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123451. Heritage Van, 1954 Sidevent, Fradley – Coventry Canal2. West India Quay, London – Docklands3. Priory Marina, Bedford – Great River Ouse4. Historic working boat Atlas faithfully restored to 1950s – Birmingham & Black Country Canals5. Hull Marina – River HullE-mail: filming@britishwaterways.co.ukWebsite: www.britishwaterways.co.uk/filmingFax: 01923 201300Tel: 01923 201120Watford WD17 4QAChurch RoadWillow GrangeFilming EnquiriesBritish WaterwaysA G U I D E TO WATE R S I D E FI LM LOCATION SON THE WATERFRONT

CONTENTS“This brochure is an excellent example of howFAR FROM THE MADDING CROWDlocation owners can unlock the potential of theirRural Landscapes Rugged Countryside Mountain Backdrops2sites and develop relationships with the filmingindustry. Britain's waterways offer a fantasticLOCK, STOCK & TWO SMOKING BARRELSnational and international resource of locations,Urban Decay Dereliction Hidden Cornersand few single organisations can offer as muchvariety as British Waterways. The British FilmWISH YOU WERE HERE ?Commission is pleased to be working alongsideBeauty Spots Tourist Attractions Days OutBritish Waterways to open up its waterside sitesto a much wider audience.”THE FULL MONTYIndustrial Scenes Factories SmokeDAMBUSTERSAqueducts Reservoirs Locks & BridgesHOWARD’S WAYSteve NorrisDocks Marinas BoatsBritish Film CommissionerNEIGHBOURSHomes Town Centres SuburbsONE FOOT IN THE PASTCurious Structures Buildings HeritageAUF WIEDERSEHEN PET!Work in Progress Holes DemolitionFront Cover: Bowling Basin, near Dumbarton.THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH Forth & Clyde CanalFurther information468101214161820

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION!IntroductionInvernessWater offers the perfect setting for any number of atmospheric film locations.Fort WilliamFrom gritty urban scenes to rural idylls, British Waterways’ 2,000 miles ofcanals, lochs, rivers, docks and lakes will have something to suit the needs ofCrinanGlasgowEdinburghevery production company.Newcastleupon-TyneOur vast network across England, Wales and Scotland has already played hostTeesideto an abundance of famous film and television productions such as The WorldLancasterYorkis Not Enough, The Bill, Big Brother, Martin Chuzzelwit, Hollyoaks, ClarissaLeedsLiverpool& the Countryman and Taggart. Our experience and local knowledge,ManchesterNottinghamLlangollencombined with an enormous range of locations, means that we are able tooffer a unique, professional and efficient erOxfordCardiffTauntonExeterBristolReadingLONDONWe hope that this brochure will give you a feel for the rich diversity ofwaterside locations that can be found across Britain. If you wish to find outmore, have a look on our website, or contact one of the film liaison officerslisted at the back of this brochure to discuss your particular requirements.1

FA R F R O M T H E M A D D I N G C R OW DRural Landscapes Rugged Countryside Mountain Backdrops617231. Dochgarroch, near Inverness – Caledonian Canal2. Near Stoke-on-Trent – Caldon Canal3. Overlooking River Dee Valley, near Llangollen – Llangollen Canal4. Napton – Oxford & Grand Union Canal5. Brynderwen Lock, near Newton, Powys – Montgomery Canal4586. Dyfnant Bridge, near Crickhowell, Powys – Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal7. Killington Lake, near Sedbergh – Lancaster Canal8. View of Ben Nevis, near Fort William – Caledonian Canal23

LO C K , S TO C K & T WO S M O K I N G BA R R E L SUrban Decay Dereliction Hidden Corners11. Westbourne Green, West London – Grand Union Canal, Paddington Branch2. Weston Point Docks, near Runcorn – River Weaver Navigation3. Middleport Pottery, near Burslem – Trent & Mersey Canal4. Stratford, East London – Bow Back Rivers5. Albert Street Cutting, near Bridgwater – Bridgwater & Taunton Canal234566. Stratford, East London – Bow Back Rivers45

W I S H YO U W E R E H E R E . . ?Beauty Spots Tourist Attractions Days Out12351. Camden Lock, London – Regent’s Canal2. Standedge Tunnel, Marsden near Rochdale – Huddersfield Narrow Canal3. Little Venice, London – Regent’s Canal4. Falkirk Wheel, near Edinburgh – Forth & Clyde and Union Canals5. Foxton locks, near Market Harborough – Grand Union Canal4676. Newark waterfront, near Nottingham – River Trent Navigation7. Bancroft Basin, Stratford-upon-Avon – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal & River Avon67

TH E FU LL MONTYIndustrial Scenes Factories Smoke11. Marton with West Burton power station backdrop, near Doncaster – River Trent2. Marton with West Burton power station backdrop, near Doncaster – River Trent3. Gloucester Docks, Gloucester – Gloucester & Sharpness Canal4. Goole Docks – Aire & Calder Navigation5. St Pancras Lock, London – Regent’s Canal234566. Goole Docks – Aire & Calder Navigation89

DA M B U S T E R SAqueducts Reservoirs Locks & Bridges78121. Pontycysyllte Aqueduct, near Llangollen – Llangollen Canal2. Horse Bridge, Cheshire – River Weaver3. Iron Trunk Aqueduct, near Milton Keynes – Grand Union Canal4. Pontycysyllte Aqueduct, near Llangollen – Llangollen Canal5. Wooton Wawen, near Henley-in-Arden – Stratford Canal345696. Tring Reservoirs, Hertfordshire – Grand Union Canal7. Stanley Ferry, near Wakefield – Aire & Calder Navigation8. Bingley Five Rise Locks, near Bradford – Leeds & Liverpool Canal109. Delph Locks, near Birmingham – Stourbridge Canal11

H OWA R D ’ S WAYDocks Marinas Boats1231. Poplar Dock Marina, London – Docklands2. Iver, near Slough – Grand Union Canal, Slough Arm3. Hull Marina – River Hull84. Harbourmaster’s Pavillion, London – Limehouse Cut5. Bowling Basin, near Dumbarton – Forth & Clyde Canal45676. Glasson Basin, near Lancaster – Lancaster Canal7. Millwall Outer Dock, London – Docklands8. Bowling Basin, near Dumbarton – Forth & Clyde Canal1213

N E IG H BOU R SHomes Town Centres Suburbs161. Speirs Wharf, Glasgow – Forth & Clyde Canal2. Peel’s Wharf, Fazeley – Birmingham & Fazeley Canal3. Brindley Place, Birmingham City Centre – Birmingham Canal Navigations4. The Wharf House, Fazeley Junction – Coventry Canal5. International Convention Centre, Birmingham City Centre – Birmingham Canal Navigations2346. Merry Hill, near Dudley – Birmingham & Black Country Canal51415

O N E F O OT I N T H E PA S TCurious Structures Buildings Heritage8911. Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich – River Weaver and Trent & Mersey Canal162346. Paddle gear, near Taunton – Bridgwater & Taunton Canal2. Braunston Pumphouse, Braunston – Grand Union Canal7. Bratch Toll office, near Wolverhampton – Staffordshire & Worcester Canal3. Ellesmere Port, Liverpool – River Mersey8. Drayton Park Manor, near Fazeley – Birmingham & Fazeley Canal4. Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich – River Weaver and Trent & Mersey Canal9. Old Tower, Severn Estuary – Gloucester & Sharpness Canal5. Snake Bridge, Congleton – Macclesfield Canal10. Barrel-roofed cottage, Lowsonford – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal5671017

AU F W I E D E R S E H E N P E T !Work in Progress Holes Demolition121. Ashby Canal northern section, Leicestershire2. Ashby Canal northern section, Leicestershire3. Apsley Marina, near Hempstead – Grand Union Canal4. Near Manchester - Rochdale Canal5. Near Manchester – Rochdale Canal34566. Standedge Tunnel, near Rochdale – Huddersfield Narrow Canal1819

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH We hope that this brochure has given you aglimpse into what we can offer. To find outmore about any of the locations featured here,Enigma Code Breaker ProductionsThank you so much for all your valuable assistance with our feature film. It has all been atremendous success and the initial rushes look amazing. Without your help of course thiswould not have been achievable, and we are very grateful for all the time and help you gave us.or if you need help in finding a particular typeEmma Brody 20th Century Fox Productionsof location, please contact us on the numberWe would like to thank you very much for allowing us to film at Little Venice. It was most kindbelow. If you have a specific location in mind,you may like to get in touch with our localcontact for that area, who will be able to assistyou in more detail. You can find local contactdetails on the enclosed information sheet.of you to allow us to film in a potentially sensitive area, and are fully aware that it would nothave been possible to make this film without your help and that of your dedicated staff. Ourproducers have seen the rushes and they are extremely pleased with the footage shot there.Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) Ghost Productions LtdA big thank you for all your help and input into the filming of "Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)".It was a pleasure to work with you, and we hope to work with you again on future projects.The Jury Granada Television LtdBritish WaterwaysNow that filming is almost complete, I can finally find time to write and thank you properly forFilming Enquiriesall your kind help in allowing us to film on the towpath of the Lee Navigation for "The Jury".Willow GrangeThe location worked very well for us, and everybody is delighted with the film footage we haveChurch Roadshot on this production.WATFORD WD17 4QATel: 01923 201120Fax: 01923 201300Website: www.britishwaterways.co.uk/filmingE-mail: filming@britishwaterways.co.ukYoung Adam Young Adam Productions LimitedI had to write a short note to say how impressed I have been with British Waterways duringthe filming of Young Adam. Even with our schedule changing almost daily you have stillmanaged to stay ahead of the game. I hope I can find an excuse to come back and film on thecanal soon as it has been a very pleasurable experience.20

1. Dochgarroch, near Inverness – Caledonian Canal 2. Near Stoke-on-Trent – Caldon Canal 3. Overlooking River Dee Valley, near Llangollen – Llangollen Canal 4. Napton – Oxford & Grand Union Canal 5. Brynderwen Lock, near Newton, Powys – Montgomery Canal 6. Dyfnant Bridge, near Crickhowell, Powys – Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal 7.