Kate moss suffers for her art at Camber Sands in 1990
I often hear rumours of photo shoots at Camber Sands beach but always seem to miss the actual event. So far I’ve heard of Bernard Cumberbatch spending time in Rye and on Camber Sands filming the period drama; Parade’s End, The activia advert, an insurance advert and the boyband one direction all appearing in the last year.
Going back a bit further Kate Moss appeared on the beach with photos taken by Corrine Day. This photo shoot apparently put her on the map. I’m sure she was pleased with the location as Camber Sands is only an hour or so away from her lovely Croydon.
My personal favourite though is the Robert Dowling Pink Floyd cover for their album Momentary Lapse of Reason.
Pontins finally upgrade their accommodation at Camber Sands
I’ve reliably been informed Camber Sands now has a number of companies offering turnaround services on holiday lets that will quote for making those beds.
I’ll be keeping my ear to the group and eyes peeled for the next film shoot. I’m investing in some 18th century clothing and will be parading up and down the beach so I’ll be able to step in at the last minute should Bernard Cumberbatch need a leading lady in his next period drama.
If any of the twenty four people who have actually read my blog have anymore knowledge of famous film shoots that took place in Camber then please feel free to let me know.
I believe that the new Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher biopic was partially filmed there. I think the bits with the children on the beach.
Best Wishes
Louise
Thanks Louise,
That’s one I wasn’t aware of – I’ll have to keep an eye out as it’s on my films to see list!
I’m often pointing out articles in the press for inaccuracies. So I feel it only fair that Louise has kindly pointed out that the Pink Floyd album cover was in fact taken at Saunton Sands in Devon and not Camber, East Sussex so I’ll have to strike it off the list.
That’s right, top quality journalism on my website, no NOTW here
However, I will be keeping the photo as I like it!
In the film ‘Nine’ Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas scene was shot on Camber Sands (its the bit with the pill box!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foqgaD6-ERI&feature=related
Apparently there was a scene from Dr Who with the Darleks on the beach (very long time ago!) http://www.doctorwholocations.net/locations/cambersands
Here is a list of films that have featured Camber Sands http://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Camber%20Sands,%20Camber,%20East%20Sussex,%20England,%20UK
Its also been on lots of adverts too!
Interesting, thank you Richard
I’ve also found a link to the ‘Iron Lady’ I see dunes but are they Camber Dunes!
Well according to Visit 1066 Country facebook page it is Camber Sands!
update – Professor Brian Cox spotted yesterday filming for star gazing live https://twitter.com/#!/NiftyKnits/media/slideshow?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitpic.com%2F7jve8h
I’m going to the Star Gazing event at the De La Warr Pavillion next week. I’m sorry I missed him, with my GCSE in Physics we could have thrown a few theories around
Thanks to twitter I have now have photograph evidence that Take That made a fleeting appearance at Camber Sands beach.
http://malzaspeziale.tumblr.com/post/16826645866/icansavethisloveforever-camber-sands-ii-i
http://malzaspeziale.tumblr.com/post/16826327419/icansavethisloveforever-camber-sands-iii
http://neverforgettakethat.tumblr.com/post/16823152985/icansavethisloveforever-camber-sands-i
I suspect they took advantage of one of the many deals that pontins offer!