Discover the bizarre story of Henry Trigg, a wealthy grocer from Stevenage, England, who went to extreme lengths to protect his body from grave robbers. In the 18th century, medical schools needed human bodies for study, leading to the rise of body snatchers—people who stole corpses from graves. After witnessing these thieves in action, Henry made an unusual request in his will: he wanted his body placed in a coffin and stored in the rafters of his barn instead of being buried in a graveyard.
Despite his efforts, his plan did not work as intended. Over the years, visitors stole pieces of his remains, and during World War I, soldiers allegedly replaced his bones with horse bones. Today, his empty coffin still rests in the old barn, and local legend says his ghost roams the area, searching for his lost remains.
In this video, we explore:
The history of body snatching and why it became common
How Henry Trigg’s unique burial became a local attraction
The mysterious fate of Henry’s body and the eerie ghost stories surrounding his coffin
If you enjoy strange historical tales, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre legends, this video is for you!
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Despite his efforts, his plan did not work as intended. Over the years, visitors stole pieces of his remains, and during World War I, soldiers allegedly replaced his bones with horse bones. Today, his empty coffin still rests in the old barn, and local legend says his ghost roams the area, searching for his lost remains.
In this video, we explore:
The history of body snatching and why it became common
How Henry Trigg’s unique burial became a local attraction
The mysterious fate of Henry’s body and the eerie ghost stories surrounding his coffin
If you enjoy strange historical tales, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre legends, this video is for you!
👉 Subscribe for more fascinating stories from history and beyond!
#HenryTrigg #BodySnatchers #StrangeHistory #GhostStories #WeirdTales
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