'Bexborough' is a fictional town, and the scenes of the beach-front and piers are from other British seaside towns.
Geoffrey sees posters for a film at the Gaumont Theatre, "Sinners". This is a fictional film.
One storyline concerning an unmarried couple enjoying a sexual relationship was initially deemed in violation of the US censor guidelines and the film unsuitable for release. After re-editing, it was re-titled and passed for release.
The two soldiers are members of the Welsh Guards (as shown by the arrangement of their buttons - in groups of five). Welsh Guardsmen can also be seen lining the street during the parade watched by the Howards.