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Kes is a classic British drama film by the legendary director Ken Loach. Considered one of the greatest films of the director, Kes was released on 27 March 1970 in the UK, won 2 BAFTA Film Awards in 1971 including "Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles" for the performance of the lead actor David Bradley. The film is based on the novel "A Kestrel for a Knave" by Barry Hines. Kes was also listed in the British Film Institute's Top Ten (British) Films.
Kes was shot on location around Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK. The school scenes were filmed at Edward Sheerien School in Barnsley, which was closed in 2009.
Photo at Wikipedia. (A postcard of Cheapside, Barnsley)
Where was Kes Filmed?
Kes was filmed in Athersley South, Barnsley, Fitzwilliam St, Hoyland, Hoyland Common, Hoyland Rd, Old Hall Farm Cottage, Parkside Rd, Princess St, St. Helens School (Edward Sheerien School) and Tankersley.
The complete list of the locations with latitude and longitude coordinates are listed below in the table.
Kes Locations Map
Kes Locations Table
| Location Name | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Athersley South | 53.576923 | -1.466566 |
| Barnsley | 53.553745 | -1.481860 |
| Fitzwilliam St | 53.553753 | -1.487562 |
| Hoyland | 53.498371 | -1.441871 |
| Hoyland Common | 53.497803 | -1.465089 |
| Hoyland Rd | 53.497650 | -1.462855 |
| Old Hall Farm Cottage | 53.485371 | -1.464514 |
| Parkside Rd | 53.494743 | -1.459157 |
| Princess St | 53.549080 | -1.484171 |
| St. Helens School (Edward Sheerien School) | 53.578644 | -1.457954 |
| Tankersley | 53.496078 | -1.486606 |
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