I'm so happy I found this channel, it's a real treat to see the work being done. It's making a great reality show in some way and a pleasure to be going along on the journey with you. You are the perfect host, fun, vibrant, optimistic and positive. I hope it all comes together!
This is a great story. Everyone who loves history and heritage will be wishing you well with this extraordinary project. Cutting the grass in your suit is proof, if we need it, that you are a true aristocrat, m'lud.
Good for you, Hopwood. It's a great pleasure to see what you are doing for the ancestral home, because it's a historical treasure for the British people and the local people feel better for it being preserved. Now that you have the American mentality of social equally, you are cheering up the house and the people. Dual citizenship status is possible between the UK and the USA. Investigate it. Your ancestors who died in the first world war are beloved veterans for the cause of freedom in the world.
This is the 2nd documentary that I have seen that you have uploaded, and my comments on the other still stand. Where the rose garden was is where I managed to get in order to take some photos. This is outside the fence as all the photos I took were, so I hope you don't mind. I also managed to get a picture, (though not a good one), of the double doors. Also a bit of history info for you, the original Hopwood Arms Pub is one of the two large houses on either side of Thornham Lane. Again thank you there was a lot of reminiscing going on today, the students also went to the Ship Inn and I used to go to Mass at the chapel.
Is the restoration complete Sir? Was hoping you'd share some photos/videos when it's all done. It's fantastic that you cared enough to save the estate. Just imagine that after you're done it could go on for another 600 year! That would be such an awesome thing!
Hello Hopwood Iam glad you are here in the uk doing your past family proud .I have sean all vids over the last few day s Iam and have done many of my own diy the traditional ways so i watch on enthusiastical and hope to follow you and maybe get to see it at me point if its allowed albeit from my home as i carnt do much thesedays
this is just fabulous!!! wonderful that he has well established knowledgeable historians on board & the hearts of the community. hes young and most respectful of others talents. glad that castle didnt fall to cage..ahem... i think life in Manchester will suit him just fine.
This Is also my family's home on my moms side!! At one time the would reach out for donations for up keep..and that was In the 70s..but I am so happy to see this happen!-
@@HopwoodXIV my great grandmother was a Hopwood!! I lkved this place since a kid!! I am retired and when this 19 crap stops!! I am coming to visit! And if i am not mistaken The Hopwoods came to the U.S. In the early 1600s or middle. GREAT JOB!
@@slayer6936 Thanks- fantastic to have you following along. If you would like to join the "Friends of Hopwood Hall Estate" group you can find information here: hopwoodxiv.com/hopwood-hall-estate/ cheers
I've had a similar ancestral reconnection experience in the Middle East with my newly discovered family Clan there, a very fascinating story! Would be nice to meet you sometime Hopwood if you're still UK side
@@HopwoodXIV there are some interesting features around the perimeter of your House near the local woodland have you seen it? Seems to be some sort of irrigation system or water channels, I was cycling nearby once and noticed it (From your house towards where Oaken Bank Road is). I think your family may have built them along with the stone walls above
@@HopwoodXIV i live quite locally to it (Only 2 minutes away), we could take some bikes from my house and go explore it sometime if you like. There's also a really huge camoflaged Bunker looking thing near there too that I discovered whilst scrolling through Google maps in Satellite/Terrain view. Certainly worth seeing!
@@HopwoodXIV Im an Editor on wikipedia in my free time, i was reading through your page on there and i noticed you dont have a photo there, i could put one on there for you if you like, just send me your favourite photo to my social media (Yusuf Al-Hadid) and i'll put it up for you :)
I'm so happy I found this channel, it's a real treat to see the work being done. It's making a great reality show in some way and a pleasure to be going along on the journey with you. You are the perfect host, fun, vibrant, optimistic and positive. I hope it all comes together!
Thank you!!
This is a great story. Everyone who loves history and heritage will be wishing you well with this extraordinary project. Cutting the grass in your suit is proof, if we need it, that you are a true aristocrat, m'lud.
Haha thanks Mike O'Brien! Great to hear from you!
I am so happy about you're doing for our ancestral home. I pray that I can travel in the future to see it.
Yes there is a lot to do but one day she will be back to her former glory!
Awesome work Hopwood , nice to see the old derelict hall being refurbished and looked after . Best of luck mate
I think I just found my new favorite channel.
😀😀 Great to have you along with us! ❤❤
So great to see you getting this coverage by the BBC! :) I've been following your progress from here in Canada. So interesting!
Thanks so much for following the journey!
Good for you, Hopwood. It's a great pleasure to see what you are doing for the ancestral home, because it's a historical treasure for the British people and the local people feel better for it being preserved. Now that you have the American mentality of social equally, you are cheering up the house and the people. Dual citizenship status is possible between the UK and the USA. Investigate it. Your ancestors who died in the first world war are beloved veterans for the cause of freedom in the world.
Very nice comment!
Thanks so much!
This is the 2nd documentary that I have seen that you have uploaded, and my comments on the other still stand. Where the rose garden was is where I managed to get in order to take some photos. This is outside the fence as all the photos I took were, so I hope you don't mind. I also managed to get a picture, (though not a good one), of the double doors. Also a bit of history info for you, the original Hopwood Arms Pub is one of the two large houses on either side of Thornham Lane. Again thank you there was a lot of reminiscing going on today, the students also went to the Ship Inn and I used to go to Mass at the chapel.
thanks- yes I like going to the Hopwood Arms & Ship Inn too!
that feeling he had when he first entered must have been like a rebirth for him & his castle almost like the one in beauty & the beast..
Way to go Hopwood. Well done. I miss living in UK. I hope you get to reside there. Maybe Keith Hopwood of Hermans Hermits fame could help.
Is the restoration complete Sir? Was hoping you'd share some photos/videos when it's all done. It's fantastic that you cared enough to save the estate. Just imagine that after you're done it could go on for another 600 year! That would be such an awesome thing!
Thanks! We still have a long way to go in the restoration but hopefully you'll continue to follow along! cheers
Thank you!!
Hello Hopwood Iam glad you are here in the uk doing your past family proud .I have sean all vids over the last few day s Iam and have done many of my own diy the traditional ways so i watch on enthusiastical and hope to follow you and maybe get to see it at me point if its allowed albeit from my home as i carnt do much thesedays
Thank you!
Not sure why I'm only just seeing this but just ❤❤❤❤❤
Haha thanks Sarah!! 🙂
@@HopwoodXIV you have changed alot since this tho. Much more English casual I reckon 😉 🤣🙈
@@sarahcook5762 yes probably haha
this is just fabulous!!! wonderful that he has well established knowledgeable historians on board & the hearts of the community. hes young and most respectful of others talents. glad that castle didnt fall to cage..ahem... i think life in Manchester will suit him just fine.
Thanks M J!
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing
cheers Deborah!
As a Hopwood from the area with a history back to Hopwood Hall myself I’m hopeful of an invite-like the rest of the Hopwood’s
cheers Mark! Yes great to hear from you!
This Is also my family's home on my moms side!! At one time the would reach out for donations for up keep..and that was In the 70s..but I am so happy to see this happen!-
Thanks Michael! Great to hear from you!
@@HopwoodXIV my great grandmother was a Hopwood!! I lkved this place since a kid!! I am retired and when this 19 crap stops!! I am coming to visit! And if i am not mistaken The Hopwoods came to the U.S. In the early 1600s or middle. GREAT JOB!
@@slayer6936 Thanks- fantastic to have you following along. If you would like to join the "Friends of Hopwood Hall Estate" group you can find information here: hopwoodxiv.com/hopwood-hall-estate/ cheers
I've had a similar ancestral reconnection experience in the Middle East with my newly discovered family Clan there, a very fascinating story! Would be nice to meet you sometime Hopwood if you're still UK side
Thanks- wow yes your Middle East discovery sounds incredible!
@@HopwoodXIV there are some interesting features around the perimeter of your House near the local woodland have you seen it? Seems to be some sort of irrigation system or water channels, I was cycling nearby once and noticed it (From your house towards where Oaken Bank Road is). I think your family may have built them along with the stone walls above
@@abritishbedouin Thanks I'll have to take a closer look! I want to make sure I know what you're referring to. Always fun to make new discoveries!
@@HopwoodXIV i live quite locally to it (Only 2 minutes away), we could take some bikes from my house and go explore it sometime if you like. There's also a really huge camoflaged Bunker looking thing near there too that I discovered whilst scrolling through Google maps in Satellite/Terrain view.
Certainly worth seeing!
@@HopwoodXIV Im an Editor on wikipedia in my free time, i was reading through your page on there and i noticed you dont have a photo there, i could put one on there for you if you like, just send me your favourite photo to my social media (Yusuf Al-Hadid) and i'll put it up for you :)
Hello! I can't believe there is a place called my surname!
Haha yes indeed!
Brilliant!
Thanks Denise!
Where can i buy a signed copy of your book please
Hello! What country are you in?
uk @@HopwoodXIV
Thanks@@scot4u Could you please email us at Office@HopwoodHallEstate.co.uk and we will arrange. cheers
I’d love to come visit u n ur castle
Thanks Jessa - we'll be having tours more again in the future which we'll post on our website www.HopwoodXIV.com
roof and foundation need to stabilize first before start the real works.
Great advice. we are working on emergency works now and hopefully will have much of that completed by this summer. Thanks
Lord Edmund Hopwood is my 15th gr gandfather, he was also a witch hunter. If i'm a potential heir, let me know. lol
Haha amazing!