Nothing But the Best

Bates leaves a rather grand pub . . . . . The Castle in Richmond on Thames, says Amanda Jonkler

"I first went to the Castle pub Richmond Road Isleworth assuming that the council boundaries had changed. Outside there were similar lanterns just slightly moved. After taking a picture I went into the pub to explain what I was doing. Immediately the barman explained I wanted what is now the Ivy Cafe in Richmond. A long story then poured out about how he knew. So I duly went to the said cafe which is also very grand and snapped it." John Harwood. (SJ)

Bates deliberately allows his bird to get splashed so she can change her clothes...Outside the town hall in Richmond on Thames, Amanda again with our thanks.

Ian Hedgcock provides a supporting shot to confirm Amanda's identification pointing out that the new lamps are shorter and all except the Town Hall itself has been rebuilt. (RL)

And here's home.

Queen's Road opposite Marlborough Road in Richmond. But one wouldn't know it until proof in nows later. SJ

Bates in central London. This is Waterloo Place that also appears in 'Brannigan', 'Murder Without Crime', That Riviera Touch', 'Defence of the Realm' and 'The Sandwich Man'.

Looking up Lower Regent Street from Waterloo Place, SW1. SJ

Bates watches Elliott making a call. Carlos Place W1, which is also seen in 'A Touch of the Sun', 'The Man Without a Body', 'Behemoth, the Sea Monster' and 'Murder by Proxy'.

Now, with many changes to the Connaught Hotel. SJ

Then it cuts but this is probably nearby.

Picking up Elliott's dispersed luggage at various left luggage offices in stations, this one being Paddington.

Bates maintains his composure. Facing Spring Street W2 from the side of Paddington station running alongside Eastbourne Terrace.

Now that this passage has re-opened after a long closure, the view towards Spring Street has been obscured by a new structure on the right. SJ

Elliott and Bates continue to pick up the former's luggage. This is Waterloo in the film and that indeed looks like the former Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women, SE1, in the background. Probably tricky to take a comparison with the IMAX centre obscuring the view.

Marylebone Station, NW1.

Now with glass replacing the clock. Across the road Paltrow was mugged in Sliding Doors. SJ

The Young Pretender: is this a real sign?

27 Marlborough Road on the left. The building to the right also matches. SJ

A news vendor

The corner of Marlborough Road and Queen's Road, Richmond. SJ

Bates outsdie 62 Queen's Road, Richmond.

The terrace was demolished in the film and here's what we have now. SJ

Avoiding paying the taxi while the cabbie receives a ticket for his troubles.

Green Park tube now. SJ

Bates is impressed by the majesty of Cambridge.

Missed the angle but nice blue sky may compensate. King's College, Cambridge. SJ

Exiting King's College.

Taken from the gate to avoid the entry fee. SJ

Now entering King's Parade to "borrow" a couple of bicycles.

Now. SJ

Bates punts Elliott on the river Cam while receiving some nuggets on how not to be common.

Looking towards Clare College Bridge taken from Garret Hostel Lane. A similar punting shot was seen in Sylvia. SJ

Elliott berates the rowers for being lazy.

Looking towards Elizabeth Way which bridges the Cam from Midsummer Common. SJ

Bates and Elliott ascend from the towpath.

These steps lead up to Victoria Avenue, which divides Midsummer Common from Jesus Green. SJ

Taken from the bottom of the steps to show the rebuilding of the opposite side of the bank. SJ

Asprey on Bond Street, W1. This corner features in' Absolute Beginners' while other sections of the street are seen in 'The Lady is a Square', 'The Stud', 'Appointment with Crime', 'The Mine and the Minotaur', ‘Just My Luck’, ‘Baby Love’, ‘Joanna’, ‘I Don't Want to Be Born’ and, not surprisingly, ‘Bond Street’.

To be more precise, the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street. SJ

Sotheby's with the news store in front seen in Octopussy.

Now, without the news vendor's stall, which was always an odd place for it. SJ

A sea of meters.

Rescued parking. Waterloo Place, SW1. SJ

Bates aims to impress Martin at his workplace, despite the attentions of Villiers. SJ

Outside 16 Carlton House Terrace, SW1. SJ

Unknown.

Bates strides across Horse Guards' Parade, SW1.

Now. SJ

Driving up to Audley End House, off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF. Also seen in Woman of Straw.

Reassuringly unchanged. SJ

Bates and Martin enter Audley End House.

There are two entrance porches but they are slightly different and this is the one of the left. SJ

Looks like the usual suspects on Euston Road but have there been alterations? ... And after 8 years, all is explained. It's not any of those on Euston Road but St Peter's, Eaton Square, SW1. (SJ)

This replaces Peter's shot of St Pancras Church from May 2016 with the correct church on the north-east end of Eaton Square. SJ

Andrews, Martin and Bates enjoy the wedding. Within the portico of St Peter's.

Looking out towards Eaton Square. SJ

The terrace is demolished. Will the secret in the basement be found?

A different angle to show the replacement. The original angle can be in 003n. SJ

Bates looks confident with the buildings opposite caught in shot.

Queen's Road and the corner of Marlborough Road. SJ