The films that made Leeds and Yorkshire big news on the big screen

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The Damned United.
yorkshire’s stunning scenery and imposing cities have played starring roles in some of the UK’s best-loved films.

Here are 12 of the most memorable movies that have their very own cinematic claim for fame for Leeds and the rest of the county.

The Damned United - Leeds.

The Railway Children – The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

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Calendar Girls.

The Full Monty – Sheffield.

Calendar Girls – Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales.

This Sporting Life – Wakefield.

Billy Liar – Bradford.

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Little Voice.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – Goathland Station, North York Moors.

Little Voice – Scarborough.

Chariots of Fire – Harrogate.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves – Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire Dales.

Tyrannosaur – Leeds.

Brassed Off – Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and Halifax.

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