From CAPTIVITY to Courtroom: The CLITHEROE Kidnapping Sensation 1891

[@patsysmith540]

Thank you so much. She was a brave woman.

[@KellyfromMemphis]

Makes me appreciate living in modern times as a woman…having personal autonomy is something I took for granted. This was actually quite shocking 😢

[@DaysofHorror]

We said in the community post that we put out that this video may infuriate and shock people. It surprised us when we looked into it just how seemingly crazy and wrong the law perceived marriage back in Victorian England and how much power a husband had over his wife.

[@carolb8521]

Excellent story telling, really enjoyed it, poor woman ,really felt for her 💔

[@lindaholland4896]

Yet the same things still go on in third world countries

[@micksmusicchannel]

Wow this was an interesting one, those laws were crazy for sure. Well done Emily for not giving up her fight. Thanks for sharing Chris and Vickie this was an interesting one 🙂

[@DaysofHorror]

You’re welcome 😊

[@brucevaughn2886]

Applaud this woman and those who supported her successful efforts to prevail in court establishing her legitimate right to self determination immune to any contrary claims by her erstwhile husband.

[@lindar7698]

What a shame she has to spend eternity with her awful husbands name on her grave. Great presentation again

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Yes, it wasn't great was it!

[@bluestarblue22]

@@lindar7698 I hate that!

[@TotemCrow]

I wonder who authorised that. Could have been done to give her some standing and not be seen as unwed. Could it be that this was what she continued to call herself and so it made sense to identify her to future generations they used her known name ?

[@DaysofHorror]

I wonder if it was because were not divorced 🤔

[@dianabailey5175]

I know here in America , the name on the stone is decided by the one that bought the stone . The maiden or preferred name can also be added along side the marital name . It all depends on who has bought the stone .

[@Bee-ly4gx]

As a child St. Mary’s churchyard in clitheroe was my playground and prospect house was the local vets. I sometimes went in that house as I was friends with the daughter of Mr Tindall the vet. Crazy to think about the history it held.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Omg yes, it's very strange now you know what happened there 😮

[@hildaburger64]

Here in Ireland in 1970s my mum had to go to the high court to get my violent father out of her family home.That was nearly a hundred years after this case,but like Emily she did it.This is such a professionally put together channel,well done to you both .

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

So happy your mum was able to get away from her violent husband. Hugs 😊

[@Houkasmokingcaterpillar]

@hidaburger64... In the U.S that is what is considered part of 1's Constitutional Rights. Even tho a person may have been charged with DV, they still have the right to be represented by an attorney, in a court of law.

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Another good story terrible to think that they had such laws back then very oppressive laws against women. Thank heavens that we don't have such laws anymore. Poor woman what she must have gone through is disgusting to say the least. So he basically kept her like a prisoner. R.I.P. Emily 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Rip 🙏 😢

[@LindaCharles-sg6mz]

Thank you for bringing this case to light, for a long time and even into the middle of the 20th Century men had the wrong idea that they were the boss and could do as they pleased. Thank God for Emily.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

💯 agree. 😊

[@Houkasmokingcaterpillar]

@LindaCharles..... It's not because men "thought" that they were the bosses, man WERE the bosses! According to the draconic laws of that time, women had absolutely no rights whatsoever.

[@robertphillipson4728]

Thank you for this, really enjoyed it. May I suggest an idea for a topic? I was once told ( I worked at Whittingham Hospital, Goosnargh, in the 1970,s) that husbands could basicaly lie and 'manufacture' a diagnosis of insanity in their wife and get her 'put away'. At that point she ceased to exist as a member of society and that the husband could then, if he was so inclined, could remarry perfectly legally. This may have been bit of overdramatising of course but then, maybe it wasn't. I had plenty of patients there who were 'put away' for what now would be seen as trivial reasons.

[@DaysofHorror]

Hi Robert, I've just had a quick search and found one small news report from 1956 and a Thomas Wilby who was granted a decree nisi on the grounds of incurable insanity! His wife was sent to Whittingham. There could be a story in these cases.

[@PatriciaLloyd-c7k]

I am a watcher in Australia. Love your fascinating stories, also seeing where the events happened in the English countryside.

[@DaysofHorror]

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[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks for watching Patricia. Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@lateforbreakfast]

I watched this video with great interest, you revealed a great story of the legal system back in the day and how Emily was the start of getting old terrible laws changed. You have a great show, my wife and I watch them almost every day here in Australia. Keep up the great work.

[@DaysofHorror]

Thank you. Glad you and your wife are enjoying the content.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Aww thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you and your wife ate enjoying our videos 😊

[@Lancastrian501]

Thanks for another enjoyable video, this time from my hometown. Yes I've heard about this story but only recently. I don't think the case is that well known in Clitheroe though it was obviously a major incident in its time. It's hard to believe that laws like that existed up until the late 19th century. It was a time which is often referred to as "The Good Old Days" but that wasn't the case in so many instances.

[@littlepoplar82]

Good afternoon from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

[@DaysofHorror]

And a good afternoon to you. We seem to be bringing in people from all over the world at the moment, and its just so heartwarming the support you kind folk are giving us.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Welcome. Hope you are well 😊

[@paulapratley5904]

Looking forward to this story

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@lynneosborne5200]

Good story chris n vicky i enjoyed this x

[@paulapratley5904]

Another fabulous video xx Girl Power ! Well done Emily

[@DaysofHorror]

And well done to Betsy and Hartley for looking into habeas corpus!

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

She was a star 🌟, wasn't she!

[@Lancastrian501]

@@DaysofHorrorI noticed Emily‘s father Henry was an attorney before he died so maybe they had contacts in the legal profession. Also they wouldn’t be short of a few bob if they lived at Prospect House.

[@mariemcbride3918]

Thanks for sharing Emily's story , iam a domestic violence survivor and I shout from rooftops my story to help others woman survivors but also men , iam so happy she got her freedom wish her story was more well known shocking how women were treat then , though iam not surprised , we're still having to fight now in some ways thanks again ❤❤

[@DaysofHorror]

If I remember correctly, Im sure Hartley, her brother-in-law was a lawyer (or solicitor) and it was because of him and her sister, Betsy, they were able to look into habeas corpus knowing full well what Emily's rights were. It was still a battle though to convince the courts!

[@wendysweet2753]

Intresting Thank you

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks for watching Wendy 😊

[@pauljohnson5319]

Nice to see your channel growing steadily. Thank you Chris & Vickie for another well put together story of the past and as always, I very much look forward to the next one.

[@DaysofHorror]

Thanks so much

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

New subscriber from Bangkok Thailand. 😊 great presentation Chris and lovely Vicky. We appreciate you ❤

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thank Paul. We really appreciate that 😊

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

​@jenniferrosebruce6385 thanks Jennifer for watching abd subscribing, glad your enjoying our content 😊

[@Jkk55]

Thank you that was fascinating! I am just glad I wasn't born in those days I did know about that law with the men being in charge I read about it somewhere. All put together lovely! 👏👏👏👏💕

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks Jules. Yes husband could beat the wife omg 😮

[@janetedmundson991]

Great video as always Chris and Vickie, well researched.Good to know we have moved on a lot since the times of having to obey and bow down to your husband.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

I could not have lived like that. Marriage is a Partnership. But we thought a great tale that needed to be remembered and how Emily manged to change the law. Thanks Janet for watching 😊😊

[@Houkasmokingcaterpillar]

​​@@Daysofhorror-vickie Marriage at that time in history wasn't considered a "partnership", it was considered an ownership. Much like the laws that governed the slaves & their owners.

[@valeriewalker3886]

Hi just found you on you tube and I'm hooked. It's fascinating to watch. Thanks to you and your wife for a great channel. Slowly going through your videos , your doing a fantastic job.

[@DaysofHorror]

Welcome aboard! Glad to hear you are enjoying the content and thank you for the kind words.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks Valerie for watching and enjoying our content. We upload every Monday at 8.05pm 😊

[@valeriewalker3886]

@@DaysofHorror thank you. Your welcome.

[@nickmadman]

Another good story . How about coming down south and doing some stories .

[@DaysofHorror]

It's all about money at the moment. And having the spare time as we both work. We have a holiday coming up on three weeks so we need to save for that too. But we have some big plans for the south of England.

[@robertdiamond2830]

Yes, looking forward to this.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@murielmaccalman3021]

Good Evening from Glasgow. ❤

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Hello 👋 😊

[@DaysofHorror]

Hello there! How are you? And thanks for watching 👀 🙂

[@murielmaccalman3021]

Hi Vickie 🙂

[@murielmaccalman3021]

I'm ok. Loving your channel..Binge watched all weekend 😀 Hope you're both well. .🙂

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Brilliant news to hear. 😊 Thank you 😊

[@olivegrove2615]

What is significant is the British government's destruction of historical files. Historical events, records are now being destroyed, if storage was/is an issue they could approach the Tasmanian Government in Australia as Tasmania has the best environment for storing textiles & paper goods in the world (it's due to the climate). Tasmania has room (space) and climate to establish an archive worth travelling to.

[@emmajulian8716]

Well Chris and vickie what can I say. Other than what a great video I'm so happy for poor Emily but saddened she passed away with something that could be treated with now. Thank you vickie I'm doing good now I did reply in the premier chat but so many people was sending messages. Yes we have had disorder in Leicester I'm only 8 minutes away from the city centre but it didn't come here the only disorder I normally get is when Leicester city play as I'm 4 minutes away from the stadium or Leicester tigers as I live across the road from them. Chris please don't change I didn't here you repete yourself 😢 please stay the way you are that's why we love your videos xx

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Lol, Leicester ground!! I feel your pain 😅. Hope you are recovering well. Chris will repeat himself at times as it does help with the story and he cannot change, just lucky if you didn't notice a repeat during tonight's vid. 😊

[@emmajulian8716]

@@Daysofhorror-vickie no vickie I didn't notice I love your videos I told the nurse's at Leicester Royal informery about your channel they have subscribed. I'm I bit off a stickler my main passion is tudor history but had my first at 15 so never continued my studies I have always been interested in murders or mystery murders but it was only in my Leicestershire but now I found your channel its opened a new light. Thank you vickie and Chris love from Emma Julian

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thank you for sharing with the nurse 😀 I love murder mystery, suspense and unsolved. I'm so glad pur channel found you too and got you further afield than Leicester x You are a breathe of fresh air, and honestly I know I say it alot, but we do appreciate you and all that follow us, and you are the reason we keep doing what we are doing xxx

[@trevorwright6165]

wonderful story chris and vic ki do think i should get rid of the small stick a i see things have changed if i can get it away from chris i will dump it thank you both so much a wonderful film and story told so well buy you both all the best from trev and chris xxx

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks Trevor, but I think you should give the stick to Christine! She might need it for you 😂. Have a great evening 😊

[@deadlysquirrel5560]

Hello from small town Indiana! Love your videos ❤

[@DaysofHorror]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Aww thank you, and we love your support ❤️

[@emmajulian8716]

So looking forward to this xx

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@emmajulian8716]

@@Daysofhorror-vickie love you and Chris xx

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

​@@emmajulian8716❤❤ your so kind 😇

[@ianmcnally7203]

Given that Emily had considerable wealth of her own, she probably had some very well connected members of her immediate family, one would wonder what if any influence they might have brought to bare on her behalf, or were they afraid of the negative social stigma of Emily’s situation and support for the status quo that might be aimed at them. If three men tried to force my daughter in to a carriage they too would need to set up a “go fund me page” not for legal expenses, but to pay their medical bills. Indeed this story brings in to question just how good the “good old days” were…goodnight Emily you were a shining star in the fight for equality for women.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

She was a star 🌟 😊

[@margaretarmbruster4919]

Another great video thank you both ! im new to your channel and i love it

[@DaysofHorror]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Aww thanks Margaret for the kind words and watching. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@wendycameron3823]

Good morning from Canada. Great story a sad one makes me angry that men had so much control over women at that time.🤓

[@DaysofHorror]

Tell us about it. Shocking isn't it. Thanks for watching

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks Wendy for watching and commenting 😊

[@LindaCharles-sg6mz]

It's interesting that we often think that in Victorian England is a more Godly society but beating your wife and treating her badly is definitely not a biblical pattern Ephesians ch 5 verse 25 - 29, 1Peter ch3 verse 7 Colossians ch 3 19. There are more. Men are called to treat there wives as a weaker vessel not to be treated like a dog.

[@DaysofHorror]

We were really surprised when reading the notes back and to how men perceived their wives in the 1800s. And how archaic the law was! It was shocking.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Awful how you could beat your wife 😢. Thanks for commenting Linda 😊

[@lynneosborne5200]

Omg imagine that being the law now and being made to go back to our x husbands, I divorced my 1st husband who is now deceased but I use to have nightmares I was being made to go back to him it was awful.x

[@paulapratley5904]

Good evening from Paula in Oxfordshire

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thx

[@DonnaBooth-qe3ez]

I love watching your new video tonight it was a good one xx❤🤗

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Cheers Donna ❤

[@sophieWright-di8xn]

Absolutely love these videos thank you

[@DaysofHorror]

Thank you so much Sophie. 😊

[@janettetaylor8760]

Evening from Stockport down the roads from u both..

[@DaysofHorror]

Defo not that far! And a place we are soon to be visiting 😉

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Yes, we have a few stories your way. Hope your having a great evening 😊

[@promisejrhodes]

That Betsy may be the mother’s mother. So, Emily’s grandma. I’ve noticed a lot of times mother in law’s getting buried with their daughter’s family. A few sets of my great grandparents are buried with the wive’s mother by them. Very interesting.

[@DaysofHorror]

Good point!

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Yes good point 😊

[@davidandrews8963]

From David in Cromer I have been following your films for about a month now and I would just like to say how I am enjoying them I know the content can be heavy sometimes but the way you guys tell the story and present yourselves the way you do makes the whole experience so much more real and interesting and I find myself actually caring for the victims and hoping that someone is brought to task for what are horrendous crimes I'm off long term sick had left kidney removed 2 years ago but my remaining one ain't great So your stories give my mind an escape and the emotions run high sometimes I'm a huge Sherlock Holmes buff Not this new one with Benedict Cumberbatch but the original stories from the Strand magazine and the Jeremy Brett Holmes from 1984 to 95 I think they finished Brett died that year too Sorry waffling on HEY IF you like horror watch a film called THE GATES take it easy guys and more of the same please from David ♥️🙏🤟🎸🎶👽

[@DaysofHorror]

Many thanks David for the kind words. The stories can be very heavy at times, as we often struggle to cover some of them. Especially the recent one involving Margaret Allen in Rawtenstall. We are sorry to hear about your health and fingers crossed you get better soon! Only recently, we spoke about doing something on Sherlock Holmes!! We want to do something on the whole subject but not like what other channels have done so far, so please keep an eye out for what we do have planned. It might not happen soon, as we have a holiday already booked and time off work is now very limited. But yes, we have something special planned on Sherlock Holmes.

[@davidandrews8963]

@@DaysofHorror Enjoy your holiday and I look forward to some Sherlock done the Days of Horror way I'm listening to the radio play of Salem's lot at the mo my favourite Stephen King story The original movie with David Soul scared me to death Was 9 when I saw that Cheers guys have fun 🙏♥️🤟🎸🎶

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks for your kind words David, and I do hope your looking after yourself 😊.

[@JonfitzFitzjohn-k6s]

Nice One Guy,s

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Thanks Jon 😊

[@andreavander6197]

Well done great work. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤

[@DaysofHorror]

Thanks for the visit

[@marksadventures3889]

congratulations, best one yet!! Thank you

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Love to hear that 😊

[@DaysofHorror]

Cheers Mark!

[@jimbobjamber9276]

Good evening from Blackburn!

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Good Evening from boarder Helmshore/haslingden area 😊

[@DaysofHorror]

Hi Jimbob, how are you?

[@jimbobjamber9276]

@@DaysofHorror Hi Chris and Vickie! I'm really well, I've had an amazing day and I was looking forward to your latest story. I got called away about 10 minutes into it, but I will watch it later. Once again, thanks for all of your hard work bringing these fascinating stories to life!

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

​@@jimbobjamber9276thanks Jim and we are glad to hear you had an amazing day, fingers crossed the rest of the week nisa like that for you 😊

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

​@@jimbobjamber9276 Just noticed "buy me a coffee", that's so kind. Thank you. But pls remember, watching, liking commenting on our videos you are helping us already by doing this 😊

[@rozcole3650]

Roz from oz

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Hi Roz, hope your doing well 😊

[@gingermolly234]

A very sad story, handled with care by yourselves. Was it premeditated? Was money the reason. As you say, Margaret/Bill had lost income. But we don't know what was discussed between them and why it ended in Nancy's death. As for the punishment, I'm not sure.

[@DaysofHorror]

Not defending Bill (or Margaret), but I think the years of being bullied, talked about etc, 'may' have had a bad effect and in the end, he/she just snapped. Like I say, Im not trying to excuse what happened and as many have said, all those blows to Nancy's head was way over the top. Also, what did happen to the money that Nancy used to carry around with her? More than likely Bill/Maggie took, but it was never found.

[@lindc1070]

How do you beat someone in a " non violent" way?😮

[@lisascarrott6142]

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[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@Stesasda]

At 12.18.......dunno if anyone else noticed the black hooded figure standing behind the wall of the church????🤔

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@DaysofHorror]

A scarecrow of sorts. Vickie now remembers seeing a few of them in that garden when we were filming. Personally, I didn't spot them until you mentioned here in the comments 😆

[@Stesasda]

I spotted it straight away😂😂 oh well,another ghost debunked😊😊

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

​@@Stesasda😂😂😂😂

[@engnor1]

Chronicle of the Times did this story about 2 months ago.

[@richardbaker-mn1lg]

Just like being a follower of other faiths that are still doing exactly the same in this day and age in Christian countries...

[@lorrainedalgleish7616]

Well said.If Sharia law takes hold then we'll get to experience again what our great great grandmas did.

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

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[@lorrainedalgleish7616]

@@Daysofhorror-vickie See you inside then Vickie😁🪖