The Ghost Of William Terriss - A Covent Garden Haunting.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2022
- A London ghost story that has it all. History, murder, and a chilling series of hauntings. Even Alfred Hitchcock makes a cameo appearance!
On the 16th of December, 1897, William Terriss, one of the most popular actors of the day, arrived at the stage door of London's Adelphi Theatre, located on Maiden Lane in Covent Garden.
As he stooped to put his key in the door, somebody ran across from the opposite side of the road and struck him several blows on the back. Mistaking the blows for a friendly pat on the back, William Terriss turned to face his attacker, whereupon the man plunged a knife into the actor's chest.
Having been carried into his dressing room, Terriss died just a little before 8pm that night.
The attacker was Richard Archer Prince, a minor actor who had become jealous of Terriss's success.
Although Prince was found guilty of the murder, it was judged that he had been insane when he had carried out the act, and he was sent to Broadmoor Asylum.
According to some accounts, as William Terriss lay dying he vowed, "I will come back."
It wasn't long before his ghost was making appearances, both at the site in Maiden Lane where his murder had taken place and inside the Adelphi Theatre.
But then, in 1955, there were press reports that his ghost had also been seen in the depths of Covent Garden Underground Station.
In this video, we tell the story of the murder and of its supernatural aftermath, as we visit the site where he met his "untimely end" as well as the various locations where his ghost had been seen.
You never disappoint, Richard. I love your narration.💙
That is very kind of you.
I love these stories, you always tell them so well.
Glad you like them, Jane. Thank you for saying so.
Great stories. I can’t understand why there are only 16,900 subs!!
18.4 two moths later. Growing slowly, hope more people get this as recommended. Fast becoming a favourite channel of mine.
19.8 today
Love Sundays as I can expect a new upload by the great Richard Jones. Brilliantly narrated, thoroughly researched and wildly entertaining....only part I don't like are the endings when you know you have to wait until another fantastic upload.
It's very interesting that you mention Peter Underwood in this video, because he was one of England's well known paranormal investigators. If your interested in knowing about his life, I would recommend that you read his book *No Common Task: Autobiography of a Ghost Hunter (1983)* , I have read it many years ago and trust me it is a very good book.
Sadly though Peter Underwood passed away in 2014. He will be sadly missed.
This was very well-researched and narrated. Thank you for providing us with many interesting stories that I haven’t even heard of.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another fun and interesting video. Thanks!
My pleasure, pleased you enjoyed it.
I've watched a number of films on this subject but none so well researched, detailed and interesting as this.Thank you.
A wonderful story beautifully told. Thank you so much.
My pleasure Russ. Thank you for your kind words.
Very interesting. I first read about William Terriss and his ghost about 45 years ago in an old "Wham!" Annual of, I think, 1966!
So many fine stories,and so well done.I'm stunned and extremely pleased with your superb channel once again.THANX!!!!
That's very kind of you, Jan.
Don't fret! Billy Terris's ghost is quite polite! It only *spooks* when *spooken* to! 😅😅😅
Good one, Neil!
Great research and story telling - I also enjoy your quiet and smart humour.
Brilliant video, Richard. Although, I do have one quick question, is the Seymour Hicks you mentioned the same one who played Scrooge? I believe Seymour‘s child became an actor too.
Yes, indeed, the very same one. He played him on the London stage, then in the 1913 film version, and then in the 1935 version.
@@JackTheRipperTours So another ghostly connection to this murder. Ha! Saw the 1935 film and though he was very good. Didn’t one of his kin have a connection to politics? Mayor or something?
Another corker Richard. I've learned that there was much more than the Ripper Murders afoot in Victorian London. I'm fascinated by your research and you are gifted, unlike myself, with a perfect narrative voice. Cheers until the next one!
Thank you for your kind words, John.
Superb!! What a brilliantly fascinating programme. ✌
Thank you, Phil, very kind of you.
I know perfectly well that ghosts aren't real and still enjoyed this thoroughly!
Wondering if this is the location where the subway scene from A Werewolf in London was filmed?
Hi Preston. No, that was Tottenham Court Road Station.
Thanks so much for the reply!
I really love your videos, especially the ones on Jack...I've done extensive research on the subject and I've seen things in your videos that are really hard to find.
Keep making those videos brother and stay safe!
I love these stories. Who but the English would send someone round to handle the ghost? Stiff upper lips, backbones of steel and plenty of imagination! In the words of the late great Judy Tenuda, "It could happen!"
We try our best!
Many thanks for yet another great story!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great ghost story. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Spectacular content as always!! 👍👍
Thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video! 👍
Thank you very much!
@@JackTheRipperTours absolutely! 👍
Excellent video. To your knowledge, has anyone ever reported seeing the ghost of the killer, Richard Arthur Prince?
I think seeing the ghost of a murderer would be far more terrifying than seeing the ghost of a murder victim.
Hi Eric, I have never seen any reports of Prince's ghost.
I was a station foreman at Leicester Square in 1963 It was my task to take a train to Covent Garden with the motorman on a Sunday on which day trains bypassed the station. Here I would alight the train and enter the platforms to extinguish the lights. There was no exit, the gates were locked. The only way out was to wait at the tunnel mouth and wave a paraffin lamp from side to side which had a white light in order to stop a train which as I said, was not scheduled to stop. I had been told about the ghost but thought they were pulling my leg. However, after turning the lights out so that there were weak pools of light along the platform, standing there for thirty minutes or so was not pleasant. I imagined the how it would be if he appeared in the dim light.
I would hear noises standing there, probably rats but I never found out what they were. I was pleased when I heard the rumble and the air flow of an approaching train. No, I never saw William Terris, sorry folks.
Another great ghost story. Brilliantly told
Captivating!
Nothing like a good ghost story thanks 👍
ST.MARYS was the underground station in Whitechapel likely used by JTR
I wonder if the reporter was the same David gemmell that went to become a bestselling fantasy author
I think it was, Chad.
A true shame that fellow wanted a transfer, my mother is a drama major and took part in several musicals. I’d be honored if a highly renowned actor such as Mister Terris decided I’d be good company, even if he was a ghost
5:10 If the "Where To Haunt Guide" does exist, it was probably ghost-written.
Lol
What's the name of the sound clip you used at the beginning?
I have ascended those 193 steps. Don’t know why we didn’t see the sign. The next day we used the lift. Would not recommend 😅
Why was the location acquired by the city, in the 1st place?
"Clowns in Clover" -what a lovely name for a musical! This song appears to be from it th-cam.com/video/OB42M1W1wrs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing the link, Chris.
Was the apparition see through or solid?
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Lol
"Where to Haunt Guide!"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant!!!
Yes, I was proud of that one, Shaun!
@@JackTheRipperTours Its a brilliant joke!! Loved it!! Great video Richard, it certainly helps me pass the tedium on the Nightshift! (And with it being cold and dark outside, it fits the weather perfectly!!😊😊)
Nice narration however, there’s absolutely no such thing as a ghost on that aspect people need to grow up
Ty Richard great video keep up good work
Thanks, will do!