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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 60room 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.

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Chapter Times "Renovating my Ancestors' Castle!":

00:00 The Story So Far

01:33 Running Out Of Time!

02:18 A New Blank Canvas

03:26 The Transformation Servant's Wing

04:11 1940s and 1960s Construction

05:04 Mortar Samples

06:32 Roofing Slates

08:20 Sourcing the Stones

09:13 Linseed Paint

10:10 Fascia Board Painting

11:00 Back To The Roof

11:36 Construction Challenges and Obstacles

13:34 A Small But Important Task The Wall!

15:30 Historic Furniture

17:25 New Security

18:00 Steel Beam A Spine of the Hall

19:05 Lord Byron Walkway Connecting the Hall

22:11 The Transformation New Mortar

23:54 The Transformation New Roof

26:18 The Hall's Character

27:00 The Next Phase!

27:39 Conclusion