A Love Story Gone Wrong: Inside Terror Mansion Hidden In the forest - Abandoned When Truth Ended Him

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  • @CelesteMeyer-dw5zg
    @CelesteMeyer-dw5zg 21 годину тому +40

    you know Dave you're always worried about what people think or what you say you worry about that don't worry if they don't like you they don't have to watch your Channel you're one of the nicest caring with a big heart man I ever met

    • @paulahartley7129
      @paulahartley7129 17 годин тому +1

      @@CelesteMeyer-dw5zg that's how I'm always worried a bout how people think or always trying to please people I'm a very caring person but when you get dragged a round to the ground with it I don't know what I'm saying no mind to me I just seen this and felt that 😪..

    • @sharonjones1222
      @sharonjones1222 16 годин тому +2

      Yawl can still drive ya car

    • @CatCat-cy9ys
      @CatCat-cy9ys 7 годин тому +2

      Don’t worry bout em I like and always watch ur videos ❤😊

  • @DawnMorley-w8o
    @DawnMorley-w8o 23 години тому +39

    Hi Mark hi Dave.. yes bring Mark when ever he can get..We collect things because they bring us joy while we are here..They make us happy. 😊

    • @lesliecody9104
      @lesliecody9104 22 години тому +6

      We always want Mark always always we love you too together You're funny you take care of each other we love you both we love marky

    • @ezl8002
      @ezl8002 19 годин тому +6

      Yes, we want Mark always you guys make the exploring fantastic!

  • @conniejohnson290
    @conniejohnson290 18 годин тому +17

    I'm so glad that mark is back with you. You smile more when Mark is with you and you have a nice smile!

  • @janettecotter867
    @janettecotter867 22 години тому +17

    So sad that such a beautiful house is left to rot

  • @denisem.1042
    @denisem.1042 21 годину тому +16

    If someone were to read every spare minute of every day, I don't think they could read every book in that house in a lifetime! I always love to see you explore with Mark.

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  20 годин тому +3

      I agree there’s so many 😊

  • @kaymason2497
    @kaymason2497 22 години тому +20

    Let's put it this way, you make a Great Team. You bring information, history and humor. We Love your program. And you can't beat the Country Roads Dave & Mark. God Bless You both. Craig & Theresa 👍👍

  • @Karen_in_Canada
    @Karen_in_Canada 22 години тому +17

    Always nice to see Mark. Also always nice to see you enjoying time together. What a sad story but an amazing place. Thanks for the effort

  • @pathayes6084
    @pathayes6084 18 годин тому +6

    Dave and Mark make a great team and bring interesting houses, stories and show us history in real time.

  • @kandycestout2011
    @kandycestout2011 22 години тому +8

    Yes I love when Mark is on!!! I wish he was on with you all the time. I love the way you play off each other. And there's no way they read ALL those books!!

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  20 годин тому +1

      Gonna try get him all the time x

  • @samanthamarlow7243
    @samanthamarlow7243 22 години тому +11

    YES FINALLY 🎉 good to see you both back together for and episode AWE🎉 missed "country roads" love it when you guys are together lol

  • @Kim-65
    @Kim-65 4 години тому +1

    Really good to see Marky Sparky back exploring with you Dave 👍

  • @valbarber2818
    @valbarber2818 2 години тому +1

    We always want Mark in your videos. You two make a great team.

  • @christinehughes7491
    @christinehughes7491 22 години тому +5

    You’re a good team
    Love the banter between real friends
    Come back

  • @Wistful77
    @Wistful77 22 години тому +4

    Nice to see you both together. What a beautiful home. Thank you for the tour!😍

  • @paulahartley7129
    @paulahartley7129 21 годину тому +3

    What a beautiful home he truly loved he's wife dearly ❤ seems like he tried so hard to keep things together ❤ 😢 💔 intill the end so sad how things are in life how they turn out in the end by the looks of they must really liked to read books. And collection of everthing anything you can think of i really liked this video i liked that one room the one with roses 🌹 for wallpaper what a truly beautiful place loved the video they guy really must liked shopping 🛍 had a lot of coths and hats of different sizes and styles mostly for the wife once a gain it's nice seeing you two out fliming together ❤ what a lovley country side looks so beautiful there and peaceful..loved the video dave..

  • @helenbassett317uk
    @helenbassett317uk 23 години тому +7

    I hope they renovate the house or Find Family to take it on

  • @marthaturki4891
    @marthaturki4891 20 годин тому +2

    Hooks might have used for quilting. Another great one guys! Thank you for your hard work!❤

  • @vickydibba4771
    @vickydibba4771 22 години тому +5

    What a wonderful time capsule. With it been so remote you can see that it's just going to left to rot and collapse, the history lost. The small shovel looked like a ceremonial one, given to VIPs who planted a tree/broke ground for ages building etc.
    Also fun fact the old pound coin is as old as you Dave, (fellow '83 baby)

  • @DeniseCzajkowski-v1e
    @DeniseCzajkowski-v1e 23 години тому +5

    Hi from Florida USA, guys!!
    Thank you for info on family who owned home!!👍💔🙏💕

  • @alwaysthesleepless1
    @alwaysthesleepless1 9 годин тому +2

    "How many shovels do you need?" 🤣Thanks for the tour it was a great little house.

  • @sheliadavid9933
    @sheliadavid9933 23 години тому +5

    So much of these way older homes are located far from city life. Quite the love story, but a sad ending once someone passes away. Seems like these remnants of a home and things left behind can become our once grandparents home. Life is short, you never know when your time is up, and the things that were important are not that important if not passed on to the next generation. Thanks for the tour!

  • @bearyhot
    @bearyhot 23 години тому +5

    Im going to watch it from beginning to end. It's good for the algorythm! Great work, yall. I always look forward to your magnificent videos! I dream of going into abandoned places, and I explore them in my dreams! Much l❤ve xxx

  • @BeverleyMcCarthy
    @BeverleyMcCarthy 20 годин тому +2

    There was another one too when dave was looking at the kids wallpaper and said three blind mice a voice said the same thing what an amazing place lovely house ❤️xx

    • @BornToMince
      @BornToMince 18 годин тому

      @BeverleyMcCarthy
      🤣 Marky
      45:55

  • @fayecox9401
    @fayecox9401 19 годин тому +3

    Them books and furniture ect needs to be saved someone would love it

  • @tressabaker6514
    @tressabaker6514 20 годин тому +5

    Wow, that Guy had his own Library! It's such a sad shame that it's all the way back that long road in the middle of nowhere, and all those good ole' books are going to be ruined and go to waste. :(

  • @karengalileo9725
    @karengalileo9725 21 годину тому +4

    So cool you and Mark have been friends since you were 4 years old 🫶

  • @KevJ1247
    @KevJ1247 21 годину тому +2

    All of those books, you would think he'd have one book on ROOF REPAIR. He appears to be an extreme hoarder. Nice explore, but you must overcome your fear of opening refrigerator doors. The contents tell their own story.
    Good to see you Mark. Take care, stay safe. 👋🇺🇸

    • @skibee421
      @skibee421 18 годин тому

      they usually stink-why bother

  • @natashabyler4611
    @natashabyler4611 21 годину тому +3

    Of course we want Mark back❤ the dynamic duo❤

  • @jfi-y8o
    @jfi-y8o 18 годин тому +3

    That Sony "Solid State" contraption looks like a battery-powered portable television, which would pick up air channels, via its antenna. 📺

  • @carlashepherd9362
    @carlashepherd9362 17 годин тому +1

    What a beautiful house! But what a sad story! Awesome video as always! 👍👍❤️✊🤘

  • @Sharon-marie
    @Sharon-marie 23 години тому +4

    Soooo excited to watch this thankyou Dave. Whooo marky lovely to see you again.
    Bicarbonate soda will get rid of the milk smell just put some in an open container and leave it until the smell has gone it works brilliant.
    I absolutely love the victorian architecture.
    Its a granddaughter clock love, grandfather the largest, grandmother middle size and the granddaughter the smallest. The maccano sets are 1930s/ 40s.
    What a beautiful house i bet its massive when its empty you should call it the house of books 📚

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  20 годин тому +1

      Means allot to me x

  • @originaloldfashionedtarot
    @originaloldfashionedtarot 18 годин тому +2

    The crown molding was exquisite

  • @songoku9348
    @songoku9348 21 годину тому +3

    Loved this explore Dave. Mark is a must.

  • @vickid-s
    @vickid-s 21 годину тому +1

    Always good seeing you and mark out together love the banter from you both, sad to see the decay in this house it must of been beautiful when first built with the ceiling roses, cornices and the big high ceilings the perfect family home, it’s so sad to think it’s probably past saving now

  • @SuzieW30
    @SuzieW30 22 години тому +2

    Always better videos when you two are together ! Stay together - great explore thanks both xx

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  20 годин тому

      Glad you enjoyed it xx

  • @SharonJones-ql8oy
    @SharonJones-ql8oy 21 годину тому +2

    West Virginia, Mountain Mama🤗 Love you guys Together 😚

  • @tammyasbury6517
    @tammyasbury6517 22 години тому +2

    Great to see you and Mark today,love that song ,my uncle could play the guitar ,one of songs he would play,i remember back when Mark was with you ,you always made him go first,i thonk yall make a grest partners ,and get along good,there was a signature on that stenciled drawing,i think you call it that,lots of books,a great collection of stuff there shame ceiling is leaking and no one is getting stuff out

  • @conniejohnson290
    @conniejohnson290 18 годин тому +2

    Hi Dave, oh hi to you to Mark! I love watching you to young men. You boys are my favorite two explorers to watch. You boys bring joy to this old gal. Stay safe or i will be sad! My drive way is almost one half mile long. It's a good thing that my friend works for the county road work and maintaining it for me.

  • @klariekalland1147
    @klariekalland1147 3 години тому

    Incredible! Love having Marky back. The library ladder was my favorite. Stay safe always!

  • @mamnan8953
    @mamnan8953 20 годин тому +1

    I love your channel. True respect to all you do. I especually love your truth and sensitivity towards the buildings energy. You are a true empath in my humble opinion 🎉

  • @helentrove620
    @helentrove620 Годину тому

    Always good to see Mark, you go together so well. It's awesome you've been friends since early childhood 🥰

  • @belleooo
    @belleooo 20 годин тому +1

    Would like to see more Mark. Thanks for the upload.

  • @judyyik8563
    @judyyik8563 23 години тому +2

    Thank you guys for showing this beautiful. God bless you guys.🤝👍🙏🏼

  • @soniajones2543
    @soniajones2543 23 години тому +5

    😊thanks for the song guys 😂😂glad to have you home again Dave and with marky 🥰love the home , location is lush but a bit creepy
    Amazing video as always Dave ❤

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  23 години тому +4

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @Lin_Daniel
      @Lin_Daniel 22 години тому +1

      This house is fabulous.so sad to see the decay. Glad to see Mark. Where’s he been?
      So many books! So much that could have been passed on. Thanks for filming.
      Was it Suede that you were trying to think of?
      Love ya!

  • @AdelaRodriguez-p9m
    @AdelaRodriguez-p9m 18 годин тому +1

    There are so many things I love about this explore, the library and then just books every where, that children's wall paper, the workshop, I'm a girl that likes her tools ,I could go on and on so much left and a natural decay no one has vandalized it. But I have to say I've watched this channel an (you) Dave and Mark for a couple years and if wonderful to see such a real and true friendship, Dave I've seen your videos with other explores very cool, but your face just lights up when the two of you explore beautiful to see and Mark always the more reserved one it's nice to hear voice more and your little take on other areas of this house. Good Job you two, always a big fan.❤️✌️oh my rule as to not have to much in my place if I bring something I'm taking something out! Love yous 😁

  • @martinabeauregard2086
    @martinabeauregard2086 15 годин тому

    We love Mark. You all are like the dynamic duo together. That house needs to be saved. Living out in the country it's so peaceful and if you owned that property you could always sell an acre or two here and have your friends and family live out there with you. If I had the money I would. Hugs

  • @dawnfeatherstone7155
    @dawnfeatherstone7155 18 годин тому +1

    Dave, that little blue glass bowl thingy you picked up was actually for mustard or salt.

  • @fayecox9401
    @fayecox9401 19 годин тому +3

    Looking beyond the everything that house is beautiful I’d love it I prefer old houses they have more character

  • @louwoodford536
    @louwoodford536 18 годин тому +1

    I love your videos; your humor we all need a good humor these days. Most of all I enjoy UK explores something I don't see a lot of you have the door open for that and I enjoy it very much. And I search for longer videos You took your time and showed us this place at the pace I like to see. I have collected antiques I enjoy seeing these discoveries. It is sad when collectors die or have to leave their homes because it's no longer safe it does make you take a step back and say why do I do this? It's because we love it, and we have to learn when to be satisfied with what we have and enjoy it. Huge thumbs up for your explores We love you both here in the states keep up the good work and cover those places no one else has access to. Sincerely :) Ninamosha B.

  • @Thombosman-nl
    @Thombosman-nl 21 годину тому +2

    Hi Dave and market...Dave u need glasses the Sony look on the front tv 😂

  • @Cindy-luvjpfe
    @Cindy-luvjpfe 19 годин тому +1

    Dave and Mark my favorite exploring team you two are a lot of fun to watch and yes, I'd love to see you two return here at night and it was great seeing you two go down the country road. Great explore guys and welcome back again Mark.

  • @joanmartin5884
    @joanmartin5884 20 годин тому +1

    Glad to see Marky Mark back , love the pair of you together, best videos x

  • @helenr991
    @helenr991 22 години тому +4

    Dave That what says sony is a little TV and it might have a radio on it

  • @tammyasbury6517
    @tammyasbury6517 21 годину тому +2

    You are absolutely the best explorer ,i watch a few,but you were first ones i ran across about 3 years ago ,you do a great job,8 tracks were before cassette,wonder if they had a car to that ran off of oil to have a big container for it

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  20 годин тому +2

      I do try and least we are genuine x

  • @donnachristakakis8232
    @donnachristakakis8232 21 годину тому +1

    I love Marky and Dave The awesome episode guys totally loved the country side And the cozy home Nice to see you guys together ❤ thanks for a brilliant video from Australia ❤😊👍 🍻

  • @chellej8863
    @chellej8863 21 годину тому +1

    Yes a new upload been working through all the old ones each night 💕💕

  • @MrRoxyloxy
    @MrRoxyloxy 19 годин тому +1

    Hi guy's I've been with you s for years now so I would love Mark to come bk full time. ❤❤

  • @glynisstewart6869
    @glynisstewart6869 22 години тому +1

    Hey, Dave & Marky. What a gorgeous old house, all the books just awesome. Need restoring !!

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  22 години тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it xx

  • @dorothybrannam1198
    @dorothybrannam1198 21 годину тому +1

    You and Mark are 2 peas in a pod you guys work good together. I hope Mark comes back for more videos. May God bless you both and your family and friends 🙏 ❤

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  20 годин тому

      More to come!❤ x

  • @jfi-y8o
    @jfi-y8o 17 годин тому +1

    I'd love to live in a big, hidden house like that one, with all my pets, too.
    Thanks Dave and Marky!!! 😊

  • @susanrice3166
    @susanrice3166 5 годин тому

    Beautiful, late 1700 early 1800 home.
    Lovely to see those Country Roads and Mark along side you Dave ! ❤

  • @brigittelewis1810
    @brigittelewis1810 20 годин тому +1

    Loved the house. Glad to see both of you on this explore. Great channel can't wait till next week

  • @lenoraeaton
    @lenoraeaton 23 години тому +2

    Thanks Dave!! Good to see Mark👍😊

  • @abbeylane4552
    @abbeylane4552 23 години тому +7

    Why don't you try to buy that house? You know they leave all that clutter behind, so all you need to do is pick through the many treasures, employ a good roofer. get everything fixed up and there's your new pad! When social services take people into care, they put the house for sale to pay for your care.

    • @skibee421
      @skibee421 17 годин тому

      he hasn't died yet,eh? they put him in a home. too bad this house couldn't have a new metal roof
      while he's still alive & board up any broken windows/ get them all boarded up. these ppl who took
      him needs to take care of his property if they want to sell it after death. u could sell a lil of that stuff
      to keep this place from disappearing 4ever... like some pieces of furniture
      ....i just wonder if this man doesn't need to be on medicaid-- heck he has money to pay his stay !
      he prob. is paying his bill

    • @skibee421
      @skibee421 17 годин тому

      i'm betting it will be cheap once he dies. he might sell it now- we don't know how bad off he is.
      he prob. got too old to care for himself yet still has his mind.

  • @DeniseCzajkowski-v1e
    @DeniseCzajkowski-v1e 23 години тому +2

    Look at that crown molding, just beautiful!! I would love to go sit in a chaise lounge in the library and read every book!
    It seems to me that a lot of elderly seem to hoard a bit! Maybe you feel your life force slipping away , so they tend to hold onto everything else!💔🙏💕

    • @skibee421
      @skibee421 17 годин тому

      just the opposite

  • @DianeSmith67
    @DianeSmith67 18 годин тому +1

    Marky ! dave of course we want more marky we miss him and love him too !
    id love to do this place up !
    just from all the stuff i saw it looks like they had a resale shop somewhere or maybe at home there, where people would come and shop if they needed it because theres loads of the same stuff but different colors and patterns so i think that was what they were doing.
    love you loads ! both of you !
    dave stop worrying about what people think, seriously you are one of the kindest men ive ever met in my life and i think of you as a friend and brother, been watching you from day one and loved every minute !

  • @kathleenschaubhut4174
    @kathleenschaubhut4174 20 годин тому

    Good seeing you two exploring as a team. That home had so many books and such a sad story.

  • @jrrushing
    @jrrushing 3 години тому

    What an Amazing and unique place !! So glad You shared this house and some of its story . I would love to explore those books .

  • @Lee.l-p6v
    @Lee.l-p6v 21 годину тому +3

    Dave, you should have driven at least a little bit, like 20 minutes in at least and Mark crying was kind of cute when he got picked by the branch😂 can't believe the amount of books that are in this place, but what also is surprising is the amount of brand new footwear that are still in boxes. It's kind of sad to see actually,that all this is going to go to waste to bad somebody can't donate it or give it to somebody that needs it. Anywho was a nice exploration. Thank you very much. And as far as your buddy being with you sure why not. You guys seem to make light of certain situations which is good and for yourselves. Thank you again.

  • @CelesteMeyer-dw5zg
    @CelesteMeyer-dw5zg 22 години тому +1

    hey Mark and Dave love you guys you're the best this is Celeste from Bay City Michigan

  • @adamjones4147
    @adamjones4147 21 годину тому +1

    We would love to see more explores done by u and Mark cause we think ur great together

  • @ruth2592
    @ruth2592 21 годину тому +1

    Starting to watch this episode from Argentina ❤

  • @lizChalmers-e5w
    @lizChalmers-e5w 18 годин тому

    Yes, keep mark. YOU GUYS ARE A TEAM, STAY THAY WAY !!!!!!

  • @paulstringer5327
    @paulstringer5327 5 годин тому

    The small binoculars are opera glasses and so are the folding pair. Glad to see Marky back fun times again.

  • @heidiharwood8079
    @heidiharwood8079 23 години тому +2

    Its so sad to see the house with all the things left behind 😢 i am pleased you are not on your own, it was a good 1 xxx

  • @terrybailey1628
    @terrybailey1628 22 години тому +1

    WoW what a place ...cram packed full of things from days gone by!!!fabulous. I Hope you wear wellies like Mark next time Dave 😮 Anyhows I am glad I caught this one early . TFS love to you Mark & families as always ❤

  • @Lizzyremembers
    @Lizzyremembers 21 годину тому +1

    Want to see both of you together on the explores.

  • @Foxexplorers
    @Foxexplorers 23 години тому +5

    Wow really amazing abandoned 😱📹👍

    • @AWE83
      @AWE83  23 години тому +2

      Did u watch all? X

    • @Foxexplorers
      @Foxexplorers 23 години тому +1

      @AWE83 yes I watch vlog 📹💯👍

  • @Sandra-m3t6v
    @Sandra-m3t6v 18 годин тому

    Great old house wish could have seen it at its beginning. Shame left abandoned and left in such shame and sad. God bless the loved ones of this family. Love to see y'all go out more together. Can see why y'all love investagation them. Beautiful old workmanship and antique just awesome. Thanks for sharing

  • @FionaMercer
    @FionaMercer 20 годин тому +1

    Great video guys ,love watching you two x

  • @mandyw1688
    @mandyw1688 3 години тому

    So so nice to see Marky back with you, just like old times, you work so well together👍. Brilliant explore, would take a solid month or more to actually look at everything, such a shame!

  • @AlienRuntz
    @AlienRuntz 17 годин тому

    Love it when you 2 are back together doing an Explore!!! Mark come back full time we miss you.. (Country roads take us home) 🙃

  • @Fifi.nt1414
    @Fifi.nt1414 20 годин тому

    Hello, I am Mrs. Shahnaz from Iran and I have been following you for two years. Your documentaries are excellent. I hope you are always successful❤👏🏻💯🌹

  • @Jollyjilly58
    @Jollyjilly58 13 годин тому

    Always lovely to see mark and how relaxed you are with him. Sad story Dave but loved this explore x

  • @JanetBrown-ix1hl
    @JanetBrown-ix1hl 18 годин тому +1

    Hi markie soooo good to see you again ❤

  • @sarab8818
    @sarab8818 Годину тому

    I love it when you 2 explore together, your more relaxed Dave. Great content and loved the place, shame its left to rot like this, it happens all to often.

  • @EmmaKing-u9p
    @EmmaKing-u9p 10 годин тому

    Hi Dave and Mark, great video. It was lovely to see you both exploring together. ❤

  • @wallywhitlock99
    @wallywhitlock99 18 годин тому

    So pleased to see Mark back with you. A great explore. 😊

  • @CarolePimm-td2cn
    @CarolePimm-td2cn 9 годин тому

    Love to see you and Mark together, brilliant, fantastic video x

  • @Sharon-marie
    @Sharon-marie 22 години тому +1

    Well done for getting out mark i know its really hard for you to do 😢 i have suffered with severe depression for 24 years now and forcing your body and head to work is asking for the impossible most days. Please get out with dave everywhere in England and even start doing your own bit of video to put in like you did here, your brilliant well you both are, we have to plod on with our lives even if it feels like walking through knee high mud on your country roads keep doing it 😊

    • @skibee421
      @skibee421 17 годин тому +1

      stay strong & pray for God to help u. He will~* 🌺

  • @MrRoxyloxy
    @MrRoxyloxy 19 годин тому +6

    I love that song "country roads"🎶🎶🎤❤Especially when you guy's sing it. Xx

  • @cherylpatrick1386
    @cherylpatrick1386 19 годин тому

    Great house. Loved the kids wallpaper. Glad you're back in England. Good to see Mark with you again.❤

  • @joannewaterhouse183
    @joannewaterhouse183 20 годин тому +1

    Amazing find and an ace time capsule but i bet it was a beautiful at one time such a same 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 x

  • @williamskris6335
    @williamskris6335 18 годин тому

    Yes, bring Mark back in!!! TY and God bless!!!

  • @AlishaWagner-t5x
    @AlishaWagner-t5x Годину тому

    Oh,yes you 2 are definitely my feel good pill. Thank you for another good times guys Deanne US

  • @judycrews796
    @judycrews796 14 годин тому

    I would love to see Mark in every video. Awesome explore guys. Thank you. 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @liannestewart8394
    @liannestewart8394 22 години тому +1

    Hi guys. It’s Heartbreaking when you see houses going like this, wish I could save them 😢. Nice to see you mark , you definitely need to be in more videos. ❤

  • @johnthedog2857
    @johnthedog2857 14 годин тому

    23.11.24 05:36 morning Men, this house reminds me of my parents house a Victorian Semi detached in Eccles Manchester, He was very much the same and kept everything. Born in 1930 departed 2002. A Londoner. He was a carpenter joiner worked in Buckingham Palace and did all the windows and shelving for Timpsons Shoe Shops. Watching this reminds me of growing up, I'm 67 now retired and still collecting.
    Brilliant life learning from him and miss him daily. Great to see this video and thanks for being respectful. Cheers 🍻

  • @WendySpringhorn
    @WendySpringhorn 19 годин тому +1

    always love to see you both . good team

  • @rosbeynon1432
    @rosbeynon1432 23 години тому

    There always seem to be something missing when Marks with you,together you are great.I am 76 years old next week but I think you are both lovely people.