Healers" (NFSH) in 1959. The work of the sanctuary and the NFSH continues today. John "Hoppy" Hopgood (1921–1943), a pilot with 617 Squadron, the Dambusters. Flying as Guy Gibson's second in command, he was killed in the attack on the Möhne dam. "Hoppy" lived in Hurstcote House on Hook Lane which is now the site of Shere Court. In popular culture Film location Since at least the early 20th century, the location and Tudor architecture has been a draw for artists and film-makers. The Victoria County History, which was written for the county of Surrey in 1911, lavished more praise than on any other village: Films made in the area include: 1918 D.W. Griffith silent Hearts of the World. 1946 as Dr. Reeves’ village in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's A Matter of Life and Death. 1964 The Earth Dies Screaming, a science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher. 1972 The Ruling Class starring Peter O'Toole. 2004 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, in which St James's church features briefly in the final wedding scene. 2005 The Wedding Date starring Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney. 2006 The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jude Law. 2021 The music video for Zombie! by Orla Gartland In literature Anchoress of Shere by Paul L. Moorcraft. The Passionate Friends, a social commentary novel by H. G. Wells, places the protagonist's marriage here. References External links Shere Parish Council 1933 Video of Shere Shere Village website Cricket in Surrey English cricket in the 14th to 17th centuries Civil parishes in Surrey Borough of Guildford Villages in Surrey