Secrets of a Reservoir

[@graceonthewater]

"Perhaps I shall be quieter tomorrow" is so chilling. Poor Susan, I hope she is at peace.

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

That is a chilling line.

[@colinp2238]

A sad tale indeed.

[@Aconitum_napellus]

In her unmarked grave. It's awful that suicides used to be treated like that.

[@Sestra_Prior]

You can tell stories from whatever obscure corner of whatever county or country you like! Your videos are always interesting and well researched.

[@mjrchapin]

Came here to say that as well!

[@angelmessenger8240]

I agree completely. Excellent videos.

[@dollyhorton2579]

@@angelmessenger8240 Me too, no town is too small! I enjoy hearing about other places in any form!! Thank you Curious World, for bringing these past events to people like me in Podunk, east Texas!!

[@peecee1384]

I concur 😬 From Sydney Australia

[@kconnor4568]

As a loyal subscriber I’ve never been disappointed with any of your videos. You always come across as knowledgeable and narrate with determination and honesty in your voice. Thank you for all the time and effort that you put into making this video and I for one really appreciate it.

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate the support.

[@harridottie]

Thank you for uploading such interesting stories. I find your voice calming. Greetings from New Zealand 😊

[@SteelyBud]

Your little corner of the world is still important. Everyone has a story, and everyone's story is important. Keep making great videos like this!

[@EncounterswithStrangeness]

This was excellent. I love the 'local' sense of the storytelling, you have done a great job in telling these tales, respectfully balancing the facts, locations and lives of local people. Well done.

[@crescentmoonchild4031]

I especially like the then and now photos. I actually pause the video to study them longer. Thank you!

[@MeteorBalloon]

Loooove tales from Somerset, being from there myself! Such a mysterious, beautiful and haunting place ♥️

[@i.p.956]

Please do continue telling stories from your local area. I enjoy listening to local stories because they are always less known and are often very intriguing.

[@upulaherath7204]

I constantly check your channel for new uploads and often I am disappointed, but when I get content this good, it is worth the wait, thank you, keep it up, all the best!

[@tedcharter4804]

I have been enjoying your videos for about a year now and your subjects, videos, and narration have been amazing. I also love that you list your sources too. I actually tracked down a copy of G F Munford Ghosts and Legends of South Somerset after watching one of your videos.

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Wow, that's a rare book. I could only afford the digital version. 😊. Thanks for sticking around for so long and watching my videos.

[@tedcharter4804]

@@CuriousWorldProductions I tried to find an original copy but it's really hard to find in the U.S. I did find a company on Abe Books that makes reprints of out of print books for a reasonable price. The covers kinda generic but the quality isn't too bad. I think all they did was print the digital version out on printer paper and bound it into a book. 😆

[@lilliankeane5731]

I never knew that prosthetics were that good way back then. Thank you ...

[@SS-zz4pi]

Fascinating! I live not far from Chard and have visited the reservoir - there is sometimes a strange feeling in the area. I wonder how many other bodies lie in its depths.... Dr Gillingham's work was amazing.

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

I love the place. Very peaceful.

[@corkcamden9878]

You are one of the most diligent, hard-working KZbinrs there is. I enjoy your videos very much. I wish you continued success!

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

I appreciate that very much.

[@gavhenrad]

Very interesting and well put together. It's also a good thing that people who have long passed are remembered in some way now and again, even if it was such in sad circumstances that they met their end.

[@labgirlreed]

I always enjoy your videos, even if they're sad like this one. No one should be forgotten. Thanks for sharing.

[@stationsixtyseven67]

The quality of these videos is outstanding! Well researched information, beautifully shot location footage, excellent sound quality and thoughtful choices in background music. Really top notch!

[@LazarusUnwrapped]

I am from Somerset, i was born in Wells in 1955. Like all Curious World uploads, this is an excellent presentation. Thank you so much.

[@lilliankeane5731]

There's nothing wrong telling good stories no matter where you find them or setting they are in. Near or far from where you live. So thank you.🙂 Somerset and Chard is a beautiful part of England. A pretty historic town going by the street views.

[@annvictor9627]

Thank you for the lovely views of the reservoir. Poor Miss Susan!

[@patricialenaburg6553]

Love these old stories no matter where they may have happened. You have a real knack at narrating, and historical happenings. England is such a historical place ant way, makes it much more mysterious. See you on the next one.

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Thanks Patricia, I was worried some of the international subscribers would be turned away by this.

[@littleredwitch]

@@CuriousWorldProductions You are mistaken. England has a certain mysterious attraction to most people around the world. Your traditions, your rich history and the beauty of your country and also of all those places that make the British Isles. ❤️

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

@@littleredwitch Thanks, Aileen.

[@laurametheny1008]

We love your stuff CW! Don't sorry about it at all. Especially when you give us things no one else has reported on here. Happy Easter and thank you Curious💜🐰🐤🙏😍

[@phils4634]

I've visited Chard on a number do occasions, visiting former (retired) colleagues, and, less pleasantly, interring my Fiancee (25 years ago). Your video clips sum it up nicely - "rather wet", and a very nice town to visit. Had an (unsuccessful) go at fishing in the reservoir, but I was completely unaware of its somewhat darker history! One wonders just how many bodies have been "conveniently disposed of" in the many deep reservoirs in the UK - reservoirs that are generally remote, and so "away from prying eyes". An excellent presentation as usual, and I wonder who that "spare hand" belonged to? Thanks as always for exceptional content, and a great New Year to you and yours!

[@kkll-x8w]

England have a lot of mystic stories, and this one is quiet interesting too.

[@lilliankeane5731]

Excuse me, my name is Lillian, may I ask you a question? Do you follow/subscribe to Takis... The dog rescuer in Crete? It's just I thought I recognised your name. Thank you. 🙂

[@DennisTheMenace-1999]

No Dev Nas.

[@a_non_emouse]

As I once lived in the beautiful county of Somerset and now reside in Australia, I welcome hearing the stories, history and accents of the area. Keep the local ones coming.

[@jannetteberends8730]

The video is beautiful. Poor Susan, such a grief. The story of the hand is intriguing.

[@suezg8864]

Well done...as per usual. Your narration is equal to none. Thank you for your time and quality stories dear Curious World.

[@AdamLimaArtist]

Fascinating as always! Keep up the good work, sir.

[@johndavies1090]

A sad story indeed, but beautifully photographed - I enjoyed the scenic pictures as much as the story itself.

[@andrewnovell]

I enjoyed this a lot. As a child, I grew up in Chard, and it was lovely to see the old place again. Never heard the story of these bodies being found in the area. In fact I don't recall many murder mysteries from there at all. Although there were legions of ghosts of Monmouth's men marching along The Drift at night! It's great you are keeping local history alive!

[@ceriorourke6320]

It’s good to see someone taking the time to do stories from the uk especially some local history. I don’t think people realise just how fascinating our history can be. It’s certainly not as boring as I always thought it was when I was at school!...

[@kimsynow]

Another beautifully filmed and well-researched story. I never ceased to be amazed at the excellence of your videos. I truly appreciate your simple serious presentation without any need to manipulate the emotions of your audience, instead letting the stories speak for themselves with their own voices. Please keep it up, and as always, I look forward to your next upload!

[@celestenova777]

Reservoirs are usually cold lonely places and quite a few bodies have been found in them over the years. Lots of murky secrets yet to be discovered I expect. Poor lady found in this one. Love these local tales, look forward to your next; they make for great listening!

[@Franticgamer2011]

Love your channel and hearing stories from the UK

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Thank you. Out of interest, where are you?

[@Franticgamer2011]

@@CuriousWorldProductions i am from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦

[@suyen4999]

I’m interested in all stories, no matter the geographical origin. I live in the US but have been to Somerset, UK in 2015. It’s a beautiful place.

[@debbyparker4436]

I love , love , love all the stories you relate , especially ones from Great Britain . Victorian era is my fave 👍

[@lysasstuff]

I adore listening to your voice, stay safe xxx

[@nngaming3601]

Gotta love these stories of England, your stories are awesome. The depth of your stories is not usual to come across on here, hence the depth of my interest in your telling of the lives and places that have yet to be told. (Or reiterated in a larger medium) I hope you get way more subs as your detail and research are Much better then most on here, i look forward to more awesome stories. Keep it up!

[@walkingdad6978]

A Welcome episode, thanks CW. Well researched and superbly narrated, yet again. I would love to see some of the more obscure regional tales. Your tales are always new or presented in a very refreshing style. Truly top of your game in the UK brother! 👍😁

[@slyaspie4934]

I see Curious World upload, I click and I am yet to be disappointed 😁

[@alanemarson]

I live in South West England, so this is my local area too - to have such an awesome youtuber doing stories on places I can visit is brilliant!

[@pickybitch2707]

I’m currently exiled in New Zealand, so stories from my home country are always welome xxx

[@dirt0133]

I Love your work; local stories or not they're always fascinating. Thanks for uploading.

[@patsmith9284]

I love your videos and narrations, thank you 😊

[@AnonYmous-uw2qm]

keep going ...superb visual quality, sound great, and I love that wee light shone onto an otherwise lost story. great :)

[@lukejreid]

I find these local research videos fascinating. Just as good as the usual videos.

[@MisterTalkingMachine]

These videos are absolutely top notch, I love every time you go to the locations

[@anitahartmann595]

I have just discovered the videos on your channel. They are interesting (even if the subjects are a bit morbid), in my opinion VERY well scripted, edited and filmed, your voice is a pleasure to listen to, the background music very fitting, in short: a pleasure to watch! Thank you! I have subscribed!

[@1506pinkers]

An interesting story well told. Thanks.

[@eudorabarker2161]

The day of Susan's disappearance, November 9 1888, is also the final day of the supposedly last victim of Jack the Ripper, Mary Kelly. This is possibly pure coincidence but interesting that their final hours coincide

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Wow, that's interesting.

[@KatTheScribe]

I was thinking about Jack as well, if only as a contemporary to this story. Very interesting.

[@brianartillery]

Fascinating and rather sad. You don't need to say that a story, being of local interest won't be for everyone - your no nonsense, and untheatrical presentation, and concise research, makes your videos very attractive indeed. Thank you.

[@PilzE.]

Superb job as usual Sir.

[@emmapeacock4612]

Ah, so glad to see a new video from you Curious World! Has put a smile on face. :-)

[@vintagelover4207]

Always enjoy your videos they are so well researched and interesting. Also old fashioned storytelling that I love thank you! 😃

[@stephencleaves]

Interesting video's as always, but always nice to have a local one, I'm not far away, near Bath.

[@aintnobodyherebutuschicken1418]

This made me so sad... Only 29 years old - with her whole life ahead of her. I think she was planning to take her own life and that's why she made the comment that she would be "even quieter tomorrow". RIP Susan 🌷

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very interesting old story, thanks for that and have a great 2021.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

I love local mysteries like this ❤

[@katiebaird2696]

I enjoy listening to your videos. Especially since you’re doing videos on places outside of my little corner of the world.

[@MidnightVentures]

Ohhh now this sounds interesting AF. Thank you.

[@hkbabel]

Thank you, loved this video. Interesting & engaging as always! Best wishes from the hellhole formerly known as the USA

[@99fruitbat]

Thanks for the video CW I am on day five of self isolation due to testing positive for the old Corona so this was a gentle distraction . At least we can all remember Susan , poor lass .💕

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Ah fruitbat, I'm sorry to hear Corona got you. May you have a speedy recovery.

[@vickyesc2797]

Love your videos. Your voice is so soothing too! I recognised both Susan's surname and her sister Elizabeth's. As well as the location. I jumped on Ancestory and turns out I'm a decendant of Elizabeth Spiller! Thanks to this video I have been able to fill in some gaps in my family tree. And learn of this heart breakingly tragic story. Thank you!

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

That's amazing. Glad I could be of assistance.

[@littleblackcloud86]

Great video as always. Keep it up!

[@lilliankeane5731]

This story was intriguing... Well narrated... Beautifully filmed.. it had atmosphere. And of course the sad loss of a human being. Perhaps many more... Perhaps connected or not connected to the Thames Torso murders.

[@chrisshacklett2999]

Always a great video! Thank you!

[@pedenmk]

Great story great VIDS bloke. THANKS

[@moragcooke9191]

I'm from Scotland and love listening to you about eny corner of the world

[@sign1in]

The story of the severed hand reminds me of the feet that keep showing up on the coast of B.C., the theory is that the bodies were either dumped from a boat, or jumped from ferries, were weighted down and the ankle being exposed to the critters in the water sever the joint and the athletic shoes buoyancy float the feet to the shore.

[@fatherchristmas2998]

I've listened to many of your videos and they are very enjoyable

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Thank you, Father Christmas. 😁

[@melodymacken9788]

Brilliant as always. What a shame that the grave is unmarked.

[@jackiebayliss]

This Channel is always of interest.

[@rneustel388]

I very much enjoyed this video about your local area.

[@silverrain1531]

Thank you for your hard work...💕👍🍻

[@davidsalter1639]

Excellent channel - thank you!

[@mattquantrill101]

I made a sarcastic comment on a previous video a few years back of yours, something like "its good, but it's not quite top 5's is it?" And I want to apologise. I've been watching alot of your videos recently and the amount of research you do right up to visiting the places and speaking to the locals is something I don't see anyone else on KZbin doing. You are brilliant, and really entertaining. I'm sorry for being a dickhead in the past

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

Thank you, sir. I appreciate that comment. I'm glad you've seen the improvement over time.

[@mattquantrill101]

@@CuriousWorldProductions it was eating at me everytime I watched one of you videos, especially as so much effort goes into them. I'm a big fan! Keep up the great work

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

@@mattquantrill101 Thanks, Matthew.

[@robertvanzant2653]

Excellent work sir

[@johnnymidnight3343]

Very interesting "little" stories regarding events that no one would've recalled had not this documentarian spent the time to inform us of them--but I'm glad he did!

[@kirstygrant2635]

I'm really enjoying all of your videos 🙂

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Well done piece sir

[@asheland_numismatics]

Excellent video!

[@FloofinMcDoofin]

Another brilliant bit of research and narration!

[@shaywalsh2208]

Yet again another great story.

[@allison5363]

loved it my home town , and the names still have people living in card generations on xx

[@Turnbull50]

Well made and great video

[@johnking1381]

Love the content quality on this channel. Top banana

[@reg4211]

Just found yr channel. I love it.

[@nancymcglinn8717]

🥰🥰🥰🙏🏻😇. All your videos!!!

[@auroramariealmeara8622]

Great video loved it.

[@elonaw79]

Excellent as always!

[@littleredwitch]

Poor lady! I hope she was reunited with the love of her life. ❤️

[@supremebeing3537]

Fantastic and narration .

[@stuartvalentine5310]

I liked it from the first second! Thank you. (subscriber)

[@mijiyoon5575]

Enjoyed the photography...TY CW & 1888 was the year my Granny~Great was born (in the US)

[@julieblackstock8650]

enjoyed this one,, thank you

[@artofhobo]

Hell yeah a new video!. I love you guys.

[@KatTheScribe]

Poor dear, it does sound as though she took her own life. The other hands, however, are a different story. Wonder what that story is? I love stories. Obscure oftentimes means more interesting, at least to me. Thanks Curious World!

[@artofhobo]

All of your stories interest me. Big or small. I would love you to do some videos on canada

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

I've been meaning to. This year for sure.

[@artofhobo]

Omg thanks so much!

[@siennaandtoys6739]

@@CuriousWorldProductions where abouts are you from curious world? I spent four years living in axminster which is 10minutes from chard as you probably know.. Im currently in seaton so still only 20minutes from chard

[@CuriousWorldProductions]

@@siennaandtoys6739 I'm 12 miles northeast of Chard. 😉

[@siennaandtoys6739]

@@CuriousWorldProductions oh ok cool... I did wonder with the video footage of sandy road and chew valley lake... Great channel btw... Far and away both mine and my daughters favourite channel

[@ladrenadavis4358]

Love your channel

[@soniaharvey9052]

i love your videos, theyre the best on you tube-beleive me.