Visiting The Plague Village of Eyam 4K

[@mdeysenroth]

How utterly selfless of the villagers to self-quarantine to prevent the spread of the plague. Hero's, every one.

[@joanfourie1753]

Totally agree❤

[@ronaldm8235]

Absolutely amazing. God bless them.

[@teresaslo]

I am not sure people would do that today....

[@XicedreamsX]

Imagine if they had not agreed to a quarantine? So many more lives would have been lost. What a selfless and conscientious act of these villagers

[@jemimalove9867]

It took a yank to provide the best documentary on Eyam, far better than the BBC ones. Really interesting, thankyou

[@grimmlifecollective]

Wow…thank you. Much respect.

[@jerimiahjohnson4645]

For someone on the vacation of a life time, the grimms sure are releasing alot of videos on their trip. Thank-you so much for taking us along on these amazing trips. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@hanselmansell7555]

Sooo good init? As a brit I just love seeing their take on everything but also looking forward to Germany which i think maybe next?... 🇩🇪

[@suemoo22]

@@elgato894. Good for them!

[@michaelshiflett4835]

I love your videos, thank you so much for all of your work 😊✌🏻

[@whitestuff10]

​@elgato894 Have a beer dude it's really not worth freaking out over, so what if they are filming and posting videos, it is what is allowing them to make these great videos.

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

​@@whitestuff10This! ☝️👻

[@charlotteh71]

Thanks so much for visiting us in the UK! You're so respectful of our stories, people, places and history and I for one appreciate this so much❤

[@shanejur]

We have a lot of English in our development here in the States. Let's face it, we are pretty much all that each other truly have in the world.

[@Nephilimfields]

I wish more people were like Jessica and Michael, so respectful and truly interested in the history. Thank you both for taking us on your journeys. Greetings from Canada

[@pauljob1976]

Great to see visitors to the UK actually making it out of London

[@deborahrands949]

Visited Eyam today. It was raining but we had a wonderful visit. Very atmospheric and very interesting. Grim and Jessica covered it perfectly and I kept saying “oh Grim and Jessica stood here!” Thank you for visiting Eyam and telling its sad and thought provoking story xx

[@slytheringingerwitch]

This is why this is my favourite channel on KZbin. These people's stories are being told because of two people passionate about spreading history. Thank you guys.

[@serenityjane72]

Thank you for your respect and care. I am from England and I remember visiting Eyam when I was about 12. I am now 51! I remember these places and the names on the plaques. I was deeply affected by this place as a child and my family and I still talk about this. I am proud to be English when I see in our history how we did hold a lot of compassion for others, like here, quarantining themselves knowing they could run and maybe get free of it, but choosing to stay for the good of the surroundings townspeople. When she hugged the rock, I cried. Please hug her from me and tell her thank you for her love. I hope you both love the uk ❤

[@digman63]

the sound of the bell gave it more creepy vibe to the video

[@lunaumbra]

It's interesting to think that during that awful period no one knew for certain how the plague was transmitted. The Eyam villagers had the sense to realise the disease was passing from one person to another and isolated themselves from other villagers and journeymen so as not to pass it on or to become re infected when it stabilized, They were obviously very well organised and with great foresight.

[@elizabethcochrane9015]

Was through Fleas from a package from London

[@jhondasowers5025]

I’m a long time follower of your channel and I’m a person with a disability that makes traveling very difficult. I love all your content it makes my day just to be able to follow you on your beautiful spooky adventures. Thank you for sharing your amazing lives with people like me who are confined to a little corner of the world.

[@kemikemi756]

2:52 the aromatic and curative herbs were an important part of the plague era. What many people may not know, the Simon & Garfunkel famous song "Scarborough Fair" refers to a plague victim not be able to see his love. You can hear the some of the herbs mentioned in the song: "Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme" . The song was inspired by an old plague era poem.

[@mary-anneswanson1428]

Thank you for this added bit of history :)

[@mellissamonday4051]

I didn't know that. Thank you for sharing that bit of information ❤

[@joejones9520]

the tune's been around for centuries with various lyrics but the only problem with the plague reference claim is that the version using the lyrics "par. sage, rose. and thyme" and referencing "Scarborough Fair" has only been around since the 19th century.

[@ghostchaser1631]

Slight correction. Actually, the song is a more modern take on a middle ages Scottish ballad called "The Elfin Knight" which is about a young maiden who gets basically kidnapped by a supernatural knight who she has feelings for. He agrees to marry her if she can complete a list of impossible tasks for him and in return she counters with a list of equally impossible tasks for him thus effectively avoiding rape and they ultimately both win out and become a married couple and as an added bonus they start living on a plot of land that was left to the young maiden by her father. The Simon and Garfunkel version from the 1960s is a mix of the old Scottish /English melody and some of it's lyrics mixed with an anti war message of the time. I don't know where you got that information but it has never had anything to do with the plague.

[@kemikemi756]

@@ghostchaser1631 It is a ballad about the Yorkshire town of Scarborough, which was infected by plague, ofcourse it is natural that it has varieties but this particular instance is requesting tasks to the listener because the person cannot meet their beloved. This version is traced back to 1670 . As the song spread, it was adapted, modified, and rewritten to the point that dozens of versions existed by the end of the 18th century. Yes it has to do with plague.

[@joannehopwood7123]

I just love you two. Because of your kindness of taking all of us with you on your adventures, I have learned so much. Hugs and love to you both.

[@sharonsiegrist7183]

Thank you Michael and Jessica you really humanized the plague for me. Up to now it was just a part of history but now I know names, ages, and cannot imagine the sorrow these survivors went through watching their loved ones fade away one by one. Quarantine off the town and still getting supplies. These poor people and that woman who had to bury her entire family herself how tragic!

[@dermot2747]

I live in England and never heard this story. Thanks for sharing. We all learn something new every day.

[@villanelle8888]

This was as good as any British History TV show. 👏🏻

[@mutantryeff]

This puts much into perspective. In 1709, three brothers from Switzerland left because of religious persecution (Mennonites). One of those three was my ancestor. The generations just prior to them had lived through the plague. My son is the 10th generation in the USA.

[@LizzyHourglass]

Thank you for visiting Eyam. We were taught this at school at a young age. Living in Derbyshire, it was especially tragic. We were taken to Eyam on a school trip at 8 years old. You treated their story with equal reverence and respect. Thank you.

[@kmotch]

Our class was taken there too back in the early 90s

[@TheFlixFiles]

You're near my neck of the Woods! I hope you enjoyed the historic beauty of Eyam ❤

[@BleuStocking]

🌿 The aromatic herb garden featured is of great historical significance. Those particular herb species were stuffed into the “beak” of the creepy-looking “bird man” masks worn by physicians during the plague times. The aroma of the herbs masked the stench emitted by the plague buboes (boils), and were thought to act as a rudimentary respiratory disease filter.

[@jennifermorrow2872]

When you get your house your sign on the house should say Welcome to the Grimm Estate. Enter if you dare. Have one of those pictures that the eyes follow you the whole time. lol

[@Aoife24601]

I have my only ghost tale from Eyam. I was brought up about 12 miles fromm Eyam and when I was 10 dad said we would visit as i was old enough to understand the bravery of the villagers. I was outside the church with the dog as mum and dad were chatting to the Vicar inside. Honey the dog began to bark at nothing, then nothing became something. I saw as clear as day, at around 3pm in the afternoon a woman, dressed in grey wearing a poke bonnet, running towards the church up the path. Her face wasnt clear but she was agitated, running as though in panic. I felt huge sadness. Honey kept barking and whining, so much i picked her up as I did so the lady vanished as did the feeeeling of sadness. I ran to the church as my dad opened the door. I told him and mum what Id seen. The vicar said "oh dont worry its the grey lady. Shes been seen by many"..oh thats ok then😂😂😂 he was so matter of fact. My first and only encounter with a ghost.

[@joiedevivre2005]

I first heard of Eyam at the beginning of the Covid lockdown. In the face of what was happening in 2020 & how some people were behaving, the irony of a village in 1665 that chose to quarantine itself rather than run the risk of infecting neighboring villages was not lost on me. I love that the village has become a living memorial & history center so that their sacrifice was not forgotten. It's interesting that the villagers would leave money at the boundary stone in exchange for the food that folks from neighboring villages left for them - almost like a sort of 17th century version of Door Dash. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Trooperdog]

You two are taking me to places I could only dream of going! Thank you again for sharing such amazing adventures with the rest of us! Safe travels!

[@curtisholmes9988]

I live in Eyam it’s a nice place I guess, really quiet

[@ladywolfbane02]

Same here! Michael & Jessica never disappoint.

[@TinFoilCat90]

The people of that village chose to stay and not spread the plague. They were heroes.

[@TheParkLarkPrivate]

The astonishing fact that structures 360+ years remain intact and apparently in use to this day is a remarkable achievement.

[@kyleechristina1231]

I swear they make cemeteries look more and more historic and beautiful! They can still feel eerie but have a certain beauty about them! The very same with this one! The age of the stones there, these people truly have such beautiful final resting places. Just the overall beauty of this video and every video you guys do, and to take time to show us around on your explorations! Thank you so so much for another beautiful video besties! Safe travels as always 👻🎃🦇💚🥰

[@ElCineHefe]

It's Michael's enthusiasm. It comes across so genuine and you don't see that much in these days of meh.

[@kyleechristina1231]

@@ElCineHefe Michael and baby ghoul are the best story and history tellers. Their voices are soothing and peaceful. That’s what makes their videos and their channel truly the best ! I get so excited when they post a new video !

[@Crossfirepyro2]

Nothing better than laying in bed with pneumonia watching a grimm life collective episode about the plague

[@debrawalker4485]

Just a beautiful tribute to this little village with a sad history. I've seen other videos on this but none of them moved me as much as yours did. You really bring the history and the tragedy to light. I'm so glad you are filming your UK visit. Hope Jessica is feeling okay, you guys do a lot of travelling, it can be exhausting! Take care and look forward to more adventures.

[@stargazer4625]

Wow that's a old cemetary. I thought the plague boundary stone was super cool also. What a beautiful place

[@lnwhite0315]

The shot with the hot air balloon in the sky and the old buildings and old headstones is amazing! Love it!

[@jeanproctor3663]

Eyam is such a beautiful village isn't it? It's very in keeping with a lot of the Peak District villages. If you're able to visit again some time, you need to see Castleton. There's a hill with the ruins of Peveril Castle at the top. This and just about the whole of Castleton are said to be haunted. Castleton is famous for the Blue John, a type of fluorspar, being mined there. It's quite a rare stone now, but sometimes it's possible to come across old slag heaps where if you're lucky you can come across small pieces of the stone. It has beautiful bands in it of various shades of purples and blues. There's loads of shops that sell things made from Blue John in Castleton but they're usually really expensive. There's also the caves around Castleton (Blue John, Treak Cliff, Peak and Speedwell Caverns) that you can pay a fee to go down into. In Speedwell, the journey is done on a boat and you have to wear a hard hat for the safety of your head! Peak Cavern is also known as Devil's Arse and is used for film screenings and small concerts at various times of the year. Not too far from Derbyshire is Sheffield, which is known for a lot of things, especially stainless steel (the process to make it originated here and Sheffield used to be really well-known for it. Sadly, most stainless steel is now made abroad because it's cheaper to do it that way - although a lot of the time it's poorer quality) and music (famous musicians seem to seep out of the brickwork - it must be something in our water!) I'm from Rotherham originally, which is the next town on to Sheffield, although I've lived in Sheffield longer. But the main reason I mention Sheffield is because of the Cholera Monument and grounds (here's a link to the Wiki page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera_Monument_Grounds_and_Clay_Wood ). Not too far from the Cholera Monument are the ruins of Manor Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was held captive before her execution. She was reported to be able to access a pub in town called The Old Queen's Head, which is also the oldest pub in Sheffield (and has a bit of a grim play on words for the name, given its famous patronage). There are rumoured to be a network of tunnels underneath the centre of Sheffield, but as far as I know, they're all either filled in or dangerously inaccessible. Next on from Sheffield is Rotherham (mentioned in the Domesday Book) and Wentworth, which has Europe's largest stately home, Wentworth Woodhouse. This has a huge façade, with 365 windows! Imagine being *their* window-cleaner! The house is beautiful and the village of Wentworth has two churches (called Holy Trinity and Old Holy Trinity) and graveyards that are only separated by a little lane. The old church has effigies to some of the Earls of Strafford and also a vault to the Fitzwilliam family. The Fitzwilliams, Wentworths and Watson-Wentworths are families that were local landowners and lived at Wentworth Woodhouse. Here's a link to a bit of information on Old Holy Trinity: www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/holy-trinity-wentworth.html . I hope I've not rambled on too much and given you both a bit of food for thought on places to visit in the North of England if you're able to visit again. Thank you for making this video about Eyam. It's really lovely to see someone that's from America *not* just make videos about places in London!

[@lisatatseeker966]

Loving your UK videos (from a Brit). Look up Pluckley Village in Kent. Supposed to be the UK's most haunted village. You may enjoy it. Keep up the fantastic content. My hubs and me love it. Happy Halloween 🦇

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Wow strange only Women survived in alot of those familes. Maybe from all the herbs they used. I miss UK so much. Thank you for a top notch show as usual. Thanks for sharing.❤❤

[@dougmartin7129]

Actually a genetic mutation caused certain people to survive the plague.

[@ShinyHall]

This is where we used to go on school trips, amazing story and a beautiful little village.

[@johno30197]

Never grim when the grimms are about happy halloween 🎃 guys

[@fionahepburn4766]

What a lovely tribute video to the victims (and in my book, heroes) of Eyam. They selflessly saved countless of others from contracting the plague. The plaques are a sad reminder of their sacrifices. They will never be forgotten. On a lighter note, I'm glad the UK weather was kind to you both 😊

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

A village who sacrificed so much I visited here a few years ago In my village we have plague stones still embedded in walls where you would put your money in vinegar before you bought food & ale Incidentally I live just 6 miles from Lancaster,home of the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612

[@claregale9011]

You had me captivated telling the tragic stories of the villagers , thanks for your respect to our history and the places you visit . 😊

[@shanejur]

I'm from a really historical area here in the East Coast of the U.S. A lot of Early American and English history here

[@peterbenson2185]

24:10 When Jessica asked the Origin/ source of the stream..... You're looking at it. Its literally rainwater that is naturally drained through the peat bogs and chalk of the surrounding fields.

[@ringorichardson7569]

So happy to see you guys visiting my country it’s a pleasure to have you both here in the uk. While your in England I would advise you both to experience the full English breakfast

[@thehealthanarchist]

Wow! surprised to see you in the UK , not too far from me , great video and I hope you have a great time over here.

[@debrosman]

Thank you so much for taking us along with you ❤ I do love the one day Grimm Manner 💕

[@jamestwells1045]

Live in Derbyshire and popped up here last autumn, lovely place. Nice little pizza and burger joint around the corner aswel for anyone that sees this, enjoy.

[@ginabizzarosghosts7831]

Yay!! My drab night just got grimmer!! ❤❤❤

[@robertbiastre6037]

I hope Jessica feels ok. What a big UK trip you have provided for us hangers-on!

[@JulieGuest-q8n]

Love you both so much. Thankyou for showing so much respect for English heritage. You are such a respectful couple regardless where you are.❤

[@robertwebley9352]

Just a few miles from my hometown! If you're ever in the area again, let me know. You were also just a few miles from the filming locations of The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue, the exterior of Talbot Hall (actually Chatsworth House) from the 2010 version of The Wolfman, and Chesterfield with it's crooked spire, which has many legends about the twist. My favourite is that at a wedding once, the bride was a virgin, and the spire was so surprised that it turned to look :)

[@Lew99900]

This was so wonderfully done! Bizarrely, I’d never heard of this place but just checked and am only 40 miles away! The respectful manner in which you treated our history was lovely to see. More respectful that most native Brits it seems. Good luck to you both.

[@kristinab1078]

I appreciate the sensitivity and respect with which you related the history of Eyam during the plague. Such a tragic story. It's hard to imagine the loneliness of the few who were left to mourn many family members and friends. This one brought a tear to my eye.

[@visualfusions3361]

Very interesting, another great video . I’m totally addicted to your channel . Thankyou for your work 🙂👏👏👍

[@SharonPrescott-my3uv]

Me too ❤

[@lankyboii]

While your in England you really REALLY must visit York and the museum (former prison), it's a beautiful medieval city with a long and dark history, you will love it 👍

[@youngcpt2423]

Good to see you both having a wonderful time in Europe much love watching from Pattaya Thailand

[@itzbp9949]

Nice to see you 2 visiting my country. Many beautiful locations here such as this one. Hope you guys have a good time while you're here

[@brassneckweddoes]

Ring a ring of Roses a pocket full of posies attisho attisho we all fall down. Love the video.

[@jrruiz937]

Grimlife collective is the best. I appreciate how he explains the details of places i never knew existed. Lost Boys is my favorite and its he takes his to most sites. Appreciate the effort. GrimLife 4 Life

[@stevieandrew9008]

I love this place.. feels like home to me & my mum… we found out years after visiting this place after a feeling of belonging there that we had ancestors from the village of Eyam, thank you so much Rick & Jess for covering this beautiful historic village that I call home ❤

[@keetahbrough]

I've watched so MANY travellers on journeys and adventures.. as tourists or walking back home. But Ive never come across any couple or person who's visited sites that I would go to. Each and every one. Amazing. It's like a personal tour and I couldn't ask for more. I will never set foot there, on that land, but if I ever did.. those are the places I would visit.

[@jennifermorrow2872]

This village gives me a Sleepy Hollow vibe. I love it. So sad what happened there though.

[@Kingshieldwall]

Love your appreciation of History. Good work both of you. Best wishes from England 🙂🤘

[@catmom7447]

What a wonderful Video. It touched my heart. I am glad there is a place that remembers, these souls. that was taken from an awful disease. RIP.

[@bonesf200]

Brilliant! So glad and surprised you went to Eyam. It's not far from me so we went as kids a few times and the story has haunted us ever since. Just the mention of the name Eyam and Monpesson still give me the shivers.

[@KnightOwl-kn6gm]

Thanks for doing these awesome UK videos guys. I am crossing my fingers that some day the Grims do a video on Boleskine House on Loch Ness. It's the place where Aleister Crowley performed the Abramelin ritual and evoked angels and demons. Happy Halloween!

[@joans5619]

It looks beautiful there despite the sadness of so much loss so long ago. Thank you for sharing!

[@jackiemason4109]

I live not to far from Eyam and we had to do all about The Plague as part of our history in school, so did my children. I loved the way you told the story... love seeing you guys here in the UK! I think your videos are awesome! Keep up the great work..... can't wait to see what else you have from here in the UK for us 😀

[@junehall7649]

You are both so respectful. So informative. Excellent presenters. A village I'm hoping to visit in '24. When Jessica dropped the 2p coin into the well, that brought tears. So sad but how selfless were the villagers that perished to contain the disease. Knowing their fate. RIP each & every one of them. 🙏

[@humanedane]

I especially appreciate Your love for history and education That’s one thing that makes you a legit filmmaking artist

[@julesb7783]

Fantastic upload, beautiful village with a lot of history. All these places you're visiting and they're all on my doorstep. I have to go, only an hour away from where I live too. Glad you guys are loving England.

[@cherylsmith4826]

I love England- my experience was if you asked how to get somewhere people would say "10 minute walk " or "5 minutes that way". I loved the shops too- a butcher, bakery, etc. Daily shopping! It reminded me of my town when I was a kid. Never had to leave, good food & supplies all within walking distance - wonderful time. Cool trip you are on! Thx for taking us!!

[@HouseoftheBear]

Only up the road from us. We've Been to Eyam loads of times, such a beautiful little village. A shame we didn't bump into you both 😁

[@GilbertSyndrome]

I honestly can't recall seeing it rain in any of your UK videos. You lucky buggers! It was dry here in Liverpool all day long until I walked the dog! Eyam is a lovely place. Stay safe, and enjoy! 🍻🎃🦇

[@kyleechristina1231]

And in learning about this historic village! There will always be events and things left out of the history books and that’s what I truly love. I am a major history buff, so historical sites, getting to physically be there of where things happened, can’t even imagine! I’m so glad you guys got to go there and experience this, and be our history teachers again! ❤

[@dalekosak7611]

Excellent show. I have heard the story of this village before but never covered as well as this. This show does not get the credit it deserves. It is very educational as a travel loge and in regard to the history.

[@PeterMarriott-w8s]

Well I’ve watched your videos for a few years now, an then this video is about 20 minutes from my house… brilliant

[@liss72]

Love your videos so much🥰I get to travel through you guys🥰Thank you🥰

[@carlhydes2058]

I grew up not far from Eyam, we even had school trips there back in the late 70s, and we would go camping not far from there every year. I know the history of eyam and the field at the end of the village is the location of the most of the burials and there are still a few marker stones there. Once the church was full some was buried in the back gardens but when they was full they went in the field. Still is a beautiful place to visit.

[@Andrea-wd3wn]

Guys your literally in my back yard I’d have loved to bump into you … your U.K. content so far has been fantastic a real mix all fabulous .. love you guys ! Happy Halloween 🎃

[@kevinlynn981]

Incredible historic walk through Eyam!!!

[@Vee.C]

I only live a few hours away from here, by car and I've learned something new, thank you!

[@manfredbazarov6417]

Guys, you've got yourselves a new subscriber. I had tears in my eyes watching this. So moving. I've now watched all your videos from England. I think you have a real affinity for all those old world sites, so different to what we find in the US. Magical

[@robertvanzant2653]

I’m glad you covered this topic , it’s long forgotten on modern society but it was a tragic time in history .

[@Pburns1]

Your literally half hour from where I live ,Eyam is a beautiful but sad place .

[@villanelle8888]

Hope you're enjoying the beautiful Autumn weather here in the UK.., and managed to avoid 'Storm Babet'.

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

I remember going to the video shop in the late 70s for the first time..Me my older sister and an older girl from next door was looking after us..We picked City of the Living Dead and we were so scared we had to turn it off and sat there frightened for the rest of the night..I was around 8 and far to young for that film as it’s pretty heavy..That’s what I love about horror in general.., Your scared Shitless but you can’t help been drawn in for another look..Another gem of a video about are hideous Foe Black Death 💀 💚…Love to you all 🖤

[@iancaveney7464]

I'm so glad you got the pronunciation of the village correct, for a place with such a grim[m] history (pun intended) it really is one of Derbyshire's most lovely places. 👍

[@eggy_bread8579]

24:46. I love how inclusive the UK is. The brail on that sign for the blind people. Even UK money has brail on it.

[@markusmeeder]

The experience of watching this video exceeded every story you might have heard in school or read in a history book. Thanks so much, what a awesome place!

[@gemziebeth]

Never seen this village but I have a mate who lives close to there. I’m so impressed how you’ve gone off the beaten track here and taught us some new history! 😊

[@EagleLost]

Good job reporting and explaining a very sad time in their history.

[@peterdavidson3890]

Americans showing respect. Thank you so much, it’s appreciated

[@MrEaglesfan40]

I wore my Grimm T shirt today to my daughters birthday lunch

[@RachelMM250]

Wow you made it to Eyam! Its a beautiful village with such a sad history, hope you enjoy our stunning Peak District!

[@Saukdog]

As usual when I'm on a virtual walkabout with you guys the historical information and scenery, and backlog information where you are get under my skin. I tend to occasionally look over the back of my shoulder because it scares the bejabbers out of me. And I really wouldn't want to go there in person. Yours are great documentaries!

[@janessap1739]

A plague village I never heard of??! The hellll? Cannot wait for this….you guys are the best!! ❤💀

[@PaulWinters328]

I've lived in the UK all of my life and didn't know any of this. Thank you for teaching me some things today. I also love how respectful you guys are too.

[@paulhasenauer4166]

This was so cool to visit that little village!! Looks the same as it did hundreds of years ago!! RIP to the plague victims🌹

[@SS96222]

I live near Eyam, it’s fascinating!! Great video 👌🏼

[@bohochild6772]

the way you tell stories are so heart felt. i love your channel so much.

[@stoney-51999]

This village is BEAUTIFUL. Crazy to think of the tragic things that happened here. I hope all of those souls are resting peacefully. Thank you so much for sharing you guys 🩶