Scarborough-in-Pictures U.K.. |
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Interesting things about Scarborough |
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The ITV series A is for Acid was filmed on location in Scarborough. It recounted the true story of the serial killer John George Haigh who was brilliantly portrayed by Martin Clunes. Scarborough was the perfect backdrop for the 1940's setting with the Crown Hotel on the Esplanade used as the replica for the Onslow Court Hotel, Kensington that became Haigh's base. He murdered his victims after masquerading as the good samaritan, then destroyed the bodies by placing them in a container of sulphuric acid. In 1949 he was found guilty of mass murder and hanged at Wandsworth Prison by chief executioner Albert Pierrepoint. The hugely successful ITV series The Royal is filmed using Scarborough as it's location for the majority of the outdoor scenes. Red Court, the lovely old building opposite the clock tower and mini golf on the Esplande is used as the St. Aidens Royal Free Hospital, the "star" of the show. It has to be pointed out that Red Court is in real life a residential block of flats and not a hospital! Anyone who has watched the series cannot fail to be impressed by the beautiful scenery which accompanies the story lines and will not be surprised to hear that it has attracted visitors from all corners of the globe. One of the most famous families of all who have strong connections with the town of Scarborough are the Laughton's who, over the years, have owned various establishments including hotels. They also produced a very famous actor, the inimitable Charles who starred in many classic films the most famous of which is probably the Hunch Back of Notre Dame. The bells, the bells! We hear that he has persuaded the company to make a repeat visit some time this year, so fingers crossed. The hugely successful film "Little Voice" was filmed on location in Scarborough and starred Michael Caine, Jane Horrockes, Brenda Blethyn and Ewan MacGregor. The story centred around a rundown terrace house in the town which was inhabited by an overbearing sluttish mother and her downtrodden introverted daughter who, to the astonishment of her mother, possesses a rare talent for imitating the voices of all the classic singers such as Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Marilyn Monroe. Location areas covered a holiday camp just outside the town, the Foreshore, Esplanade, old town and a terrace street in town. |
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