Homes Used In David Copperfield

Often described as modern day 'sky castles' the 'Water Tower Home'.

Location Choices

The centre of the old town of Hull still broadly follows the medieval layout and has cobbled streets, warehouses and merchant houses. like the 18th Century Maister House, which features in the film. “Hull is an astonishing gem of an old city and filming David Copperfield there was an absolute pleasure… [with a] network of numerous historic cobbled streets which allowed us to recreate 19th century Dickensian London.” Harriet Lawrence, Supervising Location Manager

The film was also shot on location in Bury St Edmunds, Kings Lynn and Weybourne.

Houses Used In The Films

There search for authenticity led the producers to uncover a treasury of Tudor era property, providing an authentic backdrop to the drama. However, there is one issue of continuity that the location experts didn't address - the ageing of the stonework. In Henry VIII's time, these would have been brand new houses, with bright new stonework. Clearly, they are beautifully weathered and covered with almost 500 years of patina, but its a minor detail that we here at Chimni were willing to forgive.

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  Dorney Court, Nr. Windsor, Berks was used as the location for Mr Wickfield’s school where David meets Steerforth.

Other Buildings & Locations Used In The Film

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  The historic harbour side of Kings Lynn is used to represent Victorian era Yarmouth, where young David lives and works, and where he returns later in the film.

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  The Cobbled streets of the old centre of Hull was used to represent Victorian London.

See Also In Chimni

ChimniWiki Homes Used As TV & Movie Locations

ChimniWiki Homes On C4’s Grand Designs

Other Interesting Sites

Screen Yorkshire - filming location

References

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