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Emma 2009: The Sets of Highbury and Hartfield

October 11, 2009 by Vic

Highbury, the large and populous village, almost amounting to a town, to which Hartfield, in spite of its separate lawn, and shrubberies, and name, did really belong, afforded her no equals. The Woodhouses were first in consequence there. All looked up to them. – Emma, Jane Austen, Ch 1

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Market Day in Chilham

Market Day in Chilham

Village of Chilham: The new adaptation of Emma 2009 starring Romola Garai, uses the village of Chilham as the setting of Highbury. Click on this link to Kent Online to see a short film clip of this picturesque village.

Filming in Chilham Square

Filming in Chilham Square

Squerryes Court was chosen to represent the Woodhouse’s home, Hartfield. The manor house was built in 1681 and has gone through extensive changes.  I visited the house during my trip to England in the mid-90’s. The guidebook states: “In the early 18th century, three pavilions to the house were built between the house and the lake. They contained the kitchens, larders, pantries, staff quarters and brew house. The distance from the kitchen to the dining-room was about ninety yards.” The pavilions were then pulled down, and wings were built at each end of the house for domestic quarters. After World War II, these wings were demolished, and the house was restored to its original form.”

Jonny and Romola in the drawing room of Squerryes Court

Jonny and Romola in the drawing room of Squerryes Court

BBC’s Press Office: “The esteemed and impressive cast also includes Michael Gambon (Cranford, Gosford Park) as Emma’s affectionate, neurotic father who unusually allows her to be mistress of their household; Jonny Lee Miller (Byron, Eli Stone, Trainspotting) as Mr Knightley, Emma’s shrewd and attractive neighbour, whose strength of character is in sharp contrast to her father; Jodhi May (Einstein And Eddington, Friends And Crocodiles) as Miss Taylor, Emma’s former governess who marries the good-humoured Mr Weston played by Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, White Teeth, My Dad’s The Prime Minister); and Tamsin Greig (The Diary Of Anne Frank, Green Wing) as the incessantly chatty, well-meaning Miss Bates whose poverty draws the pity and goodwill of all of Highbury.

Squerryes Court as Hartfield

Squerryes Court as Hartfield

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  1. on October 12, 2009 at 04:22 2009 BBC Emma Filming Locations | .: StrangeBlog :.

    […] has also posted a nice piece about several locations used in the adaptation, including Chilham Village (standing in for Highbury) and Squerryes Court […]


  2. on October 12, 2009 at 14:37 Ann Branwell

    Squerryes Court was a brilliant choice for Hartfield. I can’t wait to see the film. EMMA is my favorite Jane Austen book!


  3. on October 12, 2009 at 18:53 NightAngel

    Hi there!

    Is this the new version of Jane Austen’s “Emma”?? is it a film? Is it finished yet?

    Thanks!


    • on October 13, 2009 at 20:57 Vic

      Yes, Emma 2009 is finished and currently showing in England. Next stop, the US, PBS Masterpiece classic this coming winter.


      • on October 13, 2009 at 21:12 NightAngel

        Thanks for the answer!!! I hope cant see it on internet soon (i’m spanish)… It seems wonderfully. I think i’ll like this version. Hoy many episodes are there?


  4. on October 12, 2009 at 23:48 Enid Wilson

    Squerryes Court looks good. I’m eager for it to be shown in Australia.

    Bargain with the Devil


  5. on October 15, 2009 at 10:42 Anne Reeves

    I just blogged about Lost in Austen too! Didn’t know how to tell you, so I thought this was best. I focus on things that bring delight – and it does!


  6. on January 25, 2010 at 02:19 Emma 2010 on PBS Masterpiece Classic: A Review « Jane Austen's World

    […] on January 25, 2010 at 02:18 | Reply Emma 2009: The Sets of Highbury and Hartfield « Jane Austen's World […]


  7. on April 27, 2012 at 17:05 Carla

    I have a question. I notice that Harriet’s room is an attic dormer with a round, spoked window. There is no corresponding window in either of the buildings used for the school, but there IS the exact style dormer window at the front of the house used for Hartfield. Were the scenes of Harriet’s room shot there?



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