Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Crowdfunding to HELP US FIGHT! givesendgo.com/SaveHopwoodHall
If the walls of Hopwood Hall could talk, imagine the stories they would tell…
Due to the ongoing dispute with Rochdale Council, the volunteers, community, and Hopwood Foundation remain locked out of the historic hall they’ve cared for and protected for many years. Unable to film inside today, we turn to the past to keep its spirit alive.
This episode is crafted entirely from footage captured before the “lock-out,” combined with archival photographs taken over the years. Using the power of AI and human performance, we’ve brought the centuries-old wood and stone carvings characters within Hopwood Hall to life—offering just a glimpse of the treasures hidden inside.
This is only a small window into the characters and craftsmanship that make Hopwood Hall so special. Thank you for watching, and for standing with us in keeping history alive. We hope you enjoy and we hope to share more episodes about the wonderful hall we care so dearly for.
Want to see exclusive videos & help support our content? Patreon.com/HopwoodXIV
To order my book DOWNTON SHABBY: HopwoodXIV.com
For more info on the project: HopwoodXIV.com
Facebook: facebook.com/HopwoodXIV
Twitter: twitter.com/HopwoodXIV
Instagram: instagram.com/HopwoodXIV
SPECIAL THANKS:
Jay Froberg
The DePree Family
Josh Weinstein
Demie Zeringue
Michael A Hopwood
Greg Hopwood
Todd McCain
Sherri A Roemer
Ken & Patti Bing
Michael Troughton
Michael J Myshka
Chapter Times:
00:00 - Inside Hopwood Hall
01:13 - Carvings Come Alive
02:50 - Carvings Discuss the Lock-out
05:00 - Inspiring Resilience
06:00 - The Beauty of the Hall
06:20 - Hope for the future
WELCOME to Hopwood Hall Estate (AKA "Downton Shabby") in Middleton, England.
This channel follows the unexpected adventures of American Hopwood DePree who, whilst living in Los Angeles, traced his family tree online, and discovered his abandoned 60-room ancestral home "Hopwood Hall Estate" that dates back to 1426! Hopwood was informed that if he didn't do something very soon to save the Hall, it would be lost forever. So he packed his bags and left LA to take on the madcap challenge of his life with a passionate team of supporters and community volunteers, in England.
We share the ups & downs, failures & triumphs of this group effort DIY rescue emergency: learning new skills, discovering house & garden secrets and seeking the inspirations that will be needed to get this Estate back onto her feet once again!
Thank you to all our Patreons, Friends and Supporters who have decided to come along on the ride with us as we transform this irreplaceable British treasure back to her original grandeur! It may take us some time, but we embrace it, as the fun is in the process!! We hope you agree and that you will gain as much from watching the journey as we are experiencing it - and do feel free to contact us via the comments section below.
If you would like to become a Patreon of this channel and receive exclusive perks and content, we'll be delighted - please click here: Patreon.com/HopwoodXIV
Tools used: Magnific, Adobe Photoshop, Topaz Video AI, Topaz Gigapixel AI, Runway ML (Gen-4, Aleph, Alpha, Act One, Act Two), Davinci Resolve, Dehancer, Eleven Labs
Crowdfunding to HELP US FIGHT! givesendgo.com/SaveHopwoodHall
If the walls of Hopwood Hall could talk, imagine the stories they would tell…
Due to the ongoing dispute with Rochdale Council, the volunteers, community, and Hopwood Foundation remain locked out of the historic hall they’ve cared for and protected for many years. Unable to film inside today, we turn to the past to keep its spirit alive.
This episode is crafted entirely from footage captured before the “lock-out,” combined with archival photographs taken over the years. Using the power of AI and human performance, we’ve brought the centuries-old wood and stone carvings characters within Hopwood Hall to life—offering just a glimpse of the treasures hidden inside.
This is only a small window into the characters and craftsmanship that make Hopwood Hall so special. Thank you for watching, and for standing with us in keeping history alive. We hope you enjoy and we hope to share more episodes about the wonderful hall we care so dearly for.
Want to see exclusive videos & help support our content? Patreon.com/HopwoodXIV
To order my book DOWNTON SHABBY: HopwoodXIV.com
For more info on the project: HopwoodXIV.com
Facebook: facebook.com/HopwoodXIV
Twitter: twitter.com/HopwoodXIV
Instagram: instagram.com/HopwoodXIV
SPECIAL THANKS:
Jay Froberg
The DePree Family
Josh Weinstein
Demie Zeringue
Michael A Hopwood
Greg Hopwood
Todd McCain
Sherri A Roemer
Ken & Patti Bing
Michael Troughton
Michael J Myshka
Chapter Times:
00:00 - Inside Hopwood Hall
01:13 - Carvings Come Alive
02:50 - Carvings Discuss the Lock-out
05:00 - Inspiring Resilience
06:00 - The Beauty of the Hall
06:20 - Hope for the future
WELCOME to Hopwood Hall Estate (AKA "Downton Shabby") in Middleton, England.
This channel follows the unexpected adventures of American Hopwood DePree who, whilst living in Los Angeles, traced his family tree online, and discovered his abandoned 60-room ancestral home "Hopwood Hall Estate" that dates back to 1426! Hopwood was informed that if he didn't do something very soon to save the Hall, it would be lost forever. So he packed his bags and left LA to take on the madcap challenge of his life with a passionate team of supporters and community volunteers, in England.
We share the ups & downs, failures & triumphs of this group effort DIY rescue emergency: learning new skills, discovering house & garden secrets and seeking the inspirations that will be needed to get this Estate back onto her feet once again!
Thank you to all our Patreons, Friends and Supporters who have decided to come along on the ride with us as we transform this irreplaceable British treasure back to her original grandeur! It may take us some time, but we embrace it, as the fun is in the process!! We hope you agree and that you will gain as much from watching the journey as we are experiencing it - and do feel free to contact us via the comments section below.
If you would like to become a Patreon of this channel and receive exclusive perks and content, we'll be delighted - please click here: Patreon.com/HopwoodXIV
Tools used: Magnific, Adobe Photoshop, Topaz Video AI, Topaz Gigapixel AI, Runway ML (Gen-4, Aleph, Alpha, Act One, Act Two), Davinci Resolve, Dehancer, Eleven Labs
