Railway Station, Goathland, Yorks, UK – Carrington (1995)
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N 54° 24.047 W 000° 42.732
30U E 648507 N 6030525
Strachey arrives at Goathland station on his way to Vanessa Bell’s house.
Waymark Code: WMKYFP
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/15/2014
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In 1915 Lytton Strachey goes to Vanessa Bell’s house and meets painter Dora Carrington, confusing her for a small boy. Despite spurning Strachey’s advances, Carrington grows to love him.
Mark Gertler wants Carrington, but she refuses him. Gertler confides in Strachey. Strachey proposes to Carrington that they live together, and Carrington finds Mill House for them to live in. When Gertler finds out he attacks the couple.
Carrington falls in love with Ralph Partridge and marries him. Ralph introduces Carrington and Strachey to Gerald Brenan. Carrington falls for Brenan and they start an affair. Ralph eventually finds out about the affair, but Strachey acts as mediator.
By 1924 Strachey buys Ham Spray House. He, Carrington and Ralph move in. Ralph is now having an affair with Frances marshall, Carrington is having an affair with Beacus, a seaman, and Strachey is having an affair with Roger.
In 1932 Strachey becomes terminally ill. Carrington tries to commit suicide in the garage, but is saved by Ralph. Strachey eventually dies and Carrington is depressed. When she is alone she burns Strachey’s things and shoots herself with a shotgun.
Movie or TV Show: Carrington
Year Released or First Aired: 1,995.00
IMDB Link: [Web Link]
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