Nigel, it was before WW II. I read about those long drives from London to Cornwall in several British books like one biography on Daphne DuMaurier whose father bought a house for his family in Fowey, Cornwall, where they spent summers in the 1920's/1930's.Moonraker wrote:Chrissie, I don't know what car you have, but unless it is a pre-war Austin, your timings are way out! London (Vauxhall) to Bodmin, Cornwall would take 4'20" (M4/M5/A30). From Vauxhall to Hawes, Yorkshire would currently take 4'50" (A1M/M18).
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Thank you, Eddie. That's very helpful to get an idea for planning our trip next year.Eddie Muir wrote:I used to drive from Brighton to Glasgow (about 470 miles) in around eight hours. Mind you, that was about 30 years ago.
We intend to stay for a few days in the Yorkshire Dales, then drive some more to visit Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland & Hadrian's Wall, before going further north to Edinburgh.
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You're welcome, Chrissie. I'm glad that the information is of use to you. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Strewth, Chrissie. I didn't know you were so old!Chrissie777 wrote:Nigel, it was before WW II. I read about those long drives from London to Cornwall in several British books like one biography on Daphne DuMaurier whose father bought a house for his family in Fowey, Cornwall, where they spent summers in the 1920's/1930's.Moonraker wrote:Chrissie, I don't know what car you have, but unless it is a pre-war Austin, your timings are way out! London (Vauxhall) to Bodmin, Cornwall would take 4'20" (M4/M5/A30). From Vauxhall to Hawes, Yorkshire would currently take 4'50" (A1M/M18).
Yes, I remember a journey from Salisbury to St Ives used to take practically all day before the A303 was dualled most of the way. I remember horrific hold-ups (not by highwaymen - the other kind) on the Exeter by-pass. Then it was a solid gridlock on the A30 through St Austell, Camborne and Hayle. Happy days!
The Yorkshire Dales are wonderful - and Bamburgh Castle is one of the best castles we have ever been to. Hadrian's Wall is a bit of a non-event, and Edinburgh is just another large city. There are many lovelier towns to visit whilst in Scotland.We intend to stay for a few days in the Yorkshire Dales, then drive some more to visit Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland & Hadrian's Wall, before going further north to Edinburgh.
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RE- End Title sequence.
One for Gary Russell to ponder over. This is the view over Yew Tree Heath, near DPF, looking SE from a very small copse of pine trees towards the distant tree line of Ferny crofts & the pig bush car park. The photo was taken from the earthwork (Ramp) a few yards from the B3056 road. The scenery does more or less match up (allowing for growth of vegetation), inc the little water-filled dip on the right. I did dismiss this as the end title sequence, but something keeps drawing me back to this one particular spot & now I'm having second thoughts! Does this look familair to you, Gary? If not, then we can dismiss it altogether.
I e-mailed this photo to timv to have a look at. He did send me a reply, but I can't find the e-mail to refresh my memory!
If you look at the distant tree line in the photo, Beaulieu road car park is about a half a mile behind you & the DPF is nearly a mile behind you, but further left. The Partridge bush copse is a few hundred yards ahead along the B3056 (not seen in photo). Apologises for the poor quality pic.
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One for Gary Russell to ponder over. This is the view over Yew Tree Heath, near DPF, looking SE from a very small copse of pine trees towards the distant tree line of Ferny crofts & the pig bush car park. The photo was taken from the earthwork (Ramp) a few yards from the B3056 road. The scenery does more or less match up (allowing for growth of vegetation), inc the little water-filled dip on the right. I did dismiss this as the end title sequence, but something keeps drawing me back to this one particular spot & now I'm having second thoughts! Does this look familair to you, Gary? If not, then we can dismiss it altogether.
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I e-mailed this photo to timv to have a look at. He did send me a reply, but I can't find the e-mail to refresh my memory!
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If you look at the distant tree line in the photo, Beaulieu road car park is about a half a mile behind you & the DPF is nearly a mile behind you, but further left. The Partridge bush copse is a few hundred yards ahead along the B3056 (not seen in photo). Apologises for the poor quality pic.
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Well it looks exactly how I'd expect it to look 40 years later. Question is, what was behind you when you took the picture.
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Excuse my ignorance, Number 6, but what does DPF stand for? My apologies if it is apparent from one of your earlier posts.number 6 wrote:This is the view over Yew Tree Heath, near DPF ....
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Decoy Pond Farm, where Mystery Moor was filmedEddie Muir wrote:Excuse my ignorance, Number 6, but what does DPF stand for? My apologies if it is apparent from one of your earlier posts.
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Unfortunately, I've not got any pics looking behind me! All I've got is a map of the area, which I fear won't be much help to you. But...If you look on the map you'll see that behind me is the B3056 road & more heathland. Then a quarter of a mile back along the road is the entrance to the Denny lodge CP on the map. This is also the entrance to DPF driveway. Beyond this is the Beaulieu rd train station.Gary Russell wrote:Well it looks exactly how I'd expect it to look 40 years later. Question is, what was behind you when you took the picture.
Can you remember any other snippets of info, no matter how small, which may be useful? This could be estimated distance/direction from DPF, crossing tracks/B roads/streams, where the ramp was (ie isolated on moor or not far from a road/track), where the crew parked, etc. I know this is asking a lot, but I know you've got a great memory for the finer details regarding the series!
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Oooooo...I was gonna say that!!Gary Russell wrote:Decoy Pond Farm, where Mystery Moor was filmedEddie Muir wrote:Excuse my ignorance, Number 6, but what does DPF stand for? My apologies if it is apparent from one of your earlier posts.
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Fascinating how you've come to find all these places number 6. Even after all these years. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Thanks for the explanation, Gary and Number 6. Much appreciated. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Some say I've got nothing better to do with my time, Julie.....& in some ways, they're probably right!Julie2owlsdene wrote:Fascinating how you've come to find all these places number 6. Even after all these years.
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To be fair, it's been a team effort over the years. There's Luke, Onkel Quentin & timv to name but a few, who have contributed pics, shared info, etc, on this thread. They're a great bunch, very enthusiastic & very knowledgable regarding the series. Above all, they're very friendly people. I really hope to meet up with them in the New Forest sometime in the future, for a wander around & a good old chin wag!
Also, I can't forget Gary Russell, who has contributed his fair share of info for which we are all grateful for.
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Personally, though, I started visiting the locations many years ago. My first visit was to Gatewood bridge with my family, a few years after filming of the series. I was about 15 (?). I thought I was the only person (Billy no mates!) who had an interest in locating & visiting the locations..until I joined the forums & found others with the same passion! I didn't start taking photos till around ten years ago & I only started posting them on the forum about a year ago! Most of my old pics have been lost. Which is a huge shame. Some were very special, unique & irreplaceable.
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Right when we shot the closing titles, we wewre on the edge of the road. The camera was actually in the road, with a car park (my memory was that it was slightly up and down to drive into/around) behind the camera, albeit maybe a few yards away. I don't recall traisping across mootrland to get to where we filmed, my memory is that we were right on the edge of the road. Road. Grassy verge. Slight ditch. Then us, and we walked at 45 degrees slightly left. but that's a 40 year old memory. But i'm usually pretty good on this kind of thing.
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That's brilliant stuff, Gary! Those little bits of info do help. With what you say, we can safely rule out the bit of moorland shown in the photo in my recent post. There are only three car parks in the vicinity of the moorland, so this narrows it down yet again. Your description strongly resembles the area at the DPF entrance, with the road, grassy verge & ditch, all except the CP which isn't up/down as you described, & there are a few building on the opposite side of the CP, which you said weren't present when filming. This then leaves two & now takes us up to the CP at Pig bush & the one near Ferny crofts farm on Yew tree Heath. The description now points more favourably to Ferny croft CP, but I'll see if timv can get some pics when he's next up that way, which will give us a better idea of the area.
I'm quite impressed with your memory, Gary. I think it's amazing that you can remember the smallest of details, especially after 40 years since the filming took place!
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I'm quite impressed with your memory, Gary. I think it's amazing that you can remember the smallest of details, especially after 40 years since the filming took place!
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Thank you very much for the info & for your time. Much appreciated.
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