James Herbert's Grave - Famous Graves. Author of The Rats

Today's Famous Grave I visit legendary Horror, Supernatural, and Thriller author James Herbert
James John Herbert, OBE (8 April 1943 - 20 March 2013) was an English horror writer. A full-time writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity. His books have sold 54 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 34 languages, including Chinese and Russian.
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[@debbiemccarthy3864]

Loved James Herbert read all his books .. The Magic Cottage is my favourite 💙

[@shaunprendergast8900]

I have read all of his books and they are amazing, he was a genius at his craft, and it's a tragedy that we won't get anymore masterpieces from him. The spear and the secret of crickley hall are my favourite ones, just amazing.

[@Jimmie567]

If you like his genre,, then you must read Kafka's Metemorphisis,, a weird strange world in medievil Germany who notices he is changing into a rat,, enough to boil your blood,,

[@jayjay-71]

In my opinion probably one of if not the greatest horror novelist of all time, wayyyy better than Stephen King, both books you mentioned are great, , so are the rats trilogy, the magic cottage, you could just go on and on and on, I think I've read everyone of his books, and never ever been dissatisfied or disappointed

[@Spook-Kay]

The gremlin on the reverse of his gravestone is so fitting and clever, Thank you for all the sleeplessness nights, James. RIP

[@booksteaandwaxmelts4767]

One of my all time favourite authors,master of the macabre and greatly missed 📚🥀🤍✨

[@Jimmie567]

You put him on my radar,,will now reconsider rats,,I saw that novel in every junk shop during my stay with my Fulham aunty,,,

[@LadyStardust45]

Looking forward to this one. I have read every one of his books, love him. One of the best horror writers ever. The Magic Cottage is my favourite. Well done for finding this one...xxx

[@michellemay5883]

That's my favourite book too!

[@paulmorgan464]

Loved all his books the best being the Magic Cottage a must for the loyal James Herbert Fan

[@user-ym7gt8ss4k]

Hi Paul I love James herbert fantastic mind I've read haunting the rats, the rats lair, once upon a time I've so on love his work brilliant man wish he could of done more books im into these things love them shame he went so early bless him rest in peace James God bless you 💙 ❤ 🙏

[@ianbrown2064]

Met him when he was writing his first book..Living in In Essex with his luvly family...Brilliant artist aswell...Really nice man....DONNA de Lozey....

[@sazharas]

It was the mid 80's, I was 11 years old & stuck in hospital recovering from an operation. My eldest brother visited me & had finished reading The Rats on his way to see me. He left it with me & needless to say that was my introduction to James Herbert books. A year later I was reading Stephen King & have been hooked on both ever since.

[@rachaelsevern8465]

James Herbert was a brilliant horror writer, loved reading his books. Love the headstone. Thanks for another great vid Paul 👍🏻

[@nikmason6873]

I've read all his books. Great writer. The rats was a good one. His stories were horror based but took me on a journey of hideous creatures and crazy mad scientist type characters. In his prologue he always thanked Queensryke for being a source of inspiration.

[@jayjay-71]

You read the rats, please tell me you also read the lair and the domain???

[@nikmason6873]

@jay jay over the years I got to read all his books. It was magical dystopia.

[@ddavidson8993]

do you mean the metal band?? = In his prologue he always thanked Queensryke for being a source of inspiration.

[@kennyglesga]

James Herbert was a great writer, and his audiobooks are narrated very well. Essential bedtime listening!

[@steveoz1243]

One of my favourite authors ❤

[@gabriel771100]

Read all his books. I haven't found another writer to match his talent since. What a loss. Good one Paul, thanks so much. 👍

[@groundhoglife]

I absolutely loved reading his books. Back in the 70’s when I was growing up I used to read his books along with Shaun Hutson and Dean Koontz. RIP James you were a genius at writing horror.

[@danielsellers8538]

Never read his books or indeed heard of him. However, a very talented person gained an OBE for his talent, mainly a horror writer who is investigated by unusual things who today honours this talented writer who is now at peace

[@jayjay-71]

In my humble opinion, the greatest horror novelist of all time, surpasses stephen King in leaps and bounds, had a brilliant way of drawing you into his novels.... Great man.. sadly missed

[@nigeldaniels01]

Thank you Paul, and Barry, RIP James and all that are buried in this awesome churchyard. Happy Easter!

[@lordylou1]

I loved James Herbert's books when I was a teenager - The Magic Cottage was my favourite - but had no idea he was buried here. I live in a village just outside Horsham but travel backwards and forwards to my hometown of Hove regularly. I drive past a couple of times a week and I'm pretty sure I've been to a service at the church, but it might have been it's sister church, St Gile's.

[@janefurnival61]

Loved all his books A brilliant writer of horror Rest in peace, James A legend

[@stmichaelsjunction]

The Rats 🐀 I remembered scary Paul as always a beautiful & brilliant video thanks.

[@corrinecummings3538]

The Survivor is one of the best ghost stories written. Rats, Fog and Survivor were just superb. God rest him.

[@beckymerry2209]

My favourite author . He held onto life enough to finish his last book ,Ash . Have read them all . My favourite being , Nobody True . One of those novels you can’t put down . RIP James Xx

[@matthewfarmer2520]

James Herbert is like a British version of a Stephen King lol I grew up on Stephen King stuff his books and the movies they make out of his books, thanks for sharing Paul. Awesome. May John Herbert rest in peace 🕊️😢 James His birthday was yesterday Paul.

[@jacquelinehabgood-painter8867]

I have never heard of James Herbert but will emdeavor to read some of his books as I am an avid reader. Loved the church.Thank you Paul for this very interesting video.

[@tanyatonks7335]

An awesome author, absolute genius.... fab one Paul ❤

[@wobber999]

James was a brilliant author, I have read most of his books, my favorite was moon, I was so gutted when he passed on, thank you for sharing.

[@garygrimmett7945]

A great author Paul.. rats and the fog..legend in his genre. .another top drawer tribute to a brilliant talent..hammergazz 👍

[@CobwebCottage]

Great video Paul, and loved the information. Thank you also to Barry! What a star! I was dismayed by the state of the surrounding land of the church - especially the graveyard. It was so badly over-grown in some places, and an absolute mud-bath in others. Some of the older gravestones were in such a bad state of repair and this reflected upon the Church - making it seem like the Church itself didn't care for the state of these obviously older stones and the residents. Surely they could put out an appeal for help from local gardeners or local'ish' gardening companies who could get together and help to keep certain parts of the graveyard in better condition. From simply mowing the grass to clearing the over-grown areas, and then someone(s) who know about removing all the moss and whatever it is which is growing over the stones - leaving the whole of the church and it's residents in a much better state. The Church surely could pull together and get a radio appeal, a local newspaper(s) appeal and even an appeal on Facebook, for say an hour a week from people, to begin the clean up, and then the continual upkeep and care. OK... stepping down off my soapbox, picking it up, tucking it under my arm, and exiting stage left. Great report Paul. ~ Cobs (GB)

[@baz8405]

Great video as always, so informative on his life and works, I read "The Rats & The Fog" as a youngster and I've only recently read it again for the 3rd time, I love horror books and he never disappointed. RIP James

[@kickass9390]

When I first read The Magic Cottage as a teenager I was seriously spooked, went on to read all his books cos that's the type of person I am!

[@sharongould6579]

He wrote one my favourites, haunted.great book

[@ledzep331]

I'm mildly dyslexic so found reading fiction a chore when younger, except for Mr Herbert.

[@derekbrown677]

Paul, what a beautiful church ⛪

[@VegasVampire2010]

‘Moon’ My first horror book ever read… age 12…whilst laid up in the dark with severe sunstroke in Spain in the 80s. Was hooked for life. Loved his books.

[@sue-boo]

Brilliant writer.

[@alanmonte1743]

I think - and I may be wrong - but that is a drawing of the Elf: Rigwit from his book Once.

[@alisonprince1102]

❤❤ I have read all of his books. He was a brilliant author through and through. They are the sort of books you can not put down. I loved the grave stone to thank you for letting us see it❤❤

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Horror not being my cup of tea, the closest I ever came to rats was watching them late at night, perform their acrobatics in the New York City subway, as I made my way home after class. The size of small cats - and totally fearless, they made big, black garbage bags come alive on the platform, as they went looking for a late night snack. Lovely church, Paul - and THANK You for bringing attention to such a talented storyteller. Wishing You a Happy Easter, and as always, looking forward to Your next clip!💕

[@johnbeeston2473]

love his work

[@annemccrystal5384]

Another great vedio thanks Paul James Herbert most epic genius loved the magic cottage great book died young almost 9 yrs now rip James

[@Charlotte66666]

One of my favourite Horror writers.

[@cnut2703]

''Please make sure the door is shut before you leave'' I usually make sure its open !!

[@tombaker4586]

That's a great path leading to the graves, love those trees

[@philedwards2679]

Loved reading James Herberts books 📚 Great video 👍 You should have filmed this one on a foggy day 😱

[@UnusualThings1]

Great idea! 😆

[@AnneHollowell]

I love James Herbert's books, I have an autographed copy of his last novel . Ash is an amazing read.

[@Pellegrineanita]

James Herbert was an amazing writer, he seemed to know things rip James xx

[@robertfowler9276]

Thanks for going to see James herbert's grave. One of my favourite horror authors, I have collected all his books (just getting around to reading them all now lol ) I like how he puts the shock factor and goes to the limit in his writing especially the rats and the fog, sadly missed as an author.

[@MikeFoxLive]

I own all hardbacks ( for show ) 3 copies of Domain ( My fave ) next to magic cottage ;) and two of all of the others as love the first and second cover art. So a big fan and i am very miffed that he left me with no more Christmas reading. Still gutted. Badly missed xxx

[@Truegho]

James Herbert is my No. 1 favourite horror author, and The Rats is my all time favourite horror novel. Jim was, in fact, a HUGE influence on my own aspirations to become a horror writer myself (and I am very glad I did). Still miss him deeply today. This is a great video tribute to the great man.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you Alan appreciate that…. 🙏

[@Truegho]

@@UnusualThings1 I have just started a new series of videos on my KZbin channel, in which I review every single novel that Jim ever wrote. Have just uploaded the first one, in which I review my all time favourite Herbert novel: THE RATS.

[@kevinthatcher1202]

Love his books, I grew up not far from mile end, I remember walking down mile end canals after reading the rats, and the rats there are pretty big, almost like a small dog.

[@JohnWick74]

Looking forward to this , great author .Happy Easter and Happy long weekend to all

[@bleachlotus]

Great author

[@elainetalling1797]

The magic cottage is my favourite ❤

[@elainetalling1797]

Oh my god . I loved his books I had them all in hard back .

[@angelssupreme]

I love James Herbert books. The Magic cottage is another really good one of his. I used to borrow them from the library as a teenager then hide the books under other books so no-one knew what I was reading! Great video Paul x

[@grannieannie162]

Fluke my fav its made me cry

[@francescabrunner7889]

I mentioned James Herbert to you a few months ago and had assumed you had decided against it so I was absolutely thrilled to see this now. I thought you made a great job of it, was very imformative and I have already watch it twice. After my own recent supernatural experience, the novels have all of a sudden taken on a new realism to me and your video has inspired me to revisit them. Thank you Paul x

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you for watching…. Yes I always have a list of people but it does take some time for me to get through them… Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@melindazoch489]

Great video again. Thanks Paul and have a nice evening and take care of yourself. Greetings from Germany Melinda

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

Awesome video Paul. I walk around a few graveyards night or day. I've been inside a few churches admiring their structures. I got into my local Parish Church and the caretake let me go inside the catacombs under the church, which was cool as well. Anyway loving your stuff, keep up the great work. Catch you on the next one

[@sylviakidd3999]

brilliant man read all his work several times

[@keith4usa1]

A Genius Writer and again another Great Episode, and an entry into the Church at Last.....

[@veronicaukynwa8489]

I have read quiet a few of his books. I loved The Ghosts Of Sleath and The Others. Thank You Paul for another great video

[@lindamadigan]

I have never read his books of rats but will try and find them to read thank you paul.

[@garymansell8756]

Hi paul hope you are well. Love James's work also love the church and of course barry . R.I.P. James.x.

[@alanaspinall7147]

I was a huge Herbert fan, He inspired me to become a writer, and i speak about him in my books

[@user-jd8df4oo3g]

Loved his books.

[@carolsheenyhailstoneartgra3977]

My favourite author 💞

[@connerconway845]

Hi Paul, My biological father read all of his books 📚 and he is a massive fan of James Herbert and I love his books too and I really really love your channel it is so fascinating that you go around the country finding famous people's graves and whenever I watch you search the person's grave it makes me smile that you say 'I think of found it...' 😊 Great content and keep up the great work 👍😇

[@GhostlyFeliss]

I just found your channel recently and I've been binge watching your videos all Easter weekend! Thank you for always being so respectful to both the living and dead during your walk arounds.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you for watching… 🙏

[@beverleyhopkins8915]

I used to live in Henfield and he used to come into the papershop, I bought one of his books and he was there and signed it for me😊

[@UnusualThings1]

That’s awesome 👏

[@lennyhumberstone1251]

Morning Paul just watched the james herbert video im not one for reading but nice to hear about someone who has madexa big contribution to book writing..you said about graves you have visited with large headstones do you remember doing jeremy beadles with the books that was very big anyway thanks for this video looking forward to the next one

[@darranweston9425]

What a literary giant James was. I only read The Fog, which was massively different to John Carpenters movie of the same name. Thanks so much Paul, for keeping his name at the forefront of literature.

[@nickiramsay2421]

Can’t wait for this one! I read every single one of his books in my youth 😊

[@xxxamyxxx2006]

Thank you so much for doing Herbert in my opinion more of a legend than Stephen King, I have most of his book and constantly reading them, again, thank you x❤

[@Matthew_Henley]

My favourite horror writer. Read all his books several times. Can’t wait to see this 😊

[@joluchford214]

Visited here today, only briefly as the weather was rubbish and couldn’t get into church to have look. Great video as always Paul x

[@kaybright2539]

Hi Paul liked the introduction lovely church looking forward to the next video 🙂👌👍

[@leemillard5514]

Fluke was a good book, great stuff as always paul, god bless ya mate and keep up the great work 👍🏽

[@christelbraune4530]

Er war ein großer Schauspieler,hm Bösewicht????? War wieder sehr toll, danke für das Video, Paul.👍👋👋

[@rickyb5499]

Thanks Paul, really enjoyed this video 👍 I certainly remember the novels from the early 80’s, horror is not my favourite topic, however James was a top author in his field. May he R.I.P 🙏

[@suemckenna2430]

Lovely memorial stone , and what a history the church holds. Thanks Paul for another informative video.

[@TelThePower]

"Everyone will die one day, just some people need more time than others doing so." Great vlog as always Paul, I was in a graveyard last weekend, & when you see the birth date & unfortunately death date, without the age they died, you can't help but do the maths in your head, wanting to know the age they died like this one.. Happy Easter, cheers mate 👍

[@sheilahayward8478]

What an amazing Head stone...😍

[@tammytrott]

Hi Paul one of my favourite books of his is called the secrets of crickley Hall they even done a TV series on it

[@charlottespurway912]

Rest in peace James Herbert and beautiful headstone too!! Happy Easter Paul!!!

[@lutonlion3324]

James Herbert brilliant author, sad that he's passed on, I never knew.

[@sobo1956]

Loved his Books The Rats and the Fog Brilliant Writer. Did not Know he He had Died Paul. R.I.P. James

[@Baggies2903]

Everyone of his books are brilliant - great writer as good as Stephen King in my opinion

[@JanetJones00]

Looking forward to this one I have got and read all his books and enjoyed everyone of them

[@patriciataylor1111]

Another great vlog, lovely inside the church

[@Gez-C]

This is just up the road from me, have visited his grave and is very sad 😢 I remember my brother saying that when he used to visit a local pub, he used to see James Herbert sat there writing while having a beer

[@pauljones1350]

Such a humble fellow ,hit with this is your life was he Paul!good old Barry bless him very pleasant fellow!all pleasant for you 🙏 if only it all went this well church open for you too😮

[@rickyfrost8352]

Enjoyed this mate, educated me. I did not know who James Herbert was although I have heard of his books.

[@traciemarsh1611]

i have read the rats. its a really good trilogy. rip james, ive also seen the movie 1981

[@meerfisch]

This video was a bit of a shock? I didn’t know James Herbert had died! The rats was probably one of the best that I read. Thanks Paul.

[@debs1042]

I had pet rats too Paul one used to sit on my head and shoulder when ironing or watching tv x

[@quoman2232]

Great video Paul, put the Willys up me for weeks after reading his books…❤️😀👍

[@janemorgan154]

I loved his books and read them all and Stephen king. I did wonder why he suddenly stopped but did not realised he had passed away. Very talented writer

[@sunshineofrays6977]

Happy Easter 🐣🐣 , Can't believe I missed the live 🙄...read all of The Rats books , Lair was great...also my favourite Fluke. Really enjoyed this one , thanks Paul ...I love Dean Koontz and James Patterson stuff , but James Herbert was the start and the best for me ....btw nice jacket you have on 😊