Locations
Much of the filming took place on location in northern England, especially in localities near Oldham, Stalybridge and surrounding areas. The opening shot of the film is of a war memorial and this is in Stalybridge town centre, and throughout Glossop. The dance party scene was filmed at Hyde Town Hall. Location filming took place from April to August 1978.
The sequence showing the troops boarding the train and making their farewells was filmed at Keighley railway station on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, making use of authentic World War II locomotives now preserved on the KWVR. A former Royal Ordnance Factory in nearby Steeton was also used.
The exterior shots at the Welsh resort were filmed in Llandudno, North Wales.
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