Community Outrage over Town Council Seizing Abandoned Mansion

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@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your support. Please sign this petition to help: chng.it/XX8JVtJgw5 Editorial Note: Due to a privacy complaint, we edited out the full name of an individual between the time codes 54:59 & 56:53

@ajadrew Ай бұрын

Signed & donated Sir 😊

@tonjakim Ай бұрын

Signing and Sharing! Integrity Matters!! Community Matters! Beyond Politics!! Make It Happen!! International Fan of Hopwood Hall!

@laraffinee Ай бұрын

I'm shocked at this turn of events. Sounds like the college wants the rights to the property. Hopefully as an heir of the property, you can stop them.

@HeyMJ. Ай бұрын

Raise awareness to King Charles. He is a champion of restoration & rehabilitation of important historical estates; including one several years ago that was his personal project and blueprint for successful works such as yours at Hopwood Hall. I think he would be very supportive of the community and continuation of the well-planned and executed project. 🕊️

@deborahblair3672 Ай бұрын

@@HopwoodXIV Signed, NZ.

@ScottReynders-Byars Ай бұрын

I've sent a link of this video to Historic Homes, Stately Holmes, Historic Royal Palaces and the King's Trust.

@chrissyjones-major1557 Ай бұрын

Something not quite right here. The Council and Developers are up to something. How disgusting. Love from Australia and keep fighting.

@janepearson5802 29 күн бұрын

Probably wanted to house immigrants in it.

@jenniferw6192 29 күн бұрын

Or possible has an under the table dealings with council members in some way. Someone is benifiting financially. The question comes down to money. Follow the money and it will lead you to the answers you seek.

@trevortrevortsr2 29 күн бұрын

I guess some usurper from the college who wants it under their full control now it's looking like it can be completed

@noeleneroodt783 28 күн бұрын

@@jenniferw6192 I agree it's all about that grant! Disgusting

@kimburke575 28 күн бұрын

I was of that opinion from the outset of hearing about what the council had done to the community. There’s an ulterior motive with financial interests behind the council’s decision and actions. It was obvious from the day the hall came into their hands. Let it fall into disrepair, fall apart and sell off the land, and council had no way out but to take this route to come back to the original plan of divesting the council of this valuable financial asset. To council it’s the land, first and last. It would have no value to them if the community went ahead and succeeded with their plan. From the outset council wants it gone.

@annthompson5124 Ай бұрын

Something smells very very rotten! So the contract Hopwood has been working under is not legally binding? I'm shocked and very disappointed by this turn of events. Do not give up!!!!! - A Hopwood from Texas, USA

@paulkemp6057 Ай бұрын

I've sent a long email of complaint to Rochdale council. I'd encourage everybody to do the same. Hopwood - don't give up! You and the team have worked wonders on the hall, rescuing it from the appalling state it was allowed to fall into by - Rochdale Council - the very same that now wants to take it from you!! You couldn't make it up. Go to the press. Go to your MP. Get on the news - local and national. Start a petition. Recruit some celebrities. Organise a protest. Get a lawyer to do some digging into who's behind the decision, and check that everything's kosher. I feel we're entering an era when more and more people are increasingly ready to call out and confront over-reaching 'authorities'. Use the zeitgeist! Remind the grandees of Rochdale council that they can very easily be booted-out at the next local government election. I wish you all the best ❤

@Basque-Aragon 29 күн бұрын

I just did, great idea!

@themediaman100 Ай бұрын

I've seen this sort of thing before with local counsil's and it's to do with the law of undisturbed possession. Closer to home there was a piece of open green land. The local resident's association put in a request to the local council to use the site for children's events during the Summer months. The reply from the council was that there was no registered owner of the land and therefore they could not grant the request. It not being the council's remit The council took it upon themselves to mow the green and it was enjoyed by many in the community. it was also an asset to the neighbourhood community. However, after 20years or so a huge FOR SALE sign appeared on the land and the council sold it for development. Under the law of undisturbed possession, if you have occupied the land, built a fence around it or cultivated the land for not less than 12 years without anyone objecting, the land becomes yours. Mowing the grass by the council constitutes cultivation, something that was not lost on them and that's why they did it. Essentially to eventually claim the land after the 12 years was up. Another 5 years of the Hopwood rescue project will ensure the rightful possession to the volunteers and I suspect that's the reason the council have barred entry to the site. My guess is that Hopwood hall was originally gifted to the community of Rochdale, and not to Rochdale council, which although it might assume governance, but in reallity has no right of ownership. This needs looking into further.

@turtlefrog369 23 күн бұрын

pretty sure they cant deny you entry since they are not the owners.

@mictss6602 Ай бұрын

Disgraceful behaviour from the council 😢

@jillbeechey4453 Ай бұрын

Shame on this council! Be loud Hopwood. Local and national news. Tell them all of the shameful act done to you. I wish you the best. ❤ 🇨🇦

@jeffjrider Ай бұрын

Hopwood, you need to contact the King and Prince of Whales through the Palace and get His Majesty involved as he himself has been behind restoration and community revitalization of such projects like this. Get the BBC in on this and get with TalkTV - Piers Morgan and stand up against Council corruption.

@robinfereday6562 Ай бұрын

Prince of Whales 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Cynthia-s4h 29 күн бұрын

It's WALES!

@noeleneroodt783 28 күн бұрын

Contact everyone! Breaks my heart 😢

@sciencenerd8428 Ай бұрын

This is unbelievable. From America, We stand with you, Hopwood!

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@louloua21 Ай бұрын

@@HopwoodXIV contact all UK news channels this is disgusting

@yolandagofigure 29 күн бұрын

Yes!! From 🇨🇦❤️🙏

@susanmcconnell6041 Ай бұрын

Impressive group of community members, who LOVE HOPWOOD HALL!!! DONT GIVE IN!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you, Susan.

@catgray1 Ай бұрын

OMG... Hopwood, I'm in total shock at this news! What the hell? With the awesome amounts of work that have been done on Hopwood Hall so far, the help of so many volunteers, and your KZbin documentation of the work that is going on, how the hell can the council say there, "is no plan," for the restoration? That's insane! Please, please, hire a really good attorney to fight this. Might not hurt to write to King Charles too. He's a huge advocate for restoring old houses, community involvement, etc. Also, get the national media to do stories about it all over England, so there will be more backlash against the council. I live in America, and even I'm outraged by this development. Told my husband and he got upset too. It's really messed up that they are trying to do this. It's just wrong, and they must be stopped. I feel like crying, because I'm so angry. I hate people with bad motives....and then try to hide their actions. If you have an online petition that we can sign, please let us know. My husband and I will sign. I have a few friends that will sign too. We all appreciate the restoration of ancient British estates. Here's hoping you win this battle!!

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you for all of your support. Please see our petition if you would like to sign: chng.it/XX8JVtJgw5

@kathyeggert1983 Ай бұрын

Send the council a bill for all the volunteer work that has been done... The Council has been derelict in its responsibility to be a custodian of the hall..

@mlaiuppa Ай бұрын

Absolutely. Send them a bill through your lawyer for absolutely everything including every minute of everyone’s labor at going contractors rates, even though they did volunteer. Then give them a payable in full on demand and if they don’t go to court to seize the property and grounds in full in lieu of payment.

@Cynthia-s4h 29 күн бұрын

@@mlaiuppathen they pay the bill and own the building 😢to be redevelopment

@sharondonnelly3569 Ай бұрын

This made me weep. We are in an identical situation in our small Irish rural community. Almost 4 years of working 4 days a week, our small volunteer group worked hard to save a very unique derelict Victorian Spa Complex only to be locked out. Our story is absolutely identical and your story gives me inspiration to continue the fight.

@catherinekilgour2563 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear that the group of volunteers you are a part of have been stopped from continuing on with your work to save a piece of your local communities history. It is so disheartening to hear of councils ignoring the wishes of their local communities. I do so hope you feel encouraged to not give up and to keep your eyes on the goal you all have for the future of the spa complex.

@kirstinpilling2638 Ай бұрын

Can you share more details so supporters of Hopwood can also get behind your cause?

@LisaHopwood-e4s Ай бұрын

Thank you Hopwood for sharing this for those of us who couldn’t be there ❤️ I was extremely moved by all the testimonies from your lovely volunteers, but also found their resilience inspirational. I, like you all, am dumbfounded by RBC’s mean-spirited decisions but with this degree of public support I look forward to the day when they have to turn tail and back down, what a victory that will be. In the meantime, please look after your mental health Hopwood, I can only imagine the stress & anxiety this is causing you. Sending you support & strength 💪🏻❤️👏🏻🥰

@colleenmaster6526 Ай бұрын

It is utterly shameful that the council is trying to do this. This is one channel on YT that gave me hope in humanity. I know it helps the volunteers mental health, and it helps us that watch too! The progress, passion and learning through the restoration is inspiring and I am cheering for you to win this fight from the States.

@maisiefenner Ай бұрын

Couldnt have said it better myself. His channel is inspirational to so many of us - You’ve got this Hopwood! And we’re right behind you along the way! ❤

@IdaDuplechin Ай бұрын

Such an over-reach of the government!

@lorikremer2709 Ай бұрын

Fight Hopwood, fight. We've suffered at the hands of government administrators here in the States and nobody dreamed the public would have a voice. I pray for you and the wonderful people who are behind the rebirth of Hopwood Hall.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you Lori

@silviaalvesfernandes6662 Ай бұрын

@@HopwoodXIVI'm shocked. Sad about what happened. Be united and don't give up, we need to publicize what the Rockell council did. I'm sorry, but I think that these people who closed the doors to such wonderful work, like what has been done, can only be because they have some type of financial interest - My assumption, because there are more people wanting to destroy, let the that people wanting to RESTORE - (you can't think of anything else, since the restorations are going very well). Did the Rockell council expect that the restoration would not be as successful as it has been? Did the Rockell council want everything to collapse and finally demolish it and then come real estate speculation? The work of this young North American, with his group of volunteers "is against what the university wants". If the university wanted restoration, it should not have left the building in this precarious condition for 30 years. I wish from the bottom of my heart that the community of Middleton together with the young North American people have their doors open and get rid of these people from the Rockell Council who are closing the gates of the building for you.

@lorikremer2709 29 күн бұрын

@@HopwoodXIV I wish there was something I could do to help. I've worked in the nonprofit sector (global surgery) for many decades and I'm acutely aware of how the Bureaucrats create impediments as punitive tactics with the intent of using their power to take over control.

@andreasylvester8769 Ай бұрын

As a Hopwood descendant myself, this is very upsetting. I’ve been watching this channel, SO excited to see this restoration unfold on a family hall I have heard about my whole life but have never been able to see (I’m in the US). I’m praying this can be resolved quickly, and you can continue the restoration of our family home!!

@stevenwishnoff154 Ай бұрын

I have been following your journey from the very beginning. I am appalled at what is happening.

@renatebeerkens3013 Ай бұрын

Signed the petition from the Netherlands. That council must really be ashamed for themselfes. Not fit for the job.

@ElaineTurner-z9u 29 күн бұрын

After so long I can’t understand why Rochdale Council has done this. I’ve been following Hopwood and the volunteers from the start and admired the dedication. Hopwood himself has put money into this which will be wasted along with the rest if this restoration is not allowed to continue. I sincerely hope this decision is overturned.

@Mcrestorationsss Ай бұрын

Absolutely shocking. I really hope this decision can be reviewed. Your name is LITERALLY written all over this project. How can a council that allowed it to rot in the first place be trusted with the Hall ever again? Shocking.

@bridgetmorse9395 Ай бұрын

This is crazy. I don’t understand why. I support you from Northern New York!

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you, Bridget.

@terrig4750 Ай бұрын

Michigan and California we stand by him continuing to fix the hall and allow them to continue it was in disrepair now it's been coming back they have done more to save it than anyone had in years.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@helencantimagine Ай бұрын

Oh, Hopwood! This news turns my stomach. I pray that you will triumph over this aggressive overtake and that your work will not have been done in vain. I've looked forward to every video you've posted, and this one breaks my heart. Helen from Tennessee, USA.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for all of your support, Helen!

@paige37914 Ай бұрын

Criminal behavior! Petition signed and shared! God Bless You All! ☮💜

@ManWhoLovesTheMary 28 күн бұрын

Rooting for Hopwood. Signed the petition! It was a powerful council meeting. This reminds me of the heartaches we faced while the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California was under attack during the pandemic with claims that weren't even true. The ship was never sinking, as just ONE example. What a rude reality to wake up to, and I hope everything gets sorted out. Also learned a lot about the contract through this video. Too much has already been done and evidently done in every which way to ensure this heirloom mansion's future. There is definitely some greed that has to be attached to all this.

@Anne1942us Ай бұрын

They cannot seize the hall! You and your team of contractors and volunteers have done an amazing job restoring your lovely ancestral home- hang in there!!

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you for all of your support and kind words!

@barbarabornholdt2854 Ай бұрын

Signed petition and shared. Shame on that council..

@LisaQ294 Ай бұрын

Signed and shared. Good luck, Hopwood. I hope you win and bring your vision for the Hall to the community of Middleton.

@eschaefer6512 Ай бұрын

The Council’s behavior is outrageous. You and especially the immediate community as well as lots of others have been so supportive in the restoration of Hopwood. What a wonderful group of people. Good luck to you all.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@nicholasconnor2871 Ай бұрын

Hopwood - you have brought so much light, life, opportunity, creativity and a real sense of community to Rochdale. You have so much support and we all share your vision of Hopwood Hall. ❤

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@kathyevans2968 Ай бұрын

I was missing your optimistic & proactive updates while working within limited budgets. This is shocking to hear. You all captured the hearts, admiration and best wishes of so many around the world with what you’re achieving for preserving this important historic building. For so many to volunteer and give up so much of their lives is amazing. For Hopwood to give up his life & livelihood in America to help save this building has been incredible to watch. I’m gutted, as this community is so lucky to have Hopwood and these volunteers on board. Without him, the building, funding and his promoting the project, the grant wouldn’t be there. Having to be reactive to roadblocks, takes so much longer as Hopwood’s proactive approach. Ps. Hopwood’s mum was as delightful as her son.

@meichong8278 Ай бұрын

All around the world ...especially in America ... people fell in love with the story and Hopwoods involvement and watched as huge progress was made , I cant imagine why Rochdale Council would renege on the deal and look so foolish .

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you for your support.

@conemadam Ай бұрын

WTF?!!!! What can we do??? I’ve been following this magnificent project for several years. Had it been possible, I would have joined the volunteers. I share your shock and astonishment.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. It would be great if you can please sign this petition to help: chng.it/XX8JVtJgw5

@conemadam Ай бұрын

@@HopwoodXIV already did. Gave as much as I could .

@geraldineconnor7795 Ай бұрын

It is genuinely heartbreaking to hear Hopwood and our volunteers have to make such impassioned and heartfelt speeches. This decision needs to be reversed and they all need to be back in the Hall where they belong. Such great progress has been made despite all the obstacles that have been put in their way. Rochdale Borough Council and Hopwood Hall College should hang their heads in shame; for establishments that claim to both represent and educate our future generations you are showing a very poor example here. Integrity, kindness and respect really should be at the fore in both of these organisations. To Hopwood, who does not deserve to have been treated this way, and the MOST amazing volunteers, WE WILL GET THERE! Please sign the petition, it means such a lot to everyone involved to restore this most important heritage property. #SaveHopwoodHall

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support

@barbaragerrett8508 Ай бұрын

Surely the council is aware they are there for the public. They live in this very area where they will have to face the volunteers & supporters of Hopwood! I wonder if they never really thought this place would look as good as it does and now they see more value in offering it to ‘someone else’. Thousands around the world are watching their terrible behaviour, fight on!

@j.dragon651 Ай бұрын

I been here since practically the beginning of your saga. I am truly sorry you and everyone who is working with you are going through this. What are they thinking, grand theft? My respect for England will certainly wane if so. I would hope some night in shining armor would come to the rescue..... Keep a stiff upper lip old chap, we stand with you and may god bless. Next election, vote them out. Whatever it takes.

@Sam97979 Ай бұрын

That's a load of bull. How dare they. Sending you love and support from Colorado

@susanfurner1988 Ай бұрын

I am shocked that they would do this to you and your magnificent community !!! You MUST fight this !!! I am praying for your success in this endeavor . Take it to the news country wide !!! Show them the great things you guys have accomplished !!! 💖💖💖

@michaelreed9887 Ай бұрын

RESPECT AND DIGNITY HOPWOOD IT TAKES REAL PEOPLE TO SAVE THIS GEM MY HEART IS BEHIND YOU ALL GOD BLESS

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you, Michael.

@dimetime35c Ай бұрын

DONT GIVE UP!!!!! this is just a set back!!!!!! We will ALL let them know how we feel!!!

@catherinekilgour2563 Ай бұрын

I consider myself pretty level headed and unemotional. But I found myself in tears as I watched this, thinking about the disrespect the council has shown yourself, the volunteers who obviously care so much about the estate, and the experts that have been helping you all along this journey of restoration. So many people putting their time and effort into saving the hall and they can't even make the meeting records public. It's shameful.

@inamerica_ Ай бұрын

I have watched every video on your channel, deeply moved by your passion for this building. You relocated across continents, embraced your identity as a proud UK citizen, and welcomed countless volunteers who shared your vision for revitalizing this once-neglected space. Together, you inspired us all to believe in the potential of this place as a future gathering spot. This property holds profound significance for you-it's your ancestral home. I truly hope that justice will prevail, allowing this challenging chapter to become just a small wrinkle in the rich history of the building. Petition signed!

@InfiniteSoul91 Ай бұрын

Have been watching your channel of Hopwood Hall restoration progress for several years. Today I watched the wider community meeting video and I'm appalled at the bureaucratic interferences, back tracking, side stepping, blocking, shenanigans by Rochdale Council. Seems all was running smoothly til that woman Emma Burkitt, a supposed 'consultant' was brought on board. The fact SHE didn't support nor agree with Hopwood nor the H.H. charity and wished to divert the £250K grant to a independent Agency, speaks volume's! I sincerely hope your legal team hold sway to help this project be restored to Hopwood & his valuable volunteers to make this project the success it deserves to be WITHOUT bureaucratic interference. Watching with great interest and support from New Zealand 🇳🇿 PS My ancestors 3 generations back emigrated to NZ on a sailing ship as pioneers from Portsmouth 💙🌏💙

@aalexander928 29 күн бұрын

Love and support to Hopwood and all the volunteers at Hopwood Hall from New York, New York. We stand 100% with Hopwood and his team. Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale Development Agency & Rochdale Borough Council must reverse their reckless behavior at once and support the complete restoration of Hopwood Hall under the direction of Hopwood and HIS team!

@joduff5708 Ай бұрын

Unbelievable!!! Prayers for your overturning this mean council!

@ParadiseBlue1866 Ай бұрын

I’m gobsmacked. I have watched how you and the volunteers are gradually bringing life to a neglected but beautiful old grand lady. Watching the gardens come to life. I see the passion you and your team have for the hall. You and your team have done more for the hall than the council who left to go rack and ruin.

@joanmacdowell4457 Ай бұрын

Love the support you all have given! There has been so much work put into Hopwood Hall, it’s crazy that they are taking that away ….. praying it will not proceed! Another supporter from Texas👍

@AndrewMartinIsHere Ай бұрын

Petition signed and shared. This is such disgraceful behaviour on behalf of the Rochdale Council.

@nelltaylor8171 Ай бұрын

This is an absolute disgrace, I have watched every episode of this restoration, since the channel began, I lived in Scandinavia for years during this restoration and one of my first thoughts since returning to the UK was eagerly awaiting public access, so we can come for tours and help support Hopwood and the volunteers with the amazing work they do. This building and the history mean so much more than just for the people of Middleton, just look at the comments to see how many people from around the world are captivated and “involved” in saving Hopwood Hall. I’ve signed the petition and shared it. I hope we can make a difference. Don’t give up Hopwood and all the volunteers. x

@jeanburgin160 Ай бұрын

I'm so very sorry to learn this. Shame on them. All the best to you.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you

@OnTheFlipSide Ай бұрын

Heartbreakingly Discusting!! Go on every media outlet you can! The world stands with you, Hopwood, you got this. ❤❤

@Unprofessionallyme63 Ай бұрын

Dear council, to stop something that can become such an incredible place to not only enjoy for years to come, but to learn so many different trades. It’s something that I haven’t seen in any other renovation project. Hundreds of people learning, building relationships, making life long friends. It’s outstanding for the community to have such a huge opportunity as this. There should be no question in your mind that this a project that must continue with the help of the wonderful volunteers and of course Hopwood Dupree. His passion and dedication is how it has come this far. We all pray that you work together to make this Hall the place that it is on the road to be and make millions of people over joyed.

@CrankyBeach Ай бұрын

Why is this happening? A good question to ask in many, many circumstances is, what will we find if we follow the money?

@ksemery Ай бұрын

The Town wants the LAND for their College. Like what was stated earlier, follow the Money.🇨🇦

@esmeraldagreen1992 Ай бұрын

@ksemery They could restore the hall and include it in the campus. It could because lecture halls a museum and library etc etc. Many Universities and colleges in Europe are housed in centuries old buildings. They could have a school of Historical Architecture and Decoration like they have in Italy.

@kimberly_erin 29 күн бұрын

@@esmeraldagreen1992they must want the project for themselves now that they know larger grants are available. It’s sound like they were already trying to take over the project as soon as the grant was awarded. They wanted all leadership positions filled with people of their choosing, and not Hopwood or the local volunteers or the Hopwood foundation. I agree that besides this they may have realized that Hopwood and the community have cultivated the land for over half the time required to claim it as their own. While legally I’m not sure it was even the councils to begin with. I hope that the law is in the side of the volunteers. Either way, the council is going against what the people want in order to further its own interests. They have not made a noticeable contribution, and they have not maintained any meaningful relationship with the volunteers. They have acted against the interests of the people and this historical building time and time again. If they ever did have any genuine motives they have not shown it, and in fact have only proven that they will betray the trust of the people time and time again.

@sharonroy9877 Ай бұрын

I'm shocked and heartbroken. Been following this story with interest for a while, you have all achieved so much. I was looking forward to visiting one day.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you, Sharon.

@KayWolf-p9p 16 күн бұрын

Hopwood has poured his heart and soul into this project. Hoping that the Council will listen to reason and the community, and work with Hopwood for the greater good.

@heatherread6058 Ай бұрын

I feel completely outraged that the council firstly let it get into this state and now want to step in to stop the amazing work you are all doing to save this hall. Hope that you are able to overturn this decision. Sending love from South Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you, Heather.

@esmeraldagreen1992 Ай бұрын

It looks like they want the hall to fall apart completely, so then they can be justified in demolishing it and selling the land to developers.

@ellbow7287 Ай бұрын

@@esmeraldagreen1992 Agree one hundred percent. Follow the money and who's receiving backhanders.

@maisiefenner Ай бұрын

You have put in so much work, time, blood, sweat and tears into this project, Hopwood. Your vision for the hall is inspiring and it will create such a lovely space for the community to gather and learn about the history of the Hall. I really hope the council can review this decision and take the time to understand the huge impact of you, and your amazing volunteers, have made to the hall! Hopwood, you have dedicated your life to this derelict building with a vision of making something incredibly special and important for generations to come!

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Maisie!

@cherylmcnair5594 Ай бұрын

I was devastated to hear of your plight with the neighbouring college and the council. I will pray for you. I really wish all the best for your endeavours to continue restoring your ancestral home. May god give you strength ❤

@jampuppy Ай бұрын

Best of luck to you. We are watching from Michigan and hoping this outrageous turn of events resolves in your favor.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@cherylwood5202 Ай бұрын

I am outraged. I have signed the petition and made a donation for support of your cause, Hopwood!

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Cheryl. I really appreciate it.

@TheNightOwls2 Ай бұрын

I’m in Australia, I am with you all! Rochdale council needs to listen to its community, it needs to support these people ….as a community make them listen! Keep strong, keep supporting each other…you got this! 😉👍

@deborahingles9392 Ай бұрын

My heart aches for you all with this crushing news of the Rochdale Council & School blocking the magnificent work everyone has done thus far to bring back Hopwood Hall to life. I am watching from Australia where many of our buildings are just a blink of history compared to the UK so with this much rich heritage in Britain one would think that especially with the upcoming massive generous grant that the Council would be all but willing to support tenfold the continuing work and dedication to the restoring of this rich beautiful building. I cannot fathom the narrowminded blindness of the so call powerheads at the helm what their agenda really is .... I only hope that you all give them a bloody shake n a half to rattle their noggins to bring them to their sense. I thank everyone for their dedication - watching the vlogs and seeing the luv you all have for the building is beautiful to see and as I can only watch and live through you as you have been bringing the Hall back to life has been brilliant to watch. Thank you again and will have my toes, legs, arms & eyes crossed for the best outcome and the fight ahead with the numpties at the council & school cheers Debz from Oz

@joanneentwistle7653 Ай бұрын

There are so many ways to provide employment and beneficial usage for the community of this heritage estate, let alone it being of educational and historic benefit to all. Whoever is benefiting from this decision certainly does not have the community in mind. I am so sorry Hopwood that you are dealing with this situation, and I feel bad for all the workers who put all this effort into it.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thanks for your support, Joanne.

@nelleg152 Ай бұрын

The council want sorting out its a disgrace. Good luck Hopwood in finding away through this ❤

@margf.6773 Ай бұрын

From one Michigander to another - keep up the good fight. Always remember that your name is HOPWOOD, like the Hall. Theirs isn't. All the Best.

@jamesholcombe9643 Ай бұрын

I just signed the petition. My grandparents (I think) leased and then bought their farm and land from the Hopwood Family Estate in the 1930's. I have been following this channel and read Mr. De Pree's book last year. I hope the relationship with the council can be rebuilt through dialogue and transparency, as so much progress has been made and this project is bringing together many generations of people living in the area to care for and nurture the hall back to life. The obstacles do not seem insurmountable. Wishing Mr. DePree and the team the best of luck.

@paulmoran3482 Ай бұрын

Wishing you luck and success hopwood ❤️

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Paul.

@lucym6299 Ай бұрын

We all love you Hopwood. Justice and good will prevail. Keep the faith and keep on fighting xxx

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Lucy.

@lukepeterson1150 27 күн бұрын

I am from Australia and keenly interested in restoration. Hopwood you, and your team, have been an inspiration. I sincerely hope you see your way through this. Thank you for your effort. Hopwood Hall is not just locally important, it is part of the culture and history of the modern English speaking world. I support you, your vision and your work.

@angiebrain67 Ай бұрын

Shame on you Rochdale Council! This reeks of back handers to me 😠🤑💸💰

@pamelawatson4574 Ай бұрын

How is this even possible.

@ajadrew Ай бұрын

I've now watched the whole video & am with you all - great to hear so many different trains of thought re this beautiful building, Hopwood! You WILL win!! 👍❤🏠😊

@rhinnbuck7766 Ай бұрын

I’m outraged by this vicious attack by an unreasonable town council that can’t look beyond their own selfish greed to see the greater good of restoring a historic building which has been going on for years now.

@aq9714 Ай бұрын

I am writing from Canada and I can't believe this is actually happening! I have watched the heart and soul of the community and Hopwood pour out to restore this building that was neglected by Council and its members. It is heartbreaking and really tragic. What is their motive?

@susantaylor2915 Ай бұрын

Wow...... this is beyond me and am broken watching this. Rochdale Council you should be ashamed. Hopwood fight this to the bitter end. The support you have from the community is strong as well as your vision. There is something seriously wrong going on.

@beverleyharmstone3901 Ай бұрын

Signed and shared. Without the vision, passion and desire Hopwood DP has shown, alongside the hardwork, comittment, dedication and love of the amazing volunteers, the hall would long since be beyond repair. I have seen first hand the work and progress achieved and it is heart warming to see the transformation. They have done a brilliant job thus far #FOHHE🙏 For Rochdale Council to inflict these sanctions is totally abhorrant.They need to take a long hard look at the recent turn of events, and reverse this decision very soon before you do more harm than good .This will come back to haunt you. Shame on you RMBC. Game on Hopwood !! You have the backing of the local community and we will fight to reverse this decision. God bless. Bev and Michael Peacock.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Bev ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@lorassorkin Ай бұрын

Given how seriously Great Britain takes its cultural heritage, this council should have been admonished or worse by the national government during all the years of willful neglect of Hopwood Hall. They have proven they have no intention, will, plan or financial interest in even basic preservation of cultural heritage. Shame on them. This is a waste of time and resources, and I certainly hope a resolution is found quickly.

@catofthenorth64 Ай бұрын

I am pulling for you all in overcoming this major speed bump. Go get 'em!

@CarrieCook-k2d 25 күн бұрын

Petition has been signed and shared. This is so sad, listening to these volunteers share their passion for the project and having that taken from them was heartbreaking.

@ronniemensch2400 Ай бұрын

I am in Canada and have a feeling that it may have more to do with the college putting pressure on Rochdale Council. If they have built to expand the college without planning permission, building over an access road, it would not surprise me if they were hoping that Hopwood Hall would be demolished and they then could take the land to extend the college further. Something does not ring true with any of this. Fight with Hopwood to save this wonderful building. Receiving grant money usually has caveats attached to it, how to use the funds and the timeline when the funds are to be used or it will be lost. So many people from England are going to France to save the Heritage buildings there, yet heritage buildings in England are left to fall down.

@melissavanrickley7762 Ай бұрын

Firstly, this situation is disgraceful and disgusting. The council did absolutely nothing to save that place and hoped it would literally rot away, granting the college whatever they wanted. Secondly, Hopwood, your character and personality to persevere, have patience and to speak so transparently with such poise is astounding to me! I cannot imagine, not taking a salary and have the council treat you this way. As a fellow southern Californian from the U.S. I do not understand this situation but seems like there is some personal relationships that are between the council and the college and likely a whole heck of a lot of money as motivation for these illogical and personal attacks. I truly wish you success and continue to be a subscriber since you first started your channel and have watched every video following along supporting you from afar. I plan to fill out the petition immediately after posting this comment. I wish you the utmost luck.

@balj7172 29 күн бұрын

Standing with you all. Keep fighting the good fight. ❤️

@rebeccaparkin5220 Ай бұрын

Don't give up Hopwood, stand together with the community for the hall. Britain is still a democracy, so surely they have to listen.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you, Rebecca.

@GaliSinatra Ай бұрын

Shocking news from the Rotten Rochdale Council! Best wishes for a speedy positive ending to this drama from New York.

@sandrasmethurst4559 27 күн бұрын

Absolutely outrageous!!!

@larsvogeler3078 Ай бұрын

Reach out for the King! He is keen to safe historic houses and might be able to pull some strings.

@jeffreyskinner7167 22 күн бұрын

Indeed I think that's A brilliant idea. From across the pond .🇨🇦

@ej12349 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear of this injustice! You poured your heart and soul into preserving your ancestral family home! You will persevier over this newest obstacle.

@HopwoodXIV Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@ej12349 Ай бұрын

@@HopwoodXIVI think that the lady who oversees the foundation and/or funding is missing an opportunity for the college and its students to get involved in the restoration of a historic building. The opportunities for them to hold amazing college fundraising, events and more in that building once it is finished or as main halls are completed. I feel that she/they are being unreasonable. They should be working with you and not against you. To help you overcome obstacles and not to create them.