Murder by Decree

The Royal Opera House in London where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson attend in the presence of the Prince of Wales.

The Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1. The location was also seen in 'Nobody Runs Forever'.

Dr. John H. Watson (James Mason) and Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) leave The Royal Opera House as the latest murder is announced.

The same location now. Burlington House, Piccadilly W1.

Holmes and Watson ride home in an open carriage. The Royal Academy of Arts off Piccadilly in W1.

The north-west corner. SJ

The carriage approaches 221B Baker Street, home of Holmes and Watson. Barton Street in London SW1.

An old fave: SJ

After the pair get out of the carriage they become aware of strangers nearby. Barton Street, London.

No 2's door is still blue. SJ

Makins (Ron Pember) approaches 221B Baker Street to ask for Holmes' help in catching the murderer. Facing south on Barton Street SW1. Also seen in 'Without a Clue'

The same street now. SJ

Inspector Lestrade (Frank Finlay) and Inspector Foxborough (David Hemmings) discuss the latest 'Ripper' murder with Holmes and Watson. A studio set included for sake of completeness.

Holmes and Watson visit the home of medium Robert Lees. The Elms, Ducks Walk, Twickenham. Also seen in 'The Tyrant King'.

Ian Hedgcock provides this image of the same house, a bit brighter now.

Lees describes coming into contact with Sir Thomas Spivey. A matted shot looking south westward from Park Row in The Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10.

Clever one. Two domes removed and another added as well as a bit of a clean. SJ

Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland) tells how he followed Spivey through the streets. The Royal Naval College which is also seen in ‘The Wings of the Dove’, ‘Four in the Morning’, ‘Octopussy’, 'Four in the Morning', 'Grimsby' and 'Darkest Hour'.

Looking at Admiralty House, King Charles Court with Queen Anne Court in the foreground. SJ

Sir Thomas Spivey (Roy Lansford) hails a cab. The Royal Naval College in SE10.

The customary scaffolding to spoil the shot. (RL)

Lees watches Spivey. The Royal Naval College, Greenwich with the Trafalgar Quarters in the background.

No such crowds today. (RL)

Lees surveys the busy streets. The Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10.

Definitely quieter these days! (RL)

Lees attempts to explain to a sceptical Policeman that Spivey is a killer. The Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

A few changes to accommodate the café. (RL)

Lees watches as Spivey disappears into the city. The Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 with Queen Anne Court in the background.

I suppose the on going works add colour. (RL)

Establishing shot of Baker Street. Barton Street, London SW1.

London Movie Guide puts Plummer and Mason at no3 and Caine and Kingsley at no9 opposite. SJ

Disguised as a sweep, Holmes returns to the home of Robert Lees. Ducks Walk, Twickenham.

A Policeman allows the chimney sweep to approach the house. The Elms, Ducks Walk in Twickenham.

Again taken by Ian Hedgcock.

In flashback, Lees tells Holmes more about his knowledge of the killer. Looking towards Richmond, Surrey from Twickenham Bridge.

Trees extending over the Thames meant I had to step to the left, hence the misalignment of foreground and background. SJ

Lees and Foxborough on the trail of the 'Ripper'. with a nice Victorian yellow line curving around the kerb! Old Palace Lane, Richmond seen through the arches of Twickenham Railway Bridge from Twickenham Bridge. Location identified by Simon James.

Best I could do without hiring a boat for the Thames from where I suspect the original shot was taken. SJ

Lees points the home of the killer out to Foxborough. Carlton Gardens, London SW1.

The lights are on but no-one seems at home. SJ

Lees walks towards the house as Foxborough declares the information as impossible. Carlton Gardens SW1.

But blurred: the evening was descending and it was a bit too cold to hold the camera still. Excuses, excuses. Also seen in Arabesque, File of the Golden Goose, Bright Young Things. SJ

Watson investigates in the East End. Studio set included for sake of completeness.

When Watson is released after being arrested in the East End, he and Holmes head home to share clues. The Royal Naval College, London SE10.

Now without the central characters. (RL)

Holmes finds amusement at Watson's experience in the East End. The Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

They didn't seem to be amused! (RL)

Establishing shot of Southwark Cathedral in London SE1.

A better view through bare branches now.

Inside the Cathedral, the funeral of Catherine Eddowes takes place.

Southwark Cathedrall in SE1. We were here before with Bonar Colleano in 'Pool of London'.

The funeral cortege arrives. Cathedral Street in SE1.

A different set of buildings in the background now.

A black carriage waits opposite the Cathedral.

The corner of Cathedral Street and Winchester Walk.

Holmes follows when he sees Mary Kelly leave the Cathedral.

Cathedral Street, London SE1.

Holmes looks for signs of Mary.

Outside Southwark Cathedral in SE1.

Holmes runs after Mary Kelly. Cathedral Street in Southwark SE1. The area has been redeveloped.

Replacing Tonyk's 2013 GEV with an ice cream van and scaffolding shrouding the building on the right which replaced the one seen in the capture. SJ

Searching for Mary down narrow streets. Clink Street, London SE1 which also features in 'All Night Long', 'An American Werewolf in London' and 'The Elephant Man'.

A further GEV replacement. The Clink Prison Museum on Victor Wharf looking east along Clink Street. Just left of centre was Hugh Grant's flat in Bridget Jones's Diary. SJ

Holmes catches up with Mary Kelly (Susan Clark).

Rob Clack located Clink Street, SE1 and sent in the picture. The ruins of Winchester Palace are on the left behind the pillar.

The black carriage sets off in pursuit of Mary Kelly and Holmes.

Clink Street, SE1 identified again by Rob Clack who also provided this now image. The 'then' shot is obviously from a lower angle.

The carriage approaches. Pickfords Wharf on Clink Street.

Looking towards what is now Pickfords Lane, London SE1 (RL)

Holmes and Mary are run down by the carriage. Clink Street, London SE1 looking into Winchester Square. (RL)

Following the scrutiny of Ray Glenister a replacement "now" and a corrected location identification. (RL)

Holmes watches helplessly as Mary is gathered into the carriage. Clink Street, London SE1 looking into Winchester Square.

Another replacement "now" shot on the advice of Ray Glenister. (RL)

Holmes and Watson ride through London. The Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10.

Now with an empty foreground. (RL)

Another view of the Royal Naval College as the pair make their way to the railway station.

Little can change in this historic arena. (RL)

A last look of The Royal Naval College, Greenwich in London SE10.

A last look for me to as the sun casts a long shadow. (RL)

Holmes and Watson visit the asylum near Reading where Annie Crook is being held. This is the rear of Stanmore Hall says Geoff Dodd, a building also seen in 'Nothing But The Night', 'Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed' and 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes'.

Having identified the location Geoff has managed to find a photograph that he took back in 2011 when he was fortunate to gain access. (RL)

William Slade (Peter Jonfield) is revealed to be Jack the Ripper after murdering Mary Kelly with Sir Thomas Spivey. Studio set included for sake of completeness.

Holmes rides to Parliament after being summoned. Dean's Yard, London SW1.

Church House on the south side of Dean's Yard. SJ

Holmes gathers himself before entering to explain the case to the Prime Minister and Sir Charles Warren. Dean's Yard, London SW1.

A different season. SJ