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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! Hever castle was one of the main settings for the film; it was also the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Interior scenes of Hever Castle were used. The long gallery was used in the scene where Jane visits Queen Mary.
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Inkheart Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart has a rare gift: when he reads out aloud he brings characters alive. When he begins to read the book Inkheart, the characters Mo unleashes find a way across the world and take him hostage. Fearing the worst, his daughter Maggie and her Great Aunt set off on a great adventure to save him from the evil clutches of Capricorn. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren and scenes were shot around the lake at Hever Castle. Hever castle lake and Italian Gardens doubled as the exterior for Elinor's Tuscan villa setting. The house itself as well as the mountains behind were courtesy of CGI.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Dover Castle was transformed into the Tower of London for the execution scenes of George and Anne Boleyn.
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Hamlet Hamlet - Lord of Demark - returns home to find his uncle married to his mother and upon the throne. Hamlet's father's ghost soon appears to him and tells him of his demise at the hands of the king and queen. Will Hamlet revenge his father? Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Mel Gibson, Glenn Close and Alan Bates star. Dover Castle provided the main location for Elsinore Castle, the home of Hamlet and his family.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Dover Castle was used to represent the Tower of London in the film.
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Canterbury City*
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Many of the streets used in the film are still recognisable today. Soldiers parade down the High Street, Actress Shelia Sim walks down Rose Lane and G.I Joe meets his friend for a drink in Cathedral Square
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. Rochester Castle was also used as a backdrop for a romantic, musical sequence with a horse and carriage.
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. The castle can be seen as a distinctive backdrop to the scenes filmed in Rochester.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Many aspects of Rochester High Street featured within Last Orders, including The Eagle Tavern and The City Wall Pub.
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. The Folkestone Central Station was used to film parts of the film that is based at a seaside resort.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Almost all of the film was shot at various locations in Folkestone. Key locations include Folkestone Harbour and Beach.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Dover Castle was transformed into the Tower of London for the execution scenes of George and Anne Boleyn.
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Hamlet Hamlet - Lord of Demark - returns home to find his uncle married to his mother and upon the throne. Hamlet's father's ghost soon appears to him and tells him of his demise at the hands of the king and queen. Will Hamlet revenge his father? Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Mel Gibson, Glenn Close and Alan Bates star. Dover Castle provided the main location for Elsinore Castle, the home of Hamlet and his family.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Dover Castle was used to represent the Tower of London in the film.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Thought you recognised the port in Diamonds Are Forever...You were right. Sean Connery's James Bond outwits Peter Franks and boards the Hovercraft bound for Amsterdam at our own Port of Dover.
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Johnny English Johnny English, the eponymous character of the film, is the secret service's last surviving agent after a devestating attack at an MI5 funeral. When the crown jewels are stolen from the Tower of London. English is England's only hope for their safe recovery. The plot thickens when French Despot Pascal Sauvage attempts to be crowned the King of England. The scene opens with Johnny English driving towards Dover, the road used was the A2 towards Jubilee Way. Eagle eyed viewers will briefly see a shot of the port at Dover as Johnny English races to France.
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Venus Maurice RusselL (Peter O'Toole) a once great actor now lives quietly in London with fellow thespian Ian (Leslie Phillips). Ian invites his niece, Jesse (Jodie Whittaker), to look after their household. An unlikely bond forms between Maurice's and the fast talking and fast drinking Jessie. When Maurices health deteriorates he asks the young girl to accompany his on a trip down memory lane. An unusual and heart warming tale. The film captured the charms of the community in Whitstable, particularly the seafront.
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Great Expectations 1946 1946 adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by David Lean. Orphan Pip's life is transformed from humble blacksmith to gentleman after an anonymous benefactor makes a secret donation. Set in Victorian England, the film stars John Mills and Alec Guinness and was filmed at St Mary's Marshes, Restoration House in Rochester and on the River Medway. The House was used as the Satis House of Dickens, the home of Miss Havisham. Probably known for being one of the most iconic scenes in Dickens' literature, Restoration House is the real life inspiration for Miss Havisham's home in Great Expectations. This connection made it perfect as the home of Miss Havisham in the 1946 feature production of Great Expectations staring John Mills. Approach it via Vines Park and take in the awe-inspiring structure and gardens in the same way as Pip. The house and gardens are open certain days of the year, check the Restoration House website for further details: www.restorationhouse.co.uk
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The Boat that Rocked From acclaimed English writer/director Richard Curtis comes another British comedy, packed with a fantastic cast and an iconic soundtrack. Set in the 60's, the boat in question is a pirate radio station, with 8 DJ's and no rules. Their mission is to broadcast the music they love and stand up to the government that is trying to ban it. Featuring Squerryes Court in Kent, let the music take you back. The production used the manor home set in 20 acres of land. The rooms that were used during the filming are open to the public.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
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Margate
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Jack wanted his ashes scattered from the pier. Marine Terrace in Margate is refered to as "The Golden Mile" as it is the last leg of their journey.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Many of the streets used in the film are still recognisable today. Soldiers parade down the High Street, Actress Shelia Sim walks down Rose Lane and G.I Joe meets his friend for a drink in Cathedral Square
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! The stunning formal Tudor gardens provided the perfect setting for the film.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. The Tudor Gardens and Baron's Hall at Penshurst Place were transformed into the interiors of Whitehall Palace, including the scenes of Henry's extravagant feast.
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! The stunning formal Tudor gardens provided the perfect setting for the film.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. The Tudor Gardens and Baron's Hall at Penshurst Place were transformed into the interiors of Whitehall Palace, including the scenes of Henry's extravagant feast.
Anne of a Thousand Days
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. Hythe seafront and the bus shelter on Princes Parade were used as locations.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Perkins Wife leaves to go to Paris on a hovercraft from Folkestone Harbour
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A Room with a View Room With a View captured the attention of the world upon its release, bringing the novel by E.M. Forster to dazzling life in the Florentine countryside and in the well-appointed homes of the English Edwardian upper classes. Directed by James Ivory and starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Helena Bonham-Carter, A Room With a View was filmed in Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks and Foxwold House, Chiddingstone. Lucy and Cecil take a walk through the village after their engagement party. They stop at St Mary's Church to speak to Mr Beebe. Later in the film the Emerson's rent a house in the village, Mr Beebe's house is also in the village behind the church. It is there that Lucy and Mr Emerson talk about her relationship with his son at the end of the film.
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! Hever castle was one of the main settings for the film; it was also the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Interior scenes of Hever Castle were used. The long gallery was used in the scene where Jane visits Queen Mary.
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Inkheart Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart has a rare gift: when he reads out aloud he brings characters alive. When he begins to read the book Inkheart, the characters Mo unleashes find a way across the world and take him hostage. Fearing the worst, his daughter Maggie and her Great Aunt set off on a great adventure to save him from the evil clutches of Capricorn. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren and scenes were shot around the lake at Hever Castle. Hever castle lake and Italian Gardens doubled as the exterior for Elinor's Tuscan villa setting. The house itself as well as the mountains behind were courtesy of CGI.
Anne of a Thousand Days
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Knole was the setting for many of the film's London night scenes and the inner courtyard doubles for the entrance of Whitehall Palace where the grand arrivals and departures were staged.
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Burke and Hare Black comedy based on real life events centring on two 19th century grave robbers, played by Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis, who discover a lucrative business providing cadavers for an Edinburgh medical school. Scenes of the film were shot at Knole Park. The courtyard of the house was transformed into a crowded market square and crammed with extras along with stars Simon Pegg and Isla Fisher.
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Pirates of the Caribbean 4- On Stranger Tides Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow. Seeking the elusive Fountain of Youth, Sparrow finds himself on the ship of murderous pirate Blackbeard. However, the woman he once loved reveals herself to be the daughter of Blackbeard and also seeking the fountain.Alongside her father she forces Jack to lead the way. Meanwhile Captain Barbossa returns, flying the flag of the English Navy and he has a score to settle with Blackbeard. Knole has a brief cameo in the latest "Pirates" blockbuster. The location was turned into a bleak courtyard, complete with hanging noose where Barbossa threatens to hang Gibbs unless he reveals the location for the Fountain of Youth.
The Other Boleyn Girl
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Dover Castle was transformed into the Tower of London for the execution scenes of George and Anne Boleyn.
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Hamlet Hamlet - Lord of Demark - returns home to find his uncle married to his mother and upon the throne. Hamlet's father's ghost soon appears to him and tells him of his demise at the hands of the king and queen. Will Hamlet revenge his father? Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Mel Gibson, Glenn Close and Alan Bates star. Dover Castle provided the main location for Elsinore Castle, the home of Hamlet and his family.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Dover Castle was used to represent the Tower of London in the film.
The Other Boleyn Girl
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Chilham*
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Chilham Mill features in the film in the scene wher GI Bob meets children playing in the river on a sail boat.
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The Boat that Rocked From acclaimed English writer/director Richard Curtis comes another British comedy, packed with a fantastic cast and an iconic soundtrack. Set in the 60's, the boat in question is a pirate radio station, with 8 DJ's and no rules. Their mission is to broadcast the music they love and stand up to the government that is trying to ban it. Featuring Squerryes Court in Kent, let the music take you back. The production used the manor home set in 20 acres of land. The rooms that were used during the filming are open to the public.
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Age of Heroes Starring Sean Bean and Danny Dyer, Age of Heroes is the true story of Jame Bond Creator Ian Fleming's time with the 30th Commando Unit, an elite intelligence gathering force on special mission in Norway. Pluckley and the surrounding area was used for many of the driving shots in the film.
Whitstable
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Venus Maurice RusselL (Peter O'Toole) a once great actor now lives quietly in London with fellow thespian Ian (Leslie Phillips). Ian invites his niece, Jesse (Jodie Whittaker), to look after their household. An unlikely bond forms between Maurice's and the fast talking and fast drinking Jessie. When Maurices health deteriorates he asks the young girl to accompany his on a trip down memory lane. An unusual and heart warming tale. The film captured the charms of the community in Whitstable, particularly the seafront.
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A Room with a View Room With a View captured the attention of the world upon its release, bringing the novel by E.M. Forster to dazzling life in the Florentine countryside and in the well-appointed homes of the English Edwardian upper classes. Directed by James Ivory and starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Helena Bonham-Carter, A Room With a View was filmed in Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks and Foxwold House, Chiddingstone. Lucy's engagement party was filmed in the grounds of Emmetts Garden.
Penshurst Place
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! The stunning formal Tudor gardens provided the perfect setting for the film.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. The Tudor Gardens and Baron's Hall at Penshurst Place were transformed into the interiors of Whitehall Palace, including the scenes of Henry's extravagant feast.
Anne of a Thousand Days
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Hever Castle
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! Hever castle was one of the main settings for the film; it was also the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Interior scenes of Hever Castle were used. The long gallery was used in the scene where Jane visits Queen Mary.
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Inkheart Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart has a rare gift: when he reads out aloud he brings characters alive. When he begins to read the book Inkheart, the characters Mo unleashes find a way across the world and take him hostage. Fearing the worst, his daughter Maggie and her Great Aunt set off on a great adventure to save him from the evil clutches of Capricorn. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren and scenes were shot around the lake at Hever Castle. Hever castle lake and Italian Gardens doubled as the exterior for Elinor's Tuscan villa setting. The house itself as well as the mountains behind were courtesy of CGI.
Anne of a Thousand Days
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice is adapted from one of Jane Austen's most famous novels. Elizabeth Bennett is the eldest of five daughters; her family's survival depends on their ability to marry well. But will Elizabeth marry for love or for money? Starring 'English Rose' Keira Knightley, Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland. Directed by Joe Wright. Groombridge Place provided the perfect location for the Bennett's family home. Groombridge Place doubled as the family home of the Bennetts.
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The Draughtsman's Contract Director Peter Greenaways' acclaimed feature tells a story of country house murder set in the 17th century. When a Draughtsman is commissioned to create 12 pictures of a wealthy aristocrat's estate by his wife, a twisting, elegantly crafted script with score to match unfolds before your very eyes. Groomsbridge Place provided the perfect locations for the extensive lawn shots.
Pride and Prejudice
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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The Medusa Touch A detective is called to a house where a man has mysteriously collapsed after having been struck on the head. During the investigation, it comes to light that the man may possess the psychological ability to influence events leading to a number of strange deaths . Filmed in Herne Bay, Kent it was directed by Jack Gold and starred Richard Burton as John Morlar. The Reculver Towers were used in the beginning of the film and saw John Morlar and his parents drive up to Reculver Towers to enjoy the view.
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. The Folkestone Central Station was used to film parts of the film that is based at a seaside resort.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Almost all of the film was shot at various locations in Folkestone. Key locations include Folkestone Harbour and Beach.
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Rochester City*
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Many aspects of Rochester High Street featured within Last Orders, including The Eagle Tavern and The City Wall Pub.
Canterbury Cathedral
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. All four men are seen walking through the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. They enter the main chapel, where Vince is heard reading the history of the Cathedral.
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. The focal point for the ending of the film is Canterbury Cathedral as a parade of soldiers march through the city before stopping at the Cathedral.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Many aspects of Rochester High Street featured within Last Orders, including The Eagle Tavern and The City Wall Pub.
Margate
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Jack wanted his ashes scattered from the pier. Marine Terrace in Margate is refered to as "The Golden Mile" as it is the last leg of their journey.
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Great Expectations 1946 1946 adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by David Lean. Orphan Pip's life is transformed from humble blacksmith to gentleman after an anonymous benefactor makes a secret donation. Set in Victorian England, the film stars John Mills and Alec Guinness and was filmed at St Mary's Marshes, Restoration House in Rochester and on the River Medway. The House was used as the Satis House of Dickens, the home of Miss Havisham. Probably known for being one of the most iconic scenes in Dickens' literature, Restoration House is the real life inspiration for Miss Havisham's home in Great Expectations. This connection made it perfect as the home of Miss Havisham in the 1946 feature production of Great Expectations staring John Mills. Approach it via Vines Park and take in the awe-inspiring structure and gardens in the same way as Pip. The house and gardens are open certain days of the year, check the Restoration House website for further details: www.restorationhouse.co.uk
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Venus Maurice RusselL (Peter O'Toole) a once great actor now lives quietly in London with fellow thespian Ian (Leslie Phillips). Ian invites his niece, Jesse (Jodie Whittaker), to look after their household. An unlikely bond forms between Maurice's and the fast talking and fast drinking Jessie. When Maurices health deteriorates he asks the young girl to accompany his on a trip down memory lane. An unusual and heart warming tale. The film captured the charms of the community in Whitstable, particularly the seafront.
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. The Folkestone Central Station was used to film parts of the film that is based at a seaside resort.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Almost all of the film was shot at various locations in Folkestone. Key locations include Folkestone Harbour and Beach.
Is Anybody There?
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Whitstable
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Venus Maurice RusselL (Peter O'Toole) a once great actor now lives quietly in London with fellow thespian Ian (Leslie Phillips). Ian invites his niece, Jesse (Jodie Whittaker), to look after their household. An unlikely bond forms between Maurice's and the fast talking and fast drinking Jessie. When Maurices health deteriorates he asks the young girl to accompany his on a trip down memory lane. An unusual and heart warming tale. The film captured the charms of the community in Whitstable, particularly the seafront.
Hythe
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. Hythe seafront and the bus shelter on Princes Parade were used as locations.
RAF Hawkinge - Airfield and Museum
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Battle of Britain Based on the book THE NARROW MARGIN by Derek Wood and Derek Dempster, this WWII epic was directed by Guy Hamilton and follows the dedicated RAF pilots who battled against overwhelming odds to defeat the German airforce. The airbase appears in the film looking just as it did during WWII.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Rochester Castle*
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. Rochester Castle was also used as a backdrop for a romantic, musical sequence with a horse and carriage.
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. The castle can be seen as a distinctive backdrop to the scenes filmed in Rochester.
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DEAD Richborough Power Station *
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Son of Rambow Imaginative coming of age drama, Son Of Rambow, is the title of a home movie by two boys, played by newcomers Bill Milner and Will Poulter. In the summer of 1980, they become friends despite their different backgrounds and manage to help each other overcome their problems. Written and directed by Garth Jennings, there are a few memorable scenes shot at the decommissioned Richborough Power Station and the small town of Sandwich. The disused station provided the perfect backdrop for kids to perform their crazy stunts.
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The Boat that Rocked From acclaimed English writer/director Richard Curtis comes another British comedy, packed with a fantastic cast and an iconic soundtrack. Set in the 60's, the boat in question is a pirate radio station, with 8 DJ's and no rules. Their mission is to broadcast the music they love and stand up to the government that is trying to ban it. Featuring Squerryes Court in Kent, let the music take you back. The production used the manor home set in 20 acres of land. The rooms that were used during the filming are open to the public.
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The Hide Filmed on the bleak marshes of the Isle of Sheppey, this tense thriller stars Alex Macqueen and Phil Campbell. A lonely bird watcher in an isolated hide is joined by a bedraggled stranger seeking refuge from a storm. A bond forms between the strangers until news of an escaped convict reaches the hide over the radio. Clever and unnerving drama from director Marek Losey. The Hide was erected on the marshy shores just below the Harty Ferry Inn.
NE - RSPB - Elmley Marshes
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The Hide Filmed on the bleak marshes of the Isle of Sheppey, this tense thriller stars Alex Macqueen and Phil Campbell. A lonely bird watcher in an isolated hide is joined by a bedraggled stranger seeking refuge from a storm. A bond forms between the strangers until news of an escaped convict reaches the hide over the radio. Clever and unnerving drama from director Marek Losey. This location made it an ideal spot for twitching and a film about a bird twitcher.
EH - Dover Castle
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Dover Castle was transformed into the Tower of London for the execution scenes of George and Anne Boleyn.
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Hamlet Hamlet - Lord of Demark - returns home to find his uncle married to his mother and upon the throne. Hamlet's father's ghost soon appears to him and tells him of his demise at the hands of the king and queen. Will Hamlet revenge his father? Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Mel Gibson, Glenn Close and Alan Bates star. Dover Castle provided the main location for Elsinore Castle, the home of Hamlet and his family.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Dover Castle was used to represent the Tower of London in the film.
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! Hever castle was one of the main settings for the film; it was also the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Interior scenes of Hever Castle were used. The long gallery was used in the scene where Jane visits Queen Mary.
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Inkheart Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart has a rare gift: when he reads out aloud he brings characters alive. When he begins to read the book Inkheart, the characters Mo unleashes find a way across the world and take him hostage. Fearing the worst, his daughter Maggie and her Great Aunt set off on a great adventure to save him from the evil clutches of Capricorn. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren and scenes were shot around the lake at Hever Castle. Hever castle lake and Italian Gardens doubled as the exterior for Elinor's Tuscan villa setting. The house itself as well as the mountains behind were courtesy of CGI.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. The moat around Leeds Castle was used in the scene where Dudley first visits Lady Jane.
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Kind Hearts and Coronets Louis Mazzini, is ninth in line to inherit the dukedom from the aristocratic D'Ascoyne family. Louis vows to kill all eight family member, all played by Sir Alec Guinness, who stand between him and the title of Duke. As Louis eliminates his rivals, he romances Sibella, a childhood friend who ends up marrying a dullard, and Edith, the beautiful widow of one of his victims with whom he plans to share his title, until fate throws a last obstacle in his way. Leeds Castle became Chalfont, the family castle of the D'Ascoyne family.
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A Room with a View Room With a View captured the attention of the world upon its release, bringing the novel by E.M. Forster to dazzling life in the Florentine countryside and in the well-appointed homes of the English Edwardian upper classes. Directed by James Ivory and starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Helena Bonham-Carter, A Room With a View was filmed in Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks and Foxwold House, Chiddingstone. Lucy and Cecil take a walk through the village after their engagement party. They stop at St Mary's Church to speak to Mr Beebe. Later in the film the Emerson's rent a house in the village, Mr Beebe's house is also in the village behind the church. It is there that Lucy and Mr Emerson talk about her relationship with his son at the end of the film.
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! Hever castle was one of the main settings for the film; it was also the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. Interior scenes of Hever Castle were used. The long gallery was used in the scene where Jane visits Queen Mary.
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Inkheart Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart has a rare gift: when he reads out aloud he brings characters alive. When he begins to read the book Inkheart, the characters Mo unleashes find a way across the world and take him hostage. Fearing the worst, his daughter Maggie and her Great Aunt set off on a great adventure to save him from the evil clutches of Capricorn. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren and scenes were shot around the lake at Hever Castle. Hever castle lake and Italian Gardens doubled as the exterior for Elinor's Tuscan villa setting. The house itself as well as the mountains behind were courtesy of CGI.
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Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice is adapted from one of Jane Austen's most famous novels. Elizabeth Bennett is the eldest of five daughters; her family's survival depends on their ability to marry well. But will Elizabeth marry for love or for money? Starring 'English Rose' Keira Knightley, Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland. Directed by Joe Wright. Groombridge Place provided the perfect location for the Bennett's family home. Groombridge Place doubled as the family home of the Bennetts.
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The Draughtsman's Contract Director Peter Greenaways' acclaimed feature tells a story of country house murder set in the 17th century. When a Draughtsman is commissioned to create 12 pictures of a wealthy aristocrat's estate by his wife, a twisting, elegantly crafted script with score to match unfolds before your very eyes. Groomsbridge Place provided the perfect locations for the extensive lawn shots.
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Penshurst Place
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Anne of a Thousand Days Adapted from Maxwell Anderson's 1948 stage play, comes the epic love story of England's most notorious Monarch, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Directed by Charles Jarrot, and starring Richard Burton as the scandalous King Henry and Genevieve Bujold as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn the performances leave you in no doubt that at least the cast most definitely had their heads firmly screwed on! The stunning formal Tudor gardens provided the perfect setting for the film.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. The Tudor Gardens and Baron's Hall at Penshurst Place were transformed into the interiors of Whitehall Palace, including the scenes of Henry's extravagant feast.
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Wild Child When Poppy, a spoilt and frustrated American teenager, plays a prank on her dad it goes horribly wrong: she is packed off to an English boarding school. Poppy is forced to adapt to a life which is a lot different to the one she is used to. Directed by Nick Moore and starring Emma Roberts, Alex Pettyfer; Aidan Quinn and Natasha Richardson, Wild Child was filmed largely at Cobham Hall. Already a boarding school for girls, Cobham Hall was perfect for the film, with its traditional English feel and extensive grounds; the production was able to make themselves truly at home.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Mereworth Castle featured in the original Casino Royale in 1966 and was the home of Sir James Bond.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Thought you recognised the port in Diamonds Are Forever...You were right. Sean Connery's James Bond outwits Peter Franks and boards the Hovercraft bound for Amsterdam at our own Port of Dover.
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Johnny English Johnny English, the eponymous character of the film, is the secret service's last surviving agent after a devestating attack at an MI5 funeral. When the crown jewels are stolen from the Tower of London. English is England's only hope for their safe recovery. The plot thickens when French Despot Pascal Sauvage attempts to be crowned the King of England. The scene opens with Johnny English driving towards Dover, the road used was the A2 towards Jubilee Way. Eagle eyed viewers will briefly see a shot of the port at Dover as Johnny English races to France.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. Rochester Castle was also used as a backdrop for a romantic, musical sequence with a horse and carriage.
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. The castle can be seen as a distinctive backdrop to the scenes filmed in Rochester.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Manston Airport provided the prefect location for the Antonov cargo plane scenes in Die Another Day.
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Venus Maurice RusselL (Peter O'Toole) a once great actor now lives quietly in London with fellow thespian Ian (Leslie Phillips). Ian invites his niece, Jesse (Jodie Whittaker), to look after their household. An unlikely bond forms between Maurice's and the fast talking and fast drinking Jessie. When Maurices health deteriorates he asks the young girl to accompany his on a trip down memory lane. An unusual and heart warming tale. The Old Neptune Pub in Whitstable provided the perfect watering hole for the film.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Perkins Wife leaves to go to Paris on a hovercraft from Folkestone Harbour
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Wild Child When Poppy, a spoilt and frustrated American teenager, plays a prank on her dad it goes horribly wrong: she is packed off to an English boarding school. Poppy is forced to adapt to a life which is a lot different to the one she is used to. Directed by Nick Moore and starring Emma Roberts, Alex Pettyfer; Aidan Quinn and Natasha Richardson, Wild Child was filmed largely at Cobham Hall. Already a boarding school for girls, Cobham Hall was perfect for the film, with its traditional English feel and extensive grounds; the production was able to make themselves truly at home.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Knole was the setting for many of the film's London night scenes and the inner courtyard doubles for the entrance of Whitehall Palace where the grand arrivals and departures were staged.
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Burke and Hare Black comedy based on real life events centring on two 19th century grave robbers, played by Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis, who discover a lucrative business providing cadavers for an Edinburgh medical school. Scenes of the film were shot at Knole Park. The courtyard of the house was transformed into a crowded market square and crammed with extras along with stars Simon Pegg and Isla Fisher.
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Pirates of the Caribbean 4- On Stranger Tides Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow. Seeking the elusive Fountain of Youth, Sparrow finds himself on the ship of murderous pirate Blackbeard. However, the woman he once loved reveals herself to be the daughter of Blackbeard and also seeking the fountain.Alongside her father she forces Jack to lead the way. Meanwhile Captain Barbossa returns, flying the flag of the English Navy and he has a score to settle with Blackbeard. Knole has a brief cameo in the latest "Pirates" blockbuster. The location was turned into a bleak courtyard, complete with hanging noose where Barbossa threatens to hang Gibbs unless he reveals the location for the Fountain of Youth.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 The latest installment of the Harry Potter series finds Harry racing against time to destroy the Horcruxes. Will Harry find them in time to stop the evil Lord Voldemort? In this adaptation of the first half of the last book in the series, Dartford's QEII Bridge features. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge saw Hagrid and Harry racing against time to find the Horcruxes.
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. There is a mural signed by Sir Michael Caine in the playground of the school which was painted for the filming and all the school children played extras in the scenes.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. The moat around Leeds Castle was used in the scene where Dudley first visits Lady Jane.
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Kind Hearts and Coronets Louis Mazzini, is ninth in line to inherit the dukedom from the aristocratic D'Ascoyne family. Louis vows to kill all eight family member, all played by Sir Alec Guinness, who stand between him and the title of Duke. As Louis eliminates his rivals, he romances Sibella, a childhood friend who ends up marrying a dullard, and Edith, the beautiful widow of one of his victims with whom he plans to share his title, until fate throws a last obstacle in his way. Leeds Castle became Chalfont, the family castle of the D'Ascoyne family.
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Harrietsham
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Kind Hearts and Coronets Louis Mazzini, is ninth in line to inherit the dukedom from the aristocratic D'Ascoyne family. Louis vows to kill all eight family member, all played by Sir Alec Guinness, who stand between him and the title of Duke. As Louis eliminates his rivals, he romances Sibella, a childhood friend who ends up marrying a dullard, and Edith, the beautiful widow of one of his victims with whom he plans to share his title, until fate throws a last obstacle in his way. The village scenes in the film were actually filmed in the Kent village of Harrietsham.
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The Good Night Written and directed by Jake Paltrow, the romantic comedy The Good Night stars Martin Freeman as a onetime pop superstar who has swallowed his pride and now makes a living as a jingle writer. Although he loves his long-time girlfriend (Gwyneth Paltrow), he has become bored and dreams of his idealized woman (Penélope Cruz). One day he meets that dream girl in the flesh, forcing him to confront his feelings for his girlfriend head-on. The film also features Danny Devito and British Actors Simon Pegg and Michael Gambon, as well as an appearance by British Musician, Jarvis Cocker. Capel Manor House provides the perfect setting for Gary's first encounter with Anna, the woman of his dreams.
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Incendiary A thriller based on the novel by Chris Cleave, Incendiary stars Ewan Mcgregor and Michelle Williams. An adulterous wife tries to ease her guilt by revenging the deaths of her husband and son in a suicide bomb explosion during a football match. The film was directed by Sharon Maguire and scenes were shot at the MET training ground in Gravesend. The film visited the Metropolitan police training facilities, near Gravesend. The facilities have varied locations including a mock town, a train station and even an underground train
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Incendiary A thriller based on the novel by Chris Cleave, Incendiary stars Ewan Mcgregor and Michelle Williams. An adulterous wife tries to ease her guilt by revenging the deaths of her husband and son in a suicide bomb explosion during a football match. The film was directed by Sharon Maguire and scenes were shot at the MET training ground in Gravesend. The film visited the Metropolitan police training facilities, near Gravesend. The facilities have varied locations including a mock town, a train station and even an underground train
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Son of Rambow Imaginative coming of age drama, Son Of Rambow, is the title of a home movie by two boys, played by newcomers Bill Milner and Will Poulter. In the summer of 1980, they become friends despite their different backgrounds and manage to help each other overcome their problems. Written and directed by Garth Jennings, there are a few memorable scenes shot at the decommissioned Richborough Power Station and the small town of Sandwich. The film used various exterior of the medieval town of Sandwich and its environs as backdrops
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Incendiary A thriller based on the novel by Chris Cleave, Incendiary stars Ewan Mcgregor and Michelle Williams. An adulterous wife tries to ease her guilt by revenging the deaths of her husband and son in a suicide bomb explosion during a football match. The film was directed by Sharon Maguire and scenes were shot at the MET training ground in Gravesend. The film visited the Metropolitan police training facilities, near Gravesend. The facilities have varied locations including a mock town, a train station and even an underground train
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Incendiary A thriller based on the novel by Chris Cleave, Incendiary stars Ewan Mcgregor and Michelle Williams. An adulterous wife tries to ease her guilt by revenging the deaths of her husband and son in a suicide bomb explosion during a football match. The film was directed by Sharon Maguire and scenes were shot at the MET training ground in Gravesend. The film visited the Metropolitan police training facilities, near Gravesend. The facilities have varied locations including a mock town, a train station and even an underground train
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Chilham Mill features in the film in the scene wher GI Bob meets children playing in the river on a sail boat.
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The Riddle Vinnie Jones plays tabloid sports journalist Mike Sullivan in this modern day London thriller. The first victim is the landlady of a local Thames-side pub who discovers an unpublished Charles Dickens manuscript. Mike and his team find themselves not only investigating the modern day murders that ensue, but also solving the century old killing described within the manuscript’s pages. Sittingbourne Dog Track is in the opening sequence featuring Vinnie Jones character Mike Sullivan.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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The Saint Simon Templar is the suave international thief hired by a future presidential candidate of Russia to steal the cold fusion formula from Dr Emma Russell. But The Saint gets more than he bargained for when his love for the scientist leads to them running for their lives through the streets of Russia. Fort Amherst starred as a filming location for The Saint in 1997. The tunnels were used for the scene in which Simon receives a map in the Kremlin tunnel in Moscow.
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Lady Jane 1986 Feature film starring Helena Bonhman-Carter as the infamous Lady jane. The young girl was Queen for nine days after the death of Henry VIII son Edward. Together with her husband she attempts to make the country better but with Princess Mary, daughter to Henry VIII, laying claim to the throne, Jane soon is swept into a series of events beyond her control. The moat around Leeds Castle was used in the scene where Dudley first visits Lady Jane.
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Kind Hearts and Coronets Louis Mazzini, is ninth in line to inherit the dukedom from the aristocratic D'Ascoyne family. Louis vows to kill all eight family member, all played by Sir Alec Guinness, who stand between him and the title of Duke. As Louis eliminates his rivals, he romances Sibella, a childhood friend who ends up marrying a dullard, and Edith, the beautiful widow of one of his victims with whom he plans to share his title, until fate throws a last obstacle in his way. Leeds Castle became Chalfont, the family castle of the D'Ascoyne family.
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Waterland Tom Crick (Jeremy Irons)is a history teacher working in America. As he has trouble connecting with his class he shares his personal history; the story of his young life in England. The Family home to Jeremy Iron's character "Tom Crick". He takes his students to see the large manor house on their tour of England.
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Is Anybody There? Ten year old Edward is fascinated by the afterlife and constantly pesters the old people in the care home run by his parents for information. It is not long before he befriends Clarence, a retired magician who shares stories of his travelling magic show. The two lonely souls find company and friendship. Directed by John Crowley and starring Sir Michael Caine, Is Anybody There? was partly filmed in Folkestone and Hythe. The Folkestone Central Station was used to film parts of the film that is based at a seaside resort.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Almost all of the film was shot at various locations in Folkestone. Key locations include Folkestone Harbour and Beach.
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Someone Behind the Door Charles Bronson plays the man with no memory. Anthony Perkins plays the cuckolded neurosurgeon with a cheating wife who invites Bronson into his home. Perkins conditions Bronson into believing that his cheating wife is in fact his own and spins a web of lies in order to encourage him to murder her and her lover. Perkins Wife leaves to go to Paris on a hovercraft from Folkestone Harbour
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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The Medusa Touch A detective is called to a house where a man has mysteriously collapsed after having been struck on the head. During the investigation, it comes to light that the man may possess the psychological ability to influence events leading to a number of strange deaths . Filmed in Herne Bay, Kent it was directed by Jack Gold and starred Richard Burton as John Morlar. The character of John Morlar stayed in a seaside hotel in the town during his childhood holidays in the opening scenes of the film. The "Hotel" is now a row of residential properties on Central Parade
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Battle of Britain Based on the book THE NARROW MARGIN by Derek Wood and Derek Dempster, this WWII epic was directed by Guy Hamilton and follows the dedicated RAF pilots who battled against overwhelming odds to defeat the German airforce. Both the village of Denton and the resident pub, The Jackdaw Inn, appear in the film.
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Dunkirk The WWII story of an easy going British Corporal as he has to take charge of his men after his commanding officer is killed. With the Luftwaffe bombing the shores and the German troops advancing toward Calais, the British soldiers must reach Dunkirk and evacuate France. Teston Bridge was "blown up" in this iconic film as British soldiers were fighting German troops in Belgium.
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Thought you recognised the port in Diamonds Are Forever...You were right. Sean Connery's James Bond outwits Peter Franks and boards the Hovercraft bound for Amsterdam at our own Port of Dover.
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Johnny English Johnny English, the eponymous character of the film, is the secret service's last surviving agent after a devestating attack at an MI5 funeral. When the crown jewels are stolen from the Tower of London. English is England's only hope for their safe recovery. The plot thickens when French Despot Pascal Sauvage attempts to be crowned the King of England. The scene opens with Johnny English driving towards Dover, the road used was the A2 towards Jubilee Way. Eagle eyed viewers will briefly see a shot of the port at Dover as Johnny English races to France.
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The Other Boleyn Girl Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory. Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, compete for the heart and hand of England's most notorious monarch King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and directed by Justin Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl is a story of love, passion and betrayal. Knole was the setting for many of the film's London night scenes and the inner courtyard doubles for the entrance of Whitehall Palace where the grand arrivals and departures were staged.
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Burke and Hare Black comedy based on real life events centring on two 19th century grave robbers, played by Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis, who discover a lucrative business providing cadavers for an Edinburgh medical school. Scenes of the film were shot at Knole Park. The courtyard of the house was transformed into a crowded market square and crammed with extras along with stars Simon Pegg and Isla Fisher.
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Pirates of the Caribbean 4- On Stranger Tides Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow. Seeking the elusive Fountain of Youth, Sparrow finds himself on the ship of murderous pirate Blackbeard. However, the woman he once loved reveals herself to be the daughter of Blackbeard and also seeking the fountain.Alongside her father she forces Jack to lead the way. Meanwhile Captain Barbossa returns, flying the flag of the English Navy and he has a score to settle with Blackbeard. Knole has a brief cameo in the latest "Pirates" blockbuster. The location was turned into a bleak courtyard, complete with hanging noose where Barbossa threatens to hang Gibbs unless he reveals the location for the Fountain of Youth.
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Age of Heroes Starring Sean Bean and Danny Dyer, Age of Heroes is the true story of Jame Bond Creator Ian Fleming's time with the 30th Commando Unit, an elite intelligence gathering force on special mission in Norway. The bunker was used to represent the Whitehall Cabinet War Rooms.
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Chilham Mill features in the film in the scene wher GI Bob meets children playing in the river on a sail boat.
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Selling Station appears in the film as "Chilingbourne" Station at the beginning of the film.
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. The village was used for scenes showing Chillingbourne village. In the scene where soldiers gather for a lecture at the Colpepper institute they are actually in Fordwich
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Many of the streets used in the film are still recognisable today. Soldiers parade down the High Street, Actress Shelia Sim walks down Rose Lane and G.I Joe meets his friend for a drink in Cathedral Square
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. All four men are seen walking through the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. They enter the main chapel, where Vince is heard reading the history of the Cathedral.
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. The focal point for the ending of the film is Canterbury Cathedral as a parade of soldiers march through the city before stopping at the Cathedral.
Last Orders
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Bob and Alison ride on a cart through the village, the local Wickhambreaux Mill can be clearly seen.
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. The local village pub "The Red Lion" was used for exterior shots of "The Hand of Glory" Inn where Joe stays whilst in the village.
Connaught Barracks
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Age of Heroes Starring Sean Bean and Danny Dyer, Age of Heroes is the true story of Jame Bond Creator Ian Fleming's time with the 30th Commando Unit, an elite intelligence gathering force on special mission in Norway. The barracks were used as a WWII training camp for soldiers. Danny Dyer's character is sent there after striking an officer.
Pluckley Village*
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Age of Heroes Starring Sean Bean and Danny Dyer, Age of Heroes is the true story of Jame Bond Creator Ian Fleming's time with the 30th Commando Unit, an elite intelligence gathering force on special mission in Norway. Pluckley and the surrounding area was used for many of the driving shots in the film.
Minor Canon Row
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. Minor Cannon Row features as the street where Mr Crisparkle lives and in the scene where Stoney pays a young boy to throw stones at him.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993
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Rochester Cathedral*
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. Features in the 1993 film "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" as a key location and is used in many scenes.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993
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Rochester City*
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Many aspects of Rochester High Street featured within Last Orders, including The Eagle Tavern and The City Wall Pub.
Rochester Cathedral*
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. Features in the 1993 film "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" as a key location and is used in many scenes.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993
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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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Rochester City*
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. Many aspects of Rochester High Street featured within Last Orders, including The Eagle Tavern and The City Wall Pub.
Rochester Castle*
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. Rochester Castle was also used as a backdrop for a romantic, musical sequence with a horse and carriage.
Rochester Castle*
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1993 Known as Dickens' unfinished novel, the author died halfway through writing the story, leaving the ending a mystery. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, nephew to Mr Jasper, the Cathedral Choirmaster. Fiance to Miss Rosa Bud, Drood is the envy of many men in the city of Cloisterham and when he mysteriously disappears,Minor Canon of the Cathedral Mr Crisparkle takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. The castle can be seen as a distinctive backdrop to the scenes filmed in Rochester.
Veer
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Port of Dover *
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Thought you recognised the port in Diamonds Are Forever...You were right. Sean Connery's James Bond outwits Peter Franks and boards the Hovercraft bound for Amsterdam at our own Port of Dover.
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Johnny English Johnny English, the eponymous character of the film, is the secret service's last surviving agent after a devestating attack at an MI5 funeral. When the crown jewels are stolen from the Tower of London. English is England's only hope for their safe recovery. The plot thickens when French Despot Pascal Sauvage attempts to be crowned the King of England. The scene opens with Johnny English driving towards Dover, the road used was the A2 towards Jubilee Way. Eagle eyed viewers will briefly see a shot of the port at Dover as Johnny English races to France.
James Bond Trail
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Canterbury City*
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A Canterbury Tale A modern day Canterbury Tale. An American GI, a Land Girl and a British soldier find themselves in a small Kent village on the way to Canterbury. When the village becomes plagued by a mysterious "glue man" who pours glue onto the hair of young women, the three attempt to track him down. Many of the streets used in the film are still recognisable today. Soldiers parade down the High Street, Actress Shelia Sim walks down Rose Lane and G.I Joe meets his friend for a drink in Cathedral Square
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Detective is given a modern twist by "Lock Stock" and "Layer Cake" director Guy Ritchie. When a serial killer, who, having been brought to justice by Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his assistant Watson (Jude Law), somehow manages to return from the dead, the pair must unravel a series of magical clues in order to recapture the killer. Filming took place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Dockyard proved to be an ideal location with its cobbled streets, industrial buildings and authentic Victorian architecture. If you watch closely you can see the Chatham Dockyard Seal as Holmes and Watson travel to see Blackwood in jail.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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The Golden Compass This Oscar winning adaptation of Phillip Pulman's first book in the 'His Mark Materials' trilogy stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. The Golden Compass is an epic fantasy adventure that sees Lyra set out on a long and difficult journey to save her kidnapped friends; with a little help from talking polar bears, a group of witches, her own personal daemon and, of course, a magical golden compass. The fictional Norwegian port of Trollesund, where Lyra meets her armoured bear protector - Lorek Byrnson was filmed at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The Historic Dockyards proved to be an ideal location to recreate scenes from Lyra's journey to the Artic.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Amazing Grace From writer Steven Knight and director Michael Apted, comes a film drama which tells the story of one man, William Wilberforce, and his fight to abolish the slave trade in the late eighteenth century. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon, 'Amazing Grace' is filmed in various locations across London and Kent, including Chatham's Historic Dockyard. After seeing this film, the song may never sound quite the same again! The scenes from The Houses of Parliament were shot at the 1743 Church within Chatham Historic Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Vanity Fair A charming adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of Becky Sharp, an ambitious young girl who leaves a children's home to achieve a prominent position in society. Against all odds, Becky's determination sees her through 20 years of marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Motherhood and succeed in challenging some of the social prejudice of the times. Directed by Mira nair and starring Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne , it was filmed at various locations including, Chatham's Historic Dockyard in Kent and features a very early performance by Robert Pattinson as Becky's son. The old paint store at Chatham Dockyard was used as a location for Vanity Fair.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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The Bank Job Based on true events, The Bank Job tells the story of an ingenious bank robbery in 70’s London. By tunnelling into a bank vault, the crew not only walk away with over £3 million but also unearth scandalous secrets involving the Royal Family. As soon as the heist hits the headlines a gagging order is placed on the story as the government fears the secrets would be revealed. By doing so the true story of the crime has been shrouded in mystery for over 30 years. The Dockyards provided the ideal double for London streets.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Last Orders South London butcher Jack Dodd passes away in a hospital bed, watching the horses with a winning ticket in his hand. Upon is death he has one simple request, “Last Orders”, for his ashes to be scattered at Margate Sea. The story follows Jack’s three closest friends Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince, as they make the farewell Journey from London to Margate. Along the way, each of them shares their individual memories of Jack, his Wife and their life long friendships. The award winning ensemble cast includes Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Helen Mirren. The men ascend the walk way heading towards the Historic War Memorial, Chatham.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Veer Epic Bollywood Drama from director Anil Shamra, which was written by and starred Bollywood legend Salman Khan as Veer, an Indian warrior in the British Raj who fights for his country and the princess that he loves. Various scenes were filmed at the The Historic Dockyard, Chatham and the romantic ruins of Rochester castle. The dockyard provided the perfect setting for the funeral sequence as well as a winter scene and the Ropery complex once again doubled for a Victorian street.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Children of Men Based on a novel by P D James this feature is set in the London of 2027 where humans have been infertile for over eighteen years. A former activist discovers a young, pregnant woman and it falls to him to protect humanity's last hope for survival. The empty building where Julian takes the kidnapped Theo is the mezzanine floor of Slip 3 at Chatham Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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James Bond Trail Nowhere are you closer to James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming, than in Kent. No other county can claim the same associations of fact and fiction, deliberately used as the background to Flemings books. Kent has been host to three of the James Bond feature films providing locations for the 1967 version of Casino Royale, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough. These locations were Manston Airport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Mereworth Castle and the Port of Dover. Used for the filming of The World Is Not Enough, the dockyard plays host to the action packed boat chase.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Pierrepoint The true life tale of England’s most famous hangman. Following in the family tradition, Albert Pierrepoint makes a name for himself as the most respected hangman in the country. Pierrepoint was known for executing some of England’s most infamous murderers, such as Ruth Ellis, the last woman ever to be executed in England, as well as his part in the Nuremberg executions. The location was used to film the crowd reaction to the hanging of Ruth Ellis at the end of the film.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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The Mummy Naive Librarian Evelyn, alongside her brother Jonathan and handsome American Rick O'Connell journey to the lost city of Hamunaptra to retrieve long lost treasure. When there, they mistakenly unearth a 3000 year old mummy carrying an ancient curse. The film takes the audience on a thrilling race before time through the streets of Cairo as they seek to end the curse and send the mummy back to his tomb. The Dockyard was used as Giza Port in the film.
Sherlock Holmes
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