We Found A Secret Room At The Abandoned Convent
2022 ж. 21 Мам.
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Looks like you have uncovered some really interesting history here! May be worth contacting a local historian. The secret room may have been to hide Jewish and other people from Nazis in the second world war, so your building may have been among the convents and monasteries doing this! This restoration project is looking very special indeed 😊
You were exploring the infirmary section of that convent. That was where the elderly sisters would have lived. They could listen to their sisters below and feel somewhat connected with them. The priest would have come up the spiral staircase and brought them the sacrament. The nursing sisters would also have used the spiral staircase to bring food and things needed for their care. If you were to figure out where that staircase went and renovate it, you would have a spectacular space. The plumbing up there gives away that area's purpose, as well as the windows. And yes, I am a former nun.
When it comes to 'secret rooms' I've seen online, this definitely ranks high. The hidden door, the way its built. The print. The historical significance. All very though provoking.
Neat find! You should be careful of any wallpaper that old that is green. In the Victorian era they used Arsenic to make vibrant green dye ("Scheele's Green") which was toxic. Perhaps you could send a sample to a historic society to find out if it's safe.
It has been noted that Billy's Dad is brave... being a great-grandfather myself, I note that he is wearing both suspenders and a belt so Billy's Dad does not take unnecessary chances. He shows the proper mix of both qualities. 👍
Makes you wonder if that room was ever used as a temporary hiding place during WWII.
The cupboard's writing dates back to at least the turn of the last century from the writing calligraphy. Nuns in particular were taught fine writing calligraphy for use in embroidery of priesthood vestments. This one states the shelf had "Cordons de la Roberie" - Sashes for the robes. The St-Augustine Nuns wore sashes of cording around their waists. Depending on their rank in the nunnery, they had anywhere from one Franciscan knot - denoting a young nun (nonne) to 3 or 4 the higher up you were in the hierarchy.
I LOVE how this old man charges around the building without a care in the world: he has seen it all and just charges ahead, no fear! I also LOVE the fact that he's wearing a Yankee's hat! Hahahahahahahaaa...
I love that Billy is concerned with conservation first and foremost. Save the wallpaper, the nails etc…🥰
"The cupboard in the wall" sounds like a good book to read. Also, you could put up some google nest cams to see/hear what happens when no one is around.
Billy are you sure that armoire didn’t have a false backing that might reveal another secret room that people could’ve hidden in? This was very fascinating! Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I hope you find more cool discoveries like this!
Check the print for a publication date on it. That secret room needs to be preserved. If any of the nuns are still alive it might be worth talking with them to see what they know of the secret room.
What you have found is the room where the hospital patients could attend and view the mass from. Had there been a gallery around the top, possibly for more patients, or a choir/chanter loft. The "Robery" would be where the nuns habits and priests liturgical wear were mended and altered. The room where that wallpaper was probably a material storage room, where the wall paper rolls were found. Also, if that were in England, I would call that hidden room a priest hole, where priests would hide during times of persecution. During the revolution there was in fact persecution of Catholics, so there may have been a period of need for a priest hole.
Great catch!!!! I venture that the 'Hidden Room' was used to hide Jews from inspections by the Nazi forces during WW-2. I also expect that when and if you start measuring the interior of the convent, that several more will be found, something like 'Don't hide all your eggs in one basket'. Additionally, has anyone ever considered taking a metal detector into the central yard to see if the previous occupants might have lost or hidden items in the ground? As large as the complex is, I would almost bet that using the ground would be a good place to keep certain personal items safe and never recovered.
Love this. You found in one hour something way more interesting than anything they have found in nine series of oak island! Hahaha
Unimaginable having to hideaway in such a small space, and wondering through those hallways is so super creepy especially when you are all alone, I get the chills all the way through the camera
Billy, the little spiral thingy at
Looking forward to watching this Billy. Your weekly Vlogs are much better and something to Look forward to. The Convent is an amazing building that oozes character and charm. The creepiness will soon disappear once you put the Golden Billy touch to it. Best Wishes always.
I think that semi-circle piece at the top of the staircase might be the balustrade for a platform that was just outside the door and would overlook the chapel. Otherwise there isn't much use for the door.
Dude. Your dad is a laugh and a half. What a gem. Fun series!