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Scotsman
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Where is The Gold filmed? BBC locations for series 2
The Gold is set to wrap up its second series in just a matter of hours. After a two year break it returned for a globe-trotting outing featuring plenty of exotic locations. As the Brink's-Mat task force attempts to track down the other half of the stolen gold, the investigation takes them to locations like Costa Rica, Tortola, Tenerife and the Isle of Man. Ahead of the finale, a disappointing verdict has been delivered on the show's future - find out more. Hugh Bonneville has returned to once again lead the cast of the hit BBC drama - which is based on a true story. He has been joined by plenty of returning faces as well as lots of new ones as the scope of the investigation expands across the world. But while you are watching The Gold, you might be wondering where exactly the show has been filmed - and if you can visit them. It includes plenty of movie magic to capture the increased scope of the latest series. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Series 2 - Firle, Sussex This picturesque village in Southern England was used during filming for The Gold series two. Pictured here during the Queen's Jubilee back in 2022. It is located between Eastbourne and Brighton and is known for Firle Place - an estate dating back over 500 years. It is open to the public and has previously been used for shows like Bake Off: The Professionals. | GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Series 2 - Hastings, Sussex Despite parts of the show being set on the Isle of Man - particularly involving the new character of Douglas Baxter - the film crews used a bit of movie magic and actually filmed the scenes in Hastings. It is one of a few locations in the county used in series 2. The town has been used in the past for shows like Foyle's War. | Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Series 2 - St Leonards, Sussex Another of the Sussex locations used for The Gold series 2, St Leonards-on-Sea (as its full title goes) has had plenty of past experiences of being used in movies and TV. The Michael Caine film Is Anybody There? was filmed in the town for example. | Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Series 2 - Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain The show featured many globe trotting locations in series 2 - from the Canary Islands and mainland Spain to Costa Rica and the United States. However the majority of these scenes were actually filmed in the same place - Tenerife. Versatile locations across the island were used for stand-ins for the many exotic locales. It is a popular tourist destination - and you may have visited it before yourself on holiday. | DESIREE MARTIN/AFP via Getty Images Photo: DESIREE MARTIN/AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales Related topics: BoostTVBBC
South Wales Argus
12-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Napoleonic prisoner of war camp buried under field bought from farmer
Norman Cross, the world's first purpose-built prisoner of war camp, was privately owned by a farmer, and has been bought by Nene Park Trust. Located near Peterborough, it contains the remains of around 1,770 French, Dutch and German soldiers captured in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars fought between the French and other European nations. The camp now lies barely visible under a field used for arable crops and grazing (Damian Grady/Historic England Archive{PA) The trust says it wants to preserve the site and make it available to the public as a historic and green space. The camp now lies barely visible under a field used for arable crops and grazing. But it previously held a self-contained town, with barracks, offices, a hospital, school, marketplace and banking system, according to historian Paul Chamberlain. It operated from 1797 to 1814 and housed around 7,000 French prisoners. The location was chosen because it was far from the sea, making it difficult for any escapees to return to France. A watercolour plan of the barracks of Norman Cross, with a list of buildings, made in 1799 (Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery/PA) Prisoners made intricate models from bone, wood and straw to sell at the camp market and trade for food, tobacco and wine. Around 800 of these artefacts, which include miniature ships and chateaus, are on display at the nearby Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The trust received £200,000 of grant funding from Historic England and £50,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to buy the camp following years of negotiations. Its acquisition was fought for by resident Derek Lopez, who owned the Norman Cross Gallery near Yaxley and was an advocate of Peterborough's history. He died last year before seeing the sale complete. The location was chosen because it was far from the sea, making it difficult for any escapees to return to France (Damian Grady/Historic England Archive) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: 'The Norman Cross prisoner of war camp represents a pivotal moment in our shared European heritage that deserves to be better known.' Matthew Bradbury, chief executive of Nene Park Trust, said he was 'delighted' to take on the ownership of Norman Cross and wanted 'to share its green space and unique stories for generations to come'. Heritage minister Baroness Twycross said: 'Norman Cross represents a poignant chapter in our shared European story. 'The remarkable stories of those held in what was the first purpose-built prisoner of war camp should be remembered now and in the future. 'This partnership has secured this valuable heritage site for generations to come.'
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Napoleonic prisoner of war camp buried under field bought from farmer
Norman Cross, the world's first purpose-built prisoner of war camp, was privately owned by a farmer, and has been bought by Nene Park Trust. Located near Peterborough, it contains the remains of around 1,770 French, Dutch and German soldiers captured in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars fought between the French and other European nations. The camp now lies barely visible under a field used for arable crops and grazing (Damian Grady/Historic England Archive{PA) The trust says it wants to preserve the site and make it available to the public as a historic and green space. The camp now lies barely visible under a field used for arable crops and grazing. But it previously held a self-contained town, with barracks, offices, a hospital, school, marketplace and banking system, according to historian Paul Chamberlain. It operated from 1797 to 1814 and housed around 7,000 French prisoners. The location was chosen because it was far from the sea, making it difficult for any escapees to return to France. A watercolour plan of the barracks of Norman Cross, with a list of buildings, made in 1799 (Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery/PA) Prisoners made intricate models from bone, wood and straw to sell at the camp market and trade for food, tobacco and wine. Around 800 of these artefacts, which include miniature ships and chateaus, are on display at the nearby Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The trust received £200,000 of grant funding from Historic England and £50,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to buy the camp following years of negotiations. Its acquisition was fought for by resident Derek Lopez, who owned the Norman Cross Gallery near Yaxley and was an advocate of Peterborough's history. He died last year before seeing the sale complete. The location was chosen because it was far from the sea, making it difficult for any escapees to return to France (Damian Grady/Historic England Archive) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: 'The Norman Cross prisoner of war camp represents a pivotal moment in our shared European heritage that deserves to be better known.' Matthew Bradbury, chief executive of Nene Park Trust, said he was 'delighted' to take on the ownership of Norman Cross and wanted 'to share its green space and unique stories for generations to come'. Heritage minister Baroness Twycross said: 'Norman Cross represents a poignant chapter in our shared European story. 'The remarkable stories of those held in what was the first purpose-built prisoner of war camp should be remembered now and in the future. 'This partnership has secured this valuable heritage site for generations to come.'
Western Telegraph
11-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Napoleonic prisoner of war camp buried under field bought from farmer
Norman Cross, the world's first purpose-built prisoner of war camp, was privately owned by a farmer, and has been bought by Nene Park Trust. Located near Peterborough, it contains the remains of around 1,770 French, Dutch and German soldiers captured in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars fought between the French and other European nations. The camp now lies barely visible under a field used for arable crops and grazing (Damian Grady/Historic England Archive{PA) The trust says it wants to preserve the site and make it available to the public as a historic and green space. The camp now lies barely visible under a field used for arable crops and grazing. But it previously held a self-contained town, with barracks, offices, a hospital, school, marketplace and banking system, according to historian Paul Chamberlain. It operated from 1797 to 1814 and housed around 7,000 French prisoners. The location was chosen because it was far from the sea, making it difficult for any escapees to return to France. A watercolour plan of the barracks of Norman Cross, with a list of buildings, made in 1799 (Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery/PA) Prisoners made intricate models from bone, wood and straw to sell at the camp market and trade for food, tobacco and wine. Around 800 of these artefacts, which include miniature ships and chateaus, are on display at the nearby Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The trust received £200,000 of grant funding from Historic England and £50,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to buy the camp following years of negotiations. Its acquisition was fought for by resident Derek Lopez, who owned the Norman Cross Gallery near Yaxley and was an advocate of Peterborough's history. He died last year before seeing the sale complete. The location was chosen because it was far from the sea, making it difficult for any escapees to return to France (Damian Grady/Historic England Archive) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: 'The Norman Cross prisoner of war camp represents a pivotal moment in our shared European heritage that deserves to be better known.' Matthew Bradbury, chief executive of Nene Park Trust, said he was 'delighted' to take on the ownership of Norman Cross and wanted 'to share its green space and unique stories for generations to come'. Heritage minister Baroness Twycross said: 'Norman Cross represents a poignant chapter in our shared European story. 'The remarkable stories of those held in what was the first purpose-built prisoner of war camp should be remembered now and in the future. 'This partnership has secured this valuable heritage site for generations to come.'
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Science
- Glasgow Times
Historic England laboratories given ‘state-of-the-art' refurbishment
The Fort Cumberland Laboratories in Portsmouth, Hampshire, have been equipped with tools to help understand how historic artefacts are made and how best to preserve them. The site has been central in projects ranging from the re-excavation of Silbury Hill in Wiltshire, conserving artefacts from the 18th century Dutch warship the Rooswijk off the Kent coast and the analysis of human remains at Birdoswald Roman Fort Cemetery at Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. An Historic England spokeswoman said: 'The specialist work of Historic England's science facility at Fort Cumberland plays a vital role in telling the stories of England's past. Irene Bargagli, conservation and heritage science technician at Historic England, operating the Scanning Electron Microscope (Historic England Archive/PA) 'Over the last 75 years, its archaeologists and heritage scientists have made a significant contribution to understanding our past. 'Housing nationally important reference collections and advanced analytical instrumentation, Fort Cumberland is managed by a team of heritage scientists who provide bespoke advice and services to the heritage sector, as well as producing globally-recognised best practice guidance.' The renovations, funded by Historic England, have involved reconfiguring the lab spaces with new flooring, heating and cooling systems while new posts have been created with funding awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The new equipment includes a scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometry system (SEM-EDS) for analysing historic materials to which will provide an insight into how they are made as well as assess their condition and how to preserve them for longer. A pewter writing set/ ink well which was recovered from the Rooswijk shipwreck (Historic England/PA) The spokeswoman said: 'The upgraded SEM-EDS allows imaging of very small features (e.g. nanocrystals) as well as mapping the chemical composition of a wide range of materials. 'Expected uses include identifying dental wear in archaeological remains; causes of bone discolouration or butchering marks; wood and fibre species; insect remains; plant remains; and historic building materials.' Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: 'The amazing work of our archaeologists and heritage scientists is helping to uncover the hidden stories that connect us to our distant past. 'This new investment in Fort Cumberland's laboratories will enhance our research and conservation work, and improve access to our expertise, equipment and collections, helping more people to enjoy and care for their heritage.'
