Specifically, the action spans the years from 1529-1535. That Old Time ReligionĪlso, as far as the time period goes, this takes place during the reign of Henry VIII-an era of upheaval. He brings his own joy with him, and it seems to have a definite impact on the setting. Even when More is executed, a pretty, natural environment seems to surround the Tower of London. We get the sense that, even though the bad guys are technically profiting and thriving, they're losing their souls certainly, the places in which the find themselves indicate that the states of their souls are not very positive. By contrast, a grim atmosphere pervades the court where More is tried and the office where Cromwell interrogates More.
More and his family have a nice spread-a country manor right on the banks of the Thames. It's very different from the grim governmental quarters of London, where Cromwell sits around concocting nefarious schemes.
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More lives in Chelsea-now a posh district and former nexus of "Swingin' London" in the '60s.īut in the movie it's totally pastoral and bucolic. The play is set in London, mainly at locations along the Thames, like Thomas More's house, the Tower of London, and Cromwell's office.
16th-Century London Punting Down the Thames
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