The Man Child Of Salford - An Untold Story

[@ianmccaffery3896]

Only you can bring strories like this alive, great job Ant, loved it, I need to visit that grave yard, i got ancestors in there

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Ian, that's really kind of you to say :) I really appreciate that!

[@arguspanoptes9510]

@@daftmonkey7296 it's true Professionally done and unbelievably powerful. I knew that street being in Salford. Before my time but a Hell of a tragic case.

[@nathanvale9984]

I love everything you do, you make it interesting ​@@daftmonkey7296

[@arguspanoptes9510]

The ultimate misplaced mothers love. Heartbreaking. Rest in peace .

[@jujumulligan43]

This is one of the saddest stories I've ever,ever heard. I don't believe I would define this as a twisted form of love, but rather an attempt to own and control another human being. Similar to a prisoner of war. Thanks for a very interesting story. I love your narration. ❤❤❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@jujumulligan43 thank you so much. It really is a sad story and one that really blew my mind when researching it. May he rest in peace 🙏🏼

[@SlurpyDave254]

Well u know me I try to keep my comments light hearted. But I'm gobsmacked with this story. He wouldn't know where the hell he was last few weeks of his life...sad but stunningly put together mate. Well done Ant👏👏👏

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks a lot mate, I was blown away when reading it. really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@angh18]

Born in an era of War, Cholera epidemics, Typhus, Typhoid, Pneumonia-Diarrhoea complex in children, Measles, Smallpox, Diphtheria and Dysentery rife throughout Salford. Henry LaMont aged 39 years old (1907-1946), died in the 'Park House WorkHouse' (Later becomming the 'Springfield Hospital') being placed there when his mother died. After having spent his life secluded from the hostilities and diseases of public life by his mother, Clara Maud Cooper (1867-1946) - the second wife of Charles Cooper (1855-1931). After losing her husband and the father to her son Henry, Clara protected her son by keeping him 'house-bound' not wanting to suffer another heartbreak. Thank you for uploading.

[@gaynor3976]

Maybe Henry's mother was frightened of losing him as she lost her husband. Keeping him in the kitchen because he couldnt see the outside world and what wonders he would experience if she let him out. I had a few tears in my eyes listening to this story. How sad and certainly as a mother pulls at the heartstrings. Ant the poem was lovely. The way you film and the words you use is phenomenal. Thank you for sgaring this story xxxx

[@daftmonkey7296]

great point Gaynor! you are probably right! thanks for watching :)

[@dottyg7062]

So moving Anthony, his mother I guess could have been suffering some kind of mental illness that made her do this, , we will never know but a mothers love is so strong and part of that is allowing them freedom to untie those apron strings no matter how much it hurts…I feel for them both…….beautiful written poem 😢xx

[@claytonhenry1821]

Just like to say I have watch loads of video on KZbin but nothing has moved me like you video.thank you

[@claytonhenry1821]

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[@daftmonkey7296]

aww thanks so much for the kind comment dotty! that is so kind of you!

[@lunastarr1925]

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[@ICR68]

Wow. Utterly heartbreaking. You can't really blame the mother either; she must have been devastated by the death of her husband, and simply couldn't face then losing her son when he moved out. There's no words, really.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@ICR68 I agree mate. It must have been a shock to the system and the last thing she ever wanted was her son to move on when he came of age. Heartbreaking. Thanks for watching mate. Take care 👍🏼⭐️

[@matparks08]

Fascinating story, brilliantly filmed and told. It leaves you with so many questions....😟

[@daftmonkey7296]

much appreciated mate! thank you

[@lizstubbs2969]

Poor fella😢 another tale told well by yourself ❤

[@jujumulligan43]

Love this channel. So well done. I could listen for hours.❤❤❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@jujumulligan43 that really means a lot! Thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼⭐️

[@fac51nh]

My local cemetery. Sad story thanks for bringing this poor souls life into our lives. I will pay my respect at his grave very soon. 😢

[@daftmonkey7296]

that would be much appreciated I'm sure. thanks so much for watching!

[@jeepsthetimebandit]

WOW! This is the most bizarre thing I've heard! I can't wrap my head around it. Good find. He deserves to be remembered.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@patriciahanvey286]

Such a sad story & a beautiful heartfelt tribute by you for him.

[@mrsmercury2565]

Well done, such a beautiful, moving tribute.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@ShadowHuntersUKTV]

Anthony, this absolutely broke my heart 💔 the story hit home, especially with the children I work with. How different things were back then compared to now 😢 Thankyou so much for sharing his story ❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much, I knew you would like this one haha! x

[@ShadowHuntersUKTV]

@@daftmonkey7296 bloody brilliant mate! Would love to work with you one day from a fellow history geek to another 🤓

[@kayevans2964]

Oh, wow. That's an incredibly heart rending story, beautifully told. Your poem was very touching. It's impossible to make a judgement on Clara. She may have locked him away because of her own issues but she may just have been protecting him if he hadn't developed as other children do. Who knows, but that is an amazing story. Thank you for bringing it to light.

[@daftmonkey7296]

that's really kind of you kay, thanks so much for watching :)

[@RichardCrook-kb4bq]

mate what a great subject looking forward to these stories your research is second to none bringing life to these people and stories that would of been forgotten forever

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@michaelpovei7728]

Fantastic video Ant brilliantly told mate. A tragic and horrific Story of Henry poor poor guy. Lovely poetric tribute as well mate. Fantastic this mate

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@michaelpovei7728]

Ver welcome Ant

[@sheridanszabo8912]

Antony, this video brought a tear to my eye, a mothers love! There's no relationship like a mother and son, my son is 18 yet he'll always he my little boy, maybe she couldn't bare to be alone having lost her husband, having said that, hard to know if it was selfishness or was it something more. Brilliant video, executed with empathy on a sad story, well done you x

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much Sheridan! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@theparadoxclub1326]

What an unbelievable tragic story..poor Henry didn’t know a world outside his home..fantastic research and filming..and a absolute brilliant poem at the end to remember him by…well done DM another fantastic video keep them coming 🐒🐒

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@NaiadFloss]

God bless Henry ❤ 🙏 ... Thankyou for the story

[@Jackie444.]

Such a sad and tragic story. Thanks for sharing it with us. The ode that you wrote was beautiful x

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@kathrynbinns693]

Bless them both, poor man, she must of bern so very unwell. Your deliver is perfect, your empathy makes it very moving to watch.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much. Really glad you enjoyed the video ⭐️

[@ste952r]

Very moving Anthony 😢and a beautiful ode at the end...

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@janemoore1599]

So moving and sad 😢😢😢😢😢 brought tears to me thank you. 🙏 You

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@janemoore1599 thanks for the support Jane! Such a tragic story 😢

[@janetedmundson991]

This is a really very sad story Ant, your poem was a very beautiful and fitting tribute. Well done to you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@DavidDunning-m3v]

So sad for Henry never to see anyone what a nightmare great video, Salford lad 🏌️👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

It’s a crying shame isn’t it mate. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@enlighten274]

i have no words.that poor guy.was innocent as a child to his dying day.im amazed that he was hidden away and no one in the community knew of his existence. I mean there was world war 2 going on only couple years before (1939 to 1945). How did his mother manage to hide him especially if when being called to bomb shelter as most people were during that time.not to mention the ration cards etc.just a very upsetting story.may he rest in peace.

[@ianmaddams9577]

Doing what you do best and bringing these lost stories of people long forgotten back to life . I can only imagine the poor Henry didn’t have a very nice time when he was put into a poorly run institution. Where the staff and facilities were outdated and poorly run . And mental health wasn’t recognised then . Great work Ant . I salute you 🫡

[@daftmonkey7296]

For some reasons Ian I am not getting notified when people comment! im so sorry and hope you don't think I was ignoring you. Thanks so much for the comment and support. really glad you enjoyed the video mate!

[@martinnorth2680]

Amazing and tragic, but a fantastic video

[@johngriffin9476]

You tell a story with so much empathy it goes beyond belief 😭

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@johngriffin9476 thank you so much John! I really appreciate the kind words mate ⭐️👍🏼

[@TWILAlovesJESUS]

Rest in peace dear one 🌹⚓🙏

[@pedrobarratt6444]

This moved me and brought a feeling that it wouldn't happen today in the UK. But all those years ago who knows whether this happened more often that we discovered. Well done for th presentaion of this, and the poetry at the end was the icing on the cake

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much mate! That really does mean a lot 👍🏼

[@martincooper1736]

Excellent!!! A very sad masterpiece.

[@nigelblair2182]

Love your respect for those gone before us.

[@madhatter8253]

Beautifully done. Thank you for bringing his story to light and hopefully people will pay there respect to the poor man

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for taking the time out to watch 👍🏼⭐️

[@madhatter8253]

@@daftmonkey7296 your videos are so addictive thank you 🙏

[@steaminglion4067]

Mate that is so sad . What a story i love the fact you find the grave . Brilliantly Told 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@Leepatrick3868]

A very sad story , I can only imagine the mothers thinking behind her actions is that Henry would most certainly have ended up in an Asylum,people like Henry nowadays would be classed as having extreme learning difficulties, but back then would have Been classed as a lunatic , as someone who was once a one to one carer I looked after someone just like Henry .

[@Ballycannonbaby]

Beautifully told… There were always strange stories like that in the past.

[@STESTOOGE]

Another quality film Ant,bringing history to life as only you can!😊well done mate.

[@daftmonkey7296]

haha, thanks so much Ste!

[@mandyturner4350]

So sad What a beautiful poem tribute well written👌 🙏🕯🕊

[@margeretpaert4435]

Antony..you have such compassion..these stories are heartbreaking... But years ago..lots of things happened like this.. God bless you.,❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

thank you so much!

[@bradfordmagnetmansmicroadv2482]

Some of the stories you cover are so shocking they seem unreal. Your narration is out of this world keep up the great work. looking forward to future videos.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Honestly, thank you so much! That means the world ⭐️👍🏼

[@PaulMann8666]

A masterpiece. Thank you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@aliyah7869]

So sad…. Very well put together and narrated, be thinking bout him throughout the day now

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@aliyah7869 thanks for watching aliyah! Glad to hear you are enjoying the content.

[@suzannehughes8697]

Hi Ant, this is one of the saddest stories I've heard, they both must have had some kind of mental illness, because I can't imagine keeping someone confined to the kitchen all their lives, a normal child's natural curiosity would have made them investigate other rooms at the very least, she must have thought she was protecting him from the world, but it's so sad, this was so interesting Ant, thanks for this one, really enjoyed it xxx

[@daftmonkey7296]

Yeah a very sad story indeed. I felt so helpless when I discovered the story. Thanks so much for watching as always ⭐️

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Such a sad story DM 😢, the poor guy he obviously didn't know any better. He was found in good condition so she obviously looked after him well. So sad indeed 😢 she probably wanted to protect him from abuse from people. His mom was the only person he knew, he must have died from a broken heart. R.I.P. Henry. 🙏🙏🙏. Thanks for sharing DM 👍👍

[@wheeliegoodtravelshow6190]

Yet another remarkable video, you have such a talent and such a passion for sharing the lesser told history of Manchester. Keep up the great work.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@TruthSeekerInvestigations]

That's a shocking tale. The mother I reckon never fully got over her husband's death and kept Henry locked away. A fear maybe of losing him or trying to stop him growing up. Very strange! Great video and touching poem at the end. Nice work!

[@daftmonkey7296]

I agree mate, something definitely went on. Thanks for watching mate! Much appreciated as always.

[@davewebster8365]

Very sad story but beautifully told, Thanks Ant.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@jeepsthetimebandit]

This was in the days when we had tight-knit communities, hence the neighbours knowing she hadn't taken her milk in. Yet, nobody heard a child next door and wondered why they hadn't seen one? So strange and so sad.

[@miss.holly1971]

Ps good to have you back ive caught up now and aa usally ypu dis so well with respect and honour have a good week hope the storm iant that bad

[@daftmonkey7296]

haha, I'm glad to be back, its the only thing that keeps me on track at times. thanks so much for watching.

[@helenwhite2379]

Anthony, this video & poem was beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@daftmonkey7296]

aww thanks so much Helen, I really appreciate that!

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

What a sad story Your poem at the end was beautiful RIP Henry Lamont Cooper 🙏🏻

[@andreacondon5404]

Fantastic video Ant and a lovely poem so sad. love how you are so respectful of the people that have passed and no longer have a voice😢

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thats really kind of you to say, thank you!

[@tonicastel2390]

This was heartbreaking. So so tragic. RIP Henry. You are not forgotten & not unloved.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for watching toni! 🌟

[@madcatlady-3]

Taken from the 1939 register 23 Scholes Street, Salford, Salford C.B., Lancashire, England Clara M Cooper Born 26 May 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed Henry L Cooper Born 29 Oct 1907 Male Incapacitated Single My hobby/obsession for nearly 30 years has been genealogy. We need to remember that children such as Henry were often placed in the Workhouse or an Institution, many parents feared that their child would be removed from them. This happened within my family to a cousin who was born around the same time as Henry, he was born and lived in the slums of Salford. I believe mum and dad loved him and were protecting him.

[@dizzylizzy7582]

Thanks for this additional information. Someone posted he went to school until he was 9, but it's possible he was able to blend in initially, but then fell behind because of his disability. I doubt we'll ever know.

[@madcatlady-3]

1921 CENSUS 23, Scholes Street, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England Charles Henry Cooper born 1854 Manchester, Lancashire, England Retired Furniture Dealer - Clara Maud Cooper Wife born 1867 Sale, Cheshire, England HENRY LAMONT COOPER Son born 1907 Manchester, Lancashire, England - - Beatrice Cooper Daughter born 1896 Manchester, Lancashire, England Clara Adeline Cooper Daughter born 1900 Manchester, Lancashire, England

[@daftmonkey7296]

excellent info, wish I knew this before hand. thanks for the comment.

[@wladniem]

another brilliantly told life story of a sad individual Great poem at the end

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheSba01]

Another fantastic video with an equally fantastic narration, your words at the end for this poor man summed up this sad story. Keep up your great work.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you ⭐️

[@Marko_Polo_808]

This is so sad, poor guy never lived. I can only imagine how the poor fella felt and how heartbroken he must have been, his one guardian in his life passing away, leaving him truly alone. More of these stories please these reaĺly do need telling.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot Marko!

[@stevieandrew9008]

Your delivery is so beautiful & poignantly written & narrated… such a sad tale of a mother & son reunited in death. I cannot imagine as a mother doing that to my son so I can only imagine she was mentally unstable in some way & fearful of losing Henry. What I don’t understand is she never even taught him to speak not one word. Heartbreaking 💔 Ant you did amazing as always! You are a 1 in a million storyteller! Enjoy watching so much

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for the kind comment Stevie, for some reason I was never notified. I really appreciate the lovely comment! I really does mean a lot!

[@stevieandrew9008]

@@daftmonkey7296 always welcome Ant! You have so much to give & I see it, a wonderful storyteller indeed

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@stevieandrew9008 much appreciated honestly! Thank you 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@micksmusicchannel]

Tell you what Anthony, that is one heartbreaking story.. Well done for unearthing it and credit to you for the Ode 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much mate. It really is. Just glad people are aware of his story 🙏🏼

[@johnmonaghan4715]

I will with a shadow of doubt ..and with flowers...this make you realise how short life is and how looking we are now ..Great videos pal

[@daftmonkey7296]

Very kind John! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@jaycloth2197]

Harrrowing but wonderfully written and read. Excellent again.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much! That means a lot ⭐️

[@rowenabartlett7958]

Moving,, heartbreaking..Mother didn't want to lose him..Once again your content is totally human. X

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@Pushbike1894]

Lost for words. 💔 genuinely painful this.

[@mikeclarke3882]

Nicely done Anthony, a sad story, well told. Who knows what was going on in the minds of that family. But you know, I think it would be a mistake to imagine such things only happened in the past. I have no doubt there are people enduring a similar fate right now, and not just in the UK either. I look forward to the rest of the series. All the best!

[@daftmonkey7296]

I agree mike, you never truly know what's going on behind closed doors and people minds. Thanks so much for watching mate.

[@jackiecampbell2873]

Broke my heart this story 💔

[@nigelblair2182]

So love your videos. Sad, happy, but real life back in the days of old Salford. Please keep them coming. Keep safe and well r kid.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Nice one mate, much appreciated! thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@WickerMan73]

What a unique, sad story of events. I've never heard of anything like this before, excellent telling of this sad story.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much mate! It blew my mind too! Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼

[@astarpropertygroup8137]

Tragic story but so interesting

[@tina1972]

Brilliant Ant 👌🏻 so glad to hear of this new mini series. And you're right, I'd never heard about this, so thanks so much for your amazing research into it and bringing it to us. It's such a sad story. Sad but a joy to watch, in the way of how you put your videos together, very respectful and the feeling of nostalgia of events gone by. Perfect once again, I can't wait for the next one 😊 x That ode to Henry...👌🏻😢beautiful x

[@daftmonkey7296]

Aww thanks so much Tina, it was tough one to put together but very rewarding knowing people enjoyed it!

[@JulieCawthra]

Thank you for bringing this unusual story to life and having the decency to pay your respects to him.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼

[@johnathanryan2117]

I worked as a Police Officer in Salford for many years. You'd be surprised how often this kind of thing goes on. Not to this extent, but remember didtinctly a case in Walkden around 2005 with some striking similarities. Awful, but even in this day and age its possible to slip completely under the radar, intentionally or otherwise. Great video.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@johnathanryan2117 thanks so much Johnathan for the comment. I agree, i suppose you never really know what goes on behind closed doors. Very sad mate. Thanks once again for tuning in 👍🏼

[@AmandaBowe-be6vd]

Ur second video has given me the chills as the first one did... keep up the good work.....love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Amanda! 3rd one coming soon ❤️👍🏼

[@Juddx1977]

Brilliantly told Ant, and a stunning poem as well.👌Such a sad story 😢

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@mickypea5684]

Respect to you Anthony, bringing a forgotten sad life to light. I am sure there must be many more stories like this. God bless Henry Lamont Cooper and God bless you for telling his story.. Michael ✌️

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@mickypea5684 sadly there are many more mate. Thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad you enjoyed the video Michael 👍🏼

[@mickypea5684]

@@daftmonkey7296 did you ever get to lay flowers at his grave?

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@mickypea5684 I haven’t been back since but I have another story in that very cemetery coming up so I’ll lay some when I’m there 👍🏼

[@mickypea5684]

@daftmonkey7296 that's really nice to know. If I ever get the chance I will too it's such a sad story. Thanks for reply. Michael ✌️ by the way I love your channel.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@mickypea5684 much appreciated mate! Thank you

[@almaxx9680]

Sad story, fantastic video ❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼

[@carolflynn7933]

😢 sad, so well put over , thank you and RIP, poor man. Xx

[@JulieParry-o1u]

Enjoyed the new video, a story thats so unbelievable in the time we live in now. Great poem, hope you write more. As always very well put together. Looking forward to your next video. Tai

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@annefrancess1224]

Beautiful poem daft monkey. Very lovely and touching. You're a good poet . Brilliant videos found you through days of horror and must say you're a talented man. Well done brilliant informative chanel ❤ Annie. X

[@daftmonkey7296]

Aw thanks so much Annie! That’s really kind of you to say. I’m not much of a poet, but this one seemed to write itself. Great to have you on board. Hope you enjoy the content. Plenty more to come ⭐️

[@christineworthington267]

Sad story 😢 brilliantly told 😊

[@hayley8390]

Was he autistic? I can't help but think she was hiding something not known back then? And she tried to protect & hide this?

[@markcroft5824]

Quality little video there mate, such a sad story brought back to life and thanks to you at least a lot more people now know about it and those will pass his memory on during conversations down the pub and the like.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks a lot Mark, making people aware of existence means everything with this story. cheers for watching Buddy!

[@markcroft5824]

@@daftmonkey7296 any time mate, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@Jkk55]

Thank you wow what a sad story you brought it out into the light! well done you your poem is brilliant too I love your videos always done brilliantly. 🎬🎬👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed this video ⭐️

[@lysa4859]

As always ❤ anything DM uploads x

[@JoanKiernan]

Brilliantly told Ant ❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@Nat-vz3iv]

Henrys story is heartbreaking and deseves to see the light of day, cant help but feel he had severe learning dificulties, his mother knew it was a cruel world out there that lacked understanding .She could of feared there was a possibility he'd be taken into an asylum.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Very good theory that Nat and one that is probably true. Thank so much for watching. I really appreciate it 👍🏼

[@johorrocks8927]

RIP Henry, DM you did this story proud....Can't help thinking his Mother had her reasons for doing what she did but we will never know why.

[@Baldy-hm5vs]

Recently watched this and it was really quite upsetting what Henry, who knew nothing else lived like that 🙏

[@joblakesley2159]

Such an interesting video. My great grandma lived on Scholes Street and was living there when this happened. I can only assume this wasn't common knowledge

[@daftmonkey7296]

wow, that's incredible, I bet nobody knew what was going on. thanks for the comment jo!

[@sashat4719]

This story is so sad and brought tears to my eyes, thank you for telling Henry’s story. I’ve just read an article about Henry on the Mcr General Cemetery Transcription Project Website. It says Henry attended school regularly up until the age of 9 but then his Mother took him out of school and the authorities forgot about him. I’m not sure how factual that is but if it is true it suggests that Henry was in a school for children with special needs if he was unable to dress himself and talk properly. Also what did his Mother and Father tell the neighbours? Did they move House after removing Henry from school so their new neighbours didn’t know of Henry’s existence? Also Henry’s Father didn’t die until 1931, Henry would have been about 24 then, therefore he must have been keeping his Son locked up in the kitchen too unless he didn’t live with him. Both parents must have had mental health issues. I feel so sad for Henry, RIP Henry Lamont Cooper ❤

[@DeKat-84]

This was fantastic!! Honestly really enjoyed it. The way you make videos like this is gripping, like a book that you just can't put down. 😀 I'm really excited for the rest of the series, especially after seeing the thumbnails that you posted the other day! Well done on making a little known story into such an excellent video. You're one of the most talented KZbinrs in your genre!! 👍👍👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much, I cant believe it wasn't notified with your comment! I'm sorry I never got back to you sooner.

[@katrinawaring647]

I've watched the video and read some research and it says that he attended normal school up to the age of 9. His father died and his mother took him out of school. Presumably he was of normal mental growth up to that point, but when found 30 years later, he couldn't talk or dress himself. It's always possible that some physical trauma had happened to him rendering him mentally disabled and given that people with a learning disability would be thrown into an institution. His mum had lost her husband and she probably locked her son away from the authorities in case they took him off her. It was probably more than she could bear. Park House was Crumpsall Workhouse/hospital, for "mentally feeble", orphans and paupers. What mother would want her precious child to go there. And also this was the days before the NHS.

[@dizzylizzy7582]

I just asked a question about whether he had an intellectual disability. Poor child and man.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Great bit of research Katrina, thanks for enlightening me :)

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@mickgilday5714]

Great video of a tragic story. Looking forward to the next. Take care.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@freestyletowers2617]

Thanks for bringing to life the very sad story of Henry, great video ant 😎

[@daftmonkey7296]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much I really appreciate that!

[@rendacurrie7197]

Such a sad story. Clara must have had severe mental and abandonment issues to keep him locked away from the world and the life that he so deserved to live, away from her clutches. Heartbreaking for sure. RIP. 😢 Thank you, Anthony for another great story. Your work is greatly appreciated. 🫶

[@daftmonkey7296]

Great point! thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate that!

[@DaysofHorror]

It goes to show what goes on behind closed doors and that the world outside is oblivious too 😮 Well researched pal and you got a grave to visit as well. Up here they can be a bugger to find.

[@daftmonkey7296]

I agree mate, we never really know do we. thanks so much! really glad you enjoyed it and cheers for the comment.

[@lunaumbra]

Beautifully done! @Daft Monkey and RIP Henry an innocent soul ❤ : (

[@HappyBubbleTea-on4zw]

Just wow 😥 well told storytelling. Just really into your videos 🙏 keep posting 😊

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@HappyBubbleTea-on4zw thank you so much! That great to hear! ⭐️👍🏼

[@BigKingBacon]

Phenomenal .......found you from the salford scrooge vid now im hooked