Source: Rochdale Online
The Middleton Archaeological Society hosted a standing-room-only crowd at The Olde Boar’s Head for a presentation by local historian Geoff Wellens and Hopwood DePree of Hopwood Hall…
Many guests were particularly fascinated by the Hopwood connection to Middleton dating from 1277, and perhaps earlier, to modern day.
Since I am also a direct descendent of the Hopwood Family I’m interested in the restoration of Hopwood Hall.
My grandmother was Jane Isobel Hopwood daughter of Josph Hopwood whose great, great uncle was John Hopwood. He was the great, great, great grandfather of Herbert Hopwood Black father of Hopwood DePree.
I have traced the family tree back to Sir James Hopwood, Knight of Dundonald, 1420-1486 and beyond.
I am quite proud of the Hopwood Family and I have ordered Hopwood DePree’s new book.
Thanks so much Leon! Great to hear from you!