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Apr 27, 2023 · The hit TV show is primarily shot in Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Ripponden and Calderdale – beautiful locations that are all within easy reach of Leeds and just one of the ways you can Love Leeds for longer.
May 31, 2020 · For example, we can’t, at present, walk around the grounds of Harewood House, near Leeds. But if we press ‘play’ on the recent Downton Abbey movie, we can see the grounds of Harewood House in our living rooms in fabulous hi-def, which is the next best thing.
Dec 26, 2022 · 1. Platform 7, 2023. Film crews were spotted in a Chapel Allerton flower shop and an Indian restaurant in Kirkstall Road earlier this year, shooting for a new ITV drama named Platform 7.
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Leeds. Londoner Tom Hooper braved it Up North in a variety of unglamorous locations for his take on Ossett lad David Peace’s darkly humorous novel about Brian Clough’s doomed 44-day tenure at the helm of Leeds United.
- Roundhay Garden Scene
- Billy Liar
- King Ralph
- The Damned United
- The King’s Speech
- Tyrannosaur
- ’71
- Get Santa
- Testament of Youth
- Hunter’s Prayer
At just three seconds long, it may not be the most captivating footage you’ll ever see – but Roundhay Garden Scene is the world’s very first moving picture to be captured on film, and it was shot in Leeds. Filmed by Louis Le Prince at Oakwood Grange in Roundhay, it’s believed to be the oldest surviving film in existence.
While this film is more readily associated with Bradford, some recognisable Leeds locations did sneak their way into this Yorkshire based comedy-drama. The Ambrosia fantasy scenes (in which Billy daydreams he is a ruler and military hero) were captured on the steps of Leeds Town Hall, where soldiers march in a parade led by a brass band. Later, Wel...
Starring John Goodman, King Ralph was a minor box office hit, and – with such a farcical plot – it’s not hard to see why. It’s a harmless comedy, though, which aims to land a few giggles, and is at least worth watching for the cameo of Harewood House’s glorious gardens – standing in as a royal location, fit for a meeting with the Prime Minister.
As a film about Leeds United, it’s no surprise scenes for The Damned United were set and filmed in the city. Granted use of Elland Road for the film, the South West corner was used in the training ground sequences, as it still boasts the original 1970s entrance. Leeds United AFC period signage was replicated to complete the authentic look. Other Le...
Appearing in the memorable opening scene of box office smash The King’s Speech, Elland Road stood in for Wembley Stadium, along with Grattan Stadium in Bradford. Hundreds of local extras also starred in the Yorkshire leg of the shoot, donning period costumes and serving as the observing crowd.
Gritty British drama, Tyrannosaur, tells the story of a lonely and self-destructive widower, and scooped up a wealth of awards on its release. The streets of Leeds and Wakefield served as the backdrop for the hard-hitting production. Shot at various locations around Leeds (including Seacroft, Harehills, Cross Gates, Eccup, Alwoodley and the city ce...
It may be a film about a British soldier caught behind enemy lines during a riot in Belfast at the height on the Troubles in 1971, but it was the streets of Leeds and Sheffield which served as the location for these riotous scenes. Hyde Park and Beeston seamlessly stood in for Belfast, thanks to their period housing.
Jim Broadbent, turned up with his sleigh and red suit in tow to shoot scenes for this film in Rothwell and various streets around the city centre, spreading a little festive cheer as he went.
With its rugged landscape and abundance of historical buildings, Yorkshire has become quite the popular location for capturing period dramas. This film – based on the iconic First World War memoir written by Vera Brittain – was no exception. While the Keighley and Worth Valley railway might be the most recognisable spots for locals watching Testame...
Upcoming action thriller, Hunter’s Prayer, (starring Sam Worthington) is one to look out for this year. Filmed around the Great Hall at the University of Leeds – along with a few other sites around the city – Leeds will double for a number of international locations in this fast-paced film about a solitary assassin who is hired to kill a young woma...
Leeds, a vibrant city in West Yorkshire, has been a popular location for filmmakers and video production companies, including Shot Blast Media! Over the years, several movies have been filmed in Leeds, showcasing its diverse landscapes and unique architecture.
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Oct 29, 2021 · Soon to have a brand new look, 1 Sovereign Quay, situated on Leeds Bridge is one for the history books. It was the subject of French inventor Louis Le Prince’s pioneering film of industrial Leeds in 1888. The film is grainy, black and white, and just a few seconds long.
