Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent is significant to Sherlock Holmes (2009) because the Punch Bowl pub, the prison gate and Ropery courtyard, and a ship launch were all filmed here. Guy Richie used this location to fill multiple scenes due to its Victorian architecture and industrial surroundings. I found this information on Kent Film Office. This source is an example of platform as gatekeeper because it is run by the Kent County Council. This source shapes cultural recognition, influences selection, and controls visibility. Additionally, people who read this website and fans can't edit information or create information on it. Mapping this location on COVE adds a grassroots layer to the story by bringing its own local history to a fictional film. The Dockyard represents Victorian London, however, the history of workers, shipbuilding, and architecture adds a perspective that redirects attention towards the real people and place behind the location which might otherwise be overlooked without given visibility.
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Research: https://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/filmed-in-kent/2009/12/sherlock-holmes-2009/
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