When I saw this, "The Magic Shop," by H.G. Wells popped into my head. I knew I had to listen to it. I love this story. A ghost story that is nice and wholesome. Wonderful! Great job, as always! Keep up the good work!
@Classic Ghost Stories Podcast - Tony Walker I just found your channel in December, and I am working through your stories as youtube pushes them to me (one or two every two days). I have not seen it yet, but I was hoping you did it. I will look for your rendition of the Magic Shop for the next story I listen to this evening!! Thank you!! Jip, in the story, reminds me of my children when they were younger (they are 10 and 11 now). Thanks again, Tony!
Years ago, I visited an old asylum for the insane as a field trip for a psychology class. We were allowed to view the files of former inmates. Each file bore the heading of either “RELIGION” or “LOVE” as the reason for each patient’s debilitated mental state. Very telling, I think, as each of these has the potential for fulfillment and happiness or total misery. Anyway, thanks for a beautiful tale-as always, beautifully read!
More proofs that they were not there to treat anyone, whatsoever. Just to lock them away, and usually do a lot of physical and psychological damage themselves, for: what about career, sex abuse, Christ, at least dozens of other things.
@@SaltyMinorcan I guess that could be true. In film school (I actually used my major, editor) I saw a horrifying documentary on one. I can’t remember where it was from, it was pretty infamous. Maybe Cali or NYC. There should have been some standard set up, of course. Thanks for the info. Cheers
A beautiful story. The informal but in depth analysis of the stories narrated is a huge bonus. I listen to a story more than once at times yet do not feel bored or tired. Thanks so much Tony
Absolutely fabulous! I love the more supernatural rather than the blood and gore if you know what I mean! Really well written! And well read, many thanks and blessings! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We really enjoyed this story! Hadn't heard it before. We immediately listened to it again. The information about the author that you give at the end is interesting. Thank you for your channel.
I love your voice and story telling 💜 This story reminds me of when I returned a cash mistake back to the bank back in the early 90"s. I was delayed a few days due to a sick child. I'll never forget the look on the teller's face, she was in a lot of trouble and the bank was making her repay the money. When you read about him smiling it brought me back to that day. She was so thankful for my honesty. People said I should have kept it but I just couldn't and was so happy I didn't.
Excellent story. Ofcourse made better with your amazing narration (I am such a big fan of your voice). Please do try to find more of such short stories they are much more enjoyable.
This is such a sweet story. It's like a bit of the best pastry you have ever had and then you find out it's good for you, too. I have often bought things from thrift shops, but they have never been a fortunate find like this, just satisfying to me.
Just listened and really enjoyed this story. It amuses me to say to my grown up son when he asks where the car park ( or whatever) is, in a spooky voice, oh there hasn't been a car park there in nigh on 50 years. This story reminds me of doing this. I try for a west country accent for extra effect. Anyhow, thanks Tony!
Btw: I can't imagine who would give you one star. Someone with poor taste; apparently😄 Different strokes for different folks, as they say. I give you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✌
I really enjoyed this story- and I didn’t guess the ending which is unusual and more enjoyable for me. I love your reading but also the end where you tell us the history of the author and chat over the story. I feel as though I’m reading a story with a knowledgeable friend. Thankyou very much for your readings. As to reviews- I’m listening on UA-cam - where would I go to post my 5 stars ?
Well I you want to leave a nice review you can on Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/classic-ghost-stories/id1480201597. That would be nice. Thank you.
I loved this story and so well narrated and yes the story did show that this gentleman had a conscience and that because of this, the father was able to rest in peace, but not only that, friendships were able to florish and grow into what who knows i will let my own imagination go to work and give the story a nice ending
New subscriber here from Oklahoma, so glad I found you , I was so bored but this story title sounded interesting & I was so right. You've a wonderful warm , soothing voice and I'm so looking forward to hearing the next stories.
Thank you! Very enjoyable - so glad to find you. I also enjoyed your talk at the end of the story. Thank you for doing this - there are a lot of us ghost story lovers in the world and your channel is a good respite at the end of the day. You’ve helped me pass many enjoyable hours, thank you for your efforts in doing this.
Tony, you have a knack for finding excellent, 'lost' stories and then reading them perfectly. BTW, your own story, 'The Hitcher' in Cumbrian Ghost Stories has become a real favorite; first class shocker!
Marvelous! How gray life was before I stumbled over this channel; every story a curio shop of human . Your voice enhancing work which is already enhancing. Thank you so much! Stay Healthy :) !
Hello, I thought I was up on all eras of ghost stories until your channel, how I missed this atmospheric, dare I say, almost cheery, one, I can't imagine, especially, since I can spend hours dreamily, lost, browsing, in a dusty, piled-up- to-the ceiling! shop. Listening, ah nostalgia, some of the wondrous, unique finds...those days long gone around my part of the world. I probably asked are you an actor and published writer? You are so talented in both areas- seems like you shouldn't be an accountant unless it's the Monty Python or Tony Hancock type. Namaste, Z.
I have great respect for accountants, but I couldn't be one. I'm too fidgety. I'm not an actor no. I do have some books published, but by myself as no one else thinks they're any good...
Enjoyed that one Tony, and beautifully read, as always. I especially connected to it, being a habitual haunter of curiosity shops...as my crammed home will attest (were it to have a sentient voice of its own. And who knows, perhaps it does? At least, whenever there are no ears present to listen...). And finally, may I say, only you can chattily comment on the weather and mention it being "the darkest time of year" with an unconscious (?) hint of creepiness in your voice. On to the next story! 😀
Enjoying many of your stories from South Florida (an expat from Southend). Now I’m older, I find it remarkable that Britain produced so many good writers of crime, drama and children’s stories in the nineteenth and twentieth century. I wonder if you have any thoughts on that?
A heartwarming story overall but the daughter strikes a bit of a bum note when she puts her father's change of heart down to mental decay and shows not the slightest remorse for the fate of the people he cheated, Maybe she doesn't want to look too closely at the source of her own material comfort? Maybe I'm reading too much into it? But this strikes me as the most interesting part of the story. Anyhow - thank you for this. I like your selection of stories, your reading of them (I find your voice calming- good for evening listening:) and the interesting little comments at the end . All very enjoyable.
Yes, that rubbed me the wrong way, too. Just because other people would act the same way doesn't make it right. If I bought something at a garage sale, lets's say, and it ended up being worth a huge amount of money, I would bring back half of the money to them. Otherwise, it is really cheating them. But, I know everyone has different morals. One of the reasons the rich get richer.
I always thought the same thing! I’m re-listening to a bunch of them because I was skipping the chat at the end when I first began listening, just due to the fact that they’re typically never much good. I really enjoy his though!
Algernon Blackwood: "The Centaur"--- his real masterpiece. A novel: little known, littler read. A difficult read, every agonizing sentence richly rewarding. Mind blowing in the end. Hope you can find it, pray you read it.
When I saw this, "The Magic Shop," by H.G. Wells popped into my head. I knew I had to listen to it. I love this story. A ghost story that is nice and wholesome. Wonderful!
Great job, as always!
Keep up the good work!
I’ve done the Magic Shop.
Did you see ?
@Classic Ghost Stories Podcast - Tony Walker I just found your channel in December, and I am working through your stories as youtube pushes them to me (one or two every two days). I have not seen it yet, but I was hoping you did it.
I will look for your rendition of the Magic Shop for the next story I listen to this evening!! Thank you!!
Jip, in the story, reminds me of my children when they were younger (they are 10 and 11 now).
Thanks again, Tony!
Thank you! These stories are a comfort. Especially those with acts of redemption! Actually I like them all! Lol
I truly loved the endearing message of decent good deeds over sinful wicked greed. Lovely story.
A ghost story with a jolly ending, celebrating remorse, goodness, redemption - great!
Thank you.
Excellent story. I wonder how many people would be this honest in today’s world???
Years ago, I visited an old asylum for the insane as a field trip for a psychology class. We were allowed to view the files of former inmates. Each file bore the heading of either “RELIGION” or “LOVE” as the reason for each patient’s debilitated mental state. Very telling, I think, as each of these has the potential for fulfillment and happiness or total misery.
Anyway, thanks for a beautiful tale-as always, beautifully read!
More proofs that they were not there to treat anyone, whatsoever. Just to lock them away, and usually do a lot of physical and psychological damage themselves, for: what about career, sex abuse, Christ, at least dozens of other things.
@@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz It depends on the state. Nebraska and Idaho are very modern. Texas is horrible. Florida not good either.
@@SaltyMinorcan I guess that could be true. In film school (I actually used my major, editor) I saw a horrifying documentary on one. I can’t remember where it was from, it was pretty infamous. Maybe Cali or NYC. There should have been some standard set up, of course. Thanks for the info.
Cheers
Just goes to show how little they understood mental illness. Probably someone's pet theory
A beautiful story. The informal but in depth analysis of the stories narrated is a huge bonus. I listen to a story more than once at times yet do not feel bored or tired.
Thanks so much Tony
+krishna sen Krishna you are always so kind and helpful
Absolutely fabulous! I love the more supernatural rather than the blood and gore if you know what I mean! Really well written! And well read, many thanks and blessings!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Obrigada ! Thank you !
Thanks! Obrigada is a new word for me!
I do not normally listen to Ghost stories, I am Glad that I have listened to this great story.
We really enjoyed this story! Hadn't heard it before. We immediately listened to it again. The information about the author that you give at the end is interesting. Thank you for your channel.
Thanks for listening
I love your voice and story telling 💜 This story reminds me of when I returned a cash mistake back to the bank back in the early 90"s. I was delayed a few days due to a sick child. I'll never forget the look on the teller's face, she was in a lot of trouble and the bank was making her repay the money. When you read about him smiling it brought me back to that day. She was so thankful for my honesty. People said I should have kept it but I just couldn't and was so happy I didn't.
That is a lovely story
Excellent story. Ofcourse made better with your amazing narration (I am such a big fan of your voice). Please do try to find more of such short stories they are much more enjoyable.
Aww.
I agree Shireen. Readers voice is excellent.
I just absolutely love this story 💚🐸
What a lovely story!!😢
Such a wonderful story.
This is such a sweet story. It's like a bit of the best pastry you have ever had and then you find out it's good for you, too. I have often bought things from thrift shops, but they have never been a fortunate find like this, just satisfying to me.
It is a lovely little story
A really wonderful story with a lovely ending. Beautifully read as always ☺️
I love your voice and your reading style, Tony. I particularly enjoy your after reading. I feel I know you. Thanks ❤️
That's the beautiful quality of podcasting. I feel like I'm speaking to friends too.
Great story. Your voice is a blessing for all to enjoy. Thank you sir.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you excellently read 10 stars
This was WONDERFUL! Loved the story, the surprise ending and the narration
Wonderful narration of quality tales! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the great stories x
Another great story, and of course so well read.... Thank you!
Just listened and really enjoyed this story. It amuses me to say to my grown up son when he asks where the car park ( or whatever) is, in a spooky voice, oh there hasn't been a car park there in nigh on 50 years. This story reminds me of doing this. I try for a west country accent for extra effect. Anyhow, thanks Tony!
Hi again Julie!
Great story; very enjoyable indeed!🙂👍
Btw: I can't imagine who would give you one star. Someone with poor taste; apparently😄 Different strokes for different folks, as they say. I give you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✌
Thank you! But people like different things.
I’m so happy I found you reading these ghost stories! I especially liked this one. Thank you so much , love to listen at night, in the dark.....
Thanks for listening
I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing such a lovely story.
Breathtakingly beautiful, Tony. Thank you.
The way you tell a story is an art form.
I liked this ghost story a lot. I would like more of them. Thank you so much
I enjoyed this story a great deal! Bravo! Thank you so much.
Very interesting story of redemption and good morals. I also enjoyed the information of the author at the end.
I really enjoyed this story- and I didn’t guess the ending which is unusual and more enjoyable for me. I love your reading but also the end where you tell us the history of the author and chat over the story. I feel as though I’m reading a story with a knowledgeable friend. Thankyou very much for your readings.
As to reviews- I’m listening on UA-cam - where would I go to post my 5 stars ?
Well I you want to leave a nice review you can on Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/classic-ghost-stories/id1480201597. That would be nice. Thank you.
💓So enjoy this reading Thank you.
Another favorite! Thank you!
I enjoy listening to you read. The vivid descriptions in this story are wonderful. Thank you.
I’m pleased you like it
Good story, with a great reader. Thank you!
Many thanks for another great story.
Wonderful story!
I loved this story and so well narrated and yes the story did show that this gentleman had a conscience and that because of this, the father was able to rest in peace, but not only that, friendships were able to florish and grow into what who knows i will let my own imagination go to work and give the story a nice ending
Loved this story and your reading as always. Many thanks🌟
Most enjoyable story, liked the end twist, wonderfully read
Delightful. Was so drawn into the story - as if the narrator was personally relating his experience to me ...over coffee. 👏👏
Wonderful story, well read as well. 😊🦋🍀
Thank you! 😊
Outstanding ❗️... Thank you ever so much for your your beautiful interpretation and for sharing with us 🙏😇
What a cracking story! You have me hooked to your channel - have'nt heard a tale told so well. Really brilliant 👌
Welcome aboard!
A really all-round, satisfying story - thank you so much!
That story made me cry happily! Thank you!
Good. As long as it's happily.
Terrific story and wonderfully narrated as usual!
New subscriber here from Oklahoma, so glad I found you , I was so bored but this story title sounded interesting & I was so right. You've a wonderful warm , soothing voice and I'm so looking forward to hearing the next stories.
I’m really pleased
I absolutely loved this one in particular. Thank you!
I loved this story! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! Very enjoyable - so glad to find you.
I also enjoyed your talk at the end of the story. Thank you for doing this - there are a lot of us ghost story lovers in the world and your channel is a good respite at the end of the day.
You’ve helped me pass many enjoyable hours, thank you for your efforts in doing this.
It makes me happy that you enjoy it
Love your stories, Tony. This one is definitely my favorite!!
Have enjoyed hearing your ghost stories! Thank you for your channel.
Tony, you have a knack for finding excellent, 'lost' stories and then reading them perfectly. BTW, your own story, 'The Hitcher' in Cumbrian Ghost Stories has become a real favorite; first class shocker!
Thank you. The Hitcher goes down well at live readings too.
New subscriber from Washington! Glad I found your channel
Me too
I love the stories you tell and I love the sound of your voice.
Thank you Walter. Much appreciated
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍loved this one & yes I loved *The Phantom Coach*
Is the commentary at the end more entertaining than the story (which was fantastic, and fantastically read!)? I love how you go on. Thank you.
Ha ha. My mind jumps around
My initial visit to The Corner Shop was so enjoyable and spooky, I came back. I dare say I will return a third time to poke about in its shadows!
You're really rolling Tony 🤗 Thank you for your work🌈💗
I will run out of steam
@@ClassicGhost Do you need coal?
Even though I saw the end coming, I loved this story. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the ghost story!
Lovely story.Well read.Thank you.
Wonderful spooky story, I very much enjoyed this one. Thank you.
GREAT STORY !!!! You certainly have real skill as a narrator, plus you find wonderful ghost stories. And please, write more !!!!
I am trying. Working on a new collection of stories but also trying to learn UA-cam. Hopefully today I’ll get down to writing
Beautifully narrated.♥️
Glad you liked it!
Ditto this time around. Thanks so much, Tony!
I loved this one!
Excellent story! Old antique or curio shops are very creepy to me!
Marvelous! How gray life was before I stumbled over this channel; every story a curio shop of human . Your voice enhancing work which is already enhancing. Thank you so much! Stay Healthy :) !
Awww.
@@ClassicGhost :=) !
Great narration , so clear to listen to ❤️
It could be a tad louder.
I just stumbled upon your channel yesterday. I can’t get enough. Love the stories, love the narrator! Makes my day at work just fly by.
Excellent! The Story, the reader, and the information at the end!
Many thanks!
Good job! You had me goin'!
I like the way you read the stories! I also like the bit at the end where you add some comments on the author, most ppl don't do that, great idea! ^^
Oh thank you! I just started doing it. I don't know why
Nice story- wonderful reading done- thank you! I love going to antique and second hand stores but i’ve never been that lucky😀
Loved this
Loved this story👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼😊
the sort of ghost story.i love
Hello, I thought I was up on all eras of ghost stories until your channel, how I missed this atmospheric, dare I say, almost cheery, one, I can't imagine, especially, since I can spend hours dreamily, lost, browsing, in a dusty, piled-up- to-the ceiling! shop. Listening, ah nostalgia, some of the wondrous, unique finds...those days long gone around my part of the world. I probably asked are you an actor and published writer? You are so talented in both areas- seems like you shouldn't be an accountant unless it's the Monty Python or Tony Hancock type. Namaste, Z.
I have great respect for accountants, but I couldn't be one. I'm too fidgety. I'm not an actor no. I do have some books published, but by myself as no one else thinks they're any good...
Great reading as always Tony, although not a surprise ending, most enjoyable!
Enjoyed that one Tony, and beautifully read, as always. I especially connected to it, being a habitual haunter of curiosity shops...as my crammed home will attest (were it to have a sentient voice of its own. And who knows, perhaps it does? At least, whenever there are no ears present to listen...). And finally, may I say, only you can chattily comment on the weather and mention it being "the darkest time of year" with an unconscious (?) hint of creepiness in your voice. On to the next story! 😀
This is my second listen to this wonderful narration. Your reading of this story is as captivating as the first time.
A wonderful, touching ghost story...
Lovely story x
Very enjoyable! Loved the writing, loved your reading. Please read more of Cynthia Asquith's works?
Thank you! Will do!
Nice story. It reminds me a little of Maupassant's 'The Haunted Bakery', especially the last line.
So fun and relaxing! Your voice and articulation makes me appreciate the English language.
Enjoying many of your stories from South Florida (an expat from Southend). Now I’m older, I find it remarkable that Britain produced so many good writers of crime, drama and children’s stories in the nineteenth and twentieth century. I wonder if you have any thoughts on that?
Let me get back to you on this. I will think about it
Enjoyed this, nice pace of reading 👍
Really enjoyed this one, thanks so much
A heartwarming story overall but the daughter strikes a bit of a bum note when she puts her father's change of heart down to mental decay and shows not the slightest remorse for the fate of the people he cheated, Maybe she doesn't want to look too closely at the source of her own material comfort?
Maybe I'm reading too much into it? But this strikes me as the most interesting part of the story. Anyhow - thank you for this. I like your selection of stories, your reading of them (I find your voice calming- good for evening listening:) and the interesting little comments at the end . All very enjoyable.
Yeah, that really rubbed me the wrong way. How awful.
Yes, that rubbed me the wrong way, too. Just because other people would act the same way doesn't make it right. If I bought something at a garage sale, lets's say, and it ended up being worth a huge amount of money, I would bring back half of the money to them. Otherwise, it is really cheating them. But, I know everyone has different morals. One of the reasons the rich get richer.
Your epilogues really add to the podcast. Which is ironic because, usually less is more
less is more, eh? Hmm...
@@ClassicGhost not in this case
@@ClassicGhost
Not in this case
I always thought the same thing! I’m re-listening to a bunch of them because I was skipping the chat at the end when I first began listening, just due to the fact that they’re typically never much good. I really enjoy his though!
Thanks!
Thank you :)
I give you 5 stars!
Algernon Blackwood: "The Centaur"--- his real masterpiece. A novel: little known, littler read. A difficult read, every agonizing sentence richly rewarding. Mind blowing in the end. Hope you can find it, pray you read it.
I will put it in my list :)
@@ClassicGhost I am experiencing the kind of warm fuzzies one might anticipate from stroking the back of a grizzled centaur.
; - }