Young Visiters, The

In the opening scenes we see Alfred Salteena (Jim Broadbent) walking through the subway at "Blackfriers" station. This is the subway at Horsted Keynes railway station, Haywards Heath in West Sussex on the preserved Bluebell Railway. The subway can also be seen in 'The Beast in the Cellar' whilst other parts of the station feature in ‘Adolf Hitler, My Part in His Downfall’, 'Hope and Glory', 'Mr. Holmes' and 'Savage Messiah’.

John Harwood found a lighter subway. (SJ)

Alfred emerging from the subway at "Blackfriers". John Harwood confirms Horsted Keynes as the location.

And john proves it. (SJ)

Having emerged from the subway, Alfred makes for the exit . . . Horsted Keynes station confirmed by John Harwood.

And John is on the spot again. (SJ)

. . . via the footbridge followed by other gentlemen on their way home. Sheffield Park station on the Bluebell railway.

With thanks to Mike, Sheffield Park station Foreman who advised me that the bridge, installed in 1985, came from Lingfield Park Station. Additionally, the now single pole light holder is very recent, indeed only currently held in place with "G" clamps, but he couldn't remember whether the previous more attractive double pole with embellishments 'required' to be replaced or had not been replaced having been removed by a previous filming company. (RL)

Another shot of Alfred and the following gentlemen crossing the footbridge at "Blackfriers". This is also on the preserved Bluebell Railway, at Sheffield Park railway station, Uckfield, East Sussex.

If someone has the opportunity to take a comparative shot from a more accurate angle and without a train in the station, I will be happy to have this shot replaced. (RL)

Having cycled from the station, Alfred arrives outside his home . . . Steve Randall, whilst on the Autumn 2022 Reelstreet meeting, discovered this site as No 15 Walcot Square, London SE11.

Currently being renovated. SJ

. . . along with all the other following gentlemen. Again Steve Randall, whilst on the Autumn 2022 Reelstreets meeting, discovered this site as No 15 Walcot Square, London.

Tricky to match the lens view. SJ

Later on, Ethel Monticue (Lyndsey Marshal) arrives at Alfred's house. Steve Randall, whilst on the Autumn 2022 Reelstreet meeting, discovered this site as a view facing away from No 15 Walcot Square, London.

In a different season. SJ

Horses and carriage arrive outside Alfred's home. Steve Randall identified this as 15 Walcot Square, London.

On the west side looking north. SJ

Off to visit his friend, Alfred and Ethel arrive at "Rickamere". John Harwood, wearing his Bluebell Railway member hat, proposes that this is one station further down the line from Horsted Keynes, namely Kingscote on Vowels Lane, Kingscote in West Sussex.

John took this matching view.

At "Rickamere", Alfred leans out of the train window, whilst a group of railway porters sing a short medley. This is the Bluebell Railway's Kingscote railway station near East Grinstead in West Sussex identified by John Harwood.

Although very similar to Horsted Keynes, John H. suggests the subway is a giveaway for Kingscote. (SJ)

Outside "Rickamere" station, Alfred and Ethel wait in their carriage for their luggage to be loaded. This is outside Kingscote railway station, recognised by John Harwood.

And John again cites the postbox as the giveaway. (SJ)

Passing by workers in the field, Alfred and Ethel arrive at "Rickamere House". Looking towards Harlaxton Manor, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32.

A little blurry so replaceable. Now belonging to the University of Evansville, there are occasional pricey open days. SJ

"Rickamere House" is, in reality, Harlaxton Manor near Grantham.

Harlaxton Manor was also seen in The Ruling Class, Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Last Days of Patton, The Lady and the Highwayman and The Haunting (1999), as well as being my wedding reception venue. SJ

Ethel and Lord Bernard Clark go boating on the lake. West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire with the Temple of Music in the left background. Various features in the park appear in 'Decline and Fall . . . of a Birdwatcher', 'Give My Regards To Broad Street', 'Another Country', 'To the Devil a Daughter' and 'The Music Lovers'.

The scene is set with this view of St Paul's Cathedral, London EC4.

Recycling a shot from a few years ago, Peter manages to provide this unobstructed view.

Ethel seen here clambering up the steps on her way to her wedding.

With due reverence, Peter took this one from the top of the steps.

After the wedding, Lord Bernard Clark (Hugh Laurie) and Ethel leave with smiles.

The same steps by Peter.

Alfred, after being ordained by Queen Victoria, takes up his new seat . . . on a horse! Steve Randall identifies this as Queen Annes Court, Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.