View made famous by iconic Hovis advert is 'ruined' by scaffolding, visitors to Dorset Street say

The view made famous by the iconic Hovis advert is 'ruined' by scaffolding forcing visitors down a cobbled Dorset street to crop photos so they cut out unsightly home renovations. One of Britain's most famous sights is 'ruined' by scaffolding, visitors say. after its use in 1973 Hovis advertisement The beloved advertisement launched the film career of legendary director Sir Ridley Scott Visitors had to cut much of the stage due to unsightly renovations Energy bills are skyrocketing in your pub? Email elena.salvoni@mailonline.co.uk

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Posted: 10:39 BST, 2 September 2022 | Update: 2.16pm BST, 2nd September 2022

Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset is perhaps one of England's best-known settings rural after being used in the famous 1973 Hovis advertisement.

But visitors hoping to enjoy one of Britain's most famous views have been disappointed as the countryside landscape is "ruined" by scaffolding on a neighboring house.

The 'Boy On The Bike' advert, which was filmed on Dorset's pretty cobbled street, has always been voted a UK favourite.< /p>< p class="mol-para-with-font">The commercial launched the career of its director, legendary filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott.

It shows a young bread delivery boy on the steep hill lined with thatched cottages, a picturesque scene from bygone Britain.