Tom Jones

During the prologue, Squire Allworthy is seen returning home. The gatehouses at Cranborne Manor, Cranborne, Dorset.

A few changes during the intervening years, particularly the centrepiece. (RL)

After entering the house, the Squire discovers a baby whom he names Tom Jones and adopts as his own son. Cranborne Manor, Dorset.

No such excitement during my visit. (RL)

Now an adult, Tom Jones (Albert Finney) returns from hunting with Black George (Wilfrid Lawson).

Tom is not a good pupil for his tutors Mr Thwackum and Mr Square.

Cranborne Manor rear entrance. (RL)

In the garden, roses are tended by Lady Bridget Allworthy Blifil (Rachel Kempson), the Squires sister and mother of Blifil.

Tom brings a thrush as a gift for Sophie Western (Susannah York). Adrian Turner found the Fish Pond at Stepleton House to the north of Blandford Forum, Dorset.

Tom and Sophie talk about her two years away in London and France. The bridge across the Fish Pond at Stepleton House in Dorset located by Adrian Turner.

Squire Allworthy rides through the village to visit Squire Western. Abbey Street in Cerne Abbas, Somerset. The other end of the street was seen in 'Brandy for the Parson'.

Now they rely on cars. (RL)

Squire Western (Hugh Griffith) greets Squire Allworthy. Abbey House at the end of Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas.

There was no welcoming party for us! (RL)

The congregation leaves church after Sunday service. St. Mary the Virgin Church in Nettlecombe, Somerset.

Molly Seagrim (Diane Cilento) walks through the churchyard. Nettlecombe Church in Somerset.

Squire Western and his household run from the house on the day of the hunt. Abbey House, Cerne Abbas, Somerset.

The fully grown hedge prevented a more exact angle. (RL)

Mr. Thwackum (Peter Bull) rides to join Squire Western's hunt. Abbey Street in Cerne Abbas.

Perhaps he had already arrived by car! (RL)

The hunt gets underway. North of Simsay Fields, Cerne Abbas with St Mary's Church in the left background.

Whilst driving home, Squire Allworthy and his sister are thrown from their carriage and the horse bolts.

Tom returns home to find that Squire Allworthy has been injured and Bridget killed in the accident. Cranborne Manor, Cranborne.

To replace Clive Brett's Google shot. Unfortunately the gate door was not open for me to be further back. (RL)

The funeral of Bridget Blifil takes place. Nettlecombe Church, Somerset.

Clive also found a Google Image for the Church. (RL)

Squire Allworthy (George Devine) speaks with his nephew Blifil (David Warner) about his arranged marriage to Sophie. Cranborne Manor in Dorset.

No foreground discussions today. (RL)

Sophie runs away in distress after she is told of the marriage by her Aunt (Edith Evans). In the background, Robin Harrison points out Abbots Porch, the only part that remains of Cerne Abbas Abbey.

The remnants of Cerne Abbey in the "back garden" of Abbey House. (RL)

Miss Western runs to Squire Western to tell him that Sophie wants to wed Tom. Robin Harrison identifies this as the back garden of Abbey House on Abbey Street in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

Squire Western arrives at Squire Allworthy's estate. This appears to be in the gardens to the north of Cranborne Manor, Dorset.

Indeed it is. (RL)

Family and staff look on as Tom is sent away after pressure is put on the Squire by Blifil, Square, Thwackum and the Westerns. Cranborne Manor in Dorset.

You just can't get staff these days. (RL)

Tom leaves his adoptive home. Cranborne Manor, Cranborne near Wimborne, Dorset.

Unfortunately, the left gate had not been undone. (RL)

Sophie asks her Maid, Honour (Patsy Rowlands) to help her find Tom.

Squire and Miss Western find Sophie talking with the Maid. The back garden of Abbey House in Cerne Abbas located by Robin Harrison.

Tom is thrown out of the George Inn after finding that he has been robbed and can't pay the bill.

Squire and Miss Western take chase when they find that Sophie has gone from the house. Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas, Somerset.

Sophie and Honour arrive at the inn recently vacated by Tom.

After Tom rescues Mrs Waters (Joyce Redman) from the hands of a soldier, Northerton, the pair arrive at an inn in Upton. John Schaenkin identifies this as the stables of Nettlecombe Court near Williton in Somerset.

Tom and Mrs Waters are shown to rooms. The stables of Nettlecombe Court, next to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin advises John Schaenkin.

The inn's customers watch as Tom and Mrs Waters climb the stairs. Nettlecombe Court in Exmoor National Park, Somerset.

Tom arrives in London with Partridge, Tom's presumed father and former barber to Squire Allworthy.

Establishing shot of a London street. Castle Street in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Clive Brett send this Google Earth shot with the all too frequent scaffolding. (RL)

Tom calls on Mrs Fitzpatrick in his efforts to find Sophie. Old Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, WC2., the doorway can be seen in the background of Capture 40. (RL)

In today's cleaned-up version, the brickwork has changed but the stonework remains. (SR)

Tom discusses his feelings for Lady Bellaston with Partridge (Jack MacGowran). New Square, London WC2 which also appears in 'Rogue Male', 'Mr. Holmes’, ‘A Pair of Briefs’, ‘The Limehouse Golem’, ‘A Fish Called Wanda’ and 1969’s ‘David Copperfield’.

The west side of New Square looking south. SJ

Tom leaves Mrs. Millar's house where he and Partridge are staying. Castle Street, Bridgwater in Somerset.

Tom heads to call on Mrs Fitzpatrick. Castle Street.

Squire Allworthy arrives at Mrs Millar's. Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Tom is followed as he makes his way.

Walking east into Old Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, WC2.

Tom crosses the courtyard towards the Fitzpatrick's house.

Old Buildings with the stone doorway cleaned and the window above re-framed. SJ

Fitzpatrick (George A. Cooper) challenges Tom after finding that he has been to visit Mrs Fitzpatrick.

South-east corner of Old Buildings. SJ

The fight begins. In the background appears to be Lincoln's Inn Chapel and this is Old Square in WC2.

Looking north to the chapel towards Old Square. SJ

Tom and Fitzpatrick spar as onlookers gather. Lincoln's Inn Chapel, Old Square / Old Buildings, London WC2.

Now looking south towards Old Buildings from the undercroft of the chapel. SJ

The fight continues. Under Lincoln's Inn Chapel in London WC2. The undercroft also appears in 'The Third Secret', 'Oxford', 'Mr. Holmes' and 'Richard III'.

A little to the left. SJ

After injuring Fitzpatrick, Tom is sent to Newgate Prison and Lawyer Dowling (Redmond Phillips) tells Blifil that Tom will hang. New Square, London WC2.

Think this is the right arch. SJ

Partridge looks for Fitzpatrick in an effort to save Tom from the gallows. Unknown location.

Squire Western arrives at Mrs Millar's house. Castle Street again.

Northerton (Julian Glover) leads the parade from Newgate Prison. Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Clive Brett found another Google Earth view to match. (RL)

Tom is taken by cart to the gallows at Tyburn. Castle Street, Bridgwater.

After explanations are given, Squire Allwood rushes to save Tom, his heir, from the noose. Castle Street, Bridgwater in Somerset.

Squire Western rescues Tom and takes him to Sophie. Kings Bench Walk, London EC4.

The same place now.

Partridge watches as Squire Allworthy arrives with Mrs Waters. Kings Bench Walk, which also appears in 'Brothers in Law', 'The Blind Goddess', 'School for Scoundrels', 'The Man Who Wouldn’t Talk’ and 'Mr Quilp'.

Kings Bench Walk again.

Squire Allworthy tells Tom the news that he is his nephew and therefore can court Sophie Western.

Kings Bench Walk in London EC4.

Tom goes to call on Sophie . . .

. . . at the top of King's Bench Walk. SJ