us Martha

[@brendakrieger7000]

RIP Ethel. Really gorgeous memorial🪦💜😻

[@ronroche3138]

There are some absolutely stunning memorials you showcased! I can't help but feel bad for poor Ethel, but surely she has been rewarded afterwards. I certainly hope so, anyway. Thanks for another fascinating vid. Cheers!

[@grannybee]

Those statues on the Wilson grave are creepy, yeo stunning. Ethel's statue is beautiful.

[@annettenelson8820]

I love walks through cemeteries

[@hermiendrridder875]

What a beautiful cemetery, and those trees, don't know who were more relieved to see other people there, me or you, thought you might have seen a ghostie rhere for a second 😂 thanks for the walk.

[@janetslicer3637]

What is this that I hear? You are not going to stop talking through your deadwalks, are you? That is the main reason I watch you! And the fact that sometimes what you say is hilarious! You know that British humor! That was a sad story about Ethel. Some men are such scoundrels!

[@marshawargo7238]

Not the Main reason I watch, but without the narration I probably wouldn't watch at all. I like the way this channel is done Very Much! The subject, the information, the video pace & the respect shown All make for Enjoyable Time Not Wasted!

[@marieswindlehurst9694]

Love your voice ❤️

[@louisereuben5740]

There’s some lovely old graves in Bowling cemetery in Bradford and one in Morley (Leeds) too

[@joelhurley2678]

Great video Dan, unfortunately I got your notice at the end of the show so I watched it over. I enjoyed the statues they were very beautiful and really enjoyed the artwork I saw that lady's statue. Thank you again for sharing and have a great day.

[@DavePocklington]

The bird making prehistoric noises is a Jay. Birds are of coarse, descended from dinosaurs.

[@carolyndee4565]

What a beautiful old cemetery? The history that is there

[@paulinemoriarty3627]

The UK has some of the best graveyards to wander through

[@alarahalbach8665]

Absolutely right.

[@susiecross3174]

You find the most unique and interesting cemeteries. Thank you for all your investigation and information!🥰

[@alcom3101]

Toujours un Moment de Détente🔬🍀🎬Alex France🙏🍻

[@miriamaguilar7977]

Beautiful headstones and sad histories. Thank you for bringing the dead to life. Stay blessed.

[@annettenelson8820]

Beautiful works of art!

[@dm607]

Headstones don't have to be special, I love to read the names out from all walks of life. I'm so glad that Ethel is still standing, with vandalism being what it is these days. Could you try and read more as you amble along please Dan? Thanks for sharing Lawnswood with us. Deb of Oz.

[@deadgoodwalks]

I always get distracted by the next one lol, but i'll try

[@bionicnichola9251]

Some really beautiful statues and head stones. Such a lovely place Dan, your spoiling us.

[@tracythomas9393]

Yes please continue what your doing. Great job love your videos the cemeteries where you film are absolutely gorgeous

[@shelaleon1879]

Loved the Wilson grave, amazing monument. Great walk, thank you.

[@alisoncap8847]

Ethels story is sad. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheBadasspony]

..very beautiful headstones!!

[@destinationgraveyard]

Awsome video and💯🙌 and That cemetery is absolutely stunning.

[@RK-rt4mh]

Great video thank you for sharing Mr ❤

[@Grace-tc1lq]

Thank you so much for sharing these walks! It truly is the highlight of my day and your narration and backstories make the experience that much more special. 🇨🇦

[@YorkshireRose-rt3fk]

Honest. I made this story up myself and it flew around like wild fire..... I was a great entertainer in my youth.... 😊

[@Hardyfamily100]

I went here in between Christmas and new year. It was late afternoon and getting dark so it was a quick visit and certainly very creepy in that area! Felt like I was being watched but it was amazing place and I’ll definitely be going back

[@tompena7487]

Thanks for walking for me it was awesome and poor Evelyn. Hey from Texas

[@alyseandrews1066]

Fantastic video! Love the jump-scare with the aggresstive bird squawks 😆 You should put this one in a Halloween playlist, nice n' spooky ❤️

[@shapumawildcat2800]

LOL epic vid as always, PS The bird you heard was a JAY, Thanks

[@spiritwalker-nv7dp]

She is very much at peace my friend.😊😊

[@reginamathews2001]

A lot of the stones provides a lot of genealogical information !

[@tracycombs1484]

Beautiful and Interesting Monuments.

[@tinasavage674]

Poor Ethel looks fed up !

[@brendakrieger7000]

Wow, super stunning cemetery🪦💜💕

[@wolf3104]

Mors Janua Vitae -death, the gateway of life. Very beautiful piece of art. I wonder who made that. Many of them are signed.

[@janetwhitten3945]

Ethel looks so real. As you were approaching it could be mistaken for someone standing there

[@richhughes7450]

Great stuff. Looking at all these old graveyards just goes to show how religious people were back then. Nowadays religious stuff like weddings and funerals and christenings etc are done more for ir tradition not religion. There is something deeply macabre but fascinating about graveyards.

[@alliposh8097]

there is a grave in a small cemetery near me kind of in the same vein. My grandma told me that the husband was very bad to his wife and was afraid she would back to haunt him so he had a huge angel statue put on her grave. Either that she would see the angel and be inspired to go to heaven and give up her grudge or because it was so heavy it would keep her from rising. spooooooky

[@denisecarbone4382]

Thanks!

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks for supporting the channel Denise! x

[@CemeteryMan75]

That Sam Wilson monument is amazing. Great video

[@trudianngray6469]

Sir you are so brave 😳😳

[@lizard0372]

RIP Ethel 🕊🕊🕊 What a beautiful lady ♥️

[@shellys7660]

I think that was a Pterodactyl laying an egg...😄

[@user-yp6kn2uw4k]

I'll try after February 6 to sign up for a donation. Now while the monthly period on the card has not expired. Never lose your heart!! With love, also Daniel from distant places.🤩🥰💪👊

[@FeralSheryl1818]

Wow!

[@user-tv5ht8ig6q]

It is more difficult to see details on the monuments as dusk approaches.

[@harrymcandrew1447]

108th like and that huge grave with statues on top just looked seriously earie

[@spiritwalker-nv7dp]

Camin, they are anything but forgotten. They are all together. Peaceful, happy. Only our bodies die. We don't. We will get our bodies back. Not a hair will be lost from your hea d. Those that have passed ahead of us are still very much alive. Families are forever. It's not good-bye. It's until we meet again. 😊😊😊

[@Sarah-fy3qf]

I'm working in Leeds this weekend. Now I know I have to watch out for pterodactyls.😂

[@marygrummer9189]

If I were Ethel, I would slam that door shut and secure it with a pad lock!

[@embwhitton9792]

Careful, you might draw ghosts!

[@pauljones8135]

Ethal grave look like she waiting for someone with the door. I dont blame u asking people to help u with channel. Cost alot travel fees etc.keep up the work

[@peterneijs387]

Love your Video's , thank you . I am going for cremation , it's a bit warmer .

[@kasie680]

Highway to the DANGERZONE! 😊

[@twobrokeguyz1214]

So, just wondering, but the horses galloping and the children talking were actually there, right?

[@NurseOasis]

Do most of the Memorials have creamated remains? Was it popular back then to stack on top of each other? I have so many questions. So interesting.

[@catchloe1989]

Bet he poisoned poor Ethel, very popular choice in Victorian times, never marry a chemist!

[@susancousins8766]

Beautiful place with beautiful grave monuments, how awful they don’t keep up paint or fixing them. Ethel’s statue is gorgeous, however her husband was not very honorable. Unfortunately, many women and men go through it daily. I did myself with my first husband, we divorced after 10 years of marriage.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Men go through it just as much.

[@carolinenorman9997]

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[@maryrnbsn5114]

"Work in progress" I love your comments

[@milfinu]

2:19 What's the Dangerous part ?

[@missmarple7639]

👍👍👍

[@sonsoffalstaff2600]

I wonder if they exhumed Ethel whether they would find arsenic in her tissues. I would put money on the portico she is standing in being an exact replica of the front of her house. I suggest that her husband was glad that she had just left the house. Just an idea.

[@peterneijs387]

Please look for a Mary ....

[@NM-ub6ml]

The bird is a jay

[@junegrimley5697]

To be fair it wouldn't be as interesting

[@allisondrummond951]

Love the Sam Wilson grave another great walk dan keep talking throughout your videos who wants you to stop talking?

[@barbaraprest783]

Keep talking and walking 🚶‍♀️ please

[@spiritwalker-nv7dp]

If you didn't talk I wouldn't be able to know about the gravestones and mausoleums. The print is often hard to read. Please don't stop talking. Thank you.😊

[@ianshaw6922]

Ayup lol please dont go into ghosts n phantoms etc lol as dont exhist. Keep the videos coming though

[@laurarekosh2886]

Thanks!

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks so much Laura, really appreciate your support x