Press for Time

As might be expected the film opens with a view of the Seat of Parliament. Parliament Square, London SW1

From roughly the same place. SJ

The scene dissolves to an Underground Station, that of Westminster, except that in reality it is Kilburn Park station on Cambridge Avenue in NW6.

Suprising that a confirmatory shot has not been taken all these years but Richard Bennett has now addressed the matter.

The camera pans down to the entrance and Norman selling his newspapers. The entrance to Kilburn Park station also features in 'Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective'.

Now. Kilburn Park tube, Cambridge Avenue, NW6, standing in for Westminster. SJ.

And 16 years on Richard provides the clearest shot of the station.

The latest editions of the papers are about to be delivered to him. Parliament Square.

The trees bend the same way but perhaps better taken in winter. Nevertheless one can make out the statues of Palmerston (left) and Smith-Stanley (right). SJ

Having been propelled into the shops sun blind Norman exits the shops doorway. Kilburn Park station.

This shot from Richard confirms that 'Tobacco & Cigarettes' are no longer socially acceptable and even the 'Evening Standard' is no longer available.

He has an appointment at 10.30 the following morning to see his Grandfather, the Prime Minister. Adam and Eve Mews, running south off Kensington High Street, London W8 found by Neil Rigby.

Here is a now image to replace an earlier Google. SJ

He hitches a lift. High Street, Walton on Thames, Surrey. Also seen in ‘Something in The City’. Neil provided the initial screen capture and location identification.

Replacing Neil's Google image. SD

Soon to be successful as he gets dropped off in Parliament Square.

Taken from Parliament Square. SJ

He thanks the driver….. Parliament Square looking towards Parliament Street and Whitehall.

Looking north. SJ

…….and makes his way to his appointment. Outside the gateway to New Palace Yard at the east side of Parliament Square in SW1 looking west. The location is seen in 'V for Vendetta' and 'Time Without Pity'.

Parliament Square now. SJ.

In those days with only one unarmed policeman to check on his authenticity.

Compare and contrast! SJ

Norman’s grandfather arranges for him to work on a provincial newspaper, in the town of Tinmouth . . . . 200 miles away from him. Greg checked it out and confirms that it this is West Drayton railway station in Greater London.

Antony Blair provides this view of the station entrance.

On arrival he heads off to start his new career. Now we're on East Cliff Walk in Teignmouth, Devon, which is also seen in ‘Return to Yesterday’.

A modern view with the Ness in the distance beyond the pier. (JT)

Mark Humphrey found a considerable growth in greenery and on another grey day one is left to wonder if the weather wasn't indeed better in the '60's. (RL)

He smartens himself up before entering the newspaper offices. Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.

Station Road in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. (PW)

Maybe as expected, Norman stumbles as he tackles the stairs of the ‘Tinmouth Times’. In reality it was the Picture House, Beaconsfield, subsequently the 'The Chiltern Cinema' that finally closed its doors on the 29th September 1989.

Shot by Simon Catweazle. Beconsfield it is, beloved of 'Fast Lady', 'Brief Encounter' and others.

His first assignment is a jumble sale. Likely to be the studio grounds as in Capture 47, the same house in the background.

He arrives to find that it has just burnt down. The studio grounds were likely used for the burned hall shot but here, just before he covers the fire hydrant with the map is right by Beaconsfield Studio. Horseshoe Crescent, Beaconsfield.

And the best Google View, provided by Neil. Copyright Google Streetview.

Whilst conducting a fruitless interview his borrowed bike is stolen so he runs into town. Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon.

Radfords is now Ladbrokes, the rounded pillar on the right belongs to the South Pacific Caf, and both are in Regent Street in Teignmouth, Devon. (JT)

He sees a likely suspect. Regent Street, Teignmouth, looking east.

Greg Scott found that greenery was taking over.

A bus conveniently comes to his rescue. Regent Street looking west. Tony Hagon tells us that the bus in this and subsequent captures is a Leyland Titan TD5 that was in the ownership of Bournemouth Corporation and provides a link to an appropriate 'authority', http://www.old-bus-photos.co.uk/?p=8548 He also points out that the route number changes between '22' and '23'.

The road layout has since changed as Greg Scott's comparison shows.

“Follow that bike!” Bank Street before heading into Wellington Street.

Told yer so! (JT)

Norman tells the waiting bus queue that they will be back. Original screen capture and location identification provided by Neil. Regent Street, Teignmouth, near Triangle Place.

Greg Scott replaces another Google capture with his original,

They negotiate a sharp bend. Seaview diner from the Esplanade. A further original capture and identification from Neil.

Now. Google maps. Neil.

The chase continues down Teign Street and into Somerset Place.

Greg Scott continues his expedition.

A few speedy revolutions of the roundabout. Regent Street and The Promenade identified by Neil.

Along Courtenay Place . . .

The Courtenay's sign obscures the church in Greg Scott's modern image.

. . . and past The Old Toll House and onto the Teignmouth and Shaldon Bridge.

The intrepid Greg Scott found a solution to get a high shot.

Avoiding an accident . . . . Landscore Road and Hermosa Road crossroads as identified by Neil.

The junction as it appears now by Greg Scott.

. . . the chase continues down Ness Drive, Shaldon near Teignmouth. Neil was also clearly in hot pursuit.

Greg Scott found the sea view obscured by trees.

Until the cyclist takes ‘the high road and the bus the low road’. Bishopsteignton Road near Bridge Road B3199 says Neil whilst retaining the middle ground.

Now Bishopsteignton Road near the Bridge Road B3199. Neil and Google.

The ‘high road’ and the ‘low road’ certainly separated them……… Den Promenade, Teignmouth. It took Neil until 2014 to provide the location for this one.

Changes are apparent in Greg Scott's comparison.

…but as Norman anticipated, they certainly headed him 'orf.' Den Crescent.

Greg Scott captured Den Crescent sixty five years on.

Norman jumps off the bus to “get ‘im”. Den Promenade looking towards St. Michael the Archangel.

On the seafront in Teignmouth. (JT)

Then re-boards the bus when he sees that the cyclist is getting away. Exiting Regent Street into Den Promenade.

The same corner. (JT)

Surely a dead end now……….it is for the bus but Norman jumps clear…. Ivy Lane leading to Back Beach.

Ivy Lane, leading to Back Beach, Teignmouth, Devon. (JT)

…..only to find that this is where the cyclist lives and it is his bike! Back Beach.

They might change the colours over 50 years, but they can't stop a ReelStreets bloodhound when he sniffs the celluloid. The old sea dog on the left is a bit of a mongrel I believe. (JT)

Norman realises that he must tell the conductor and driver who are exiting from the sea. Back Beach.

Yes Back Beach again where lives Eric Searle who was present when the film was made and has an 8mm reel of home movie to prove his claim. (JT)

As they approach, he can see that they are not happy.

See what I mean about the colours! (JT)

He makes a hasty escape and later that evening is about to pass an hotel….. This screen capture was originally provided by Simon Wells who “Copied over the screen grabs to the ‘memories of Beaconsfield” Facebook group which mentioned it may be the side entrance of 'The Saracens Head', Windsor End in Old Town”. I cannot however reconcile this.

- …..when he helps a lady with her bag. Another capture provided by Simon.

Norman manages to disrupt a council meeting, being somewhat inebriated, eventually endeavours to make his way home, except he doesn’t have one. Upper Den Carriageway and the Grand Pier in the background.

A daylight view of the pier by Greg Scott.

‘Kipping down’ for the night in a rowing boat he finds himself all at sea and on returning to land he seeks to freshen up.

Major Bartlett (Derek Bond), the owner of the newspaper sends Norman to apologise to the mayor, Mrs Corcoran (Noel Dyson). Brunswick Street.

Brunswick Street, Teignmouth, Devon. (JT)

A tennis ball hits Normans bike and he falls off, the kids chase him as he rides on. Mill Lane looking up the hill from Bishopsteignton Road found by Phil Allen.

Greg Scott also looked up the hill, a location he knows well as he lived here at one time.

The kids taunt him by temporarily stealing his pump. Originally submitted by Simon Wells on 14/8/2011, who found this on a newsgroup "The house is in Shaldon Road. If you head out of Shaldon towards Coombe Cellars, it’s the last house on the left before you reach Teignharvey Road."

Shaldon road, Teignharvey. Info from movie web forum. View opposite the mayor's house. Neil Rigby. Copyright Google streetview.

Norman is sent to report on the building of the 1000th house on the 'Keir Hardy Estate'. Wentworth Crescent by Denham Close SL64RW looking towards Wootton Way, Neil Rigby with a little prompting from Stax 1970 on Yahoo Questions.

Looking towards Wootton Way. Neil

Chaos naturally ensues but there is that distinctive house in the background. Likely to be the studio grounds as in Capture 16, the same house in the background.

Taken off politics and appointed to entertainments, Norman sets to work with the towns entertainment officer, Robin Willoughby (Peter Jones) to attract visitors. The first idea, a Beauty Contest. Shepherd’s Lane, Beaconsfield courtesy Simon Wells. The redbrick building is actually 1 London End, Beaconsfield looking across Aylesbury End.

Another one by Simon C, whose camera worked this time!

With all the posters torn down and no audience Norman sets off to “recruit” an audience. Jay Perrins confirms that it is ‘Ye Olde Jolly Sailor Inn’ in the background and that it is still active as an Inn in 2020 with its own website.

Eric Searle put us right here. The Harbourside Fish and Chip shop, Amanda's Dairy, with the best pasties in Devon, and the Jolly Sailor pub.

Upon entering the ‘Ye Olde Jolly Sailor Inn’ he tells of the scantily clad girls over the road…..success!

Eric Searle put us right here. The Harbourside Fish and Chip shop, Amanda's Dairy, with the best pasties in Devon, and the Jolly Sailor pub.

Norman decides to return to his newspaper stall in Westminster and Liz Corcoran (Frances White) decides to join him as they rush to catch the departing train. West Drayton Station again.

Iain Davies tells us that this, and events some 14mins into the film circa Capture 12, is Norton Fitzwarren west of Taunton with the junction onto the West Somerset Railway.