"War Of The Worlds" Pilgrimage - Midlands Weather Forum

Poyks · #1 (**Link to Post**) 08-Aug-2008, 01:31

A group of us is heading down to Woking to camp over the weekend and visit many of the places that feature in H.G. Well's classic novel "The War Of The Worlds". Our first stop on Saturday will be Horsell Common, the place where the martians first landed in the book, then we'll be heading into Woking itself to see the tripod fighting machine that was built to commemorate the first ever real Sci-fi story.
The weather for Friday looks good for driving, as the flow from the north will bring a fresh cooler feel, but it looks like rain will be an unfortunate feature for Saturday. Hopefully it won't last too long and we'll be able to get some good video footage of our trip.

luke anthony · #2 (**Link to Post**) 08-Aug-2008, 01:55

Sounds like a good trip hopfully the weather will be on your side and if not well then it better give you a good storm to record

have a good time and plus it been years since i've seen the film and heard the music my friend has the sound track cd to the film but i've never listened to it yet must give it a go

Poyks · #3 (**Link to Post**) 08-Aug-2008, 09:36

Thank you Luke, yes a good night storm would be awesome and rather fitting, but looks unlikely unless Saturday's rain band peps up a bit.

Right, where's me brolly?!

Philip Bedford · #4 (**Link to Post**) 08-Aug-2008, 12:35

Just to mention, one scene of War of the Worlds was placed in East Sheen.

Poyks · #5 (**Link to Post**) 10-Aug-2008, 16:20

That was a brilliant weekend! Lots of camping, beer, walking, filming and general silliness! Yes, the weather was a bit soggy but it didn't put a dampener on a great time!

There'll be a video on YouTube in a few days, but for now this is a piccy of us lot in Woking.

Stumpey · #6 (**Link to Post**) 10-Aug-2008, 19:51

My town also mentioned "Sunbury Cross under a pall of smoke "The War of the Worlds" by H.G.Wells."

Steve

Poyks · #7 (**Link to Post**) 13-Aug-2008, 23:44

Video and piccies now added to the official WOTW site, good fun was certainly had by all!

Click here to view.

We made another fun video that is still in the editing process, I'll keep you posted.

Good to see some of you living in the 'invasion' area!

DoctorD · #8 (**Link to Post**) 14-Aug-2008, 08:07

Only had chance to catch a little of the video at the moment, the web site looks great, very professional. Don't forget to add it to our links directory as a permanent reminder/reference to everyone.

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Poyks · #9 (**Link to Post**) 15-Aug-2008, 20:28

The main video of our daft antics has been finished now, and it's rather amusing!

YouTube - The War of the Worlds Project

Enjoy!

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