Filming of Kafka story wraps up at Rivington's Pigeon Tower

The tower in Rivington Terraced Gardens was the centrepiece for a film based on Franz Kafka’s 'Before the Law'.

The short film also used Bolton’s Old Magistrates Court as a location.

Writer and director, Brett Gregory, said: "This year is the centenary of Kafka’s death.

"Events and celebrations have been taking place in Oxford and London, and all across Europe.

"So we believed Bolton, Rivington, and the North West should be involved also."

Filming on the project commenced in May (Image: Serious Feather)

Featuring the actors Andrew Joseph, Luke Richards, Robert Hedley and Maya Gallagher, the film was led by director of photography Gwyn Hemmings and co-produced by Jack Clarke.

Script development and storyboarding began early in the year, casting took place in spring, and production commenced in May.

Mr Clarke said: "We’ve been very lucky in securing a wonderful cast and wonderful locations which only Bolton has to offer.

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Rivington's Pigeon Tower to feature in film based on classic tale

"In terms of the story’s gothic themes, the Pigeon Tower in Rivington Terraced Gardens was perfect."

Pigeon Tower served as a backdrop for filming (Image: Serious Feather)

Richard Galloway, director of the Rivington Heritage Trust, said: "As a charity we rely on innovative ways to engage the public with our heritage sites of Rivington Terraced Gardens.

"Supporting film projects like this aligns with our mission to keep British cultural history alive and active, and hopefully this will attract further visitors and volunteers to the Rivington Terraced Gardens as well as the Pigeon Tower."

The Pigeon Tower, also known as the Lookout or Dovecote Tower, was commissioned by William Lever as a birthday gift for his wife, Elizabeth Ellen, and was built between 1905 and 1909.

Its unique architectural design stems from the vision of Thomas Mawson.