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Pebble Hayward-Lowe

Happy New Year To All Our Customers, Old And New!

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Thank you for your continued support, we truly appreciate every one of you. As we step into a fresh year in the fast-paced world of film and television, we’re excited for the challenges ahead, from last-minute prop requests to the wonderfully bizarre. Delivering top-tier service is what we love and strive to do.

We’re proud to have been part of so many fantastic projects throughout 2025, including Netflix dramas Runaway and Guinness, the latest instalment of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, BBC’s Daddy Issues, Riot Women, Waiting for the Out, and many many more.

After a challenging period for the UK’s creative industries, we’re feeling optimistic about 2026.We are hopeful for a busy year ahead, packed with great projects and collaborations. With more productions choosing to film Up North, especially in Manchester – we couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come.

Keep an eye out on our Instagram, LinkedIn and our recent website uploads to stay up to date with our ever expanding prop collection!

Check out our Stockyard Salvage page for regular uploads of budget friendly items for sale, or pop in to check out what materials we have available at our reclamation site.

Here’s to another great year from all of us at Stockyard North Prop Hire 🎬✨

Victorian Nursery Sets and Hyper-Realistic Baby Dolls in Film and TV

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From lavish period dramas to eerie psychological thrillers, the Victorian nursery is a recurring visual scene in film and television, that can evoke a mixture of nostalgia, opulence, and sometimes, unease.

The Allure of the Victorian Themed Nursery

The visual language used in Victorian nurseries in film and tv includes —ornate cribs, wooden rocking horses and shelves stacked with antique toys—this helps to immediately signal a specific time and tone. Designers go to great lengths to get the details right, from period-accurate furniture to hand-painted murals. These choices help immerse audiences, making the setting as much a character as the people within it.

 

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New Prison Props

By Blog, Featured Props

Discover an extensive array of prison-themed props in our collection, featuring the latest additions including beds, sinks, and toilets. Enhance your set with an assortment of smaller items like cigarettes, games, photographs, and books, providing authenticity and a personal touch to your scenes.

We know a police drama is hugely popular up North right now, so why not familiarise yourself with what we have to offer in this department!

 

Feel free to contact us for more information or pop in to have a look around for yourself!