WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Derbyshire

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  • Pride and Prejudice (2005) – This film adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel is partially set in Derbyshire, exploring the landscapes of the Peak District.
  • The Duchess (2008) – Set in the 18th century, this historical drama follows the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, who lived in Derbyshire’s Chatsworth House.
  • Jane Eyre (2011) – While the story primarily takes place in different locations, Derbyshire is prominently featured in this adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel.
  • The Damned United (2009) – This sports drama tells the story of Brian Clough’s ill-fated tenure as the manager of Derby County Soccer Club during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
  • This Is England (2006) – Set in the 1980s, this gritty drama portrays the lives of a group of working-class youngsters in Nottingham, which is close to Derbyshire.
  • A Room with a View (1985) – While much of the film is set in Florence, Italy, Derbyshire is briefly featured in this romantic drama based on E.M. Forster’s novel.
  • Son of Rambow (2007) – A comedy that follows two boys from opposite backgrounds as they embark on a creative adventure in 1980s England, including scenes in Derbyshire.
  • Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) – This psychological thriller is set in a small Derbyshire town and focuses on a man seeking revenge on a local gang involved in his brother’s mistreatment.
  • The Uninvited (2009) – Although this horror film is primarily set in the United States, some key scenes were shot in Derbyshire’s atmospheric High Peak.
  • The Awakening (2011) – Set in post-World War I England, this supernatural mystery film uses Derbyshire as a backdrop for its eerie story.
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