Denham Film Studios 165-acre (668,000 m²) site known as 'The Fisheries' near the village of Denham, Buckinghamshire, and designed by architects Walter Gropius and Maxwell Fry. At the time it was the largest facility of its kind in the UK. In 1937, Queen Mary visited the studios while "The Drum" was being filmed. In 1946, ‘Stage One Music Theatre’ opened. Designed by sound recordist and engineer Cyril Crowhurst, the stage could accommodate 120 performers. The studios were known by various names during their lifetime including London Film Studios, the home of Korda's London Films. It was merged with the Rank Organisation's Pinewood Studios
Somerville Open Studios year. Orange balloons have become a signature of SOS, where they mark an artist's studio which is open to be visited. Orange information kiosks have been introduced to provide more guidance. Several trolley-cars are also rented for the duration of event, on which volunteer guides direct people to workspaces and local landmarks. In 2002 the organization introduced the Artist’s Choice Exhibit at the Somerville Museum. In 2011 a Volunteer Art Show was initiated to reward those who volunteer at the event. In 2012 was the first runway-style SOS Fashion Show, along with an SOS Film Festival for video artists. As