Market Street and Mermaid Street will be closed for several days and transformed into the 1800s this week as filming takes place for a period drama with a working title January Nights.
There will be changes made to the appearance of the streets with Regency props and set dressing to the houses and streets, along with some horses and carriages in use.
Dates for preparation, shooting and reinstating
There will be two days of preparation, three days for the shoot, and two days to reinstate the streets.
Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5 from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Market Street will be prepared for the shoot.
Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 7.30am to 6.30pm, there will be shooting on Market Street.
Wednesday, September 10 from 7.30am to 6.30pm there will be shooting in Mermaid Street and outside Ypres Tower.
Wednesday, September 10 (afternoon) Market Street will be reinstated and on Thursday, September 11 from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Mermaid Street and Market Street will be reinstated.
Road closures
There will be some road closures on Market Street, Lion Street, and East Street from Sunday, September 7 at 8.00am until Wednesday, September 10 until 6.00pm. Access to Church Square and Watchbell Street will be via Mermaid Street and West Street.
There will a Stop and Go in operation Wednesday, September 10 between 8.00am and 6.00pm on Mermaid Street, West Street and Church Square with two-minute holds.
Parking
Parking bays in Market Street and East Street will be suspended from Saturday, September 6 to lay ground cover and to use for the horses and carriages.
Some bays on the High Street and East Cliff will be suspended to park technical vehicles.
The company will do their best to maintain pedestrian and delivery access to local residents and businesses but ask people to “be mindful of filming equipment, props and working crew when walking through dressed Market Street”.
Kurtis Parker, location manager, said: “We understand that filming on location can cause disruption, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this might cause. Please be assured that our priority is to work respectfully with your community. Our team will do everything possible to limit our impact on residents, maintain access and keep noise to a minimum.
“Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated. If you need any further information, have specific questions, or experience any disturbance during out filming, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07523 356 102 or email kurtisjamesparker@gmail.com”
Image Credits: Kt bruce .
I can remember when an episode of Black Mirror was filmed in Rye with none other than the wonderfull Aaron Paul wandering around Rye. And I missed him , and I have never recovered from the disappointment of seeing my crush in real life.. so I will discreetly be buzzing around like the first swallow of spring in anticipation of maybe a major star swanning around a la mr darcy. Lol.
I just hope the money the council make. Will be spent maintaining the parks. The salts in Fishmarket street is a tip.