The beloved period drama following midwives in the East End of 1950s London was filmed in London and Kent, where a historic dockyard recreated post-war Poplar.
Where was Call the Midwife filmed?
Call the Midwife was filmed in London and Kent.
Every Call the Midwife location, explained
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Poplar – the Historic Dockyard
The East End streets used the Historic Dockyard at Chatham, Kent.
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The city – London
Some scenes used London, the show’s setting.
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The suburbs – London
Further scenes used areas around London.
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A midwives’ story
The story follows midwives in 1950s East End London.
Planning a visit
London and the Historic Dockyard at Chatham – the show’s real settings – are accessible destinations.
Call the Midwife Fun Facts
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Filmed in London and Kent The East End was recreated at Chatham’s dockyard.
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Based on memoirs It adapts the memoirs of a real midwife.
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Post-war Poplar The story is set in London’s East End.
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A dockyard set A historic dockyard plays 1950s London.
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A long-running hit The BBC drama has run for many seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Call the Midwife filmed?
In London and Kent.
Is it set in London?
Yes – in the East End of 1950s London.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Chatham Historic Dockyard is open to visitors.
Is it based on a true story?
Yes – a real midwife’s memoirs.
When did it start?
2012.
