Taste of Honey, A

In the grounds of a northern city school, a netball match is in progress. This is Bradford Park between Charlesworth Street and Barmouth Street in Bradford, Manchester 11.

Peter continues his dedication to this film for us and remarks that the pit head tower of Bradford Colliery can be seen in the background of the screen capture. In 2002 the land was reclaimed and the site became the location for the Commonwealth Games. Following that, the 'B of the Bang' sculpture sat on the location of the tower. That is until its spikes started falling off and the whole thing had to be scrapped! (RL)

Girls run around the netball court. Prior to October 2014, 'now' shots had been gathered for this film since 2006 and the date of uploading does not necessarily reflect the date of the image.

Chris Hughes shows us that the netball court has long gone. (RL)

The teacher urges one of her pupils on. Peter Bebbington advises that behind the teacher stands Shelagh Delaney, author of the play on which this film is based.

Looking west towards Charlesworth Street, Peter found new housing has replaced the Victorian terrace. (RL)

17 year old Josephine 'Jo' (Rita Tushingham) isn't playing too well . . . . . on purpose. The school has since been demolished but was located on Jarvis Street between Charlesworth Street and Barmouth Street. Information from the Rita Tushingham web site.

The shot from Chris reveals what replaced the school. (RL)

Peter Greenwood confirms that "Barmouth Street Baths stand in the background of this image and the school is Gresham Street Secondary School."

Chris provides this picture of the location after the loss of the Baths and School. (RL)

Jo attempts to play the game.

This time looking north-west to Charlesworth Street, Peter was not surprised to see that grass and a multi-purpose court have replaced the tarmac playground of the school. (RL)

When the whistle is blown the girls return inside. The now demolished Gresham Street Secondary School in Manchester. Ian Forsythe advises that the school fronted onto Johnson Street.

Chris thought of us again as he passed by the changed location. (RL)

Jo makes her way home after school. Lark Hill Road, Stockport in Cheshire.

Graham Crawford provides this shot showing that the original railings have been replaced and trees now obscure the view down the hill where the terraced houses once stood. (RL)

The youngster goes inside to find the Landlady having words with her mother. Lark Hill Road with the corner of Cunliffe Street visible on the extreme left.

Graham Crawford sends us this shot that he took in October 2017. He has also provided a capture from Google Earth that shows the cellar from which Dora Bryan and Rita Tushingham escaped, avoiding rent has now been bricked up. (RL)

Time to move on, Jo follows her mother Helen through a window whilst the Landlady watches television.

Lark Hill Road, Stockport, now in Greater Manchester, by Dave Moran.

Helen (Dora Bryan) leads the way to the bus stop. Chris Barnes suggests that this is in the Edgeley area of Stockport and it is - the top of Lark Hill which runs down to Brinksway.

Chris also provides this excellent photo as proof, complete with bollards!

As Jo and her mother ride the bus from Stockport to Salford, a montage of Manchester buildings is seen. Carlton House in Albert Square with the statue of William Gladstone to the right of centre. The square can be seen in 'The Lovers!', 'Billy Liar', 'The White Bus' and 'The Parole Officer'.

Another shot from Graham taken in October 2017 revealing that little has changed. (RL)

The old Transport & General Workers Union offices at the junction of Oldfield Road and Crescent in Salford found with the assistance of Richard Taylor. The building has been replaced . . . . .

......and Peter Brown (1) provides us with a replacement shot for Ian Brooks Google Earth View, telling us that the TGWU building was replaced by the Transport House apartment block. The memorial for the Boat War was moved back to accommodate a bus lane. Yes, and more apartments have appeared behind Transport House! (RL)

Dark buildings populate the city centre. Dark maybe, some redevelopment but more importantly a reverse shot of Manchester Art Gallery (on the left of the screen capture) resolved by Neil Rigby. Nicholas Street corner with Mosley St. (RL)

Graham Crawford provides this shot to replace Neil's Google Earth view and clarifies the reversal of the original filming. "This is Manchester Art Gallery that features in the film and is situated on Moseley Street. The road between the Art Gallery and the modern building to the left is Nicholas St. The old building seen to the right of the Gallery in the film capture, no longer exists and has been replaced by the building in the above image.The actual building to the right of the Gallery can be seen in Capture 75. This supports the theory provided by Neil Rigby that the image in the film is a reverse shot. Moseley St is for Trams and pedestrians whilst cars can still travel down Nicholas St." (RL)

St. Ann's Square in Manchester with the tower of St. Ann's church to the left and the Boer War Memorial centre. Identified by Richard Taylor.

A further shot from Graham that he took in October last. (RL)

This is a corrected view of the film's reversed shot of the Monument to Queen Victoria in Piccadilly.

The same statue, now with a newer building as the backdrop. (PW)

A church is seen as the journey continues out of the city. Mike Hicks advises that this is Brunswick Chapel on Broad Street, Salford. The building was demolished in 1978 and stood at the corner of Upper Gloucester Street.

Peter also replaces Mike Hicks Google Earth View with this shot of the same location now. The area where the chapel once stood, he says, is now a garden maintained by the START mental health charity. (RL)

The bus passes a pattern of demolished streets tattooed on the landscape.

The number 77 bus comes to a halt. Keith Byrne advises that the bus has travelled down Brindleheath Road from the junction with Broad Street in Pendleton, Lancashire. Behind the bus at the top of the rise stands The Horseshoe public house.

Brindle Heath Rd is still on a bus route but Peter managed to capture it when the road was quiet! (RL)

Helen and Jo alight. Brindle Heath Road, Salford.

Panning left, to the area across from the bus stop, Peter says is the site of the Brindle Heath cemetery and was already open land when the film was made, having ceased interments in 1851. There are, however, still graves on-site. (RL)

Jimmy (Paul Danquah) gets off at the same stop and helps Jo with her suitcases. The steps lead up from Brindle Heath Road to Broad Street passing Gordon Street, Hancock Street and McCleary Street in an area once known as Pendleton Higher Green.

Peter found that new housing has replaced the Victorian terraces and the steps are no longer present, but they were situated approximately between these two houses. (RL)

Helen goes on ahead to find their new address. This is St. Ann's Passage running down from Hancock Street to Brindle Heath Road.

As access to the steps in no longer possible, Peter had to settle for a street-level view looking down Brindle Heath Rd. (RL)

Jimmy follows Jo as she follows her mother. Looking towards Gerald Street through the 'backs' of Gordon Street and Hancock Street in Salford, previously in Lancashire, now in Greater Manchester. During a visit in 2022 Peter Brown (1) found that the back alleyways have been incorporated into the gardens of the new houses and it is now impossible to replicate this capture. (RL)

Jo and Jimmy part company. Looking from the 'backs' on Gordon Street and Hancock Street towards the walkway that runs down to Brindle Heath Road. During a visit in 2022 Peter Brown (1) found that the back alleyways have been incorporated into the gardens of the new houses and it is now impossible to replicate this capture. (RL)

At the end of a days work, Gladys (Veronica Howard) tidies paperwork after her boss Peter Smith leaves the office to meet Helen.

The day dawns following Peter and Helen's night out.

Jo falls as she runs down the steps whilst leaving school.

A rather different scene presented itself to Peter. This is the central exit from the school onto Gresham Street. The school has long since gone and a new entrance to Bradford Park is found in the same location. (RL)

With an injured knee and dusty skirt, Jo sets out on the long journey home.

Peter panned his camera around from the previous capture to look up Gresham Street. In the background of the screen capture can be seen the baths on Barmouth Street that ran at right angles to Gresham Street. Today, Gresham St has been incorporated into an extended Barmouth St which contains new housing. The baths have disappeared and the land is now the playing fields of the East Manchester Academy. (RL)

Jo walks alongside the canal. Richard Lysons advises that this is the Rochdale Canal between Hulme Hall Lane and Varley Street bridges in Miles Platting, an identification echoed by Simon Hopes.

And Chris Hughes provides us with the "now" shot. (RL)

Richard Lysons certifies that this is the Bridgewater Canal near Barton upon Irwell, confirmed by the oil refinery pipes. The exact location Peter Brown (1) tells us is near to the aqueduct where it passes over the Manchester Ship Canal as per capture 102. The building on the right here is Barton Power Station. (RL)

This shot from Peter replaces Roland Pilcher's Google Earth View adding that the bridge in the distance is Ashburton Road West. (RL)

Barton Swing Aqueduct taking the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal identified by Richard Lysons.

And Ian Forsythe captured the location in September 2014.

Although other narrower canals in Clayton and Beswick were used, Richard Lysons identifies this as Manchester Ship Canal with Barton Swing Aqueduct in the background.

Thick undergrowth prevented Peter Brown from getting far enough along the path next to the Ship Canal but the wall is visible on the left and the remains of the fence on the right.

The Manchester Ship Canal near Barton on Irwell looking eastwards towards Barton Locks, located by Richard Lysons.

To the right can be seen the same style of wall as in the screen capture. Unfortunately, it's not possible to gain access. (PW)

Jo walks alongside ocean going liners where she is spotted by Jimmy, who turns out to be a cook on the S.S. Manchester Shipper. Peter Brown (1) advises that this is Manchester Docks, now Salford Quays. The building just peeking out behind the ship is the Rank Hovis Flour Mill (now Whitworths) which processed grain brought up the Ship Canal from Canada. (RL)

Providing this comparative shot Peter says that the Millennium Bridge and Imperial War Museum North now stand in front of what was Rank Hovis Flour Mill (now Whitworths). (RL)

The next day, Jo appears after enquiring after a job. Duncan Hill identifies this as the Manchester University Settlement, better known as 'The Roundhouse', on Every Street, Ancoats, Manchester. The spot is almost opposite Oswald Street.

The Roundhouse was demolished in 1986 but its outline has been retained as can be seen in Peter Brown's view. Oswald Street derives its name from Oswald Mosley, not the notorious politician of the early 20th century but his 17th century ancestor and namesake who built Ancoats Hall which stood the right of the Roundhouse.

Jo turns as Jimmy calls to her. Just outside 'The Roundhouse', looking along the road towards Bradford gas works advises Duncan Hill. Simon Hopes tells us that the television series 'Life on Mars' was also filmed in this area. The building on the right was a library.

Peter Brown took this shot explaining that apartments have been built on the land to the left whilst the terraced houses have been replaced by trees. The lattice frame of one of the gasometers is just about visible in the distance.

The two talk about matrimony as they walk together. This is Holt Town in Manchester 4 and between the road and the background buildings flows the River Medlock.

This shot from Graham is as near as he could get for now shot. In the film Jo and Jimmy are walking under the bridge and then turning right to go up the steps. The Metrolink now runs under the bridge. (RL)

Graham Crawford provides this additional screen capture of Jo and Jimmy before the days of graffiti. (RL)

Graham provides this comparative shot. We all have our own views on graffiti. (RL)

Peter Bebbington locates these steps on the border between Beswick and Ancoats, running down from Cambrian Street to Holt Town. Stephen O'Loughlin confirms the exact location as Cambrian Street and the (now) Holt Town tram stop, Bradford, Manchester, certainly nowhere near Ancoats, he says. The steps have been damaged by stone thieves as revealed in the attached now shots here through to Capture 41. (RL)

Graham provides this now shot looking down towards the bottom of the steps with a better understanding of the Tram Link system rails. (RL)

Jo waves down to Jimmy as the two part company. The stone stairs are in Beswick near 'City's' ground says Chris Barnes.

Graham Crawford provides this shot of the location now, with added graffiti. (RL)

This is at the top of the Holt Town steps on Cambrian Street, with the 'Red Wreck' football pitch to the right. Information from Peter Bebbington.

Graham Crawford replaces the the Google view with his own shot adding that the Holt Town Road is now part of the Metrolink Tram System. The metal barrier to prevent people using the steps and going down to the track has, it would appear, been pulled aside. They should have bricked it! (RL)

Jimmy skips away after the pair confirm their love for each other. Holt Town in Manchester.

Graham provides this shot of the location today, the old buildings are now long gone in favour of just grass and the Metrolink track where the cobbles were. (RL)

Jo also skips homeward to find that her mother is going away for the weekend. Cambrian Street as advised by Simon Hopes and John Walton. In the centre of the image stands a cafe on the corner of Cyrus Street, which was also seen in 'The Parole Officer' and Terry S. advises that in the left hand top corner stands St. Annes Ancoates Senior Boys School which he attended in the 1940s.

Graham Crawford provides this comparison.

On another day, Jimmy and Jo walk along the canal. The Manchester, Bolton & Bury canal, identified by Richard Lysons and Paul Hindle. Paul advises that this is at Cock Robin Bridge in Pendleton which is confirmed by Tony Doherty who adds that the factory in the background, on Holland Street, is ‘Hayfield Products’ where he once worked. Peter Brown (1) notes Tony Doherty's comments, but adds the building in view is actually on the Laundry Street side of the canal. This can be verified by the railway line which is on the opposite side to the towpath (which is on the Holland Street side). (RL)

Peter was unable to access the towpath so he secured this photo from the bridge. This view is looking east away from Salford/Manchester. (RL)

After Jimmy gives Jo a ring, the couple move to sit at the waters edge. Paul Hindle is Chairman of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal Society and advises that Cock Robin Bridge links Holland Street with Laundry Street, passing over the canal as well as the Bolton to Manchester railway. Richard Lysons confirms that this is indeed the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal.

Once again Peter had to resort to the bridge and took this photo looking towards Manchester city centre. The skips are stored on the cut of the canal, the line of which can be seen beyond the yard. The towpath ran alongside the fence/wall on the left. (RL)

The ring is too big and Jimmy ties it to a length of ribbon. The Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal in Salford, Manchester M6 confirms Paul Hindle. Beyond the canal is the railway line, as proved by a train passing when the shot fades and Tony Doherty notes that the background factory is ‘Hayfield Products’.

The best possible shot of the location, taken here by Jay Matthews. The canal has long since disappeared but Cock Robin Bridge is still standing and this is the closest that one can get to the former towpath which ran behind the wall to the left.

Peter Smith arrives with friends to take Helen away to Blackpool. Facing north-west on Brindle Heath Road in Salford, Manchester 6.

Peter found a much changed scene with modern industrial units sitting behind the trees on Brindle Heath Rd that form part of the industrial estate in this area. (RL)

Helen waves to her boyfriend when the car pulls up. The sign reads Prosser Street but this appears to have been placed for the purpose of the film. In reality this is Gordon Street off Brindle Heath Road. The area is now occupied by properties on Brindle Heath Road and Maurice Drive.

Peter captured the modern day equivalent of the houses at the top of the steps. (RL)

Doris (Moira Kaye) and Bert (David Boliver) wait in the car as Peter Smith (Robert Stephens) calls to Helen. Pedro Gaspar confirms that the location is Brindle Heath Road in Salford.

Another view from Peter across to Brindle Heath cemetery. The terraced houses are no more but the industrial units remain. (RL)

Helen and Peter argue about Jo coming along. St. Ann's Passage leading down to Brindle Heath Road. The area has been redeveloped although the railway bridge on Harding Street, to the top right, still exists. The young girl with the ball is Hazel Blears who became an MP in later life.

Another street level view from Peter, here looking towards Harding St. Hazel Blears wasn't there for him, nor were there any children, for, as we know, children don't play out like they used to! (RL)

The group arrive in Blackpool. The Lancashire seaside resort also features in 'Holidays with Pay', 'They Met in the Dark', Dick Barton Strikes Back’, 'Dual Alibi', 'Cotton Queen', 'The Dark Road', 'The Cuckoo Patrol', 'The Parole Officer', 'Forbidden', 'Sing As We Go', 'Love on the Dole' and 1952's 'Hindle Wakes',

The same location in beeeeuutifuuul Blackpool. A resort "norted fur fresh er an' fun".

Jo trails miserably behind as Peter, Helen, Bert and Doris enjoy a walk along the prom. Also enjoying a walk is Elizabeth Shaerd who is sitting in the pushchair being pushed by her Grandma.

Yes, Blackpool again. Dead giveaway that tower, but there are some who thought it was 'Gay Paree'.

Peter shouts at Jo to "come along". Facing south on Blackpool's Promenade with Central Pier to the right.

Helen feeds shellfish to Peter. The Promenade in Blackpool.

After a few rides on the fun fair, the pier is visited. Looking towards the Promenade from Central Pier. The pierhead theatre was rebuilt in 1986.

Central Pier in the early 2000s. How the mighty have fallen. But it's still standing, which is more than can be said for many piers.

The women head for a fortune teller as Jo and the men hang around on the pier. Facing Blackpool Tower from Central Pier.

The same, not so different view now.

After upsetting her mother and Peter, Jo arrives back home as dusk falls. Brindle Heath Road in Salford.

We have to settle for a day time shot as, by his own admission, Peter's pursuit of authenticity is limited! The bus stop has been re-positioned further down Brindle Heath Rd. (RL)

Jo sees Jimmy standing alone on the steps and runs the other way.

As stated in earlier capture text, the steps no longer exist but they were positioned in the gap between the houses where the car is parked. Peter took this view looking up to Brindle Heath Rd from the passageway that leads down to Greenwood St/Harding St. (RL)

Jimmy calls and chases after Jo.

At least the brick wall was still there to help Chris with the location, a reverse POV of Capture 61, New Viaduct Street. (RL)

Not wanting to be seen as she's been crying, Jo stops and Jimmy catches up. Chris Wright says that this is Bradford Road Gasworks in Manchester and Simon Hopes confirms. Philip Gregson remembers filming taking place on Cambrian Street and adds that the shot is taken from New Viaduct Street. (RL)

The location is Keymer St, Beswick, Manchester. Peter was unable to get a photo in the exact location as the land is now contained within the boundary of an industrial unit. He took this photo from New Viaduct Street, which is as near as one can get. (RL)

The two lovers say goodbye after Jimmy tells Jo that his ship is leaving. Trafford Road swingbridge in M17 advises Russ Jarvis.

Returning to the location, Peter Brown found that the roadworks on Trafford Road had calmed the traffic and gave him access to the bridge that normally wouldn't be available!

Facing north on Trafford Road. The road has been widened and the bridge doubled in the intervening years.

The background warehouses have been replaced by the offices of Exchange Quay in Peter Brown's view which also shows that the road has been widened into a dual carriageway with the wall being removed.

Trafford Road Bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal located by Russ Jarvis. In the background lies Manchester United's Old Trafford Ground.

Peter Brown's view of the distant Victoria Warehouse and the football ground beyond is obstructed by a new apartment block.

Jimmy walks across the bridge as it swings open. Russ Jarvis advises that this is Trafford Road Bridge but unfortunately the bridge no longer swings. The castellated building in the distance is the now demolished Henshaw’s School for the Deaf and Dumb at Old Trafford, a closer view of which can be seen in 'Mandy'.

As the bridge on Trafford Road no longer swings, Peter Brown's shot is the best that can be achieved, aided by the roadworks!

The S.S. Manchester Shipper, built 1943, went out of service in 1969 and was scrapped at Trieste in 1970. Manchester Liners ceased operations in 1985. S.S. Manchester Shipper became the first merchant ship to be fitted with radar in 1946.

Only about one ship per day uses the Ship Canal now, so there was almost zero chance of Peter Brown spotting one! The railway sidings in the background have been replaced by housing.

Jo watches as the red funneled ship sails away. Barton Road swing bridge on the Manchester Ship Canal with the Stretford and Eccles bypass, later to become the M63 and eventually the M60, in the distance.

Behind the greenery stand the bridge. (PW)

Helen and Peter return from Blackpool. The junction of Brindle Heath Road and Harding Street.

Once again Peter was limited to a street-level view. The road that linked Brindle Heath Rd to Greenwood St has been reduced to a passageway. (RL)

Jo watches as her mother gets back into Peter's car after announcing that she's getting married. During a visit in 2022 Peter Brown (1) found that this capture is impossible to replicate as the steps have been removed and the houses have been replaced by the back gardens of the houses on Brindle Heath Rd/Maurice St. (RL)

Children gather around the car as the 'happy couple' drive away leaving Jo to fend for herself. Facing Harding Street from Brindle Heath Road.

Another shot of the passageway connecting Brindle Heath Rd to Greenwood Street from Peter. The railway that crosses Harding St in the distance is still in use. (RL)

Geoffrey Ingham (Murray Melvin) peers into the shoe shop where Jo has started working. Looking out onto Ashton New Road which has since been redeveloped. If you were standing in the doorway of the shoe shop today you would see the City of Manchester Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, across the street. Information from Geoff Knight on the Rita Tushingham web site.

Chris Hughes provides the view as it is now. (RL)

The Landlord shows Jo a flat that she takes for thirty bob a week. Neil Webster found that Tony Reeves' Movie London cites this as the workshop of the English Stage Company at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square in London SW1.

While watching the annual Whit Week Walks, Geoffrey and Jo spot each other on the steps of the city art gallery. This is Mosley Street in Manchester, part of which was seen in 'Hell is a City'.

Peter Brown's view shows that some of the buildings on Mosley Street have be replaced or re-modelled and the buildings in the background have been demolished to create an enlarged St. Peter's Square, which is now a tram interchange.

A band plays as a procession of children passes through the streets. This is the junction of Mosley Street and Princess Street identified by Peter Brown.

The Town Hall, to the left in Peter's shot, is wrapped in white sheeting as it undergoes refurbishment while trams have replaced the Whit Walks procession.

Graham Crawford has provided this additional screen capture that shows the actual building to the right of the Gallery as opposed to that revealed in the reversal of Capture 14. (RL)

Graham provides this clearer up to date shot of the scene. (RL)

Graham also provides this capture of Rita Tushingham on the steps of the Art Gallery...... (RL)

.....and the "now" to go with it. Cast iron bollards and brass hand rail still present but now with added gates. (RL)

The shoe shop Proprietor (Herbert Smith) cleans windows as Geoff approches. Outside the W. Timpson's branch on the south side of Ashton New Road, Manchester 11.

A changed scene on Ashton New Road presented itself to Peter. The shops and housing have been replaced by a widened road and verges. The training ground for Manchester City FC can just be seen in the background. (RL)

Geoff sets off to find Jo when told that it's her half day. Ian Forsythe advises that the shop was on Ashton New Road at the junction with Parker Street in the Bradford district of Manchester.

Where the shoe shop used to be in this image from Ian. The area seen in the screen capture has been totally wiped out of existence and replaced with a "regeneration project".

Jo is found at 'the arches'. This view is through Stockport Viaduct and Dave Moran adds that Hollywood Park is in the distance.

The view through one of Stockport Viaduct's arches captured in this photo from Chris Barnes.

The teenager reveals that she's pregnant. A view from the viaduct with Brook Street West, Wood Street and King Street in the background. In the right distance stands Orrel Mill chimney which once belonged to a cotton mill but was demolished in the late 1970s. Information by Dave Moran.

Jo suggests a trip to the country. Dave Moran advises that to the right is Stockport’s bus station above which stands the arches carrying Wellington Road, the A6, as it runs through the centre of town. To the top left is Heaton Norris Park.

Dave Moran took this picture of the location in early 2012.

Children follow the pair as they run to catch a bus for the Peak District. Neil Webster explains that the footpath led down to Daw Bank in Stockport as Exchange Street hadn't been built at time of filming.

The present footpath captured by Neil who draws out attention to the back of Stockport No. 2 signal box to the top right.

Jo and Geoffrey catch the bus to Castleton in Derbyshire. Neil Webster identifies this as the junction of Daw Bank and Swaine Street in Stockport, Cheshire.

Work is underway on Stockport's Viaduct Park redevelopment in Neil's comparison.

The two spend the afternoon near Castleton. Andrew Botsford believes this to be filmed on land about 300 meters to the north-east of the Blue John Cavern near Castleton in Derbyshire with Castleton and the chimney of Hope Cement Works in the right distance. John Davis points out that this is the same location used by Channel 4 for their ident video in 2015.

The approximate location on Treak Cliff taken by Neil Webster, looking down towards Castleton with Breedon Hope Cement Works in the right distance.

Geoff asks if Jo would marry her, "just for the baby's sake". Near the Blue John Cavern, Castleton suggests Andrew Botsford.

Neil Webster visited Treak Cliff where he faced north-east towards Back Tor on the left and Lose Hill to the right for this shot.

The unlikely couple wander along a disused canal. Stephen O'Loughlin who watched the filming here and the next capture confirms this as the Rochdale Canal, by Holland Street, Miles Platting, Manchester. He advises that the large mill (Victoria Mill) in the background remains but has been converted into apartments. (RL)

Phil Clarke locates this as lock number 81 on the Rochdale canal and the mill with the distinctive chimney is the Victoria. The canal has been made navigable once again.

Richard Lysons also tells us that this is the Rochdale Canal. See also Capture 85. (RL)

The crew films the scene in which Jo's baby kicks her for the first time. The canal basin and locks are bordered by Holland Street and Vickers Street with Varley Street crossing both.

Geoff goes to find Jo after obtaining a 'baby doll' from the antenatal clinic. The church and churchyard of St. Mary's in Market Place, Stockport identified by Ian Forsythe. Part of John Schlesinger's 'Yanks' was shot in the same area.

Graham Crawford send this comparative shot remarking that the church is now very much cleaner. (RL)

Jo watches a young, scruffy boy play among the graves. St. Mary's Church at the corner of Churchgate and Millgate.

With this further shot from Graham he tells us that the Altar Tomb seen in Capture 94 can be seen here just above centre. In addition the Altar Tomb that Rita Tushingham sits on is no longer there. Jill Trumble from the Stockport Heritage Centre told Graham that due to the poor state of the graveyard back in the 1960s a major renovation took place in about 1969. Gravestones were taken up and relaid and also re-arranged. Jill thinks that the tomb was probably dismantled with the top being laid in the graveyard. (RL)

In a depressive mood, the young mother-to-be looks down at gravestones. Facing Market Place from St. Mary's church.

The same location in 2006 taken by Ian Forsythe.

Geoff follows as Jo finds a dead bird.

Ian Forsythe provides a closer view of the gateway to the church yard.

Graham Crawford has provided this additional capture to draw attention to the fact that the house in the background had fake timber beams painted on white brickwork. In the 2006 "now" from Ian Forsythe the building was rendered and has always looked like that to Graham's knowledge. (RL)

However, Graham provides this shot taken on the 17th January revealing that the current owner is removing the render and the building is beginning to revert to as it was in the film. (RL)

This screen capture from Graham is taken as Jo observes the gravestones as she walks down the side of the church. (RL)

In providing this comparative shot Graham highlights the fact that the graves that sit below the dead bird are different to those in the film, confirming that graves were re-arranged when the graveyard was renovated in 1969. (RL)

Jo discovers the dead bird on the gravestone. Another capture from Graham. (RL)

Graham replicates the gravestone shot. With only part of the inscription visible in the film he tells us that the full inscription reads 'Also Jane Paulden who died Jan 31st 1855 aged 67 Years'. Having been unsuccessful in locating the gravestone on a number of visits he would like to give thanks to Jill Trumble from the Stockport Heritage Centre for locating the grave. (RL)

Jo tells Geoff about her father, as described by her mother.

Another comparison from Ian, without the cooling towers of Portwood gas works.

More doubts enter Jo's head.

Ian Forsythe took this picture in 2006, slightly to the left as the tree now blocks the view.

Graham provides another screen capture to support his work on this film and the related "now" shots. Geoff presents Jo with a Doll. St. Mary's in Market Place, Stockport. As already explained in the text for the now shot in Capture 88 the Altar Tomb Jo is leaning on no longer exists. (RL)

Graham attaches this shot he took in January 2019 saying that the tomb would be in the foreground probably about where the tree is now. (RL)

Jo bursts into tears when presented with the doll from the clinic.

Ian Forsythe did great work here, identifying, finding and photographing. We had a pie and a pint in the pub in the Market Place.

A further screen capture from Graham. After being presented with the Doll Jo is angry and throws it to the ground. It lands at the base of the other Altar Tomb behind where Jo stands and Geoff picks it up. (RL)

A further shot from Graham taken in January 2019 showing that the Tomb looks in better condition now than in the film. It can also be seen in Capture 94. (RL)

Peter drives Helen away after the two visit Jo in her flat.

Geoff finds Jo by the Ship Canal. This is facing the opposite way from the view seen earlier.

Location found and snapped by Ian Forsythe.

When asked, Jo tells Geoff that she no longer loves Jimmy. Barton Bridge again with the keeper's cottage to the left. The cottage is still there although covered undergrowth and even overgrowth.

Captured in 2006 by Ian Forsythe.

The two talk before cheering each other up and heading home. Peter Brown locates this as the point at which the Bridgewater Canal crosses the Manchester Ship Canal with the Bridgewater Canal and Barton Power Station forming the backdrop.

The power station was demolished in 1978 and a branch of B&Q currently occupies the site as can just be made out in Peter's comparison.

After being bullied by Jo's mum, Geoffrey decides to move on. The courtyard at back of the Royal Court Theatre on Sloane Square SW1 which Neil Webster found in Tony Reeves' Movie London.