The Cheltenham Haunting - The real story of the Woman in Black
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- While the Woman in Black franchise is a fictional story based on a gothic novel written in 1983, there is a real-life case that included a similar ghost. The case of the Cheltenham ghost became one of the first widespread stories of the paranormal and included some seriously chilling accounts from those who came in contact with the Woman in Black.
I was conceived in the big house next door to that one my parents had a basement flat there in the early 80s
Hey, Kate! How interesting. Did your parents ever experience anything out of the ordinary when they lived there? Or heard of other stories from those who owned the house in the 80s?
I’ll have to ask her I saw a maid walk through the wall later on when I was a toddler we moved to another regency house in Malvern road that was converted to flats we had the top floor which would’ve been servants quarters and I’ve never forgotten it my mums friend was babysitting and he saw it too we then moved across to lansdown crescent another regency conversion into flats and you’d hear phantom walking up the stairs and no other flat doors ever opened or closed 😃
Sweet! I love it when someone is somehow related to something on creepy channels.
@@katesolomons7860 wow! Seeing a ghost must have been scary to a toddler. Those old regency buildings seem to hold back a lot of echoes/spirits.
@@robgau2501 I agree with you! Makes it all that more real.
I have been familiar with this case since the 1980s, when I read about in a compilation of cases from the archives of the British Society for Psychical Research. I have always been impressed by Rosina Despard, who lived at Garden Reach with her family in the 1880s and tried on many occasions to "catch" the ghost. She was a very rational and fearless young woman who went on to become a doctor. Better than any fiction based on this fascinating haunting!
Absolutely, a pioneer in the field for sure. She is the reason why I believe in this case, she was so matter of fact and didn’t seem to want the attention.
But the ghost didn't do anything wrong, it suffered enough as it is, literally sobbing
After having seen the film and read the book The Woman In Black I will say that I like the book better than the movie with Daniel Radcliffe. However like you I like the original story much better. It seems lto be well documen which many hauntings are not.
@@MikadoYuma It is a sad story, especially the idea of wandering as a lost soul
@@demonia2848 The story behind it is so interesting, right? One of my favourite things about writing and making these videos is the research.
I enjoyed that, thank you. Whoever the woman was, I hope she has gone to happier times and places.
Thank you for watching 🙏 new video tomorrow :)
I like the combination of historic context and paranormal storytelling. Subscribed!
Thank you so much! Two subjects I love the most 🤓
@@BleakiBlinder The Woman in Black is very similar to The 1980 Horror Classic The Changeling and of course very similar to The Ring and The Grudge or Their original versions Ringu and Ju-on
This story has authenticity and gravitas, unlike the astoundingly vast majority of alleged paranormal cases. You do good work. I quite enjoyed your video, and I have subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers from Canada.
I really appreciate your kind comment! Crazy to think people as far as Canada are seeing my content :)
Thanks so much for the story, I have the novel and watched the 1989 version on t.v. I did not know that there was a real story similar to the fictional one!💕🇬🇧
Thank you so much for watching Marie!
I'm from Cheltenham and never heard this story (although have obviously heard of the film). Prestbury is very haunted and might be a good video idea for you, especially about the famous Black Abbot! Looking forward to watching more of your work, thank you 🙂
I'm glad you enjoy it, and thank you for the recommendation! Looking into the Black Abbot now :)
@@BleakiBlinder looking forward to hopefully seeing it in a future video 😊
Bloody gold mate! I wasn’t expecting the 12 year old father bit I choked on my Bonox! Haha. New Subscriber from Australia. F@cken love it mate! Cheers Stay safe
Haha thank you for your kind comment mate, new video coming Sunday!
That house is still there; I drive past it every day on my way home from work.
So many haunted locations are no longer around or changed, so this one is special, especially considering how long ago it started.
Someone bought the place and currently renovating it into 16 apartments. I’m viewing the place this coming week..
sometimes people cannot let go of their lives.
I love the content maybe next time turn the volume of the music just a little lower. Great work! Subscribed
Thank you so much! And I have for the latest video 🙂
What’s scarier than a woman in black? A man in a black suit paying you a visit with a briefcase that have the letters IRS engraved on it. 😂😂😂😂😂
100% the Tax Man, I think I would have a better chance outrunning a ghost. I'm pretty sure vampires are much quicker ^.^
Used to live round the corner from the house ,unfortunately never saw anything of her,but a friend of mine says she felt her presence whilst she was baby sitting for someone in the house some yrs ago .
Oh wow! Was the story well-known/got attention in your area? Your friend must have been nervous staying there alone, knowing the history of the place.
@@BleakiBlinder Yes very well knowen,folk have said shes been seen walking across the road in Pittville Circus ,dont think any sightings for a number of yrs though.
@@kemmayr I did read that she was seen crossing roads! The lack of sightings supports the idea she has now moved on.
I lived in that house from 2002-2004 and I never felt any presence. I loved living there.
I did not know movie was a remake, i liked the movie with Radcliffe, but i am going to try and find the original now, thanks.
The original is fantastic, more paced but pays off well.
This is beautifully put together. You definitely have a new subscriber
That means a lot 🙂 I love sharing my passion for storytelling, history and the paranormal!
The Daniel Radcliffe movie is a remake... Watch the original that came out in the late 80's its infinitely better.
I have seen it! Slow burner but fantastic when it’s builds.
I agree …one terrifying scene…never to be forgotten 😮
@@annglaister “the” scene 😨
The BBC7 radio adaptation from the early 1980s starring Robert Glenister is better than the Daniel Radcliffe film. Not just spookier but also more heartfelt and human. Or better still, read the original book, writing a full length ghost story successfully is very difficult. That's why most ghost tales are short stories.
@@thedativecase9733 I’ll look for that! Totally agree about the book, very impressive how Susan Hill fleshes out the story while keeping you in suspense.
I'm really liking your channel so far, but I think you should slow down a little. It seems like you're talking so fast.
I was wondering if I was speaking a little too quickly! Will take that on board 🙏🙂
Great stuff I'm really enjoying these stories
Thank you so much Adrian! More to come.
Great content. I know you probably have to fit it all in within a certain time frame, but I found it much easier to process at 0.75 speed.
I do try and speak quickly to keep things interesting, but I’ll definitely take your advice on board! I was wondering about the tempo :)
@@BleakiBlinder It IS interesting - that's why we need to hear all of your golden words!! Lol might be just be a 'me' problem 😁
@@martinemartin4779 No, I think it's a bit too fast, too.
Agree
Love the style of your videos, great storytelling.
Thank you so much Elly
Music is abit loud struggling to hear what you're saying
Thank you for letting me know, will make sure I fix that for future videos :)
The good ol days back when the crime headlines said milkman kicks customers dog. Lmao
It certainly was a different time 😂
I have also read that her main correspondent during that time destroyed her letters for fear that Rosina would suffer social recrimination! I totally believe in this case and wish I could find out more! Thank you for this video. I am now a subscriber and will look forward to more content!
Yeah, they didn't appreciate how good they had it! 😆
The good ol' days when we still had things called milkmen!
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Yaaah - found another great channel 🎉
Thank you, very fascinating
Thank you, awesome to have you on board!
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Ayo putting an article in the add saying “ it wasn’t me “ hilarious 😭😭
haha glad you enjoyed the video GSmooth 😀
amazing content! Keep it up!
Thank you Kalika :)
The 1980s film is far more scary than the Radcliffe movie.
My partners family live in Prestbury and I've had a few experiences there I saw a lady walk into the dining room which was never used and again into the bedroom the house was a 1950s bungalow so not that old. I also was grabbed in Sainsbury's (yes you may laugh) I spun round to shout at the person who grabbed me roughly on the shoulder only to be met with nothing and I was in the middle of an empty aisle. Needless to say I left my shopping and the store as fast as I could 😂 I also 'saw' a grey figure in the local church graveyard that just vanished. I later found out that Prestbury is supposedly the most haunted place in Britain. I must also tell you some time about an experience my Mom had with the Ouija board (sorry I'm Brummie lol) before I was born that affected me without knowing about it for many years it still fascinates me and makes me wonder.
Just read your account in the Ouija Board! It is fascinating! Also your other experiences are really really interesting. Thank you so much for sharing! I left you a comment on the other video 🤓
I worked in Prestbury for several months. Lovely village but I didn't see or hear any ghosts, but I am aware that it is supposed to be one of the most haunted places in England
Wonderful stuff. Subbed!
Thank you!! I'm really glad you enjoy. New video coming soon 🙂
Came for the name, stayed for the video, nice work
Haha thank you! Next one coming very soon 🙂
Same 😊
just what I needed before bedtime .. subbed :}
Haha I too seek out creepy stuff to help me sleep. Many others would disagree 😂
Brilliantly told story and excellent editing, really enjoyed that. Subscribed, thank you!
Thank you! Really appreciate you saying that 👻🙂
there are more things that has happened in the past despite going on we cant see in our modern present lives,
love the black country accent mate
I agree with you mate, well said! About the Black Country accent, I’m not so sure 😂
A very good story.
I MUCH prefer the Daniel Radcliffe version- its got atmosphere, music, suspense...... the BBC version is soft and adorable in comparison. BUT- thats just me and my personal preference. I understand the nostalgia but yeah, my personal opinion and preference. 😎👍🏻
I am a fan of the Daniel Radcliffe one myself. Has a great way of setting the macabre gothic tone of Victorian set horrors!
For a second I was stuck on how you worded "12 year old father" lol😅
I once watched this documentary which basically explained how the earth somehow captures "images" of what's occurring in a particular location and at random moments and how those "images" can be reflected back to our eyes. Im not explaining it well at all but the way it was explained in the documentary more or less convinced me these imprints are likely the most logical explanation for ghosts. Which also make sense that the apparition and the noises faded over time as an imprint usually does fade..
I apologise for the accent haha I promise I slow down in future videos.
Ohh that slibdsrealy interesting, if you can remember the name, let me know! There are lots of theories like that. Have you ever heard of the stone tape theory? I've always found that fascinating.
Oh I Love ur content!!!! A big thumbs up from Tn., U.S.💐💖🎉🍀
Thank you 🙏 more coming weekly!
Good video! There is a MUCH better adaptation of the novel, I think by the BBC in the 80s. It is always so interesting to hear about the seeds of local ghost stories. We have so many ghost stories where I live. I do not believe in ghosts, but there are so many tragic stories in human life that lend themselves to becoming embedded in local consciousness.
The 80s one is great! In fact, I watched it while I was making this video. Poetically, if ghosts don't exist, the stories formed about the people mean they are remembered and talked about, giving them an ‘afterlife’ of sorts.
@@BleakiBlinder I agree! Like "La Llorona" and "The Walking Woman" where I live. Probably based on real people, long gone, but they live on in stories and scary tales. I love that stuff! I enjoy your videos!
@@SMtWalkerS Like Banksy said, they say you die twice. Once when you stop breathing and the second, a bit later on, when somebody mentions your name for the last time. When it comes to ghosts, the second time you die, it's a little less humanised. Just like how ghosts are described!
@@BleakiBlinder Wow, yes. Deep. Yes, I love the ghost tales, but there is a lot of profound stuff here: mortality, tragedy, grief. You have got me thinking. And remembering.
She was a friendly enough ghost, not sure why they were so afraid of her after the initial shock.
I didn't know that there had been a real woman in black. I did see the movie with Daniel Radcliff, and thought it very scary and creepy! I was very interested in this video, because of curiosity! Thanks for telling the true story!
~Janet in Canada
Hey Janet! I hope you are doing well! I find it fascinating that so many books and movies have been inspired by ghost stories and folklore. It just shows how they are stuck in the minds of people. Keep being curious Janet 🙂
Why are you speaking so fast? Otherwise ok. Impossible to follow dude.😊
Taken on board! I’m naturally a quick speaker when talking about things that interest me, will need to tone it down 😂
@@BleakiBlinder I feel bad now. Otherwise really good. I'm a bit slow. 😉
@@colmanpm No, don't feel bad! It helps me improve this channel that's really new. I would rather have pointers now 😀
Very good reporting on this particular haunting. Well presented.
Thank you so much! New video soon, currently taking a break from editing as we speak 😂
I lived in a haunted house back in the 60's and 70's. The house was built back in 1889 in St. Louis, Mo area. There was an older gentleman that died in the house before we moved in, and his body was not discovered for two weeks. There was also a 7-year old that had died in the house in about 1907 from fever, and was buried in the back yard until the 1940's when she was moved to a graveyard. The main ghost was the old man. My parents would go down stairs in the morning, and the furniture would be moved all over the place. That is about all he did. Our dog would go crazy when the old man became active at night.
Oh wow, that's crazy! With two traumatic deaths, you can see why they still haunt the house. Let's hope they find piece! Did you ever see the man or child?
@@BleakiBlinder I never saw him or the girl. The old man was the most active. You could hear him walking all over the house sometimes.
@@christophersanders5007 that's so creepy!
This is what happens when you have arsenic wall paper...until you redecorate! 👻
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That would have been so much better without the over baring loud music.I understand you are trying to build up the story but you narration is wonderfully done.
Thank you Patricia, will take that on board for the next video :)
The stage play is brilliant. I have seen it in 2 different venues but each performance wonderful. The Daniel Radcliffe film is not very good, in my opinion
A British friend of mine said she’s seen the play more than once and jumped so many times during the performance that she hurt her back! 😂
I like the book The Woman In Black better than the film. The film was directed by the same man who directed the Harry Potter films and I think his talent as a director lies with making films like Harry Potter and not with making horror films.
Demonia-The director of the Daniel Radcliffe version of The Woman In Black actually did a much better job when he directed a horror movie called Eden Lake, though it's not a movie I could bring myself to rewatch as it's an incredibly bleak & brutal movie, & not easy to watch.
Very interesting.
I have just finished listening to the story if the Woman in black which I found very interesting.
My only complaint is the narrator spoke far to fast for me did not pause between sentences and I felt like you were reading in a great hurry which really spoilt it for me.
As I said it was very interesting had it have been at a much slower pace.
Hey Lesleyel, this was one of my first videos and I’ve learned a lot since then - including taking a breath between sentences and not speaking like I’m stuck on fast forward 😂. Why not check out the more recent years. I do intent on revisiting this case very soon!
Well I actually lived in that house and I never saw this Ghost! I lived on the first floor!
Good story, thanks. Liked & subbed.
Thank you! I really appreciate that 🙂
SPOOKY!!!!
I watched that movie so many times I had nightmares about it. I won't watch it again.
It is definitely nightmare fuel!
Love your channel
Regard from Indonesia
Great to hear!! Thank you for your comment 😊
Had no idea the movies were actually really based on a real place…and yes ….Daniel did look like a very young father but he did a great job and so did you! Let’s see…like button check! Subscribe button check! Thank you for the wonderful content!
Thank you once again 🙏😊. I really enjoy the Women in Black, in fact, it’s one of my go to horrors when I want a film with a creepy atmosphere.
A little too quick to fully assimilate. But Hey.....I still enjoyed it.
The Woman In Black wasn't a bad horror film really. Can't help but think it would have bene much better if Daniel Radcliffe wasn't in it.
Agreed!
New sub. Great video.
Welcome!! And a huge thank you. New content this weekend :)
I don't discount it.
The original movie is one very good one .
Agreed!!!
And Pauline Moran in a different role than what one is used to also.
...`cept that the Cheltenham woman looked like a real babe, according to the scene at 0.25 ff. 😲
I call that artist representation 🤓
Good film
A 12 year old father lol
Why are all scary ghosts only from the Victorian era?
The Victorians were obsessed with death and morbid tales, so they documented cases, wrote many fictional novels, and shared the stories which were passed down. They even posted them in the newspapers!
Lol :IT WASNT ME LOL
So was the woman in black Elizabeth?
I would say so!
Is that you, Jude Law?? Please say yes. Lol! Just kidding. When I first heard your voice, it sounded just like him.
Well that’s a huge compliment! Better than Lenny Henry or Noddy Holder 😂
@Bleaki Blinder Well, as an American, I'm sorry, but I don't know them! 😆 But your voice is great. 😉
Very interesting and well made. I made a little video on family ghost stories on TH-cam.
Thank you! I do enjoy listening to personal stories, I will have to check your channel.
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yes, the women in black is real, looking for some peace.
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