These restoration of old manors, convents, castles and industrial buildings are important not only for historical conservation and cultural iconography but to preserve the trades of all those who built these structures and to the history of people who worked there. I hope you succeed in finding a profitable way to continue your work and create a sustainable legacy
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@relaxingnaturevideos1203
Жыл бұрын
Also These old buildings have style and class unlike 99% of contemporary architecture.
@brianbadershall5427
Жыл бұрын
It looks like hell the old mainstream people did it before must be turning in their graves definitely looks like volunteers did it
@user-ii4zf5iq3t
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV You are just so cute! The DNA sure did land in the right place. What a project. Looks great. My ancestors were the Strachans (Sterling), Ramsey's (Dollhouse)..... Wish I could find an old castle to fix up. Lol
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
@@user-ii4zf5iq3t haha thank you so much! Very interesting about your ancestors. Great to know you are watching!
@sandrawhelan9159
Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe this is the same hall that was shown on tv over 5 years ago, I thought it was an impossible task. However your determination, and dedication to the hall has proved invaluable. Thank you for the update on the hall, I can’t wait to visit it again in the near future . Well done Hopwood you are amazing. You will belong in the history of the hall along with your many ancestors.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
😀 Thank you Sandra!
@Rathom
11 ай бұрын
Always nice to see someone cherish their ancestry and honor old world values.
@HopwoodXIV
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@elizabethrusson7495
Жыл бұрын
I hope you are going to create a full length documentary series on this renovation to sell to a television or streaming service.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Elizabeth- yes hopefully we will!
@Django44
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV The BBC ought to be on this.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
@@Django44 That would be amazing
@clariemiles342
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV oooh I would love to see that too! I've been following the journey since your book came out
@lisaburke4779
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see more of the actual work being done on this incredible building
@rosalynliddle1353
Жыл бұрын
Great work by everyone concerned.What a wonderful building and thank God you came here to rescue the Hall, Hopwood.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ros- it's amazing to have you be part if it!!
@rosalynliddle1353
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV It's great to be involved and thank you so very much Hopwood for allowing me to be along with you on this journey 💖
@rebeccacaron8982
Жыл бұрын
Your ancestors must be beaming with pride and joy…well done❤
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rebecca!
@xt7190
8 ай бұрын
I take my hat off to this Fella, one thing to have the funds, but another to actually stay there and be part of the project. I'm joining this story late but can't wait to start at the beginning of his journey. I can already see how much work was needed just to get to square one!
@HopwoodXIV
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great to have you on the adventure with us!
@LizzieBennettDarcy
Жыл бұрын
How do you only have 22k subscribers, good Lord where is everyone? This is the best story of the 21st century so far!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Haha amazing to hear! We're so happy the channel is growing. Thank you for watching and spreading the word! 😀
@armalvior
Жыл бұрын
You stopped your Ancestors from ROLLING IN THEIR GRAVES!!!! GOOD THING YOU SAVE THE CASTLE!!!
@martentrudeau6948
Жыл бұрын
So happy to see renovation work like this, people should know their roots, and not just Hopwood XIV, but we should too. Our European tribes from the historic past go back millennium and these old building are part of our heritage. Well done Hopwood XIV. God bless you.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marten- great to hear from you
@tjbren576
Жыл бұрын
Gosh, Hopwood, this is amazing! Congratulations! So much work has been done, and I'd bet your ancestors are throwing a party in the heavens above you! One person CAN make a difference! You've proven that clearly enough.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha Thanks so much TJ please know that but I've had so much amazing help and encouragement from our supporters, our heritage team and of course the incredibly passionate community that keep us going everyday! 😀❤
@cremebrulee4759
Жыл бұрын
What a huge project. The roof was so essential.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Yes we are so happy to get to this point!
@johnje4285
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you that the beige gritty mortar is the best
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Good to know!
@evemiller2637
Жыл бұрын
Hopwood, you are a legend. You and the community are awesome for the restoration. Saving buildings is way better than being wasteful and just throwing them away.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Eve!
@ralphstephan353
Жыл бұрын
So, essentially, you are a director of innovation in industry and architecture, a visionary with the ability to bring diverse systems together for benefit others. You deserve the immense sense of satisfaction and pride that you’ve brought about. You are, as we said in Kansas where I grew up, “good people”!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers Ralph!
@vialogan
Жыл бұрын
Ralph, you might want to consider resume writing!
@chelsealeonardbaum23
Жыл бұрын
I'm always utterly amazed at the courage people have to take on these restorations. I literally get anxious just watching what these people and the homes go through. BRAVO to your spirit and determination in returning this piece of history to all of us.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chelsea! 😄
@HeyMJ.
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful workmanship on the roof, brickwork, structural reconstruction, Lord Byron’s stairway foot flooring.. just an all-around super job by each who’s contributed their time, talents & passion. Can’t wait to see Phase 3 begin! Bravo Hopwood! ✨
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks MJ!!
@bobbeckman3735
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You should consider hiring a young vlogger to do weekly updates. You could generate money and interest. I would love the see more detail of the restoration process
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob - we do release about two videos a week on Patreon.com if you'd like to join us there
@lorameinzer7039
Жыл бұрын
Me also
@pdxhoyt
Жыл бұрын
I SO appreciate preservation. You are a TRUE preservationist. Bravo: well done!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Preston!
@RamblinAround
11 ай бұрын
Excellent choice on the mortar, it really looks like it has been there a century. Love seeing grand buildings like this preserved. Your determination is admirable.
@HopwoodXIV
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@seguefischlin
Жыл бұрын
I can empathize; I'm building a house right now. He is cheery in the video but I can tell you that it takes an unbelievable amount of patience and stamina to take on a project like this. And it takes over your life completely, and for years!
@HopwoodXIV
8 ай бұрын
Yes a big challenge for sure for both of us but it will be worth it in the end. I hope things are moving along well with building your house!
@zombieholic
Жыл бұрын
I never understood why people vandalize abandoned places it doesn't make any sense at all! I'm so happy to see this beautiful building being saved!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RobertBooker-xi8cc
Жыл бұрын
I'm a native of Heywood (born 1957) and now live in Germany. I remember seeing Hopwood Hall marked on maps as a listed building, but I never actually saw it (it probably wasn't really worth seeing by then anyway). I grew up on a farm that was roofed with stone flags like the Hall. It's great to see what you're doing. All the best to you and your team.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robert- great to hear from you! Actually the Hall didn't fall into disrepair until it was attacked by vandals in the 1990s
@Whalien808
Жыл бұрын
Historical architecture is truly just something else all the little details and craftsmanship skills to create a house at this scale is amazing ... I love finding new channels of people bring these places back to life
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great to know you're watching!
@thecreativebohemian4927
Жыл бұрын
The is so exciting to see another beautiful building filled with history saved for the future.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marciareagan2718
Жыл бұрын
What a work of art that roof is. You are doing the work for the family you will never meet. It’s such a worthy romantic and are I saw spiritual job.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
❤ Thank you Marcia!
@donataj2213
Жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful building and it's amazing what you've done to raise it from the ruins. Luckily there are people who save these magnificent historic buildings before they are completely destroyed. Great respect for you.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really appreciate the support!
@swoondrones
11 ай бұрын
This is so cool. I grew up renovating an old house in Sydney. Nothing near as big as this. It was built in the late 1700s. But the history of the place is astonishing.
@HopwoodXIV
10 ай бұрын
Wow sounds amazing!
@alistairmonro
Жыл бұрын
When I was a student at the college I would go there at lunchtime to relax. You are doing a great thing, it looks fantastic. Thank you and everyone else involved.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alistair!
@jonellbackman3352
Жыл бұрын
Glad this beautiful building is being saved.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
cheers JoNeil!
@pollykent2100
Жыл бұрын
What an amazing accomplishment. You should all be very proud of yourselves! I look forward to more restoration videos in the future. Well done!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Polly!!
@trixiepickle8779
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for caring and renovating this beautiful house. I remember it well when I was a child, and it was terrible that it deteriorated. Thank you for saving it.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
😀❤
@kimberly_erin
Жыл бұрын
I loved hearing from the professionals working on this historic building. Thank you for this extra long video! Congratulations to everyone for getting so far on your journey.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kimberly! 😀
@jsyorks2023
Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe you move from sunny California to the British weather 😂 just come across your channel, watch allot of chateaux restoration, this property isn’t far from me so looking forward to seeing what you do here. Thank you for using your time and effort to save these stunning buildings 😁
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😀
@clarksonad
Жыл бұрын
This is exquisite work. I'm so impressed by your passion for the house and for it's original materials. You're blessed to have found such competent and dedicated craftspeople and you should be proud of keeping these skills alive. Hopefully apprentices and volunteers can learn from the process of the restoration of the house to maintain these skills for the future. This must be one of the most ambitious renovation projects in the UK-it's a huge undertaking. Everyone involved should be commended for their efforts. Delightful!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes we plan to continue offering training of heritage skills throughout the project!
@user-cz1gu8nl9o
10 ай бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV awesome!
@samanthabarber280
Жыл бұрын
So lovely to see, what an achievement, the roof and chimneys are stunning❤ Everyone has worked so hard, you must all be so proud, simply wonderful!!! Thank you so much for sharing.All take care xx
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear - thank you so much Samantha!
@LindaMarci
Жыл бұрын
PS: It might rain a wee bit in Manchester, but doesn't it reveal the brick and slate colour just beautifully (as well as keeping the grass and hills beyond a picture-book green) :))
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Yes so true! 😀
@phljn1978
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the work to restore another historic building. Praying you can make it financially self-sustaining and open for the public to enjoy as well. I am wondering if you can install "Bat Boxes" under several of the eaves to give them a place to nest after the mansion is sealed up? This will keep ecologists happy and allow them to naturally control the insects in the area.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes indeed we are building in places that they can nest as that is one of our requirements
@jameskyle380
Жыл бұрын
Everyone is doing a fantastic job. Love the roof work. So nice to get the building dry. Love the chimneys, so much better without the tree! Can't wait till we have a working fireplace and see smoke coming out of the chimney. The long gallery, looking forward to seeing. It's lovely to see our heritage getting the care and love it needs. Wish more period buildings were saved.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much James! cheers
@ClaudiaRuiz-yb9ov
11 ай бұрын
Hello, I am super happy that you are renovating mansions, Victorian houses since they are a cultural heritage of each country and it is a relic of the past, God bless you infinitely 🥰🥰🥰
@HopwoodXIV
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Claudia!
@aalexander928
Жыл бұрын
This is really splendid what Hopwood and his team have achieved.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@randycrager4074
10 ай бұрын
All I can say is WOW! Glad the funds are available to restore such a beautiful part of history!
@HopwoodXIV
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@Momvon1
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I am amazed at how much progress you have made! It's a beautiful home, I can't wait to see it finished. As you know nothing like this here in the States. Amazing what your doing!!!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vonda!!
@beerenmusli8220
Жыл бұрын
What an immense task, even for ssuch a large team
@OnTheFlipSide
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! It's crazy that it's taking so long, yet it's crazy that you have revived so much already. If I lived closer, I know what I would dedicate my time to. Well done Hopwood, you should be very proud.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda! 😀
@src4409
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you're already doing this, but some segments on how to do some of these things and more info on historical things like the paint and lime mortar. I have a 130 year old house and struggle with maintenance because of ignorance to what should be done.
@susancompagner
Жыл бұрын
What a legacy!!!! Beyond wonderful!!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan!!
@user-lj8fu1ji8f
8 ай бұрын
It is wonderful to see this beautiful old castle being restored. I just love the slate roofing. It must feel wonderful to see a part of your heritage being restored. England's history being restored as well.
@HopwoodXIV
8 ай бұрын
Thank you Dorothy! Great to know you are watching!
@AnyoneCanSee
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful. I don't know your story but what you are doing to honour your ancestors is very moving. As an Englishman, I'm delighted you are saving a piece of our history. Sadly we don't have the money and resources to save many historic buildings and many were lost in 20th century. It wasn't until around the 1960s that they realised how many wonderful stately homes were being bulldozed that the laws were changed to protect them.
@cynthiafigueroa2762
Жыл бұрын
I am an American and I’ve never been to England and I really hope that one day I can do that. I hate to think that people are trying to destroy these gorgeous (historical) English homes. Sadly, they’re also trying to destroy the historical culture of England as well. It’s good to know that at least there is something being done to preserve the homes. Hopefully there’ll be a preservation of the culture as a result.
@pansypotter4
Жыл бұрын
Oh boy! What a fantastic restoration. I love seeing projects like this, if only these houses could talk.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
😀 Thank you! Great to know you're watching!
@_nathanorr
Жыл бұрын
Going to be a work of art when this beauty is restored back to life once more! Never more proud of you Hoppy! 💙
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mommashawna707
Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and I am amazed, best word I can think of. I get stuck on things like you saying this clock is from 1699 and people heard that same ring as we are now and I just can’t help but stop and think how crazy that is. I am someone that can get lost down a rabbit hole really quick lol thank you so much for sharing and I am looking forward to everything that you’re doing.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Shawna- great to have you along! 😀
@LFH55
Жыл бұрын
So much has been accomplished. I remember watching the early videos and thinking how happy and appreciative someone decided to try to save Hopwood Hall. I had my doubts on how successful the efforts would be considering all the work needed. Now I have no doubts Hopwood Hall will be saved. Maybe someday I will make over to see the Hall. You and everyone deserves a huge pat on the back. Keep up the great work.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes we look forward to one day being able to welcome visitors to see the finished Hall!
@Doan84
8 ай бұрын
So sad to see such an old building rotting away. I have big respect for people who dare to take on such a big task/project.
@HopwoodXIV
7 ай бұрын
cheers- great to know you are watching!
@DemelzaBoing
Жыл бұрын
Goodness me, Hopwood. It`s been a minute since I last saw the progress you and your team have made. Well done to you. It really looks astonishing from the early days of your project. I think you`re amazing. 🙂
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
😀 Thanks Demelza!! 😀
@janetwatson7966
Жыл бұрын
Im so happy to see that a historic home is being upgraded. I hope you live there when its restored.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Janet!
@MrDazvere
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding achievements so far. Your passion and enthusiasm spreads freely to the people. Keep up the great work!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@AbandonedCityCamoCrewExplorers
Жыл бұрын
We normally explore these old site , glad to see one rescued, would love to come and film a bit or a tour round . all best with this hope it all works out
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bradbarrett6323
Жыл бұрын
Maybe there's another video, but I'm curious how you bought or inherited it, and how you got the money to repair it. I am a contractor and I have some similar historic projects I'm interested in and I love this kind of stuff so I appreciate your content.
@debmeurer1983
Жыл бұрын
That CLOCK~~!! Wow. Love this progress video. Thank you!!! Who needs HGTV... we've got HOPWOOD HALL progress to watch!!!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Deb!! ❤❤😀
@charlesrocks
9 ай бұрын
What a gorgeous estate…I hope you are able to retain ownership of it again.
@HopwoodXIV
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Charles!
@ConstantGardener-q9q
Жыл бұрын
Oh goodness what a huge job this is on so many levels.
@virginiatyree6705
Жыл бұрын
This is wonderful news! Congrats 🎉🎉🎉. All the best
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Virginia!!
@virginiatyree6705
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV, Your welcome & thanks for ❤️ me!
@emilysakuma
Жыл бұрын
The new roof looks amazing! Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see the library😊
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Emily!
@muscularviolist6734
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found your channel this morning. Well done and really top quality work there. It’s not everyone who can see past the time it takes to complete a monumental job like this. Well done you.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're so glad you found us too!
@garyslingsby1
Жыл бұрын
cudos to you great to see an old historic building being saved so many have been lost hopefully you will find a way that it pays for its own upkeep into the future
@joncraig
11 ай бұрын
what a fab story and I am so glad I found this!! I really wish you all the luck and hope you get this back up to point again!!!
@HopwoodXIV
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Jon!!
@michaelhulskotter7623
8 ай бұрын
You are a soldier…that’s a project. I can’t imagine trying to restore such a beast and beauty.
@HopwoodXIV
5 ай бұрын
cheers Michael!
@trirycheman
Жыл бұрын
I recently found out I am of nearly 100% British decent. From what I've been able to learn, my ancestors were from the Chedworth area and were quite well off. Going to try to get there one day. Would be cool to walk through the doors of the Church of St. Andrew knowing they once did as well.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin - yes that's amazing! Keep going- I think you'll find it to be a very enlightening adventure!
@joshschneider9766
10 ай бұрын
I googled hopwoof hall and my oh my what a gem. I'm about to watch your videos and all that but let me give my compliments from the fire as it were. You Sir, really saved a bit of fine crafted architecture from rack and ruin and that's fantastic. From the nineteen fifties until now so many of your fellow owners of these places either couldn't or wouldn't do the same. It's nice to see the survivors.
@HopwoodXIV
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@kathsmith4924
Жыл бұрын
i can only imagine all the red tape to get through with a grade listed building it's frustrating . The roof tiles 2 years on the moors wow , your doing great keep up the good work 💪. One day when it's finished and you sit there nothing left to do you will ask yourself how did i manage could i do again ,i'll ask you that when finished 🙂
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kath!!
@Thewildmanwoods
8 ай бұрын
I’m immediately following you as we’ve been renovating an old long cottage in western Brecon Beacons and been learning about lime mortar over 17 years 😂😂…and the colour / grit etc of the pointing! I think you’ve picked the right colour ⭐️….its a lifetime passion…if you’re in our area pop in @The wildman woods or stay in the river camp … What an amazing place you’ve inherited ❤
@HopwoodXIV
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Rebecca! Great to hear from you! 😀
@MessyTimes
6 ай бұрын
You had me at "frost testing roof tile slate on the moors for two winters."
@HopwoodXIV
6 ай бұрын
🤣❤
@LindaMarci
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant work by all of the team and so great that you have made this update vid! - The Hall is coming on really nicely and you're becoming quite the conservation expert! It's also good to see Bob again - where's he beeeeen? :))
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
cheers Linda! 😀
@roberthawkins4471
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic restoration 😊❤ Nice to see a piece of history restored and not knocked down like so much of Manchester.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Robert! 😄
@amandapittar9398
Жыл бұрын
I was watching and thinking of the original builders, who lifted and carried everything by hand. They would have been open mouthed in delight and astonishment by all the machines. I’m so happy watching programming like this. You are doing an amazing job. It wil be good for another 500 years!🎉🎉🎉 P.S. I love the way you call the ordinary bad weather “severe”. Good job the Hall wasn’t in Scotland eh?
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Amanda!
@clintstallone
7 ай бұрын
I used play around there when I was a child. My great grandfather was the game keeper for the estate. He and his family lived in hatters cottage near the Heywood entrance
@HopwoodXIV
7 ай бұрын
Amazing! If you have any old photographs or documents we would love to scan them and include them in the archives so that people will know the stories for generations to come
@mdunn4555
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I asked a while ago how is the roof repairs coming along, boy oh boy you answered that question with this video. I am so happy for you and all who are friends of Hopwood Hall. I once told you that you found your life's work by restoring and maintaining the Hall, you must be feeling a sense of accomplishment. My next question is for Bob, is he glad he found you in America and asked you to get involved? Can he see the progress yet or does he only look ahead of what is next on the list? I applaud all the craftmen and workers for their excellent skills and labor.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you! I'll have to ask Bob the questions. Yes all the craftspeople and workers have been amazing!
@sophiapappas2217
Жыл бұрын
Here in Greece, our small country cottage-by-the sea has been renovated with mainly Lyme to deal with any Moisture issues. It is a wonderful feeling when you properly restore and renovate what you've inherited as did my husband.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sophia! Would love to see pics of your project!
@user-ej3lq7lx7p
Жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Love watching your videos of all the progress you’ve made!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Natalie!!
@miningmama7379
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully one day we will see the Hall in all her beauty in an Historical film as a film set ,it sure would help with the upkeep..It's going to and looks amazing with what you've and the team has managed to do..
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes we would love that!
@chriss312
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Congratulations on second phases
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chriss!
@chriss312
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV I hope someone is sleeping in hall at night and love the cameras I would wire all the metal handles and catches and fence to the electrics and that should stop thieves
@blokprintzprintwithpaint972
5 ай бұрын
Wow. A proper renovation by knowledgeable people truly sympathetic to the building.
@HopwoodXIV
5 ай бұрын
😀
@davidturner4824
Жыл бұрын
I just think it is so wonderful, you have the financial means to travel back to England and restore your ancient family home. You are doing a wonderful job and have some fantastically talented people helping you. Personally, I don't think I could live in a foreign country; especially coming from the Los Angeles area like you do. I suppose if you came from the East Coast, it would be a lot easier.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Great to know you're watching!
@mandywhitton
Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic doing great and I 70yrs old keep going looking great
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mandy! Will do!
@BruceHays
Жыл бұрын
Really great to see that you're doing well and getting so much done, I was a little concerned as I hadn't seen any new posts on any of your various social media accounts! I hope everything continues smoothly as you prepare to welcome the bats back home!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
cheers Bruce! Yes we will keep posting as often as we can! Thank you
@BruceHays
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV Find any more beehives, LOL?🐝
@joycealdrich
Жыл бұрын
This is, absolutely, wonderful, that you're renovating your Family Home. It's beautiful!!!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Joyce!
@joycealdrich
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV I think about the two brothers who dIed in WWI; not to mention the staff. It's as though they reached out to you to restore, and continue, the Hopwood legacy that is your heritage, and that of the community the Hopwoods cared about, for centuries. It's amazing!
@lindagilbert3726
Жыл бұрын
Amazing progress! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda!
@meichong8278
Жыл бұрын
20.4 WOW Hopwood what a difference a year makes !! The longest and most informative video you've ever done , personally I thought it was great and hope the next phase goes well
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mei!!
@haystinks
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! I enjoyed every second of the video. The progress that has been made is incredible. Looking forward to more videos. Well done!♥️
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@420hillage4
Жыл бұрын
I walk past this everyday with my dog in the woods behind it I never realised it was so big.
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Great to know! Thanks for watching!
@napili00
Жыл бұрын
So much exciting progress Hopwood over 5 years to date! Do you plan to install a complete new HVAC system, or is "historic coal burning" coming back to those renovated beautiful fireplaces throughout the hall? Richard
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Hi Richard - we will be putting in an entire new heating system but are still in the process of determining exactly what type of source it will be and how we will do it while maintaining the historic fabric of the Hall. In addition we also hope to get the fireplaces working again as well.
@napili00
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV Please don't cover your beautiful new slate roof with 5000 solar panels...might detract from the historic 16th-17th century restoration look! Anyway, far more rain than sun in that part of England! ;-)
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
@@napili00 haha yes I hear you. I'm not sure if that would even be allowed but we love the roof so it will be another way of doing it
@sadiehumphrey7697
Жыл бұрын
I went to Hopwood Hall college and I had no idea there was an estate further down the road. Great to see you restoring to it’s former glory and keeping it in your family!
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sadie!
@stephenc6648
Жыл бұрын
The hall is right next to the former college chapel, designed by Frederick Gibberd and resembling his Catholic cathedral in Liverpool. A lot of the present college buildings date from the time when the De La Salle brothers owned the hall and used it as a teacher training college. The hall and the college only got separated after Rochdale council took over.
@paige37914
Жыл бұрын
AMAZEBALLS!!! Who owns Hopwood Hall?
@HopwoodXIV
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paige, thanks so much for your question! We've just answered this question and more in our latest video!! 😁 - kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYSHmIejk6VpoYY
@paige37914
Жыл бұрын
@@HopwoodXIV YAY! I watched it and thanks for the clarity--Awesome! 😁
@RighteousReverendDynamite
8 ай бұрын
There is nothing better than a substantial and elegant (and old!) Grandfather Clock. We always had a gothic revival one in our house in the dining room and it added mystique and solemnity to a Southern California 1950s ranch home that had, for whatever reason, nice built-in wood cabinetry (not the usual cheap Brady Bunch paneling), wood ceiling beams, blue and white French wallpaper of a pastoral scene of hop bines and peasants, and diamond-pane windows in the bay windows. One could see the clock standing tall from way across the home with the partially-open floor plans. A veritable sentinel of memories for 3 decades of dinners with 2 hard working parents and 5 kids. It had nice deep chime and bong one could hear spookily down the back hallway at night. That 1699 treasure of a clock hopefully will last to 2699! Thank God there are Donors who are so kind-hearted. It really fits in well with the whole plan!
@HopwoodXIV
7 ай бұрын
Wow love hearing your memories! Thank you!
@muppetsstoogesfan1
Жыл бұрын
Since moving to England have you met any distant relatives?
@dougl945
Жыл бұрын
Did you actually believe him? “His grandfather told him stories about the hall, but he didn’t know if it was real, but then he found it. Im willing to bet that he actually changed his name to match the name of the Hall to further give some weird legitimacy. America’s full of these George Santos types.
@user-ib7xb9kp7x
7 ай бұрын
it makes my heart so happy to see an piece of history brought back to life again,keep it going!!!
@HopwoodXIV
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Robin! 😀
@pollyg562
Жыл бұрын
HAVENT WATCHED ANYTHING YET BUT IF THIS IS AN ANCIENT MANOR REBUILD I DONT MIND SAYING IM EXCITED i can only watch so much cargo vans to campervan builds
@IvySnowFillyVideos
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for saving this stately home. History in the making...History revived. Your efforts will be appreciated for many generations to come ❤
@haveagojo-joanne
8 ай бұрын
Just found this channel and recognised the hall. I remember being shown about the hall by relative who used to work for the college about 25 years ago. It was not in great condition then, but to see it being restored is incredible.
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