Chimney Restoration

[@325Bertie]

I can appreciate someone saving a tree in a chimney.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha thanks Robi!

[@LilithLLilith]

Save the adorable Chimney Tree! YESSS!

[@darant2249]

Your transparency is so refreshing, but your learning lots of new skills! Glad I found your channel

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you! Glad to know you're watching!

[@SuzanneBaruch]

"So Bob says I'm not supposed to go *anywhere near* it. And I'm not going to." 😂

[@greeneaglz2573]

Well I suppose the wind had already lost the chimney jenga game

[@imcrazybrumfield5621]

36 fireplaces! That's crazy! 💕

[@HopwoodXIV]

❤ Hopefully we can get them all working again! Keep the place warm!! 😀

[@stevendepauw3742]

Everyone started somewhere and everyone needs to gain experience. Dont sell yourself short because perhaps you arent that "good" at manual labour, you have been working on the restoration for years now, you are important to the project and people highly respect you for it :D I know i do!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Steven!!

[@LL-xt7yo]

The digging sequence for the rescued tree was very entertaining but next time try using a round point shovel for breaking up the soil. A flat edge just can’t cut it!

[@jackiedungan8502]

I think it shows how kind you are by wanting to save the tree. I can hear Bob telling you to put it in the compost bin.

[@HopwoodXIV]

😆

[@smorey123]

Your empathy for the tree (and metaphor for anyone just trying to get to that sunshine) is sweet. Thanks for the video.

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀

[@pollykent2100]

I love that you are going to plant that tree. A survivor, indeed!

[@karenchesser7874]

I just started watching your channel and I am glad that you are redoing Hopwood Hall. And thankyou for saving the tree, hope it survives. Good Luck

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you Karen!

[@napili00]

I'm having a happy vision of Mary Poppins' Sweeps dancing on the rooftop of Hopwood Hall! My friend Gavin Creel played Bert on the West End 2006-2008. Mary Poppins' Sweeps are Guardians; as Guardian of Hopwood Hall that makes you, Hopwood, a Sweep too! Richard

[@sarahcook5762]

Loving that you are married to the hall ♥️ xx

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀❤

[@darkstatehk]

My dad was a bricklayer, I once asked him "how the hell do you get trees and plants growing out of the sides of buildings, roofs and chimneys??" He gave me a one word answer - "birds". Apparently they are the main culprits as they drop seeds from time to time in lofty places, after picking them up off the floor to eat.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Good to know! The rebuilt Chimneys will have chimney pots over them so hopefully that will help keep seeds and moisture out

[@sallycote219]

You were clearly out of your comfort zone while trying your hand at being a brick layer, but I respect you for trying it so you can truly appreciate the skill involved with it. There are no chimneys here in Holland, Mi that come close to the age of the ones at Hopwood Hall. It's interesting to learn that the number of chimneys indicated a person's status.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Sally! 😀

[@simhifree2416]

What you're doing is admirable! You're a real sweetheart 💜 Great to see that you want to save the tree.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Simhi!

[@stacieferry4981]

At least you’re willing to learn and appreciate their skills. There are those that would not condescend to spend time with those skilled craftsmen.

[@inthehouse1960]

Before I tuckpointed my entire 150-year-old brick storefront building, I used to call it the Jenga house...lol. I'm really enjoying your content Hopwood - having restored two historic buildings (I gave up on one of them) I can attest that this is a huge, lifetime endeavor and I commend you for your commitment. I can't even imagine what it takes to step up to this challenge. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks! Great to hear from you

[@idesigngal]

It's SO cool that you're trying your hand at the different 'trades'. Maybe yet not cut out to be a "brickee", but 1st hand understanding of what goes into those handicrafts is invaluable. Respect! 🤓👍 And, here's hoping the tree survives. 🥂 It'll be an iconic addition to the landscape, with its unique provenance. 😄🤗

[@porkscratchings5428]

Really enjoy watching these vids and the restoration. Hope it all goes well and there’s so much left to get done. Make sure the lads get their tea break 👍🏻

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha yes will do. Great to know you're watching

[@sonyawhite3048]

I love that you were so concerned about that tree! God bless.

[@HopwoodXIV]

🥰

[@kateh7502]

We’re rooting for the tree!

[@imcrazybrumfield5621]

Lol @ you on your tree project. Of course it's not simple. That would be helpful 😂. ((. Hopwood))

[@margf.6773]

Another great video, Hopwood. Keep it up. Thanks.

[@spider46531]

Thank you for saving that tree. I wonder what type it is. It is best that you do talk to the gardening club.

[@sarahcook5762]

Absolutely deffo need a viewing platform for the Mary Poppins Chimney view x

[@emilysakuma]

I remember you talking about how bad of shape the roof was in your awesome book. It was really cool to see how much progress has been coming along on it😊

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Emily! Great to know you're watching!

[@rosalynliddle1353]

Fabulous chimneys! They look even better now they have been repaired.Need to check them all out looking up the fireplace...often there would be a priest hole there....

[@Susan.I]

You are the new guy!

[@nelltaylor8171]

Another great video! I’ve been waiting for the next one 👍. Great to see the work on the chimneys, I think you did great, builders make it looks so easy, as they’re so skilled. Great to see you give it a go and you can now say you did some of the chimney 👍. It will be fabulous when you are able to light your first real fire in the hall for the first time in so many years. ❤🇩🇰

[@jeanburgin160]

I think it is good for you to learn how to correct and do these jobs. It does take time to perfect your skill. Good for you. Yes, concrete is the worst thing to use with brick/stone work. Lime/sand mix it the way to go. I've learned this from following and watching many Chateau restorations. All the best to you.

[@AliceSoCal]

YES! I hope it survives and you show where you plant it in the future videos

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀👍

[@markhinchliffe4500]

Loved how u struggled to get the spade in the ground to plant that lovely tree. You needed me to stand on it!

[@samanthabarber280]

Hi Hopwood, It's amazing how it's all coming together now, it's great fun to be having a go at doing your own renovation, I know the professionals make it look so easy but I guess it all comes with practice, good for you for having a go. I'm currently reading your lovely book Downton Shabby, which i'm really enjoying but alongside this I am reading The Widdrington Women and their Eminent Men by Cecilia Chance. There is so much information in there involving Hopwood Hall it's fascinating and dramatic in equal measure, I never realised that Edward Hopwood (Susan Fanny's husband) had to go to court to claim his rights to being heir to the estate and take on his brother's and sister, I'm sure you could make a good film out of all the scandal and their lives at the time!! It's great reading something about the hall from the past and then reading some chapters from your book, it's like bouncing in and out of time. If you haven't read the Widdrington Women already, do try I think it will give you another perspective of your lovely home. Thanks for sharing once again. xx

[@librarynan4610]

Y’all are going to know the hall inside and out!

[@annthompson5124]

So exciting to watch the progress! Thanks for sharing! And I love your concern for the tree - I hope it not only continues to survive but will thrive - it has a story to tell.

[@bettysushis]

Loved the tree!

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀

[@jameskyle380]

Can't wait to see some of those lovely fireplaces being used and smoke coming out of the chimneys. Are some of the fireplaces going to have a multifuel stove, like the photo of what looks like a Yeoman Devon stove? Saving the tree was sweet. Myself like Woodwarm.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Oh gosh. Good luck.

[@crux3520]

It's cool you saved the tree I hop it survived

[@sarahcook5762]

Just had chance to watch this due to having covid so off my feet. Like playing Jenga! Wow that's like render cement ruining the brick work 😒 shocking! So glad these guys know what they are doing!!! 👏 don't think your going to be Manc bricky hopwood 🤣🤣

[@coolcatssc1140]

I need an update about the tree!!!

[@Supercheeseburger666]

Not to tease, but it looks like you don't do much manual labor. LOL 😀 Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha cheers

[@jocelynbooth2544]

I glad I wasn't a servant in this place with it's 36 chimneys as I would had definitely been given the chimney sweep duties as I am so tiny 😩😂

[@HopwoodXIV]

😂😂

[@mjkay8660]

wondering of you have a "beehive" fireplace.. it is the most efficient

[@HopwoodXIV]

We'll have to look into that!

[@HMSReptiles]

Hi what’s your thoughts on the local zoo?

[@lorrainehinchliffe5371]

“Their loved one or their family” 😂 because they can’t be both?

[@maxwellmc9734]

make the tea..🤣👌👍

[@violetphoenix9105]

AWWWWWE

[@rosehawke2577]

Is there some way I can turn off the subtitles for these? I have the CC turned off, and also "always show captions" unticked under settings and I still get them. I find them rather annoying.

[@cherylkurucz8852]

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[@HopwoodXIV]

:)

[@dianepeterson4108]

What kind of tree is it?

[@HopwoodXIV]

Good question! I'll have to check!

[@samscarboro6805]

Well you at least have more appreciation for your brick layers.

[@MrDazvere]

Don’t give up the day job Hopwood!

[@christinahilton2163]

hahaha I'd tell you to go sit down......

[@sarahcook5762]

What type of tree is it?