The Plague 1666 - The Plague Village of Eyam

In 1666, a tiny village in Derbyshire, England, made a stand against The Plague.
This is their inspiring story.
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The Plague Village of Eyam
Chapters:
0:00 Eyam England’s Plague Village
4:44 William Mompesson
6:11 Great Plague of London
12:36 Eyam Plague
19:07 Moral of the Plague Village
22:09 The History Chap
In 1665 England suffered from it’s last outbreak of The Plague (aka Bubonic Plague).
It broke out in London where 20% of the population died.
And then in September, the village tailor in Eyam received a parcel of cloth from the plague-ridden capital….
The next day his assistant was dead.
Panic seized the village and people prepared to flee to safety.
And then, the local priest, William Mompesson made an outrageous suggestion.
He asked the villagers to stay in Eyam so that they would not carry the plague to neighbouring communities and towns.
Aided by his predecessor, Thomas Stanley, Mompesson rallied the villagers who agreed to go into a self imposed isolation.
Eyam Plague Village Story
Having visited Eyam in 2019 during a break in the COVID lockdowns, I was inspired by the actions of these brave villagers.
It was fascinating and also sad, to see the houses, graves, and boundary stones that bear witness to this story.
A history story not about Kings & Queens but about ordinary, everyday people.
As I researched the story, I found so many parallels between Eyam’s plague story and what we were going through with Covid.
Eyam - England’s Plague Village
The Eyam village plague story is not just a tale from history. It is an inspirational story of how ordinary people can rise to meet extraordinary circumstances.
The people of Eyam did not wait for the King or the government to sort their lives out.
They made their own decision and stood by their principles.
Their bravery and selflessness are an example to all of us today.
I have delivered this talk about the plague village of Eyam to many organisations (History societies, WI groups, National Trust Associations) and the reaction has been so positive I wanted to share it with you here on KZbin.
Enjoy.
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My name is Chris Green ("The History Chap") and I am on a mission to share the amazing history of Britain so that we can appreciate where we have come from and why we are here.
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Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Chris Green Communication Ltd t/a The History Chap. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Chris Green Communication Ltd does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel.

[@kenriley8111]

Absolutely, sheer and utter bravery, versus people panic buying toilet paper.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Does make you think, doesn't it?

[@mikeryan7468]

My boss at the time denied covid. People were losing parents and he callously spouted conspiracy nonesense. Basic human empathy an alien concept.

[@Darryl_Francis]

​​@@mikeryan7468 of course, now that the pandemic is over, people have stopped losing their parents... Your boss was one of the few that saw COVID for what it was... A great big fucking heist, empathy's got sod all to do with it. A lot of people just need to grow up a bit and stop being so gullible.

[@user-io9ie5cs8j]

​@@TheHistoryChap I made some serious money off of the great toilet paper emergency. Somehow, I built up 49 rolls of generic tp at $2 per 4 pack. Sold it at $20 per 6 rolls. Best part-- I told people "pay what you can" so, that's, what, some reverse capitalism?? Plus, I didn't have to sell my 3 ply with aloe Vera "cusions" what a world

[@mayhem4masses363]

I'm an American fascinated by the village of Eyam and the history of The Pestilence or the Black Death, or just the Plague. This is a very informative video. Thank you so much for sharing your insights.

[@nda7000]

The very embodiment of “love thy neighbor”. A great story as usual. Love your work

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you. Thanks.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I come from Derby and have hiked all over the Peaks. Eyam was a regular stop on our travels. A very eerie place if you ever visit.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I went on a beautiful summer's day but even then something didn't feel quite right.

[@rockinbillyboy]

Chris, i wish someone with punch from one of these big channels would see you, and hear your work...and offer you a programme where you could run 1 hour episodes for us to enjoy....these shorts are great, but you have the way with you, presence, character to have your own history programme....fingers crossed Sir! Yet another great episode.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your very kind comments. This was the story that started off my history speaking journey so it felt right to add it to KZbin.

[@ColonelBummleigh]

@@TheHistoryChap Agreed,The longer ,the better :) I went to sleep at 5Am binge listening to THC - time well spent.

[@ladymeghenderson9337]

What an amazing story and equally amazing people. Thank you for this

[@TheHistoryChap]

great place to visit.

[@ladymeghenderson9337]

@@TheHistoryChap bear it in mind

[@packersfanforlife7903]

Love your videos, and you make everything sound exciting. I have a borderline unhealthy addiction to history and your videos help me get my kick. I can only bore the future Wife so much with what I know. Always great to learn more about British history. Thank you for your videos. The Rowland story is such a sad one. It's these individual stories that make history so sad but so important to be studied and remembered. It's the affect it has on the individuals involved which gives history its personal affect.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying and thank you for taking the time to post your comment.

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This channel is absolutely amazing! I’ve been binging your videos and every one you make just as interesting as the last. As an American who enjoys learning other nations history this channel is one I shall be watching with great interest!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your kind comments. Please subscribe. You may also enjoy my talk on 1066 & the battle of Hastings and my free British history timeline at www.thehistorychap.com

[@shauny2285]

@@TheHistoryChap Hello. Do you have a podcast besides your YT channel?

[@christophersmith3867]

This was a great story, sad, yet uplifting. I wonder if people in our modern society would make sacrifice themselves to save their neighbors?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting point. I wonder indeed.

[@Goodiesfanful]

There are some people who wouldn’t - like conspiracy theorists who believe all sorts of rubbish about Covid and vaccines.

[@michaelfisher7170]

We don't learn from history, that is the distressing thing. We forget it...especially the darker episodes of history. Modern medicine and vaccination have made pandemics a "thing of the past"...and we don't realize it can happen to US. And that's a dangerous mindset to have. Great job on the video. Can't wait to see more from your channel!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Michael, many thanks. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@mashalla3448]

This channel is so amazing, as a kiwi all the way around the world I really appreciate the hard work you put into this content.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@markmurfin7984]

Fantastic way of describing history, totally absorbing.

[@markmurfin7984]

In Sheffield, we all got taught this story, that nobody out if our city seemed to know if you met people on holiday etc. It felt like Eyam, although not in S.yorkshire, Sheffield seemed to have adopted Eyam. Everybody I grew up with seemed to know this story, we feel part if it. Last time I walked through, hiking, there was nobody on the streets , or at the church, very eerie..

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you, Mark.

[@loonylinda]

wish my history teachers had been as absorbing as Chris..i may have remembered much more info about our history.

[@Indigenous-English-Man]

I’m a Sheffield lad so this is just over the boarder and a favourite stomping ground of mine.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Lovely village although it does feel a little weird visiting when you know the sad story (but maybe that is just me).

[@Indigenous-English-Man]

@@TheHistoryChap it does have a very sad feel about the place especially on a wet winters day. I don’t think there’s any other place like it in the country.

[@oldgitsknowstuff]

'Bring out your dead ! Another first class production. What a trail of misery which has brought tears to my eyes. I'm getting soft in my old age.... There are a couple of serious questions that I would like to ask...I will post them.a bit later. Keep up the good work.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Eyam is a great place to visit if ever you have the opportunity.

[@oldgitsknowstuff]

@@TheHistoryChap It looks a nice little place considering what happened there. Strewth... This is same plague that swept through London in 1665 and almost vanished in 1666 after the great fire ?

[@richardcarr7557]

Very well done Chris, very interesting. Doubt whether many people today would be so selfless.

[@TheHistoryChap]

It does raise that interesting question.

[@Originalspruce]

Excellent presentation. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou

[@TheHistoryChap]

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Your videos are superb!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you Leonidas, I'm so glad that you are enjoying them. Thanks for your continuing support.

[@tacraling]

Excellent video. Many thanks. 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@Matty95rufc]

Great content and narration as always. Keep it up!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@marshie20193]

Great information. Great presentation. Subscribed!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ha ha, scrub my previous comment! Thanks for your support.

[@AndrewOliverHome]

I went to school in Bakewell with several friends from Eyam. We all grew up with this story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Lovely area of the world

[@brucebean2805]

I came across this story in book form some decades ago. The information here is how I remember. Well done.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, Bruce. great place to visit if you are ever up in Derbyshire. if you enjoy stories from British history then please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@jamesrocket5616]

Indeed, true bravery and pure selflessness demonstrated by the villagers who have no modern knowledge to disease, yet still committed to the unthinkable.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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You are absolutely amazing. I very much enjoy your channel sitting here in the tip of South America

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@ColonelBummleigh]

Outstanding content and a great orator. If I can remember a couple of these annecdotes,I will live a richer man. I was lucky to drive through parts of Derbyshire on a sunny day once.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@superbia75es]

Superb. Brilliantly told. Respect.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it

[@AxelPoliti]

Great story. Thank you very much for a generally unknown wonderful collective act. Keep well.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alanwilkinson9487]

a lovely peaceful village,and a nice place for a summer stroll...

[@TheHistoryChap]

And the pub is worth stopping off at too.

[@alanwilkinson9487]

@@TheHistoryChap will do next time....thanks

[@dangurtler7177]

The plague is still present in northern Arizona in the United States. There are rare outbreaks that seem to be associated with prairie dog colonies.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielblake6850]

Enjoyed this video (as i do all yours) and the varitey of subjects you cover. I remember learning about this in school so i must have found it interesting because i dont remember much of what i was taught!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ha ha, strangely enough I do remember history from school but as for the sciences...

[@adude5548]

Okay, okay. Here me out…. Collaboration video between Mark Felton, the History Guy, and the History Chap

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wow, I am honoured. Two of my KZbin heroes. Great idea. Spread the word! Please subscribe to my channel...if you haven't already.

[@Hulker69]

Maybe include Lindybeige as well ...

[@simonlaws6863]

I've stopped watching mainstream TV drivel. chris can deliver and captivate his audience like no othert hes a national treasure. How does he remember and execute never seems to get flummoxed or trip over his words 🤔. If only my teachers at school had been like chris .I wouldn't have been suspended so many times

[@TheHistoryChap]

Simon, thank you for your kind words of support.

[@clintoncyrilvoss4287]

I couldn't have said it better , great show ,

[@miger69420]

You are underrated

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for that kind comment. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel so that you don't miss future stories.

[@Hulker69]

Eyam, The Plague Village should be made into a feature film, paralleling it with the Covid pandemic to bring in some context

[@TheHistoryChap]

Whatever people's suffering in Covid (and some people definitely did suffer), it pails when compared to the Plague of 1665/66. The people of Eyam were incredibly brave.

[@endurance-adventures]

@@TheHistoryChap Yes, the mortality rate of the plague was so much higher than Covid it can't compare

[@hejla4524]

​@@TheHistoryChap Drawing parallels with Covid and calling for harder and earlier lockdowns was an idiotic end to this otherwise interesting video. Covid was an airborne disease and there was and still is no scientific evidence that lockdowns 'slowed the spread'. Unlike the Plague, Covid killed a very small percentage of the population (mostly the very old ) and lockdowns merely caused misery through bankruptcy, loneliness and suicides...something no one should be advocating without a very firm scientific basis and nothing to do with the spread of killer flees.

[@simonnoble7589]

Whot a story to listen to , thank you .? Whot problems they had ... cheers Simon from York

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Once again, thank you for your support.

[@theREDdevilz22]

Found this channel 2 days ago ☺️ currently got Covid so I’m binge watching every video 👍🏼👍🏼 great stuff! Love it.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are liking it. Get well soon.

[@JesusSanchez-ul2ex]

Very interesting story enjoy your way in description the events in question Blessings Merry Christmas n happy New Year

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Xyhis]

Wonderful video as usual man, one of my favorites content creator in the platform, ¡greetings from Colombia! ♥

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@thaknows2503]

Great narrative as a sheffied guy know this story well went first time on junior school trip been back several times and it's a moving experience they were brave people

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed

[@eancurtis9333]

Awesome

[@TheHistoryChap]

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Keep going, really excellent videos, success and growth will come soon with the quality of videos here 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Indigenous-English-Man]

These videos should be used for educational purposes in schools.

[@TheHistoryChap]

That's very kind. Thank you.

[@razmac175]

Great story of courage and fortitude across the community. and well told as usual by Chris. Well done! Chris how about a brief history of "The Hellfire Club" 👹!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting suggestion. I hadn’t thought about the Hellfire Club but will now add it to my list.

[@snubbedpeer]

In Norway today quite a few people have the surname "Ødegård". This name which translates to a desolate or abandoned farm appeared when the plague hit Norway, abandoned farms were called ødegårder. In many cases the name stuck and when the farms went back in use the people living there took the surname Ødegård.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & for sharing your interesting story.

[@Goodiesfanful]

The plague epidemic in Eyam had the surprise benefit of bringing the two rival ministers together and making Mompesson accepted in the community. But he couldn’t have done it if Stanley hadn’t decided to side with him.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I agree with you.

[@billevans7936]

A Fine Story

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@brachiator1]

An amazing story, well told. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you. If you enjoyed then please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@TrueBlueVinn]

I really hope you will keep posting new videos! Channels grow slowly, but good content always prevails, and I will return every time you post anew. I have to tell you, I'm from Korea but was raised in former British colonies, and went to British schools with British kids. Always felt a small sense of being British in me, but I never really studied the history of Britain before the 1500s. Hope I can learn that part I was missing through your channel.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos.

[@davidwoods7720]

Bravo old chap

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks.

[@philvanderlaan5942]

And here I thought the plague was stopped by a fire accidentally set by doctor who ( Tom baker ) And now less that five minutes in I now believe that the formerly anti Royal me would have been more royalist leaning. Rats Cary plague Cats are man’s best friend , not dogs ! Great video !!! 11 out of 10! ( spinal tap rules ) I would not be as noble as these people How do I like this video multiple times!!!!!???

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi Phil, Thanks for wanting to like multiple times! I’m glad that you enjoyed my story. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@cg2bx264]

This would make a good tv drama, a story of selflessness and understated heroism, with a bit of character conflict between the 2 priests and ultimate cooperation between them.🤔.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Great idea. Thanks for suggesting it.

[@badmonkey7001]

Great video, just one thing according to ONS figures the actual death toll from COVID is actually around 18000. Just s point of interest.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. There is no doubt that the Bubonic plague was way, way worse than COVID in death toll. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@leod-sigefast]

180,000

[@badmonkey7001]

@@leod-sigefast ONS released the numbers a while back. And as I said from COVID itself nothing else. Many more died from complications from having COVID but it, in itself wasn't the main factor.

[@bobclover4634]

We went here on a school trip when I was in primary school.

[@TheHistoryChap]

A weird place.

[@deetee5958]

'Year of Wonders' by Geraldine Brooks.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing

[@JuliahistoryLover]

Does anyone remember seeing a documentary/movie about one area of London I think it was like the poor area, and all the inhabitants journey throughout the plague?

[@TheHistoryChap]

I don’t recall that programme, sorry

[@neiltappenden1008]

I haven't heard the expression of ,, chocolate box Village,, in ages

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you liked it :)

[@luchiahabtemariam5944]

My music teacher came here and told my class that when she was there she saw a movie taking place and apparently Tom Cruise was in a helicopter. I really dont believe that though. 😂😂

[@TheHistoryChap]

Who knows?

[@BluespotKneeClinic]

This guy’s a nice guy

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you 😊

[@kingjoe3rd]

Just another note that although the Bubonic Plague still exists, it can be treated with antibiotics which is certainly something they didn't have back in the 17th century.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Correct on both counts, both how to treat and that it still exists.

[@garybrockwell2031]

History, history, history he's Story 🧐💪 thanks another we'll put together lesson. Fantastic you are Chris🗣️ I was looking into this time, 1666 wow creepy date A? Dustmen would take you Ashe's and rubbish away as a family business they were given a plot of land. Here they would empty the dust bins, and there children would sit in the filth and pick out rag's n bone anything that would bring a farthing😭🆘💪 But it's an odd thing that also happened in Paris. Those people never contacted the PLAGE🙏 1965, THE HIPPIE'S TELLING YOU HOW IT IS? DISCREDITED BECAUSE THEY SMOKED 😭🆘 WHEN YOU GUESS PEOPLE 😳🗣️🙏 DON'T WANT TO HEAR HIS- STORY 😳 🗣️🆘 👁️💥👁️💪👍 Nostradamus was asked, when will this world end??? 2065 was the reply!!!!! Just like the greatness of history...... We will start AGAIN 🙏💪👍🤔🧐😁🇬🇧🆘🗣️🤫✌️

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@spacewater7]

Hey I have a story you just have to cover. The story of The Four Thieves from the time of The Plague. You may also cover the story of Ruta Graveolens (Rue, and don't get true Rue mixed up with other forms of so-called rue) the most famous of plants in English heritage.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting. I need to do a little bit of research.

[@briancooper562]

I am a descendent of survivors of Eyam. Our family tree goes back to the marriage in 1789 of Edward Cooper (1762-1815) of Leam to Margaret Outram (1766-1828) of Eyam, Parents George Outram and Mary Greaves of Eyam. The tree could not be traced any further back as documents where not found. Our family does however have a 'Viking' origin as we suffer dupuytren's contracture. So I my ancestors where either conquerors or immigrants farmers from Denmark/Norway/Sweden round about the times of Harold and the French invasion over 1000 years ago.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wow, what an incredible piece of research on your family tree.

[@user-nh3ob4so4w]

top man history chap

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video

[@bobbypugh2666]

Outstanding work as always. The fear and apprehension during this period could be felt now with COVID. The ideas of morals, courage, and Christian duty to others is wonderful to see through these brave folks.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos.

[@mikeryan7468]

Well I never, goosey gander u never knew that lol

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@johnelliott7850]

Superb! And history is nothing if you don't draw one or two lessons from it - which you did, THC.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos.

[@JuliahistoryLover]

Were there two plagues in Eyam? one in 1300’s and one in 1600’s?

[@TheHistoryChap]

No records of the earlier one.

[@nehemiahmathews8683]

Vinegar Too bad they didn't use it more thoroughly.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed.

[@shaungillingham4689]

I missed this touching story, wow, those people were Christians for sure, "greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends"(gospel of John). What pity we as a country have lost our faith & have lost our convictions, we could do with a bit more puritan influence. Charles the second, who dug up the consecrated remains of the dead Oliver Cromwell, to execute the body, the last word in sour grapes & anything but Christian. Wasn't 1666 the same year as the "Great fire of London"? A blessing in disguise!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Yes, you are correct the great fire of London in 1666.

[@bgdavenport]

Have these mass graves ever been located?

[@TheHistoryChap]

There were no mass graves. Just tiny plots all around the village.

[@victorydaydeepstate]

Do you know if Churchill's Dardanelles campaign had anything to do with stopping the Armenian genocide?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Not sure. I was always led to believe it was about opening up a all-weather supply route into Russia during WW1, but I could be wrong.

[@victorydaydeepstate]

@@TheHistoryChap Churchill sure had balls

[@manuelkong10]

"the people of Iam didn't wait for the king....etc" THE KING AND HIS WEALTHY FRIENDS HAD ALREADY RUN FROM LONDON LOL

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@robnewman6101]

Here's a History Information Fact for you to know. The First Union Flag of Britain dates back to His Majesty King James the 1st. 1606. Gunpowder, Treason and Plot 1605. The St George & St Andrew together firstly. England & Scotland. The St Patrick of Ireland joined the Union Flag on the 1st January 1801. Reign of His Majesty King George the 3rd.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for sharing those facts with my viewers.

[@robnewman6101]

You're welcome.

[@RJM1011]

There were two cases in the USA after 9/11 the US Gov thought it was some type of attack but it turned out the two people caught it from Prairie Dogs.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for sharing that information

[@graemerogers3237]

"English Taliban" - great description of the Puritan regime.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you. It's funny how history turns.

[@TheA8lee]

8:40 Yeah, but that 1 in 5 deathrate; was that 1 in 5 whose primary cause of death was due to their plague symptoms, or was that merely 1-in-5 who died of anything at all within 28 days of a positive plague test result, akin to the 200,000 'deaths with covid' figure?

[@johnsmith9161]

A antivaxxer showing their lack of intelligence yet again this was almost 500 years ago there were no tests available. The videos states the symptoms were unmistakable and horrific.

[@TheA8lee]

@@johnsmith9161 I wouldn't talk about people's lack of intelligence; that's a slippery slope for you. You've completely missed the point. My comment is referring to the ridiculous manner 'covid deaths' have been defined, completely ignoring whether those marked down as covid deaths suffered from covid symptoms at all, instead merely saying any person who has died of ANYTHING; covid, flu, cancer, heart attack, car crash within 28 days of a covid test that may have been asymptomatic anyway, is a 'Covid Death'. Completely illogical!

[@TheHistoryChap]

You are welcome to your opinion.

[@gswombat]

Deaths due to covid were in fact deaths due to covid, not vague associations like dying at the time of covid. Only the brain dead would think otherwise.

[@bokane1963]

"I'm the only plague in the village"

[@TheHistoryChap]

Funny

[@robnewman6101]

Some Families were very poor.

[@TheHistoryChap]

They were indeed

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks.

[@user-nh3ob4so4w]

hi there, history chap good video, and well documented, but if the plague was caused by rats and fleas why was the villagers frightened of people sneezing,,

[@TheHistoryChap]

Because they didn’t know that it was carried by rats and fleas. They thought it was an airborne virus.

[@robnewman6101]

Back in the 17th Century, there was The Kingdom of France at that time. King Louis. 👑🏰⚜️⚜️⚜️🤴💍

[@TheHistoryChap]

And again, thanks.

[@robnewman6101]

You're welcome.

[@robnewman6101]

Bastille Prison Fortress of Paris 1357-1789.

[@robnewman6101]

Great Plauge & Fires of London. 1665 & 1666. Samuel Pepys the Diarist.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@robnewman6101]

You're welcome.

[@tomtaylor6163]

I watched a Documentary about this on KZbin. Interestingly , some modern Scientists speculate that certain people who never got the Plague had a genetic mutation mush like how certain individuals in the early days of AIDS who were hemophiliacs did not acquire the disease

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very interesting Tom and the idea makes sense.

[@robnewman6101]

I Never would of liked to live in the 17th Century! I'd be too ill!

[@TheHistoryChap]

It’s a period of history people don’t pay enough attention to.

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks.

[@robnewman6101]

Very True.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

Or this Story Tells US how Ridicules it Was and Is, to have Such "FEARFULL" Over Reaction of such a Numerically Inconsequential Speed BUMP when Our Reaction Causes FARE MORE Damages to ALL of Us in the Short term and the Long Run?

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jnauttube]

I don't see the controversy, they were just following the science.

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[@robnewman6101]

I'm so glad to be living in the 21st Century, because of the Emergency Services.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@robnewman6101]

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[@robnewman6101]

No Law Enforcement Police Officers & No Firefighters back then in the old centuries!

[@robinhood6930]

Great video, but it's pronounced 'eem' not 'e-yam'. I'm from Eyam, every time someone pronounces it wrong we all cringe....

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Baskerville22]

The plague of 1665/66 was nowhere as virulent as earlier outbreaks. Eyam wasn't unique in the level of mortality caused by the plague - around 260 victims of a population of around 800. The fact that Eyam sealed itself off after the outbreak would have had no effect on the level of mortality nation-wide, as the disease was already flourishing in London and elsewhere. The mortality rate in London was around 25%. Eyam derived its fame through its decision to isolate itself....and its popularisation in literature, both factual and fiction.

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[@LeslieDevoe]

Know history or condemn yourself to repeat it.

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[@ericdbates]

gfys…

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[@robertwalker951]

Chinese fleas????

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[@JohnDoe-tx8lq]

I presume another factor is people actually believed in God and going to Heaven or Hell. So even though they would have been incredibly frightened, they would have acted with the belief that they would, to an extent, be rewarded for thier self-sacrifice and would rejoin thier relatives... that it was all God's will. One of the few times I'll give religion any credit! 🙂👍 Nowadays of course, it's too much of a sacrifice for some to simply wear a mask! 😔

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[@keziasarah]

If only they had known about wearing masks, that would have solved all their problems 🤣

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[@johnsometimesoffandsometim8933]

It's eem as in seam beam Jean not E ya

[@TheHistoryChap]

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