Finally Revealed: Answers to Your Burning Questions l Hopwood DePree

[@HopwoodXIV]

I hope you enjoyed the video! What questions would you like to see featured in our next Q&A? Let us know down below!

[@bakkersara]

When you say that you're restoring this hall to what it once was, what time period are you thinking? What does it mean to restore a building that has been around for 6 centuries? Are you hoping to restore each part to the period when it was added? Or the whole building as it might have been when the family abandoned it? Or are you trying to capture the spirit of the hall over the years and through the changes?

[@thomasoates5294]

Have you ever considered teaming up with a production company and sell it to increase more funding to help with the restoration process/help purchase lost furniture for the various rooms?

[@HopwoodXIV]

@George-po3fx That would be amazing!

[@nancystewart2063]

What happened to all the original furnishings of Hopwood Hall? Was there an auction? Have you thought about trying to find some of them?

[@mikemyshka1472]

Hopwood have you ever looked at one of the Former Monarches Army commanders family trees? One who severed as the Army Commander for to English Kings in major battles against the Scottish. Just wondering, since I may be descendant related to that Commander and then back to you. E.i. 1500s or earlier.

[@lizwalters4418]

I love the inserted clip from Alfred Hitchcock’s the birds regarding the pigeons 😂 Yes those darn things must have plucked the screen from the open window. Hopwood you’re the best! Keep up the great work.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Liz!

[@alicebutler2007]

Those pigeons are so clever😂😂

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

We had birds nesting in our fireplace vent. The vent was 25 feet high on the wall, and the birds loved it. They didn't go away even when the fireplace was lit. We put a grate over the vent, and the birds pecked it open. Finally, we hired professional animal removers. They cleared the nest, removed the adult birds (we waited until the hatchlings were grown, and had flown away) installed a new grate "et voila' " no more birds.

[@susanbyrd2946]

Thank you for the Q & A! I just finished Downton Shabby this morning. I laughed and cried and loved every page! It is so beautifully written. Your love of the Hall is evident.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks for reading Downton Shabby, Susan! So pleased you liked it. Really appreciate the kind words. 🙂

[@Tawadeb]

Oh I must find that book.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Do you follow the KZbin channels of English citizens who have bought, and are restoring historical French Chateaux? I am subscribed to "The Petherics" as they restore a 200 year old convent. It seems that you could learn from them, and they could learn a lot from you.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you Renae!

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Your videos are charming and funny. I can understand why people are clamoring for more.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Robbie! 😁

[@L.Spencer]

Do you miss Mexican food? 😋 I'll airmail you a burrito!

[@xx-rr3ug]

Dude, a big hug of support. Keep attackin'. Your descendents will look back, like you do on yours, on your videos and will admire your grit and humour in saving an important part of your family history. 👍

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much S R! 👍

[@xx-rr3ug]

@@HopwoodXIV yr welcome 😊

[@mommashawna707]

Something we do to deter birds and château de Lalande figured out also is to have a plastic owl. It scares them and they will not come.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Great idea! 🦉

[@rarelyobscure]

Yes, also I watched another restorer in France. He said to buy a whole bunch of cheap picture frames (photography) from online or thrift stores. He uses the whole frame and glass to plug up open window holes until the permanent glass can go in. Most ancient bldgs have small or 8x11 size glass within the overall window.

[@kateh7502]

Great video! Good luck with the renovations. Maybe you will get lucky and some cats will adopt you and take care of the pigeons.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha thank you!

[@jenncavallari9899]

I don't understand; when asked about ownership, you keep saying "Currently owned by Council but we'll take responsibility..." Does that mean some measure of "ownership" (in the sense that we Americans understand land/structure ownership) will be transferred to you/your entity? I'm still not clear. I get the impression that "responsibility" references a state more akin to lifetime land-use rights than to "ownership," per se.

[@crichtonbruce4329]

Re: pigeons: I was the caretaker for a large church for many years, and twice we had those damn birds get in. There were only a couple of them each time, but it took (as we did not want to just kill them) WEEKS to get them out. Even though they had nothing to eat while in the building, the amount of poop they produced was astounding. People often call them "Flying Rats", and I admit I have no love for them at all.

[@terrydonald6149]

Thanks for all your work on the hall. You are doing a wonderful thing for your family, and England's history. Idea 💡: have you thought about getting students/volunteers to work on the video production. Help with filming, editing, etc. Just a thought.😊

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much for your idea and support Terry! 😊

[@maisiefenner]

So great to hear that you’ll be embracing the creative history at the hall! Can’t wait to see the final result one day 😁

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you so much Maisie! 😁

[@spider46531]

When you are restoring a room how do you decide what era you are restoring it to? There are so many to choose from

[@mdunn4555]

This is such a huge under taking, I am concern for your on going health and mental health. Please give yourself time to rejuvenate. I was thinking of a tv show based on the Hall, it would be featured in the show bring financial resouces to the upkeep of the Hall. If you need any ideas for it I have a few LOL

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you! 😀

[@librarynan4610]

Glad to see a new update. Wow, what an undertaking! My question is, “Will you be able to live in Hopwood Hall at some future point?”

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much for your question and I hope you enjoyed the update! I've recently answered this question in an online webinar in more detail if you'd like to check it out! It's about 1 hour in. 😀 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ilYWp8Z76hb6s

[@s.b.7924]

Dealing with any old building especially one that size requires a lot of time and many many problems. I myself have had to get rid of pigeons, trust me it's not easy to get them out alive. This comment is more for the viewers then Hopwood.♥️

[@HopwoodXIV]

Ah, dealing with pigeons - that's one way to get your heart rate up!

[@s.b.7924]

@@HopwoodXIV 😂😂😂. Easier than trying to get rid of the bats in my neighbors bathroom ceiling.🦇🦇🦇

[@HopwoodXIV]

@@s.b.7924 😅

[@darant2249]

You can see the exterior transformation looking more alive and handsome

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you so much!!

[@napili00]

I have noticed that there are five or six out buildings behind Hopwood Hall. Perhaps a future video could show those, what they were and are used for, and what their future holds. Also Hopwood, when will you actually take up residence at the Hall with some proper English dogs running around! Richard

[@emilysakuma]

I loved learning about castles!

[@HopwoodXIV]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos Emily!

[@faithwerksdesigns6197]

Are you still working or has the Hall become your work lol I can understand trying to post video's on the regular, it's really hard to do when you need to focus on the Hall but it does get people like me to watch and a little add revenue. Post when you can and don't stress about how often you're posting.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much!!

[@margf.6773]

A vVery interesting and informative video, Hopwood - thanks..

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Marg!

[@lawriefoster5587]

What a dream to be restoring the Family Manse!! I know it seems sometimes a nightmare now but eventually it shall be finished. Great job, Hopwood. Best of luck to you. I shall enjoy watching the progress. Lawrie from Philadelphia!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Lawrie! Hello to Philadelphia!

[@lorikremer2709]

I just returned from three wonderful weeks in the Cotswolds, a place close to my heart for almost forty years. I love your videos and your incredible journey- it makes me feel closer to the English countryside. Thanks, so very much, for sharing your journey!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Lori! I hope you had a great time in the Cotswolds.

[@lorikremer2709]

@@HopwoodXIV I just ordered your book and will be following your project more closely. Wh!atever my husband and I can do, do we'd love to be able to help. In any way we can

[@AvaT42]

Intelligent pigeons you got over there. They doing a little B&E, squatters! 😂

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣

[@jameskyle380]

Fantastic Q&A. Loved the photos of the oak room. Amazing the skill and craftsmanship of making some carvings with basic hand tools. After the roof, which room is next to start restoring?

[@joelcole8950]

Over whelming! I admire your vision…awesome. Hey from North Carolina.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hey Joel, thanks so much! 😀

[@cherylkurucz8852]

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[@hilarymurray8741]

Thank you so much for that update, Hopwood. Fascinating, as always. I look forward to the next meeting of the Friends. Perhaps I can roll my sleeves up and get stuck in being useful!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Hilary!

[@happyfred3]

Will certainly have to come and take one of your tours, what you have achieved so far is spectacular and I look forward to the day when Hopwood Hall is back to its former glory, it certainly has the pedigree to rival many of the other great houses of Greater Manchester. Its going to be such a great source of civil pride and so being from a similarly old Rochdale family I probably have some responsibility to help you get there in what small ways I can. It will all be so worth your endeavors!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Fred! Definitely look out for any open days on our website - hopwoodxiv.com/hopwood-hall-estate/ Would be great to see you there.

[@emilysakuma]

I love these q and a videos. Thanks for answering my last question. My next one is how do you deal with the cold damp weather there being from LA?

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣 Hahaha! Great question Emily! ☔️ Thanks so much. Big coats and hot drinks!

[@HeyMJ.]

Pesky party pigeons! 🪶 Thank you for filming an extended Q&A episode. It’s informative & answered several of my questions about visiting the hall someday soon!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks for watching! So pleased I answered some of your questions!!

[@garyrebholz4139]

Is there an explanation somewhere in older clips of the Depree family connection?

[@mikemyshka1472]

Well done on the Q&A. Hopwood Hall is much larger than Ravenshelm.

[@HopwoodXIV]

cheers Mike!

[@jhp2616]

Hopwood, Sir, We've exchanged notes briefly before. I so enjoy this story of your connection to this hall. I appreciate very much that YOU are the one that has fallen into this position. You seem so open, genuine, unpretentious and so willing to share this experience with us, and I love that. Thank you so much for that. I have so many questions about your process and the support you have in place for this massive undertaking, but lets just keep this simple. As a designer today I've been studying what I call real parquet floors. So my question is: Have you found or uncovered any wonderful parquet flooring in the hall? If so what types of rooms are they or it in? If not, what types of floors are throughout the hall? I'm sure the time period of construction, the level of public versus private spaces, as well as many other factors influence these details. I haven't seen any in the videos but I also wonder if there is any stained glass or beautiful leaded glass in the hall. Thank you so much.

[@chriss312]

WELL DONE KEEP GOING DOING GOOD don't if we have to wait for videos The Castle is main thing to worry about videos 2nd Where is the list to book to visit please

[@elizabradley4797]

I admire your amazing enduring energy to remain THE RENOVATOR in charge. How did the Hopwoods have money ? Wealth from being land owners of huge parts of England ~ traders ~ how was the money vested ~ gold or ? Thank You for Touching Base & Answering Many Questions ~ Continually Stunned & Beyond Amazed 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 🏰 A Hopwood Indeed 🏰 Hollywood May Digress but Hopwood will Hop On 🌿

[@philipgardner7360]

You certainly have a gift for the seemingly impossible......good luck and I shall follow your work !

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Philip!! Appreciate you following the journey with us.

[@dcallan812]

Those pigeons are tough birds, the velociraptor of the avian world. 🤣🤣 You need to keep them outside. Great update 2x👍

[@SarahHovley]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love to see the latest about the Hall!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Sarah!

[@mjkay8660]

do you have food gardens yet? do you use the kitchen as a kitchen?

[@LindaMarci]

Next question; aside from the scribblings on the disco walls, have you found any more historic graffiti or other markings? I worked on restoration of a 15th century building where a cartoon of a man with Latin text alongside was lurking behind a modern day wall panel. A great find!

[@Tawadeb]

Love your channel Hopgood. What a huge place. You doing a stellar job

[@namele55777]

how did your ancestors afford to build such a large mansion back in the 12th or 13th century? were they nobility?

[@conemadam]

Yippeee! Another video!!

[@HopwoodXIV]

🎉

[@imcrazybrumfield5621]

I've only been to the beaches of Fort Lauderdale and Galveston island, but I enjoyed them. ❤

[@SaliusenEx]

I was wondering if your grandfather is alive what memories does he have of the hall and what have he been told? Cheers

[@christinahilton2163]

hopefully well into the future the Estate will be a working one, employing locals and generating income as a heritage destination site

[@georgemcnay5822]

Proud to see things like this getting restored okay it was his late family home someone should have told him sooner that belongs to him i am pleased that he is definitely restoring it all he should make it in to grand hotel and make his money back it might take a long time but it would definitely be worth it very expensive to live there I couldn't afford to stay a night there from 1000.00 pounds a night to 10000.00 pounds for the top luxury rooms that including meals only breakfast. Lunch dinner late night tea snacks no free drinks unless it for special quests

[@Siansonea]

"Join us on Patre-own" 😆

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha yes I've tried to say it the other way but always seem to revert 😆

[@kerplunk8011]

Has other family members from USA visited

[@mikemyshka1472]

Well done it up the good work crews. So your saying you got new fans like the pigeons fan and the good news is you do not have Does fawning all over the place.

[@healeybob1]

How large is the property? Originally and today?

[@rogerflack415]

Does your audience have such a limited attention span that they need a pic like that to lure them in? It's not very flattering. I'll leave it at that.

[@j.dragon651]

Is the castle haunted? Asking for a friend.

[@juliedepasse1496]

My favorite quote from the video: I'm going to blame it on the pigeons! (A character flaw of mine is that I'm always looking for someone else to blame... so, I'm going to use this excuse from on! LOL) Thanks for the latest entertaining and informative video! I loved hearing about how the hall was originally set up high for defense. I would love to know more about your archery-skilled ancestors and battles/endeavors they may have been in. Thanks again Hopwood!

[@HopwoodXIV]

🙂❤

[@moon_light7812]

1. question what's your zodiac sign.? if you're wondering why lol😂 its because I'm into zodiac and tarot cards history and alll that😅😊

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hi I'm an Aquarius!

[@moon_light7812]

@@HopwoodXIV oh well thank u!!😌😊 I myself am a gemini

[@moon_light7812]

@@HopwoodXIV honestly I myself have been doing my family tree and my great great gran married a hopeood I'm trying to do my family tree😄😊

[@rostallar4243]

I’m in Australia, How can I get your book?

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hi Ros, thanks for your interest in Downton Shabby. More details can be found here for international bookstores through the book's publisher HarperAustralia (For instance, Amazon, Audible, Kindle, BookTopia and Bookworld) - www.harpercollins.com/products/downton-shabby-hopwood-depree

[@annehop57]

Ever since I found out about the restoration at Hopwood Hall, after finding the surrounding nature reserve/woods as a wonderful place to walk I have been fascinated with the progress. Your book was great; informative, funny and a good read so I will look forward to getting the next one with more up to date stories/information! One day it will be finished, open to the public hopefully and I will be there with my ticket to see just how much has been achieved in the years of the project to bring it back to life. Good luck with the ongoing work, I hope it returns to you soon so that you can feel more invested without it becoming too big of a burden!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Anne!

[@kevinjewell233]

Just got your book today and about 1/3 through....

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks for reading Downton Shabby, Kevin! I hope you enjoy.

[@TheKonchesky]

I love that you used dendrochronology to date the wood. I am so glad you will be preserving the beautiful craftsmanship from the 1400s.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you!

[@tj2745]

You are achieving historic spending like so many historic restoration projects. Well done!

[@HopwoodXIV]

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[@gedclarke4862]

I was a student at De La Salle College from 1984 - 1987 and I lived in The Hopwood Hall building for a year in a room just above the side entrance. We shared the building with The De La Salle Brothers and the student union. The building also contained the student bar and disco. We had many great times there and I was sad to see the extent of the deterioration of such an important building. It's great to see the renovation taking place and the videos bring back some great memories. I spent many happy hours in the billiard room between lectures - my second home!

[@HopwoodXIV]

cheers Ged, great to hear from you!

[@MangoFlamingo]

What a corky guy you are TV-ish but youtube vibe. The editing need to be better tho, but good work. Try some 2-5 minutes or shorts since you seem funny guy and one 45-60 minutes once a while. The channel name; I would do Hopwood Restauration or Hopwood History

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hi thanks for the suggestions! We are working on mixing it up a bit with with different lengths etc so we'll give that a try! cheers

[@littlebird8837]

You've all done so much work. The sheer size of the place, and how much that needs to be done, hasn't daunted your wonderful enthusiasm. I love seeing the progress. Much love from afar to all, Hopwood🌹🌟🦢

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you so much! 🌟

[@dweamy1]

I think if you can get a videographer to follow you around, and produce the videos and put out weekly, your viewership and income from YT would explode! I follow amateur chateau builders in France who put out daily and weekly posts and have viewerships of over 100K.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you so much! Yes we would love to get to that point and are working on it

[@sherriroemer3144]

I just bought and read your book Downton Shabby. I loved it ! I didn't want the book to end ! I can't wait for the next book! Love what you are doing with that wonderful building. I am into Genealogy and have not yet discovered a castle in my heritage, but I'm looking ! You have inspired me ! 😀

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Sherrie! Great to hear from you! Yes keep looking, you never know what you may find! Also be sure to search the 'ancestral home' database at www.StoriedCollection.com as new historic properties are being added regularly 😀

[@melindalovell3199]

I love watching your videos. I have been binge watching them trying to get up to date. You make each one so interesting and funny. I would love to come see this place one day.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Melinda!! 😀

[@carolynsteele5404]

Interesting to see manor house being restored in England. I have been watching the château‘s in France. I live in the United States so all of these homes are very interesting to me. I love the history. Keep up the good work.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Carolyn!

[@rosalynliddle1353]

You're doing a great job Hopwood...where would the Hall be without you? You need to take me down the cellar where the meats and cheeses were stored....

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Ros!!

[@rosalynliddle1353]

@@HopwoodXIV Thank you....we both get to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors... fabulous...

[@HopwoodXIV]

@@rosalynliddle1353 🙂

[@napili00]

Wondering if way down in the dark recesses of the cellars you have discovered the "oubliette" (dungeon) that all proper period castles would need to house spies and rats? Richard

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

I like the old photo at 12:20 of one of the salons and how it looks like it is animated like an old stereo-vision slide but the 4 matching elaborate wooden columned stands each holding a delicate vase at their precarious peaks way above head level. Almost monumental enough to double as pylons at the Nevada Air Races! Hopefully your ancestors did not have any indoor cats!

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sandrawhelan9159]

I’ve been to the hall on 3 separate occasions now, each time you get to see the restoration that has taken place. It’s an amazing building. Go visit it.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Sandra! We hope to be able to offer more tours later this year!

[@MeanOlNana]

Got Downton Shabby read it n one day. I LOL several times well done! I’ll read the next asap. 😉

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Bijou! Great to hear!!

[@Oogie65]

I love the videos and your book. Will you and your family be able to live in the Hall in the future??

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much for your question! I've recently answered this question in an online webinar in more detail if you'd like to check it out! It's about 1 hour in. 😀 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ilYWp8Z76hb6s

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

I turned on notifications when I realized that you were not popping up in my feed so I don't miss your content.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Great! Thank you!

[@kathsmith4924]

thank you 🙂

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Kath! 🙂

[@genevievemononen4116]

Will you eventually live at the hall?

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hi Genevieve, thanks for your question! I've recently answered this question in an online webinar in more detail if you'd like to check it out! It's about 1 hour in. 😀 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ilYWp8Z76hb6s

[@KennethBartells]

You need to create videos along more to get more viewership!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Kenneth! We're working on it! 😀

[@BrentMellor]

Dropped a skip today for you 😀would love to help when I have day off 👍

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Brent! Yes that would be incredible!

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thank you !!

[@jampuppy]

Who is “us”? You said the responsibility will transition to us. Is that the royal plural 😅 or is there someone else who will share the responsibility? I wonder if as a producer your expectations of video quality is higher and that’s why you don’t feel you can make longer videos. This channel is a lot less active than other manor/estate/chateau restoration channels I watch. I do love your videos for the funny video/pic inserts and your humorous trips, etc. You crack me up! 🤣 Those of course take extra time. I love the architectural history and other historical factoids and speculations. Super fascinating! Thanks for the update! -Fellow Michiganian ✋ 😊

[@alicebutler2007]

I'd love to come to one of the open days, where can I find out when they are?

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hi Alice, Thanks so much for your question. Our website is www.HopwoodXIV.com If you join our Friends group you receive the first invitations as the spaces fill up very quickly. 😀

[@patriciafoley1494]

Little short videos are ok. A quick little history or story is good enough.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Patricia! - if you enjoy short videos, we occasionally also post on our Instagram (instagram.com/hopwoodxiv), TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@hopwoodxiv) and here on KZbin Shorts. ▶️ 😀

[@sondrabrown442]

Very cool!

[@tbayallstar]

Watching the videos cause I love historic restoration and Hopwood is super cute 🥰

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha thank you! Great to know you're watching!

[@vince_san]

vow ,,.🥰😍🤩

[@LeannaRuthJensen]

I kniw when you say "we" it's not the royal we but you are talking about all the people helping you, the clubs and groups that are doing moldings, gardening, archiving, videos etc . The building has stopped looking like a derelict and is looking more like a restoration in your latest photos. I would like to know if you have a rough timeline for getting the roof, walls, windows and each section done or are you still mostly putting out fires (ie trying to keep it from falling down?

[@sondrabrown442]

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[@mjkay8660]

have you any heirs? planning on it?

[@NewEscapade]

Sometimes the weariness of physical labor and keeping tabs on myriad details shows in those baby blues, but that's understandable. I'd bet you're bone tired as often as not. I spied a floral spot, and hope you take time to sit, rest and enjoy it, with your coffee or tea. And sometimes your eyes are incredibly blue, other times more subdued; I suspect they're that changeable type based on clothing color.

[@Kellykittymom]

Lol, Big bird kicking down the door 😄😄. Love your videos. Its been fun & interesting to follow the progress. Here's a question... When its all finished, will you actually live in a portion of it?

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha thanks so much Kelly! Yes I do plan to live in part of it as well as probably a few other staff members so we can all keep a constant watch of security on the Hall but the first and foremost goal is to open it up for visitors from near and far to enjoy!

[@Kellykittymom]

That will be great! Loved the VR tour the other day. 😊

[@HopwoodXIV]

@@Kellykittymom 😀❤

[@nicholasconnor2871]

Amazing!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@LindaMarci]

Thanks for making this - another informative and fun offering.. and maybe another book - yaaaayy!! Sorry that you have pesky pigeons; block the windows and get a pest control expert in - what a pain ☹️ but you'll get there 😊 Hope you get some good R&R and find your dream white beach! ⛱️☀️😎

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you so much Linda! ⛱

[@kimberly_erin]

This is another kind of video I like. Even if it was just a short check in about the pigeons. If I can become a Patreon I will but for now I will continue to support you on KZbin! Thank you for the Q&A and the up date!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Kimberly! 😀

[@theresabedet6653]

FYI if you alternate the chicken wire going in front of one support and then behind the next in a continual run then the birds can't break in.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Theresa - great suggestion!

[@ElectroT0y]

Hopwood, do you have an hereditary Title? If so, what is it?

[@napili00]

I think someday, after the Hall is a hub of cultural activity once again, maybe King Charles / William should knight thee Sir Hopwood for all your contributions to your adopted homeland!

[@Tawadeb]

The male heirs died in WWI

[@ElectroT0y]

@@Tawadeb Perhaps Hopwood should see if is the next in line. He's a male heir after all. Though there may be someone closer who would be.

[@deborahingles9392]

Thanks for the Q&A session - I like many others have been following Hopwood Hall for a few years now and the amazing work everyone is doing to rebuild and restore this magnificent historic building. I wish I could be there to see it in person being in Australia is a little difficult but perhaps one day..... keep up the amazing work and yes I hope to get a copy of the book too cheers Debz from Oz

[@HopwoodXIV]

cheers Debz - great to hear from you!

[@deborahingles9392]

@@HopwoodXIV 🤩

[@chantaln6843]

I subscribe to a BUNCH of château renovating channels that provide weekly vlogs. Once a month video is not worth being a member of this channel That show zero project progress. Asta La vista…

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hi Chantal - we hope you'll reconsider! We're doing our best!!