Mortlake Crematorium - Famous graves

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  • Come and join me as I walk round Mortlake Crematorium where many famous names were cremated including Richard Beckinsale, Tommy Cooper, Kenny Everett, Robert Shaw, Leonard Rossiter and Kirsty Maccoll amongst many others.
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    Some of the information used in this video is citied from Wikipedia

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  • @briboy2009
    @briboy2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Richard Beckinsale loved to party. I was working at Chelmsford Prison and was there when they filmed the Porridge movie. How Witzend productions got permission to film in a real prison is beyond me. However, the prison was being refurbished having suffered fire damage so I guess that helped. Richard would visit various nightspots whilst there and would turn up on set the worse for wear the next day. As a result, he did not remember a lot of his lines. Ronnie Barker on the other hand was the exact opposite and would be word perfect every time. Even so, Richard was a very likeable character, I was so shocked when he passed away so young.

  • @rollinstone5217
    @rollinstone5217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Kirsty Macccoll… still brings tears to my eyes. What an incredible shame and loss 😢. Still sorely missed.

    • @misshurricanetoyaisback
      @misshurricanetoyaisback 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It don't sit right with me

    • @EM-yk1dw
      @EM-yk1dw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes she died saving her son, such a talent and a distinctive voice too.

    • @nikmason6873
      @nikmason6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Loved kirsty. New England. Hell of a song

    • @EM-yk1dw
      @EM-yk1dw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nikmason6873 Absolutely great song indeed.

    • @nikmason6873
      @nikmason6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@EM-yk1dw Thanks. I wrote it.

  • @garyfairhead3186
    @garyfairhead3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Thanks for keeping these people's names alive, Paul.
    People are so quickly forgotten these days.

  • @PurityVendetta
    @PurityVendetta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    All names I grew up with and so sad that the majority of them were so young. I was particularly shaken when Richard Beckinsale died unexpectedly. I was only a kid still at school but he was such a household name and so handsome.

  • @DiecastPowderCoating
    @DiecastPowderCoating 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Great video again Paul. Mortlake is a beautiful Crematorium. My nan and grandad were cremated there.
    One comedian cremated there was Charles Hawtrey. He didn't get many at the funeral, but he was my favourite carry on actor.
    Take care

  • @Penny-Lane
    @Penny-Lane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    No reason to be disappointed or annoyed.
    You have showed us a beautiful place with interesting information. Even if we know now that the plaques are not there, we know that these people were cremated here.
    Still a nice way to remember them. 👍

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @rayphillips6060
      @rayphillips6060 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UnusualThings1 did you know that sid James died on stage in a theatre whilst in a play, his Co star thought he was messing around(as sid usually did) but when he wouldn't wake, an ambulance was called and he was pronounced dead.

  • @MommaWolf1967
    @MommaWolf1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Tommy Cooper's funeral was held nearby at Mortlake Crematorium, after which his son scattered his ashes in the back garden, over his father's favourite daffodils. Like the dragons that adorned the rockery, these were reminders of Tommy's Welsh roots
    Hope this helps Paul and thank you for all that you do I think your youtube videos are incredible and I look forwards to seeing more of them

    • @robdee9341
      @robdee9341 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You might like to visit Tommy Coopers statue. In it in the car park opposite the Castle in his home town Caerphilly South Wales. I was there a few years ago when it was unveiled by Sir Anthony Hopkins.

  • @richardbosson8597
    @richardbosson8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you Paul for the quick response about Richard Beckinsale. Even just to see the wooden plaque was enough to know he won't be forgotten.
    Although I've lived in Thailand for the past 24 years I was born and raised between Surbiton and Kingston.
    So Mortlake was very near to my home area.
    Many thanks for the memories you've bought me.

  • @jgscatsandthings5208
    @jgscatsandthings5208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I was watching Tommy Cooper when he passed on screen, and people thought it was an act. It was only in the adverts, we heard he'd passed. I remember watching Kenny Everett as well. He used to make me laugh. Anyway cool video Paul. Thank you

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too, the way he slowly sank into that red silk 'gown', with that blonde headed girl handing him items, I honestly thought it was part of his act, and the audience did too, according to their laughter. Very sad, and shocking. ACCORDING TO WIKKIPEDIA, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE DIED DURING PERFORMANCES, ALL OVER THE WORLD, MOSTLY FROM HEART ATTACKS, INCLUDING SYD JAMES, ERIC MORCAMBE AND LEONARD ROSSITER, TO NAME A FEW.

    • @jgscatsandthings5208
      @jgscatsandthings5208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@MrDaiseymay I can honestly say, at least they passed, doing what they enjoyed doing.

    • @janemmb
      @janemmb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I remember it so well. Sunday a night at the London palladium. I so remember the curtains closing landing on his shins. Then his body being pulled back. We were all laughing but slowly realised something was wrong. Oh so sad when it was announced in the commercial break 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽RIP lovely man xx

    • @clarepartrick1066
      @clarepartrick1066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thankyou Paul for showing us around Mortlake crematorium it is a very peaceful setting , also the archways of the building are very ecclesiastical. I didn’t know that Richard Beckinsale, Tommy Cooper were cremated there My Dad always watched Tommy Cooper just walking on stage he made you laugh.

    • @marygilling9689
      @marygilling9689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I watched it.it was like he deflated in slow motion.

  • @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972
    @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dick Emery is here also , he was one of my faves …. Loved Kenny as well ….what a beautiful place …Thankyou Paul 🥰 xx

  • @jimmorrison3756
    @jimmorrison3756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hi Paul, great video.
    Richard Beckinsale was great in Rising Damp as Alan and as Godber in Porridge.
    Leonard Rossiter was devastated when Richard passed away.
    A truly gifted actor sadly taken way too young. RIP to all on this video.
    🙏 all the best from Liverpool 👌.

    • @billybobcat5964
      @billybobcat5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So was Ronnie Barker.

    • @EM-yk1dw
      @EM-yk1dw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the whole country was devastated too, truly awful R I P

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว

      So was both of his wife's and daughters

  • @zoomzoom885
    @zoomzoom885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Kenny Everett grew up watching him so sad they died so young. What a beautifully kept cemetery wish they were all like that. Thank u for taking your time out to look for these people,it’s a huge semetry,we admire the work and your hours u put into making these great vids. Thank u

  • @Sanddancer1
    @Sanddancer1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    kenny everett wanted to feel the spring sunshine on his face one last time so his sister helped him to the window and accidentally stood on his foot he shouted F@&£ing hell and it turned out to be his final words lol i loved kenny

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kenny was brilliant at comedy sketches.
      Me and my dad was doubled up laughing when he done sid snot and the General etc. 😆 🤣

    • @Mackeson3
      @Mackeson3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidm3maniac201 My favourite one was the 'Broadcasting Under Manager' sketch with Terry Wogan 🤣 ( It's available on TH-cam )

    • @craigsutherland4726
      @craigsutherland4726 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It was all done in the best possible taste 💔⚡️

    • @Doc81
      @Doc81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆😆😆😆 brilliance.

    • @naytch2003
      @naytch2003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We had telethons in the 80s here in New Zealand and I remember Kenny Everett being in at least one of them here, plus he was in a Just Juice ad

  • @ellesee7079
    @ellesee7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It's a shame about the plaques, but for some reason, seeing the setting and the ambience is nice in itself. I wouldn't be surprised if they were somewhere inside, just to make sure no one prised them off! Thanks for the tour. Looks like a beautiful place to be laid to rest.

  • @kathrynrobertson2353
    @kathrynrobertson2353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tommy Cooper and Kenny Everett, big fan of both those gentlemen. Thank you.

  • @coconutisland3634
    @coconutisland3634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is always a joy to watch you Paul. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. You are such a kind and caring, considerate man and the world needs more like you. I’m grateful for this video, it looked like a beautiful and peaceful place anyway and you met some nice people along the way. I loved Tommy Cooper. And the rest you mentioned!
    Thanks again for another wonderful video, you take away my lonely days off work and I love whatever you post. Best wishes xx

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for that, I’m glad you enjoy the videos. 🙏

  • @annemccrystal5384
    @annemccrystal5384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful place so peaceful I'm glad you mentioned Richard he was a funny character as Kenny was thank you for another respectful video most appreciated omg Tommy cooper loved him so so funny he was top class well done paul 👍👍👌👌👏👏👏

  • @kathrynfoot2208
    @kathrynfoot2208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It doesn’t matter if you don’t find the plaques. Joining you in the walk around is enough 😘

  • @denisesaunders3067
    @denisesaunders3067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad you did Richard Beckinsale i was just asking about him. I was only 18 when he died. I had such a crush on him. Thank you paul for featuring him.

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว

      My sister fancied him as well. 😆 she was about the same age as you.

  • @jasonbudd4696
    @jasonbudd4696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    To be honest Paul. Just you walking around such a lovely/quiet location with a big sense of peace there is enough. The history you convey of those late/great actors/comedians adds to it all. Thanks.

  • @candy1971
    @candy1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    done in the best possible taste...R.I.P to all that feature in this vlog..comedy at its finest! x

  • @EckyBoy007
    @EckyBoy007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy Cooper "light bulb, heavy bulb" - still cracks me up even after all these years. Good job well done :)

  • @kirkhogan2688
    @kirkhogan2688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never realised robert shaw and Kenny Everett were cremated at mortlake,
    I used to live across the rd from the crematorium,
    I knew Tommy Cooper and richard Beckinsale was there , as they used to live in chiswick...
    I would take my kids there, beautiful area, on chiswick Bridge.

  • @peterengelen2794
    @peterengelen2794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    ''Bloodbath at the House of Death'' was a fantastic horror comedy! My father had the ex-rental in the mid 80s. Tommy Cooper is one of my all time favorite comedians. I heard about his death on stage, never wanted to see it, but accidentally I saw it just a few years ago. Greetings from The Netherlands

  • @ontherocks8712
    @ontherocks8712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lovely cemetery Paul.II remember fondly Tommy Cooper and Richard Beckinsale. Taken far to young.I loved Porridge and Rising Damp - the good old days.Great to watch your videos .

  • @se20darren
    @se20darren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hi Paul, a lot of these actors also have plaques at St Paul's church in Covent Garden (aka the actors church). So, those plaques in that picture may be there as that church as it definitely has wooden walls. Love your videos, I'm a keen cemetery enthusiast myself and have been to many cemeteries in and around London. Keep up with the amazing work you are doing. Cheers

    • @Jimbobthon
      @Jimbobthon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Can confirm, Robert Shaw and Richard Beckinsale have plaques at St Paul's.

  • @kickass9390
    @kickass9390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Imagine the career Richard would of had if he had survived. Taken way too young. He was only starting out in his career x

    • @kathrynabbott5032
      @kathrynabbott5032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If he had realised his chest and arm pain were signs of a heart attack and had gone to hospital, he might still be with us.

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว

      His daughter has done well for herself though. Beautiful looking girl

  • @johnmooney3258
    @johnmooney3258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fantastic video paul.really enjoyed it.especially,Kenny Everett and Robert shaw.loved Robert Shaw's drunken boat cabin scene in jaws.one of the greatest scenes in movie history.

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats because he was really pissed. Robert Shaw was well known for it especially during the filming of Jaws.
      Great actor and brilliant in the battle of the bulge

  • @16brooking10
    @16brooking10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    🙁Remember see TC drop to his knees live on tv and thought it was part of his act only to see the o'clock afterwards saying he had died🙁.Have been to see Kenny Lynch loved some his music back in the 80's like "half the days gone".

  • @welshdragoness6667
    @welshdragoness6667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful grounds and nice singing vioice ;) .We forget how lucky we are in this country to have had some of the best actors ever. Great video as always and seems you bring the sun with you so if you ever visit North Wales we could do with some sun lol.

  • @lindaball6714
    @lindaball6714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed, it really is a pretty place. I sure know Robert Shaw and Tommy Cooper (seen that footage), very sad most these quite young. Thanks 😊 🇺🇸

  • @sharoncarter4086
    @sharoncarter4086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi ya Paul, just keep the videos coming, we love to see where you've been and your searching, love Sharon 💜

  • @mickfield5458
    @mickfield5458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video Paul, such a loss to entertainment they were all class.

  • @MyMothersSpark
    @MyMothersSpark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Absolutely stunning. Love the scenery and the architecture. I’ve never heard of any of these people. Thank you for sharing their stories and keeping them alive in that way.

  • @patriciaclark1817
    @patriciaclark1817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful crematorium thank you still enjoy watching with you xxx

  • @grindle1234
    @grindle1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is so morbid but i cant stop watching cos its equally fascinating

  • @TheTimmyH
    @TheTimmyH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    These were iconic actors/comedians of the golden era of TV probably bigger than the majority you'll see on the box now days due to being quality over quantity. Nice to see a walk round Mortlake even though without the views of the plaques.

  • @thehiltongirl
    @thehiltongirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice presentation, very respectful as always.

  • @jasonshiers5771
    @jasonshiers5771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video , Robert Shaw was an amazing actor.

  • @trevormappley
    @trevormappley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Robert shaw also starred in battle bulge as tank commander fantastic film he was my favourite in that film. Great videos really like the way you portray yourself plenty information I find it really interesting keep good work up

    • @Roscoe.P.Coldchain
      @Roscoe.P.Coldchain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes those eyes when the flaming barrel hit his tank, great actor

    • @michelles2299
      @michelles2299 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thought Robert Shaw died in Ireland and his, ashes were scattered in ireland

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just said the same before I saw your comment. Lol
      He was also known for getting pissed on set especially on the movie Jaws.
      The battle of the bulge though is just a brilliant film and my favourite war film.

  • @susanbrown2909
    @susanbrown2909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Tommy cooper was so funny and one of my favourites,and I use to watch his show,with my mum n dad...such memories.
    That’s a lovely place there,so we’ll kept,and calm .
    It’s such a shame people have to die that bring us so much pleasure , fun,and laughter.
    God rest all their souls.

    • @kathrynrobertson2353
      @kathrynrobertson2353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I watch Tommy Cooper every few months on TH-cam. He can always get a laugh just by the look on his face. Wonderful comedian.

    • @rachelmayes298
      @rachelmayes298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Every time I see Tommy Cooper it reminds me of my late father in law. He loved him, I can see him now on the settee laughing so much he was crying.

  • @ashleygoddard3902
    @ashleygoddard3902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I watched the show where Tommy Cooper passed away. Like everyone else we thought it was part of the act. It was horrible to witness when you realised someone just died in font of the whole of the UK.

    • @jadejones8771
      @jadejones8771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I remember it well for all the wrong reasons such a tragedy rip Tommy cooper

    • @kathrynabbott5032
      @kathrynabbott5032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I remember that too.

    • @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972
      @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watched it also at the time ….. awfully sad …

    • @limeyosu2000
      @limeyosu2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw that too really thought he was clowning about. So a shock when the ten o’clock news came on.

    • @maureenwood2752
      @maureenwood2752 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was watching the show...what a shock it was

  • @Ann65.
    @Ann65. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Hello Paul. It is interesting to see people’s final resting place, burials or otherwise. Have you ever thought of visiting the cemeteries in Birmingham, UK? I believe that the only cemetery in B’ham now open for burials is Sutton New Hall, where my Husband now rests and where I will be with him one day.
    I remember Richard Beckinsale well. Also Robert Shaw. Both very good actors.

    • @mikecooper5604
      @mikecooper5604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no witton is still very open for burials

    • @karensimpson3389
      @karensimpson3389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

    • @malcolmanthony9992
      @malcolmanthony9992 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Paul just wondered if you had ever thought of going to Camberwell new cemetery as there is some graves which you might be interested in when is Freddie the boxer who was shot also they are the Richardsons who were which fault the Krays a lot of family are there you also might be interested in Cadillac Johnny was shot in New Cross in is Cadillac also in the cemetery is Anne Shelton hope you can make this and is very interesting

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “It was all done in the best possible taste!” (Pun intended). 😂 That has brought up some great childhood memories so please don’t be disappointed not finding them. You really do make this so interesting. 😀😀😀

    • @alicegrant3731
      @alicegrant3731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kenny Everett = legend 🙌

    • @davidm3maniac201
      @davidm3maniac201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loved it when Kenny done that with his legs. 😆 🤣

    • @gilltagg3352
      @gilltagg3352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidm3maniac201 to this day I find it hilarious 🤣

  • @shirleyvalentine2794
    @shirleyvalentine2794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jaws is one of my all time favourite films.I have lost count of how many times I’ve watched it

  • @peteredge3577
    @peteredge3577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG I was going to comment yesterday you should do Mortlake as there's a lot personalities associated with it. You read my mind and got there quick 😮 Nice one ! I'm going to watch it now and get back to you.......

  • @patriciahall2223
    @patriciahall2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this amazing video , loved Kenny Everett so much & the great Tommy Cooper ....such a beautiful place of Rest ....new subscriber Thank you very much....🇨🇦

  • @crystaldance5731
    @crystaldance5731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely video Paul you are so lovely sorry you had a wasted journey you always make me smile you are funny and sweet ❤️

  • @ronniemiddlehurst8096
    @ronniemiddlehurst8096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awww I loved Kenny Everett. Such a funny guy.

  • @betagombar9022
    @betagombar9022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thanks for yet another great video Paul. What a beautiful crematorium and huge. I visited my local churchyard recently in Frinton on sea, just wandering around, reading the headstones and wondering about the people resting there. All of the headstones are old, with some being well over 100 years old. It's a very small churchyard and supposedly one of the oldest in England? Thanks again Paul.

  • @brianupton6847
    @brianupton6847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Paul great show I enjoy all your shows 😀

  • @lillahweir114
    @lillahweir114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved Richard in Rising Damp absolutely hilarious 😂 R P I All you amazing legends ❤️

  • @nnnormski2208
    @nnnormski2208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Robert Shaw , so many good roles ‘ The Taking Of Pelham 123 ‘ (1974) fast moving , humorous , New York Cynicism, …..RS as the main villain , Mr Green , Mr Blue etc …classic.

  • @LindaRacic
    @LindaRacic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm becing addicted to these videos. I love hearing the stories behind these much loved stars, thank you for sharing.

    • @LindaRacic
      @LindaRacic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I meant becoming addicted sorry

  • @bernigreen7969
    @bernigreen7969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to work at Her Majesty’s Theatre and I have stood where Tommy Cooper died, it was very very chilling. Keep up the good work!

    • @lozzii1917
      @lozzii1917 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly this is why so many many hotels, guest houses, Theatres, entertainment bars and clubs, old disused buildings including Prisons etc etc are so very very Haunted as hundreds upon hundreds famous people have died in them doing the job they loved but very sadly some have died for all wrong reasons ie some by suicide some by alcohol and drug poisoning like Whitney Houston and Delores from Cranberries found dead in bath tub by housekeeper then there's ones like Gene Pitney did Concert went to his room for rest before next concert died he was absolutely amazing guy such talent such vocals he did that Somethings got hold of my heart with that guy from Soft Cell Marc Almond I was shocked to hear his death in news. Another great singer that totally blown my mind was wen I was seriously very unwell in non life threatening way last Summer in hospital to find my friend and I favourite Country and Western singer Nanci Gritthith died 63 think she was her funeral and cause death was private but she was very close to Singer John Prinne who died several months before so many don't share there details either by personal choice and or they don't want there relatives memorial or grave mobbed by fans which I totally understand with advancement in technology we can find out things about them that wasn't avaliable at time so can easily find the information on Google.
      Tommy Cooper was hilarious but like so many he was chronic alcoholic chronic insomniac smoked heavily like Charles Hawtree he had hardening of arteries he collapsed in hotel hospital wanted amputate his legs to save him he refused and died days late in Nursing Home those that didn't smoke, drink and take drugs excessively their deaths are equally very tradgic as for Kenny Everett I'm surprised he wasn't Buried as like me was Staunch Catholic as Catholic's we don't usually believe in Cremation but of late there's been loads of Cremations that were Catholic and other Religions that don't believe in Cremations and vise versa it's partly due to cost and Cemetery and Crematorium all full up hence why family plots if not renewed wen lease up use to be 50 years now it's 20 years they dig up the plot anything remaining in the ground is pulverised and churned up in the ground ready for next set of remains even with one's closed to public you won't find ancestors or pay actors, actresses, medical people, scientists etc graves as they likely been dug up to prepare for next plot I've not been able to trace my ancestors graves despite using find a grave website and ancestor websites obituaries it's annoying and frustrating but theses TH-cam people doing the graves search videos for us I thank you I no how hard it is but I also now know how very hard and how elusive it can be especially if your finding someone under there real name and NOT there stage name or you don't no there real name so great work keep it up ignite the haters with the nasty negative attitude there not worth it block them as God always said seek and you shall find just takes time, effort, as well as lot resources and money etc so don't worry about it we love your channel we love the nostalgia and memories you grave visitors on TH-cam bring if use do duplicates so be it ie tell the same story at same grave or memorial so what I'll still be interested as what you say other might of said something different. Before becoming far too severely Disabled I use to also go round old Cemeteries in utter awe at some of the graves how elaborately extortionate they must of cost even in Pet Cemetery one monument or statue was from what I heard 500 pounds that was 20 years ago same price for my Dogs funeral burial in Pet Cemetery around same time

  • @muddy_mummy7774
    @muddy_mummy7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kenny was too clever for his time. He was so witty and make me laugh oh you have got some proper legends on here today. You bring them all back to life again………. Just like that 😂😂😂❤️❤️

  • @garyfairhead3186
    @garyfairhead3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They had an episode of Through The Keyhole on That's TV on Saturday which featured Kenny Everett (They didn't guess whose house it was)
    I was thinking when I watched it most of the people on there had passed away. Kenny Everett, Sir Clive Sinclair (who was the other guest),Sir David Frost (the host) Willy Rushton and Alan Coren (who were on the panel).
    Time just seems to vanish so quickly 😪😪

  • @bevguinea5005
    @bevguinea5005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you again Paul, for another great video....always so respectful x

  • @robevans5507
    @robevans5507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i can see mr cooper in the thumbnail absolute star mate,i also didnt realise so many of those legends were in the same place a nice shock to me that i assumed tommy cooper was on his own somewhere

  • @sharon6182
    @sharon6182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Afternoon Paul
    Hope your well?
    I have just viewed your latest video .
    It was outstanding as always
    Thank you
    Sharon xx

  • @dawnbirbeck1505
    @dawnbirbeck1505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great story about Tommy Cooper: he was on holiday in Egypt and saw a market stall selling fezzes. He tried one on and the owner said "Just like that!". Tommy asked how the stallholder knew his catchphrase. The man replied that whenever English people saw his stall, they would put on a fez and say "Just like that!" Now *that* is fame!

  • @Roscoe.P.Coldchain
    @Roscoe.P.Coldchain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always looked forward to Christmas Day so I could watch Robert Shaw in Battle Of The Bulge, fantastic actor

  • @SerenitySueGraveyards
    @SerenitySueGraveyards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Richard died way too young, he was a great man

  • @chrisphallheatlover9848
    @chrisphallheatlover9848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Would love to see the resting place of one of my all time favourite actors, Ronnie barker,
    Love your channel great to see someone doing something so different, And what a beautiful grave yard this is

  • @waynemal1708
    @waynemal1708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Paul . For your hard work . I really enjoy your videos .👍

  • @jacksmumma
    @jacksmumma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was about 12 or 13 when Richard Beckinsale died. I had a girly crush on him. I cut out all the write ups of him from the papers and stuck them in my mum's photo album. I still have them today

  • @ioan1934
    @ioan1934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Paul, this is Elizabeth from Maesteg, Bridgend, South Wales. Just started watching your TH-cam channel and it is brilliant the way you go into the famous People's life & working career. Keep up the the good work.

  • @maryalford5417
    @maryalford5417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for reminding us of these folks who have passed. You’re helping keep their memories alive. God bless .

  • @rosemariemckinley7326
    @rosemariemckinley7326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stop being so unsure. We love you. Thank you for taking me with you. Please take care of yourself and be safe.

    • @muddy_mummy7774
      @muddy_mummy7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He needs to build his confidence. He is a lovely guy with lots of empathy and is great at what he does.

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m ok, just get annoyed when I can’t find it 🤣😂🤣

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have plenty of confidence, just get the hump when I don’t achieve my goals 😂🤣🤣

    • @muddy_mummy7774
      @muddy_mummy7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UnusualThings1 you get annoyed. Never. Never seen you even have a frown

    • @muddy_mummy7774
      @muddy_mummy7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UnusualThings1 well. Your well and truly liked you have a lovely manner and you just have compassion and you treat everyone with respect. Not many you tubers come across like you. So be proud

  • @GymStephen
    @GymStephen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Paul - I’m sure I’ve previously read that, following his funeral, Tommy Cooper’s ashes were scattered in the garden of his London home where he loved to spend his spare time, so there may not be a plaque.

  • @davidandrews190
    @davidandrews190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I ABSOLUTELY ADORED KENNY EVERRIT ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE ON TV THE TV EXECUTIVES USED TO CRAP THEMSELVES SPECIALLY WHEN HE WAS LIVE CAUSE THEY NEVER KNEW WHAT HE WAS GOING TO DO NEXT I MEAN PLEASE CUPID STUNT AND NO ONE CLICKED IM LAUGHING NOW JUST WRITING THIS HE LOCKED HIMSELF IN THE STUDIO SO HE COULD PLAY THE WHOLE OF QUEENS BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. LOVED HIM MISS HIM ❤️🍀😂

  • @myrescuecats3028
    @myrescuecats3028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That still makes me laugh 😂
    Loved T.C I can still see him on stage when he collapsed.😌

  • @allisongriffiths4303
    @allisongriffiths4303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful setting. Thank you Paul for your hard work and dedication.

  • @TheRedroberts
    @TheRedroberts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice tranquil place this, even though no joy with locating the plaques, keep up the good work my friend

  • @markhedges1194
    @markhedges1194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Paul for looking, very interesting!

  • @anthonyellis987
    @anthonyellis987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved Kenny Everett's Video Show in which anything could happen (even Freddie Mercury made appearances). RIP to those who passed, but still entertain.

    • @Suelovesboo
      @Suelovesboo ปีที่แล้ว

      Kenny and Freddie shared a lover I can’t remember his name ,

  • @helencheadle5285
    @helencheadle5285 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t worry Paul…you took us round a beautiful place again, with the sun shining…shame you couldn’t find these people, but just talking about Richard Beckinsdale brought back such good memories of him performing…very sad he died so young and shame no one picked up when he said he had chest and arm pains earlier….but Kenny Everett and Tommy Cooper were clever, and timing was everything with Tommy. So you brought them back to us memory wise, which was good. Sorry you had to walk round there so much…thought the Crem might have maps of where certain people were resting. Thankyou, and bless you..loved hearing all the bio’s of these people..,fascinating.
    Love Helen x🙋‍♀️💐🥰👏🏻👏🏻😻🌻

  • @mrwippy3112
    @mrwippy3112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Robert Shaw was born in Weshoughton Near Bolton not far from where I live. The local Wetherspoons pub is called the Robert Shaw in his memory.

  • @nataliek159
    @nataliek159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your videos are really informative and kind. It’s nice to remember the people from our childhood and the past. I love Richard Beckinsale but do find it rather sad that his eldest daughter is not mentioned on the plaque as well and in other things too.

  • @em6577
    @em6577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely place.... I loved Kenny Everett....just nice to see ...thankyou

  • @mortuaryartist4390
    @mortuaryartist4390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should go to their open day. They have tours and stalls. Nice place

  • @JamesGU4
    @JamesGU4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Most of my family were dispatched through Mortlake Crem so it is a very special place for me. Other notable cremations to the ones mentioned were: Sir Robin Day, Roger Delgado (the Master in Dr Who), Charles Hawtrey, Lord Longford, Ernestine Mills (suffragette), Jimmy Perry, John Profumo, Sir Michael Redgrave, Prince Alexander Romanov, Sir Denis and Lady Margaret Thatcher and the Scottish novelist Alexander Trocchi.

    • @moonshadow3946
      @moonshadow3946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for that very interesting information James. 👍

    • @markknight1011
      @markknight1011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leonard Rossiter, Dilys Laye (Carry on films)

    • @poziomkax5985
      @poziomkax5985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      MARGARET Thatcher has reached her final resting place as her ashes were buried next to Dennis in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

    • @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972
      @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dick Emery is here also ….he was one of my faves

  • @birdsong9604
    @birdsong9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Dad would be bent double watching Tommy Cooper and I could never see it as a kid but now he was a comic genius
    Rest in peace Tommy

  • @carolhodson6353
    @carolhodson6353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Robert Shaw an amazeing actor.

  • @marcellosgarbini759
    @marcellosgarbini759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eccellent as Always
    Iam hooked .
    Keep up the good work,much appriciated.

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not a total disappointment for me as I like the little testimonials of each person and learn something new every time.
    Please keep up the good work

  • @Greenwillow
    @Greenwillow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks.I am a fan of Richard Beckinsale love The Lovers with Paula Wilcox and have only recently discovered what a fascinating actor and man Robert Shaw was. There was a documentary made here in Ireland about him and his time here up to his tragic death. Pity you didn’t find the plaques but informative as usual.😉

  • @willowbrown6257
    @willowbrown6257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do a brilliant video even if you dont find who your looking for. . I'm totally hooked

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

    • @willowbrown6257
      @willowbrown6257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. I have a cemetery suggestion for you. The city of London cemetery and crematorium. It's in east London. Aldersbrook road. manor park. It's the largest cemetery in Europe. There you will find Bobby Moore. Dame Anna negale. And the finale resting places of Catherine Eddowes. And Mary Nichols. Two victims of Jack the ripper. . I don't live that far away from the cemetery so help you might need . I would be happy to help. Willow.

  • @borleyboo5613
    @borleyboo5613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Robert Shaw was one of the best Henry V111s in A Man For All Seasons. And I loved him in the fabulous ‘Jaws’.
    ‘Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies,
    Farewell and adieu to you, ladies of Spain,
    For we’ve received orders to sail back to Scotland,
    So never no more shall we see you again’
    ‘Ha ha.....see you’ve got yer rubbers, Chief’. 🤣🤣🤣
    Maybe they were cremated there but their ashes either taken away and scattered elsewhere or the family kept them.

  • @ronniemiddlehurst8096
    @ronniemiddlehurst8096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's a beautifully kept crematorium.

    • @elisabethhopson5639
      @elisabethhopson5639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is very well kept. Knowing you are putting a family member or even yourself somewhere that is cared for is vitally important. Choose with care. Well done to the gardeners.

  • @stevescott8060
    @stevescott8060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting way to learn British History , and with a modern twist and what I've been told is British Humor. And there is the need for it especially with such good technique of Presentations. Politicians and Royalty deserve a good joke at their expense.
    Really do come across with a good laugh.
    Thanks.

  • @johnjones-henderson3249
    @johnjones-henderson3249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Annoyed and frustrated I know how you feel I'm a luton town fan joking aside great video lovely crematorium such great names mentioned so young so sad rip to them all

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha I’m a Pompey fan so with you on the frustration part 🤣😂🤣 cheers John

  • @haydoncooper3744
    @haydoncooper3744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely resting place.Some incredible talent you are talking about a s some great memories.Thank you for yet again another great film.

  • @ilanarhian
    @ilanarhian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandparents have their ashes buried there too and have a plaque, it’s inside.

  • @ianfraser3153
    @ianfraser3153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember Armchair thriller. It scared me as a child as well

  • @peterankin985
    @peterankin985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another nice job bro, pete, spain.

  • @kimharrap9427
    @kimharrap9427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, clean,quiet and well manicured place, thanks for the video, Its still good to take a look whatever the outcome x

  • @TheUrbexTheory
    @TheUrbexTheory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tommy Cooper was a fantastic performer/magician/comedian 👏 he was my grandads favourite before he passed

  • @Aitch_154
    @Aitch_154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I come from Mortlake and nearly every member of my family have been cremated there, all bar my Grandmother who's buried round the corner from Fulton McKay in East Sheen Cemetery.

  • @Doc81
    @Doc81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh I love Tommy Cooper. The mark of a great comic is being to make you laugh by just a glance. Tommy had that knack. His greatest magic trick was like to say. To make it look like he didn't have a clue. Probably one of the greatest tv magicians of all time.