Plague Victim Graves Scattered All Over This Village | Eyam

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

Many towns and villages were infested with the plague. What sets Eyam apart is that, instead of fleeing and spreading the infection, the villagers ALL voluntarily stayed. Food was brought and left at the outskirts of the village and paid for with coins left in a bowl of vinegar, a natural disinfectant.

[@smorgasbroad1132]

Reminds me of the book The Plague by Albert Camus. The people were gated and couldn't come or go during the worst of it. They didn't necessarily volunteer though. 😞

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

I don’t think they decided to stay but rather have been kept as prisoners in their village.

[@janesgems7]

@@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv That isn't the case. There was absolutely no way Reverends William Mompesson and Thomas Stanley could have 'forced' the entire village to stay. They chose to, because they were deeply religious and believed it was their duty to protect their fellow man. I have visited this beautiful village many times, and never ever cease to be amazed at the incredible act of self sacrifice these people made to save strangers. If only it was more well known....they should have had the George Cross.

[@Doglady58]

Read Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brookes

[@catherinevfrost85]

The physical and mental strength of Elizabeth. I'm so glad she and her family are being remembered

[@deadgoodwalks]

Yeh, I just can't imagine it. I sat at their graves for ages just thinking about what she went through. What a women

[@catherinevfrost85]

@@deadgoodwalks there's a graveyard near me with some really old stones, one vault has several family members in it, it always makes me think when I walk by it

[@harpersmythe658]

I went to school in the sixties and history was one of my favourite subjects. I remember learning about the plague and the village of Eyam. I was so touched by Elizabeth Hancocks’ story, it still gets to me. Having to bury her entire family and by herself as well. But what courage the villagers showed, by closing themselves off to try and stop the spread of the plague.

[@deadgoodwalks]

I always think about her too, its heartbreaking

[@debraodonnell]

I am Australia i absolutely love history and graveyards i one day will visit this sight those poor poor people i cant imagine what they went through thank u🎉

[@Nehalennia7.]

You life in a beautiful country !🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@bolitho1881]

I often walk around Churches, partly because as a retired builder of 50+ years, I empathise with those that actually Built the Church and to record unusual First and Last names on the Stones. I like to believe, also, that in doing so, those laying there are brought back to life...if only for the time it takes to read their names.

[@traciehigginsChaCha]

I had asked about graves of plague victims and I had not made it to this one. So long ago and still heartbreaking. It must have been so incredibly lonely for survivors 😢

[@spitfirekev]

Ive visited here. Beautiful village, but with a sad history. Top video Dan.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Great place isn't it Kev, due a re-visit

[@joelhurley2678]

Thanks for giving me a chance to see a beautiful Church and grounds. I can't imagine when people are dying left and right of you, and you basically fend for yourself. Those people had strong character to make it through. Thanks Dan for sharing 👍👍.

[@ViolentRainbow]

2:55 OMG Edward Furness is one of my ancestors! My 6th great grandfather! This is wild!!!!! His wife was Ann Furniss, her name was Furniss before marriage too and her family also lived through the plague in Eyam! Their son George is my ancestor :D

[@deadgoodwalks]

wow, that's some very sad but very interesting family connection

[@Mari-B]

😢Such a sad thing that she had to bury her family alone.😢

[@dm607]

It's a shame that the Hancock graves can't be protected somehow before the inscriptions vanish completely. Elizabeths story really got to me. Heavy duty clear plastic or perspex perhaps. I'll gladly chip in for it. Deb of Oz.

[@nadiabrook7871]

I was just talking about Eyam with a friend of mine this afternoon, when love and behold, I found your video!! I've always been fascinated by Eyam since I heard about it years ago!! Maybe one day, I'll visit!! Poor, poor Elizabeth!! She must've been a VERY strong woman - emotionally and physically!! May she and her family RIP!!XXXX 💚👍💖

[@deadgoodwalks]

I get everywhere don't I lol. It's really interesting, there's a lot more there than I showed but the other stuff is a little off channel theme. Elizabeths story will stay with me forever.

[@Nancy-lt5xr]

Thank you. Like the channel. Being from the he USA we don't have many graves as old as yours. Thank you for informing us when can't explore on our own.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thank you so much Nancy! Happy to help 😀

[@joelhurley2678]

In Massachusetts, I have seen graves on KZbin that are from 1650. The U.S. has a few old ones. Compare to Britain 🇬🇧 they are very young.

[@cemeteryvisits]

That one’s a gem! Very beautiful area, you could have done a hour long video of that area easily. Really enjoyed it, excellent indeed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@emilylinthwaite930]

Me and my family visited this lovely place, my mother was sick every year at Christmas time for 10 years after visiting Eyam. Bit coincidental In my opinion. We visited an old house/ building with a lake running alongside, the church, the Riley graves and visited the village shop. The shopkeeper was so lovely! X

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thats very odd Emily. Tea rooms were excellent too, if not a little overpriced on the sausage rolls :)

[@pamelatillery2841]

Great video, very informative and respectfully done, been there, it is beautiful 🇬🇧

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks Pamela, Yeah although these places are awesome and its easy to get carried away with excitement, I always try and be respectful. Glad you noticed.

[@Randall1001]

Omigod I love this channel. I could watch these all day.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks Randall

[@ruthe71]

Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks is a book based on the residents of Eyam at the time of the plague and is a great read.

[@michelleeverett1535]

Brilliant book ❤️

[@cynthiascott3637]

THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING,I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH HISTORY FROM YOUR CHANNEL FROM ACROSS THE POND! 😊

[@deadgoodwalks]

My pleasure, me too lol x

[@ianrobert6239]

Great video again loved the opening shots, very atmospheric. Lovely village.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Cheers Ian, It's a lovely place despite the sad history

[@horror_queen35]

Pony clops 🥺 I've binged so many of your videos and I can still never get over how gorgeous graveyards are in your neck of the woods 😊

[@tangledshoelace4726]

Just breath taking!! What a fantastic place!! The day was perfect! Just wow!! So much history!! Thank you!!❤🕊🇺🇸🙏🙏

[@deadgoodwalks]

Glad you enjoyed it x

[@beckygriggs7827]

Dead good walks, you have very old and interesting graveyards, very old dates on headstones, good show, love your channel-Cheeryo from America 😊😊

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks Becky x

[@Hardrada88]

Ah i grew up here at my grandparent's house. Never knew the history until id left for university, fascinating stuff. Many cemeteries over England have similiar 'plague graves'. Theres a large on up near Harwich and Ipswich. Excellent video mate! Well made and lovely to see the place :) cheers!

[@brendakrieger7000]

I just watched a documentary about this town. Very heartbreaking what those families went through. Nice to see the cemetery🪦🪦

[@deadgoodwalks]

Hard to imagine isn't it, you really feel the history and hardship of the people when you're there

[@suzanneholdsworth7869]

The wall around Elizabeth's family graves is shaped like a teardrop

[@deadgoodwalks]

Yeah, I wonder if it was intentional

[@suzanneholdsworth7869]

@@deadgoodwalks Something we will never know.I was watching with the sound low so didn't know if you had already mentioned about the teardrop.🙂

[@susanamireku8551]

Have been watching your videos of late You doing a good job Like the education and great history am discovering through your videos

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thank you Susana

[@MissRoseLily]

I find your content very relaxing & beautiful ❤ my kitty & budgie like watching too listening to the wildlife in the back ground 😀 ❤❤

[@ianshaw6922]

Smaller but Similar look to our Village 12th century Gothic Church Royston Barnsley

[@ramonapetermann9585]

I would really love to live in that city, these little cottages are extremely beautiful, and people who are resting here, can sleep for many centuries to come with noone disturb or excavate them.

[@ds1868]

Eyam is a village not a city.

[@carolefraser8194]

I wish you had taken the time to either read a few of tombstones. Or for us to read them.

[@Tigerbearwolf8600]

I remember going here on a school trip in year 5

[@markallan3842]

Looks lovely keep your videos coming they are great 👍

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement Mark. Glad you enjoyed the video and there’s a lot more yet to come

[@lindaball6714]

Great old place. I really loved this walk. Some very interesting stones 😍

[@deadgoodwalks]

The history of this place is just amazing, so amazing that I've been 7 times lol

[@lindaball6714]

@@deadgoodwalks wow! Loved the entire town

[@sandradring6265]

I stayed in the village a few years ago and also visited a couple more times after. It’s a lovely village with a sad history. The church is small with history inside too. Did you miss the Rat gargoyle around the top of the church. Each time I was in the village I visited their museum which gives the history brilliantly about the village in those awful times. There is a book Called “Year of Wonders: A Novel Of The Plague. By Geraldine Brooks. It’s based around The plague in Eyem. It’s a brilliant read. It’s a place I’d love to live...maybe one day. 😉

[@turbo.panther]

Thank you for this very poignant video. Elizabeth's story is the epitome of heartbreak and resilience. Btw, if I meet someone wearing the same clothes, I just tell them what great taste they have in jackets/shirts/etc.

[@sueneilen4526]

Wow great video very sad.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

I could not fathom the plague and all who died from it, thanx for sharing part of what was, the plague took the poor and rich, what a dreadful time among many in our history.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Absolutely, I couldn't imagine it before covid x

[@ricardoernestorecalde8365]

Muy Buenos tus videos los mire todos y son todos Muy Buenos. Que locura esos cementerios estan para vivir ahí😎✌

[@martinsmith8572]

I walked with my wife around that grave yard in in one corner at this point my wife was at the other side of the grave yard, I started feeling really weird and came over extremely sad to the point of almost crying, to say the least I quickly found my wife and we left. I am as unholy and non believer as you can find, but this shook me up sum what.

[@فيصلالاسمري-ذ7ث]

I wish to walk with yoy in very good ancient places , graves , in this sunshine morning ❤❤❤❤

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

There is some homes in Eyam that always have a window open, in superstition because of the plague.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Really? I didn't know that, Thank you

[@alankerr2479]

Beautiful house at the start of the video

[@MisterRoyd]

The native Eyam people have wonderful genes There are videos on the link between the Eyam plague resistance and AIDS immunity of descendants of survivors I wonder how they did through the pandemic?

[@lynneburns4303]

So sad .😢❤❤

[@susanjoseph2380]

How very sad

[@raltog8654]

Loved this one. Am I alone in thinking I would feel uneasy living in one of the homes that had plague victims in it? P.S. You're allowed to wear the same shorts 😊

[@deadgoodwalks]

I'd love to lol

[@raltog8654]

@@deadgoodwalks You're braver than me!

[@naturewitch8687]

A headstone 🪦 in your kitchen floor! 😮

[@dorothywelsh3280]

Bit disappointed didn't mention vicar Mompasent who organised lock down and the villages put coins in vinegar at Mompasent Mill and the then Duke of Devonshire dropped off supplies there

[@deadgoodwalks]

Yes would have liked to include more of the story, like the lovers that used to meet at the boundary stone

[@karenh9013]

I need to go

[@deadgoodwalks]

You must

[@suzieaustin.5905]

When I was listening to you 🤣🤣 I thought you were on a 🐎🐎!!

[@deadgoodwalks]

Always am

[@notenough1484]

👂 2:09

[@notenough1484]

3:54... the video image of that, may be a “ politeness “ of contact with disagreement to thoughts on the stone placement. A male voice came through as I watch this video. Thank you

[@deadgoodwalks]

Did he agree or disagree?

[@notenough1484]

@@deadgoodwalks was it one of the caretakers that stayed at the alter.... is the impression of what I had as an idea formed.

[@jasmineritter1955]

does that mean they were buried without coffins?

[@deadgoodwalks]

I would only be guessing but I'd say yes. Because you need to get rid of a diseased body asap

[@ds1868]

No time or money for coffins. The bodies were wrapped in cloth and laid side by side. The plague nf 1665/66 was the last of many outbreaks, the first being the worst in the mid 14th century when nearly one third of the entire population was wiped out.

[@kellyadams3078]

Chemtrails were very heavy that day eh?

[@bas4903]

Surely not the same shorts?

[@pelangikuloi4842]

ok thank you,chanel video the all many2 from you now bye.see againt to you okm

[@alankerr2479]

1665 wow

[@NiyarZaki]

I learned this si shcolle and I went there

[@karenh9013]

Where please

[@deadgoodwalks]

The village is called Eyam and the closest city is Sheffield

[@notenough1484]

5:39... anyone else see that trail of sticks at his feet??? Hmmmm Thank you for that affirmation. I question how those came to be. Sometimes it is animal and other times people ( I prefer nature) to show its self guiding me.

[@deadgoodwalks]

They're not my sticks thats all I can tell you 😁

[@PaulH-hl5hw]

Nice churchyard..just look at those chemtrails

[@peterneijs387]

Table Tomb

[@The_Comedian556]

I thought the plague struck this village in the 14th century

[@GardenNHS]

Sadly there are kow covid plague

[@peterneijs387]

ooops i was only one year out with my comment lol