The Legend of Sarah Whitehead (The Black Nun)

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  • čas přidán 10. 06. 2017
  • In the second of a series of videos exploring haunted London, more specifically the Underground network, I take a look at the story of Sarah Whitehead, AKA The Black Nun.
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  • @MANJYOMETHUNDER111
    @MANJYOMETHUNDER111 Před 6 lety +142

    "Let's use gravestones to pave the street up to the bank. What could go wrong?" - A man who will definitely be killed by ghosts.

    • @wanderinghistorian
      @wanderinghistorian Před 3 lety +3

      Like, I don't believe in ghosts, and I still would never do that. You know?

    • @merlinsgirl9311
      @merlinsgirl9311 Před 2 lety +2

      Probably the same guy who thought it'd be a good idea to use gravestones in the foundation of Betsy Ross Bridge in Philly

  • @chrisbayridge23
    @chrisbayridge23 Před 7 lety +204

    the church was demolished in 1782 to make way for an extension of the bank, good Lord how symbolic

    • @ivorbiggun710
      @ivorbiggun710 Před 4 lety +10

      Too right. Get rid of that religious mumbo jumbo to make way for something more practical.

    • @generalzhukov4191
      @generalzhukov4191 Před 4 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @sinisterteaser4464
      @sinisterteaser4464 Před 4 lety +6

      Ivor Biggun it has historical and religious significance

    • @faithruckdeschel1294
      @faithruckdeschel1294 Před 4 lety

      @misuzu9254 Exactly?

    • @jimjambananaslam3596
      @jimjambananaslam3596 Před 4 lety +8

      @@chadwarden1179 Since when do you need a church to have faith? And telling a non-religious person that something is a sin means nothing to them. You might as well tell us that Santa won't bring us presents next Christmas.

  • @niamhmcilroy7541
    @niamhmcilroy7541 Před 7 lety +745

    In Northern Ireland, Ballycastle there's a place called Bonamargy which is a graveyard and a (I think) a monastery. In that monastery the was a nun called Julia McQuillan and she could supposedly predict the future and a lot of her predictions we know did come true. One day she slipped on the seventh step and died. People call her the black nun and people do not step on the seventh step for fear of summoning her spirit. Thought this might be interesting to some people.

    • @CuriousWorldProductions
      @CuriousWorldProductions  Před 7 lety +37

      ILOVE PANCAKES It is, thank you for the info.

    • @niamhmcilroy7541
      @niamhmcilroy7541 Před 7 lety +13

      Curious World you're welcome

    • @victoriabellanova2280
      @victoriabellanova2280 Před 6 lety +10

      That is so interesting. Thanks for that ILOVE PANCAKES

    • @niamhmcilroy7541
      @niamhmcilroy7541 Před 6 lety +7

      Victoria Bellanova hehe you're welcome

    • @joythompson610
      @joythompson610 Před 6 lety +11

      ILOVE PANCAKES Thanks ILOVE PANCAKES! I did find that information intriguing, and bet you could reveal more details too!
      I enjoy stories from Ireland, and dream of someday visiting such a awesome place!😊❤

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    @rosaleerich2090 Před 7 lety +316

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      @vespermartini2556 Před 6 lety +18

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      @jameslyddall Před 4 lety +6

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      @saizokurosaki5998 Před 4 lety +1

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      @loretheinexplicable6492 Před 3 lety

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    @stefnotfound Před 6 lety +92

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      @shanghunter7697 Před 5 lety

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      @jameslyddall Před 4 lety +4

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      @magicvampirelver1321 Před 4 lety +1

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      @HisWordisLife4U Před 4 lety

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  • @brendanhalligan2548
    @brendanhalligan2548 Před 3 lety +12

    Years ago I worked as a night security guard in Brown Shipley's a merchant bank opposite the Bank of England. The vaults of the bank were surrounded by a Black Death graveyard. Four times a night for a year I had to do my rounds, knowing that I was alone in the building, surrounded by dead bodies.
    Never saw or heard a thing.

  • @gwendolynrainbolt1839
    @gwendolynrainbolt1839 Před 6 lety +162

    That bank is screwed up they messed with her life in real life by taking her brothers life and her sanity and after death by digging up her grave who could blame the poor girl

    • @NecroLiquor.
      @NecroLiquor. Před 6 lety +14

      Gwendolyn Rainbolt I’m not sure if the bank had the the say in prosecuting the brother. They ratted him out, for sure, as well as surely knowing the consequences but the law of the time was swift and quite harsh. Considering she, herself, likely landed far more than her brother was guilty of thieving, it is a tragic reality on many levels.

    • @marianneerasmus6875
      @marianneerasmus6875 Před 6 lety +1

      Gwendolyn Rainbolt í

    • @ashleighchastain6400
      @ashleighchastain6400 Před 6 lety

      Gwendolyn Rainbolt very true I hope she haunts them forever.. I love watching things that take place in the UK I love London I'm trying to talk my boyfriend into a vacation to Europe. I dream of a proposal at the Eiffel Tower

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před 6 lety +2

      Looks like she'll haunt them for eternity. They deserve it.

    • @Luc-1991
      @Luc-1991 Před 6 lety +10

      the only thing what they did wrong is not telling her immediately that her brother died. for the rest i personally don't think they did anything wrong.

  • @rogerlimoseth4790
    @rogerlimoseth4790 Před 6 lety +64

    I think the "friend" that suggested the forgery played him.

  • @laurenthomas8239
    @laurenthomas8239 Před 6 lety +51

    Literally found you by accident. I love the stories and history. Immediately subscribed. Think Im going to be watching alot of these today 😍

  • @Pip818
    @Pip818 Před 7 lety +149

    Fantastic stuff, thank you so much. Just to be a real pedant but Sarah Whitehead died circa 1836 not 1936. I point this out only because you really do your research. Top channel, chap.

    • @CuriousWorldProductions
      @CuriousWorldProductions  Před 7 lety +80

      Of course she did. Damn it. Thanks for drawing my attention to this.

    • @ZnenTitan
      @ZnenTitan Před 7 lety +13

      I was wondering about that as well when I heard it.

    • @jayray4860
      @jayray4860 Před 6 lety +5

      Pip818 wow so u really know. A lot about this cuz I 💘 thinhs like this

    • @robertfletcher3421
      @robertfletcher3421 Před 6 lety +3

      That's very important as 1836 is just 1 year before civil registration of BMD. I take it people have looked for Sarah on Ancestry or FindMyPast.

    • @MrsRemyLebeau
      @MrsRemyLebeau Před 9 měsíci

      The picture you used for living the high life is late 1800’s, (probably 1880s ) not the 1820s or 1830s they would have been living in.

  • @Grace1980.
    @Grace1980. Před 7 lety +20

    I've just subbed being a Londoner I know a few of these true stories well done they are nice to hear.

  • @CharlotteFurnessWriter
    @CharlotteFurnessWriter Před 4 lety +8

    After watching the Ghosts on the Underground documentary, I always wondered how much of this story was true, and I wanted to know more. Thank you so much for producing - your channel is fantastic!!

  • @kellidean8416
    @kellidean8416 Před 4 lety +4

    So happy I found your channel. I put my earbuds in at night and let you tell me a bedtime story with your fabulous narration. ♥️

  • @claudettes9697
    @claudettes9697 Před 7 lety +16

    This video could get more likes, huh?
    I'm super spooked. Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to your channel.

  • @Msladybugslayer
    @Msladybugslayer Před 4 lety +3

    I started watching as I am hooked on forensic and crime documentaries... this story was a breath of fresh air. I really appreciate your videos. 👍🏻

  • @stevenhulbert7540
    @stevenhulbert7540 Před 4 lety +5

    Worked in law enforcement, enjoy these stories. Being hung for fraudulent check is extremely harsh, would never be carried out these days.

  • @joythompson610
    @joythompson610 Před 6 lety +95

    Excellent story and beautiful voice!
    Thank you!☺☕

  • @chasidahl8563
    @chasidahl8563 Před 4 lety +5

    Another winning video, Curious World! Relaxing narration, perfect pace, appropriately creepy music & brilliant content! 😬💀

  • @lexdee523
    @lexdee523 Před 6 lety +1

    A very interesting part of history for which I had no clue. These are the type of stories that most interests me and I want to "Thank you" for sharing. Your narrative of this story was awesome. Would love to hear more from you.

  • @laurathenavigator4445
    @laurathenavigator4445 Před 4 lety +3

    This was an excellent documentary and I enjoyed the history you gave. I also appreciate the time it took to to thoroughly research all the information. Thanks so much from Pennsylvania in the USA. Laura

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    @lonelady2083 Před 6 lety +2

    Well done.I fancied this version. (Subbed-Liked as well.Shall look forward to your future videos)

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    @lizwidner1208 Před 6 lety +2

    This is a really well-made video, and the narration is excellent!!!! Thank you so much for this! :)

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    @gerardexupery2532 Před 5 lety +1

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    @punilux62 Před 6 lety +2

    I Love the way you give very clear narrative and clearly explain the possible scenario
    Very good and really enjoy your narrative 😁

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    @NylaVox Před 6 lety +45

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  • @rooman66
    @rooman66 Před 6 lety +2

    Brilliant stuff - more on the London Underground please :) Thank you for posting

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    @chelamcguire Před 4 lety +1

    What a remarkable story. I had never hears of this before. Yet again, very well presented. Keep up the good research work. Perfect.

  • @Sylentmana
    @Sylentmana Před 6 lety +16

    What kind of crazy trouble were they having with forgery to warrant giving the death penalty?

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    @RavenVargas27 Před 6 lety +16

    Holy crap death penalty for check forgery ouch. Love your voice it's so soothing great narration

    • @featherstone8093
      @featherstone8093 Před 4 lety

      Raven Vargas yes, and now a days the let murderers out after just years....amazing how times change.

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    @vermilliongecko Před 4 lety +8

    Fantastic video. I'd always wondered why they call the Bank of England the Old Woman of Threadneedle Street.

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    @stevenirmakli6978 Před 7 lety +9

    I was aware of the story but not in depth it was very fascinating looking forward to more video's!

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    @madnessbydesign1415 Před 6 lety +6

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  • @orania8033
    @orania8033 Před 6 lety +2

    Living in England and spending alot of time in London I never heard of this story. Really interesting! Thank you x

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    @robynewilliams-heller1816 Před 6 lety +14

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    @helencheadle5285 Před 4 lety +3

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    @HarpurheyPaul Před měsícem

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    @woodlandwalks1079 Před 6 lety +2

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    @dianethedinosaur3228 Před 6 lety +1

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    @actlikeyourdream Před 6 lety

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    @minh9545 Před 6 lety

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    @lauriegreenway2538 Před 6 lety

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  • @Pip818
    @Pip818 Před 7 lety +14

    I'm as bad, I once referred to John Maynard Keynes as Milton Keynes in an essay. Thanks for a great site, appreciate the hard work. Take care.

    • @IETCHX69
      @IETCHX69 Před 6 lety

      Geez. Thanx ,Pip. Now I have to look up Keynes , who I swear I never heard of .

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    @davidgreen5099 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for keeping me up all night! Also many thanks for narrating yourself rather than computer voice. I subscribed.

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    @reiramiya8805 Před 7 lety +21

    Quite interesting. Thank you.

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  • @WeRNthisToGetHer
    @WeRNthisToGetHer Před 4 lety +22

    I can't imagine a bank would tolerate her loitering much less pay her money or provide a room for her out of pity. Sounds pretty fictional.

    • @LadyMFUnicorn
      @LadyMFUnicorn Před 4 lety +6

      Different times. People in those days were more compassionate.

    • @heatherc3488
      @heatherc3488 Před 4 lety

      @christinareeves They probably only gave her a couple bucks a day feeling sorry that it was their bank that pretty much caused his execution and wanted to look god in front of whatever type of media they had back then. But who knows. That’s the only reason I can think of

    • @nosajsamaniego4512
      @nosajsamaniego4512 Před 4 lety +2

      Far stranger things have happened, mate;

    • @robtyman4281
      @robtyman4281 Před 3 lety +2

      People in previous time periods didn't think the way we do today. In some ways they were more compassionate, but in other respects some of their attitudes and beliefs we would find odd or even scary today - like having someone hanged for forging a cheque.

  • @AlisonBryen
    @AlisonBryen Před 7 lety +30

    I learned a lot from this video. I've heard of the Black Nun but only knew the basics of the story! Very well researched

    • @CuriousWorldProductions
      @CuriousWorldProductions  Před 7 lety +8

      brandybuck1984 There's a lot of conflicting stories. I might not even be right, but I gave it my best shot.

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    @debbiehastie3591 Před 4 lety

    I found this by accident..love this channel..i subscribed a bit back ans have watched a good number of stories now and not one disappointed !! :)

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    @sarrahkenway5487 Před 6 lety

    You gained a new subscriber! Love the videos. Keep it up 😁

  • @alanwarner133
    @alanwarner133 Před 6 lety +2

    Interesting and very well put together.

  • @bradleyjones3052
    @bradleyjones3052 Před 6 lety

    Sooo glad it's a normal voice!! Great stuff mate!!!!

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    @anniegoddard2661 Před 6 lety +1

    Informative as well as entertaining. Have subscribed.

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    @devilsknight Před 6 lety +1

    Never even heard of this. Very unique content. Just subscribed

  • @grnpeepers2683
    @grnpeepers2683 Před 6 lety +2

    Excellent story & well done! Ty

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  • @DanteEDM1
    @DanteEDM1 Před 6 lety +1

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    @jojoh9664 Před 6 lety +4

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    @ismokecannabis602 Před 7 lety

    well written and just an all around great vid.more please

  • @99fruitbat
    @99fruitbat Před 7 lety

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    @sandraweilbrenner67 Před 6 lety

    great short documentaries i have watched 3 already. subbed and liked.

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    @darrenfry4970 Před 4 lety +1

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  • @knife-wieldingspidergod5059

    I loved the introduction. So atmospheric and foreboding.

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    @rachieh9094 Před 6 lety +1

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    @judithhuling-cadieux1700 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent story telling..I love your videos!! We don't have amazing stories like this in the States...

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    @bobballard87 Před 6 lety +1

    Your videos are awesome! Keep up the good work! :-)

  • @judylee4649
    @judylee4649 Před 6 lety +4

    Good video. I firmly believe that when we disturb these old cemeteries, we do indeed draw the attention of a collective spirit. Not everyone who passes goes to either heaven or hell. Something unfinished in their life compels them to remain on this plain of existence. It's not surprising that we encounter them.

  • @avengerkdr
    @avengerkdr Před 7 lety +5

    First time viewer. Awesome vid mate. Subscribed.

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    Just found this channel, subscribed! Love your voice 😃

  • @moreaulerence-ler2531
    @moreaulerence-ler2531 Před 3 lety

    I was reading this story in a magazine in the morning . I unexpectedly bumped into this in the evening .

  • @DravenGal
    @DravenGal Před 6 lety +3

    OOOkay, that last picture of the woman spooked the hell out of me. Wow.

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    @mrs.elitenugz8491 Před 6 lety +1

    Just subbed. ✌ 👻 keep up the great paranormal video's. 👻

  • @nargothrond1989
    @nargothrond1989 Před 6 lety +1

    i do watch plenty of such videos but yours is one of the first i've stumbled across that puts immense effort in the research. top job lad. i'm hooked and this is only the first video i've watched.

    • @CuriousWorldProductions
      @CuriousWorldProductions  Před 6 lety +1

      nargothrond1989 Thanks, mate. Narration was a little slow on this one. Check out my Ladies of the Lakes video if you like detail.

    • @nargothrond1989
      @nargothrond1989 Před 6 lety

      Curious World wow I’m watching it right now! (About Carol Ann Park) Even before you said it heh. 👍🏻 You sure got a knack for the content. And idm the narration - setting the right mood for the 1AMs.

    • @CuriousWorldProductions
      @CuriousWorldProductions  Před 6 lety +1

      nargothrond1989 Part 2 of that series coming in a week.

    • @nargothrond1989
      @nargothrond1989 Před 6 lety

      Curious World Looking forward to it. Cheers mate!
      (And a little side note, but the fact that you looked up a case - that really piqued my interest. So count me subbed.)

  • @bambiejomocan8442
    @bambiejomocan8442 Před 4 lety

    The narrator's voice is so clear...thank you

  • @jeanfrench6559
    @jeanfrench6559 Před 6 lety +1

    Thankyou very interesting and clear narration.

  • @pennybodydovey
    @pennybodydovey Před 4 lety

    Gonna be my favourite youtube channel now