this was a journey in life with the blackburn GIANT and how nice to have found a home in his death in blackburn thank you chris and vicki for the way you have put this video together . all the best from us down here in the south xxxx
Hope down South your having better weather than us in the North West, I dont think we've had a proper Summer just the odd sunny day here and there. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Never heard of this guy before, so thanks for bringing it to my attention. 8ft tall, blimey, definitely a giant! A shame he died at such a young age, but he goes down as one to remember in the history books!
Such an interesting story indeed. One could imagine people being astounded at his height while working in the circus. So sad that his dad died at a young age and that his mother really must have suffered while trying to bring up her children. Thanks for interesting documentary 😊
Thanks Ste. We try to find a mix of stories just to keep the channel that little bit more interesting. I personally love the Victorian/early part of the 20th century more interesting. Vickie on the other hand likes modern crime, unsolved crime and things like that. But we also both love paranormal and the unexplained so it kinda works 😅
Many thanks Shandy! Sorry for not replying much sooner but I've been busy building some you will find interesting and that involves ghost hunting 👻 I'll probably do a video on it shortly.
Really enjoyed another great video Chris Tumour of the pituitary gland causes gigantism but that wouldn’t have been know then There’s a few others who became famous for their size Robert Wadlow Sandie Allen Both from USA I’m sure there’s others too Thanks again a fascinating video
Well covered on this story the original BFG. I imagine he was a wonderful site to see walking down the street passing kids through windows and light a cigarette on a gas lamp. Finally well to those that still maintain where he rests.
A great video learning about ayoung man who lost his life at an early age. He did seem a gentle giant in your story of him. That grave is enormously long but obviously had to be to takehis remains. Sad story but interesting to learn these things. Thanks verymuch for sharing xx
Thank you Gaynor. He lived a very short life but one full of excitement, drama, sorrow and much more. I think he probably experienced more in his life than many of us will do in our longer life times.
Many thanks Michael. One I've wanted to do for the best part of this year, but many others had covered it so I though I'd keep it for when the other channels had moved on from it (if that makes sense). Fred was an interesting character for sure!
Cheers Johno. I saw your video on the same subject when you released it. I think you cover a lot more than I do. To be fair, I will add your link so people can jump on over and see what you covered 👍
Thank you Chris excellent content I think Fredrick died far too young I wonder if he would have continued growing?!. Your stories are always interesting. 😅👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
We just look at the old newspaper archives and ancestry etc before going out filming these stories. We will get things wrong from time to time, but we try our best to be as accurate as possible 😅
@@DaysofHorror oh loads of history. There's a chair there, that the Who broke.... There's a (fake?!) ghost video and history on RUclips.... I think they tried to make it a ghost hunting spot, but failed. Kx
It’s sad that people like Frederick and (my apologies, I can’t bring to mind his name) the Elephant Man always seem to die young. Just remembered I think his name was Edward Merrick.
Have you done the White Lady of Darwen Cemetery?? She apparently murdered 4 teenage campers (i think) because they touched her.... But the grave isnt a bad lady, i do t tbink.... I think she did good for the local community. I touched her.... Nothing happened.... As yet!! 🤭 Kx
Which White Lady? I only know of the one who was a suffragist and has a massive memorial of her that was remade by a stone mason in 2010. Not sure that's the same one though 🤔
@@DaysofHorror I don't know.... Search white lady of Darwen cemetery.... I'll have a look.... I think it's a telegraph article.... Seemed very far fetched and unrealistic. Lol. Kx
@@DaysofHorror yeah, that's her.... Martha. Look for RUclips investigations.... There was an old article but I can't find it now!! Lol. There are a couple of investigations listed. Kx
this was a journey in life with the blackburn GIANT and how nice to have found a home in his death in blackburn thank you chris and vicki for the way you have put this video together . all the best from us down here in the south xxxx
Hope down South your having better weather than us in the North West, I dont think we've had a proper Summer just the odd sunny day here and there. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Never heard of this guy before, so thanks for bringing it to my attention. 8ft tall, blimey, definitely a giant! A shame he died at such a young age, but he goes down as one to remember in the history books!
It's nice that his grave is still taken care of 😊
I really enjoyed watching your new video I hope you do more videos like this one lol X ❤❤
Lovely but sad upload ❤
Fascinating yet sad tale well documented.
Such an interesting story indeed. One could imagine people being astounded at his height while working in the circus. So sad that his dad died at a young age and that his mother really must have suffered while trying to bring up her children. Thanks for interesting documentary 😊
Many thanks Shirley! I think even today, many of us would be an awe of such a person.
Watching now. ☺️Kx
Another great story Chris,this is why i enjoy your channel so much,never know whats coming next! Great stuff mate😊
Thanks Ste. We try to find a mix of stories just to keep the channel that little bit more interesting. I personally love the Victorian/early part of the 20th century more interesting. Vickie on the other hand likes modern crime, unsolved crime and things like that. But we also both love paranormal and the unexplained so it kinda works 😅
I've been here.... Two or 3 times. Looking forward to this one. ☺️Kx
Many thanks Shandy! Sorry for not replying much sooner but I've been busy building some you will find interesting and that involves ghost hunting 👻 I'll probably do a video on it shortly.
@@DaysofHorror cool. Kx
Really enjoyed another great video Chris
Tumour of the pituitary gland causes gigantism but that wouldn’t have been know then
There’s a few others who became famous for their size
Robert Wadlow
Sandie Allen
Both from USA
I’m sure there’s others too
Thanks again a fascinating video
Well covered on this story the original BFG. I imagine he was a wonderful site to see walking down the street passing kids through windows and light a cigarette on a gas lamp. Finally well to those that still maintain where he rests.
I'd have loved to have met him close up in person. Watching him light his ciggie using the old lamps 😅
A great video learning about ayoung man who lost his life at an early age. He did seem a gentle giant in your story of him. That grave is enormously long but obviously had to be to takehis remains. Sad story but interesting to learn these things. Thanks verymuch for sharing xx
Thank you Gaynor. He lived a very short life but one full of excitement, drama, sorrow and much more. I think he probably experienced more in his life than many of us will do in our longer life times.
More great content Chris 👍
Many thanks Mick 👍
Great Video mate
Many thanks Michael. One I've wanted to do for the best part of this year, but many others had covered it so I though I'd keep it for when the other channels had moved on from it (if that makes sense). Fred was an interesting character for sure!
Some Great Camera Work Chris...well done...another superb video 📹 😊
Cheers Johno. I saw your video on the same subject when you released it. I think you cover a lot more than I do. To be fair, I will add your link so people can jump on over and see what you covered 👍
RIP Frederick. 🙏🏻
Thank you Chris excellent content I think Fredrick died far too young I wonder if he would have continued growing?!. Your stories are always interesting. 😅👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Many thanks Jules 🙌
You know your stuff! Are you barred from local pub quizzes? 😂
We just look at the old newspaper archives and ancestry etc before going out filming these stories. We will get things wrong from time to time, but we try our best to be as accurate as possible 😅
Chris, have you ever done The Olde Man and Sythe, in Bolton?? Its right up your street. ☺️Kx
I'll have a look into that 😮
@@DaysofHorror oh loads of history. There's a chair there, that the Who broke....
There's a (fake?!) ghost video and history on RUclips.... I think they tried to make it a ghost hunting spot, but failed. Kx
@@DaysofHorror 4th oldest pub in the country, I think.... Kx
I would have loved to have known him. What an amazing man! He lived a full life in a short time. He obviously didn’t need to learn many lessons.❤
Truly amazing 👏.
It’s sad that people like Frederick and (my apologies, I can’t bring to mind his name) the Elephant Man always seem to die young. Just remembered I think his name was Edward Merrick.
Yes, it is. Rip 🙏
Have you done the White Lady of Darwen Cemetery?? She apparently murdered 4 teenage campers (i think) because they touched her....
But the grave isnt a bad lady, i do t tbink.... I think she did good for the local community.
I touched her.... Nothing happened.... As yet!! 🤭 Kx
Which White Lady? I only know of the one who was a suffragist and has a massive memorial of her that was remade by a stone mason in 2010. Not sure that's the same one though 🤔
@@DaysofHorror I don't know.... Search white lady of Darwen cemetery.... I'll have a look.... I think it's a telegraph article.... Seemed very far fetched and unrealistic. Lol. Kx
@@DaysofHorror yeah, that's her.... Martha. Look for RUclips investigations.... There was an old article but I can't find it now!! Lol. There are a couple of investigations listed. Kx
He basically died of the Spanish flu
Plausible 😊