Sparrows Can’t Sing

Looking out from the high rise flat where she lives with bus driver Bert, Maggie Gooding (Barbara Windsor) sings the title track # Ain't it a shame sparrers can't sing, Think of the joy sparrers might bring, But all they can do is fly in the sky, And fly, and fly, and fly . . . The view from Wickham House on the Stifford Estate to the east of Jamaica Street in E1 with St. Dunstan & All Saints church in the right of centre distance and buildings on Stepney Way to the right.

Phil Evans took a ground level view looking east from where Wickham House stood, with St. Dunstan's just about visible behind the ventilation shaft for the Elizabeth Line's Abbey Wood branch. The houses and streets on what is now the expanded Stepney Green Park, also featured in 'The Barber of Stamford Hill', were demolished sometime in the 70s.

# Ain't it a shame kisses can't fly, There'd be no more kisses goodbye, But all I can do is lie here and sigh, And cry, and cry, and cry . . . This appears to be the corner of Johnston Street and Poonah Street in Shadwell E1.

If it is the correct location, Fariza K and Eamonn C. provide this comparison taken from the same viewpoint.

# The charms 'e had were well and truly hidden, It ain't just what 'e did, it's what 'e didn't . . .

# 'E didn't say, "Dear, you're divine", Nor did 'e say, "Darling, be mine", So why do I see in 'im everything, Well, sparrers, poor sparrers, pretty sparrers can't sing. Facing north on Glasshouse Fields E1 with the wall of Nicholas Gibbons Primary School to the right.

The view has since changed again since Geoff Manning's comparison shot.

Disembarking from the ship on which they have been serving together for two years, Charlie Gooding (James Booth) and his friend Jock (Glynn Edwards) walk along the quayside in search of a cab.

A taxi takes Charlie and Jock from the docks. The exit road from Royal Albert Docks as it meets North Circular Road in North Woolwich E16 with the bascule bridge at the entrance of King George V Dock to the left.

The bascule bridge over King George V Lock has been changed and the road raised slightly but the distinctive brickwork remains. Phil Evans captured this view from Albert Island, an artificial island created by the excavation of the Albert and George V docks. You're now much more likely to see planes taxiing at City Airport than you are cabs around here.

Bridgie Gooding (Avis Bunnage) rushes home, calling to her daughter Nellie to tidy the place up ready for her Uncle Charlie. Cowley Gardens in E1 recognised by Phil Russell who adds "A lot of the locations are in Stepney where I lived for the first 30 years of my life. These buildings are no longer there and the site redeveloped."

Jock passes an almost forgotten present through the cab window as the pals say goodbye. Wellclose Square E1 with St. Paul’s Whitechapel primary school in the left background and the former St. Paul’s Mission Room to the top right.

The school buildings survive. PW

Charlie and Jock exchange more banter before the two part company. North East Passage running between Wellclose Square and Cable Street. Along with the still extant Wellclose Square, the long lost passage can also be seen in 'Fires Were Started'.

The same, rather changed, location seen now as Meadowcroft Mews. PW

Georgie (Murray Melvin) calls on Nellie Gooding (Barbara Ferris) as her father Fred Gooding (Roy Kinnear) leaves the flat and gets into his ageing car. Cowley Gardens again, where Phil Russell tells us that the church in the left background is St. Mary's & St. Michael's which is attached to S.M & S.M R C Primary School at the corner of Sutton Street and Commercial Road. The church and school can also be seen in 'Violent Playground'.

Charlie walks towards home. Phil Russell advises that this is the former Apsley Street, south of Stepney Way E1, with Ewhurst House on the left and Bradmore House behind Wickham House to the right, also telling us that the tower blocks were demolished in 1997 to be replaced by a low-rise housing estate. One of the blocks can also be seen in 'The System'.

Mark Entries provides this more recent view taken from the Redcoat Community Centre across Stepney Way.

A scene of dereliction and abandonment meets the returning sailor's eyes. The rear of derelict and half demolished properties on Stepney Way.

Charlie continues to walk across the cleared land. The rear of numbers 258 to 266 Stepney Way looking east on land that is now part of Clichy Estate located by Phil Russell.

The backs of the partially demolished houses is now the back of the Redcoat Community Centre. Comparison from Mark Entries.

A Watchman calls out as Charlie stumbles across piles of loose bricks. Phil Russell advises that this is facing Wellesley Street with buildings on Stepney Way to the right, Welton House in the centre and flats on Seagrave Close to the right.

Mark Entries took this view from the side of the Community Centre.

The Watchman (Wally Patch) adds fuel to his brazier. Facing Wellesley Street with flats on Seagrave Close in the background.

Pattison House and the Clichy Estate haven't changed much as can be seen by Phil Evans' shot.

Charlie asks the Watchman where all the people have gone. In the background, Apsley House stands to the left and Ewhurst House to the right. Phil Russell advises that these where what he knew as the 'Police Flats' as they were accommodation for police officers in the sixties.

Mark E. found that partially blocking the view of Aspley House stands a temporary building acting as a Mosque.

Walking through his former kitchen, Charlie makes a remark about the old wallpaper. Looking from the former Gold Street from behind houses on Stepney Way with Ewhurst House in the centre distance.

Phil Evans discovered that Ewhurst House has gone, but Apsley House on the left remains, and Odette Duval House can be seen in the background.

The sound of women's voices attracts Charlie's attention. Facing south with the Thames Magistrates Court on Aylward Street to the top left, Apsley House on the right and the spire of St. Mary’s church on Cable Street in the centre distance.

Looking for the right angle, Phil Evans found that it's not possible to get exactly the same framing to include the spire of St Mary's but you can still see Apsley House, the storage shed, and Thames Magistrates Court on Aylward Street, now flats called 'Justice Apartments'.

A smile of recognition appears on Charlie's face. Ray Simmons identifies Apsley House forming the backdrop.

Mark Entries provides this 'now' shot.

Lil (Fanny Carby), Yootha (Yootha Joyce) and Janet (Janet Howse) run across the road towards their old neighbour. Stepney Way with Ewhurst House to the left and Wickham House on the right located by Phil Russell.

The same road, Stepney Way captured by Mark E.

Turning towards new high rise blocks, the three women explain what has happened to the neighbourhood before telling Charlie where his Wife's Sister is living. Looking south between Pattison House and Apsley House with Arbour Lane Police Station and Thames Magistrates Court in the top distance.

Facing into the sun, Phil Evans couldn't quite get far back enough, but the view is much the same.

Finding her buying vegetables at a market stall, Fred calls out to his Mother, giving her the news that Charlie is back. Angel Lane in Stratford E15.

Moved by the news, Mrs. Gooding begins to weep. The east side of Angel Lane, which will be seen again later.

Bringing a cup of tea with him, the Greengrocer (Harry H. Corbett) returns to serving customers at his stall. Angel Lane in Stratford.

A Customer (Joan Littlewood) and her Friend laugh at the Greengrocers comment about Charlie. The west side of Angel Lane, south of Western Street.

Fred reminds his mother about the fights and riots that occurred last time Charlie came back. The west side of Angel Lane, south of Western Street, identified by Adrian Grepnold who adds that J. Mortimer at 62 was a woollen merchant.

Directed by three young Boys, Charlie arrives at the house where he believes his wife Maggie is living. Facing north on Cannon Street Road with number 26 to the extreme right.

Geoff Manning provides the proof.

Bridgie runs into a newsagents to ask the Shopkeeper if he has seen Maggie.

Discovering that he had gone to the wrong house, Charlie continues his search. John Hinds identifies this as looking towards Johnson Street from Lukin Street in E1 adding that the houses in Johnson Street have been demolished and the vacant land since developed as a school.

Across the waste ground, Charlie spots Chunky (Griffith Davies) following Maggie's sister Nellie (Barbara Ferris). Looking towards the rear of buildings on Cowley Gardens from Lukin Street located by John Hinds.

Charlie walks past a broken fence, from behind which Fred catches sight of his brother. Cowley Gardens with the backs of properties on Johnson Street in the right background.

Jack (Brian Murphy) calls down from his flat as Charlie appears on the street below. Cowley Gardens recognised by Phil Russell.

Charlie flirts with Yootha in the street as he sets off to the bakery where Maggie works. Phil Russell identifies this as Cowley Gardens E1 with St. Mary's & St. Michael's church in the right distance.

Mark Entries took this view explaining that the street replacing the demolished Cowley Gardens is named Oyster Row and has a somewhat changed layout with only this small section still following the original course.

Emerging from his hiding place, Fred watches Charlie leave the street. Looking towards the railway arches on Cowley Gardens. With good local knowledge, Mark Entries explains that the replacement Oyster Row stops just short of the arches and is a dead end.

After finding Maggie in a supermarket and telling her that her husband might return, Bridgie heads home. Mark Brady confirms the location as the Northern Outfall Sewer embankment near Abbey Lane in E15.

Charlie opens the door of the bakery. Looking out from 44 Commercial Street in E1 towards the corner of Wentworth Street.

Arnold (Victor Spinetti) and his Momma (Jenny Sontag) look through the shop window when Charlie leaves after the pair try to cover for Maggie. Reflected in the door’s window is 43 Commercial Street.

Charlie strides along the street as he continues looking for his wife. Angel Lane, Stratford.

Spotting a blonde Woman, Charlie runs over to discover that she's not Maggie. The Lion public house at the corner of Angel Lane and Western Street in E15 which also appears in 'What a Crazy World', 'Bronco Bullfrog' and 'Deep End', found with the help of Steve Cook.

And this is where it stood, now known as Gerry Raffles Square. PW

Boys run to greet Charlie as he returns to his mother's flat where he hands out presents to his family. The northern section of Cowley Gardens. The train is travelling on the London, Tilbury and Southend line running between Fenchurch Street station and Southend, to the east of Shadwell station.

Charlie tells Jack and Fred to "stand there" before marching them to the Red Lion. This is possibly the corner of Cheval Street and Malabar Street in E14.

From across the street, Lil and Yootha laugh as the men parade past.

If continuity is correct, this should be Cheval Street, between Malabar Street and Maria Street.

Charlie leaves Jack and his brother and crosses the road to speak with Two Friends. The west corner of Cheval Street and Maria Street, as seen on an out of view street sign.

Fred and Jack stop marching as Charlie returns. Tooke Street E14 with the corner of Cheval Street to the right.

With Jack holding his canary in a cage, Charlie picks up the pace again . . . "Left, right, left, right, left, right" . . . and Peter Wright locates this as Cheval Street, between Havannah Street and Tooke Street.

The three men reach the pub just as a dray arrives. The Pride of the Isles public house at the corner of Cheval Street and Havannah Street in Millwall identified by Peter Wright.

Drayman Ted (Arthur Mullard) joins Fred, Jack and other thirsty customers as Charlie knocks on the pub's door. Peter Wright advises that this is outside The Pride of the Isles at the corner of Cheval Street and Havannah Street.

After seeing Charlie through the window of the Red Lion, Bridgie heads to find Nellie. Rob Morgan advises that this is looking from the Northern Outfall Sewer embankment near Abbey Lane bridge towards Channelsea River in E15.

Rob also sends this shot of the Channelsea river off the River Lea with the view of the towpath obstructed by a tree which has grown in the last fifty years.

Nellie and Chunky look up at her mother as she calls to her. Abbey Creek in West Ham with Abbey Mills Chemical Works stand in the background and Rob Morgan explains that this is the footpath running alongside the Channelsea River.

Rob's modern shot shows the tow path overgrown with recently added fencing as part of the clean up for the 2012 Olympics. The Office block in the background was built in the late 60s for Berkshire Chemicals, who also owned the island in the middle of the rivers, and this is now largely vacant.

Bridgie asks Nellie to run round to Maggie's to tell her . . . . Looking down onto Abbey Lane in E15 from the Northern Outfall Sewer with Stronghold Works across Channelsea River in the right background.

. . . . "'Ello Nellie" Georgie cuts off Bridgie's conversation. The site of LCC reservoirs on Abbey Lane with West Ham Gasworks in the left distance and Channelsea River to the right.

Georgie and Chunky discuss Nellie and her family as Bridgie explains what she wants her to do. The background gasometer belongs to West Ham Gas Works and stands beyond the Grade II listed properties on Abbey Lane while the raised embankment of the Northern Outfall Sewer caan be made out on the left.

The houses in the background, numbers 116 to 130 Abbey Lane, still stand.

Bridgie calls to Nellie, urging her to complete her errand.

Accompanied by Chunky on Nellie's bike, Georgie gives his young employee a lift to the tower block where Maggie shares a flat with bus driver Bert Briggs.

Chunky cycles across the grass in front of the high rise block where Maggie lives. Ewhurst House on the Stifford Estate with Stepney Way and Apsley House to the left.

Phil Evans explains that the names of the three Stifford Estate tower blocks demolished in 1999 have been retained in the street names of the new development, so this is looking south on Ewhurst Close.

The camera follows Chunky and finds Stepney Way E1 with, as Phil Russell tells us, Apsley House in the right background.

To capture the view of the Clichy Estate, Phil Evans took this from Stepney Way.

Leaving his chores, caretaker Mr. Sparks (Stephen Lewis) walks towards Chunky. Facing eastwards towards Wickham House identified by Phil Russell.

From Ewhurst Close, Phil Evans looked east onto Stepney Green Park.

While Chunky as the Metropolitan By-laws explained to him, Nellie and Georgie arrive. Facing Jamaica Street from Wickham House with Paymal House on the left and Charles Auffray House to the right.

Paymal House and Charles Auffray House from Jamaica Street today captured by Phil Evans who adds that the screen capture was taken from what is now the adjoining gardens of houses in Ewhurst Close and Wickham Close.

While Georgie moves his van under orders, Nellie asks the Caretaker which flat Briggs lives in. Bradmore House with Charles Auffrey House and Jamaica Street to the left.

The new terrace on Wickham Close, with Charles Auffray House on the left, by Phil Evans.

Missing Nellie and Chunky as they take the lift, Georgie heads to the stairs. Looking from Wickham House towards Apsley House beyond Stepney Way.

Phil Evans' view along the alley running between the end of Ewhurst Close and Stepney Way affords a similar view of Apsley House.

Georgie calls down to Mr. Sparks to ask which floor he should be on to be told that he's in the wrong block. Looking out from Wickham House with West Arbour Street on the left, Harriot House on Aylward Street in the centre foreground and St. Mary’s church on Cable Street to the left of centre.

While Charlie continues to wait for his wife in the Red Lion, Georgie is told by Mr. Sparks that the police have taken his van. The entrance of Wickham House, looking across Jamaica Street towards Paymal House and Charles Auffray House with Odette Duval House in the top distance.

Paymal House and Charles Auffray House taken from Jamaica Street by Phil Evans.

Leaving the flat after Nellie tells her that Charlie is waiting in the Red Lion. Maggie adjusts the canopy on her pram as she walks from the building. Outside the 17 storey Wickham House on the Stifford Estate in Stepney.

Phil Evans took this comparison looking down Ewhurst Close. He wasn't sure exactly where this section of Wickham House was, so this is an approximation of where it might have been. Also see the post-script at the bottom of the page.

Maggie looks up when Bert shouts to her. The access road running north to Wickham House from Stepney Way with Welton House in the left background located by Phil Russell.

The roads around the Stifford Estate were built over with the new development, and it wasn't quite possible for Phil Evans to get an exact match for this capture. "You can just about see through the trees to Welton House on Stepney Way."

Bert Briggs (George Sewell) calls down for Maggie to bring back a couple of lemons. Completed in 1961, Wickham House was demolished along with Ewhurst House and Bradmore House in 1999. Also see the post-script at the bottom of the page.

Phil Evans took captures the view from Ewhurst Close.

Pushing the pram, Maggie trots away to meet Charlie. Identified by Phil Russell, this is the footpath running alongside Ewhurst House towards Stepney Way with Apsley House in the background and Thames Magistrates Court on Aylward Street to the extreme left.

With the Stifford Estate site built over, this view of Apsley House and Justice Apartments is taken from Stepney Way is as close as Phil Evans could get.

Ringing the bike's bell, Georgie cycles to find Nellie and Chunky. Richard Dacre confirms that this is facing the swing bridge on Narrow Street in E14 with the the Dockmaster's Offices just visible in the left background.

This now shot from Richard Dacre shows the same, now Grade ll listed building, called "The Narrow" as a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. (RL)

The news is broken that Georgie's company van has been towed away. Narrow Street in Limehouse advises Richard Avison.

Richard Avison sends this view of Limehouse Basin as proof.

Hurrying away to grab some lunch, Georgie asks Nellie to tell the boss that he'll be late. Facing east on Narrow Street. (RL)

Taken from a similar viewpoint by Richard.

Maggie calls to the Operator when she gets trapped on the swing bridge while trying to catch up with Nellie and Chunky. John Hinds advises that this is Narrow Street swing bridge, now a fixed bridge following closure of the Regents Canal's Limehouse Basin before redevelopment.

It certainly swung in June 2014 when I was there for 'Painted Boats'. (RL)

When Charlie looks out of the pub door, children call from over the road that Maggie won't come. Peter Wright locates this as outside the Pride of the Isles, looking east along Havannah Street in E14 with Alpha Grove in the distance and Millwall Inner Dock beyond.

The Children stop taunting Charlie when Bridgie comes out of the bar. Opposite the Pride of the Isles on Havannah Street found by Peter Wright.

Maggie listens as the Bridge Operator reads the regulations to her before lifting the barriers. Narrow Street swing bridge over the entrance to The Regent's Canal and Limehouse Basin from the Thames with the tower of St. Anne's church, Limehouse in the centre distance recognised by Phil Russell.

The view of St. Anne's is somewhat obscured these days. (RL)

Nellie and Chunky watch as Maggie is let off the bridge. John Hinds advises that this is outside of the Dockmaster's Offices on Narrow Street E14 which are adjacent to the swing bridge. The Highway junction can be seen on the right and Richard Dacre points out that the road to the right is Horseferry Road. (RL)

Just a few changes to virtually everything...but it is still 'No Entry'. (RL)

With Chunky taking charge of baby Christobel and Nellie returning to work, Maggie makes her way to the Red Lion. Facing the corner of Westferry Road and Havannah Street in E15 with Express Wharf in the left background located by Peter Wright.

Accompanied by wolf-whistles and cheered by Children, Maggie hurries along the street. Havannah Street, Millwall.

Harry Hulme and his friend on the Isle of Dogs, Con Maloney, recognised Havannah Street in E14 with Westferry Road in the distance.

The corner of Cheval Street and Havannah Street identified by Peter Wright who recalls that "in between scenes, Barbara Windsor came into our prefab in Tooke Street, just round the corner from the pub. My Dad knew one of the film crew and, I don’t know how true it is but, the pram that Barbara pushed was loaned as a prop from my Aunt. It was second-hand and possibly handed down to her from my Mother!"

After a drink with her husband, Maggie comes out of the pub to find Fred looking after Christobel (Sarah Booth). The Pride of the Isles at the corner of Havannah Street and Cheval Street in Millwall E14 located by Peter Wright.

When the Red Lion closes at half past two, the well inebriated Charlie, Fred and Jack stagger from the premises. Peter Wright tells us that this is looking west along Havannah Street with Cheval Street to the left and Commons Street on the right.

Peter advises that the whole area was demolished in the 60s and Con Maloney provides this view of the location now. Image copyright Google.

Fred returns to work. Cowley Gardens in E1 recognised by both Lisa West and Phil Russell.

The drunken window cleaner has trouble with his ladders. Living in the street and remembering filming taking place, John Hinds advises that this is facing the corner of Cable Street and Cowley Gardens.

Charlie heads to The Kentucky Club for more drinks. Richard Dacre tells us that the club was a genuine place which was owned by the Kray twins and stood at 106A Mile End Road and Graham Campbell adds that, in his autobiography Daniel Farson mentions working for the film's director Joan Littlewood and introducing her to the famous gangland brothers.

Richard's now shot of the same location now. (RL)

Still carrying his bird, Jack finds himself in the park where an Old Lady (Edie Martin) does her best to ignore him.

Fred struggles home. Looking south along the southern section of Cowley Gardens E1 with Cable Street in the right background and the spire of St. Paul’s church on The Highway visible to the top.

Lil, Yootha and Janet move out of the way as Fred chases them while making suggestive remarks. Cowley Gardens in Stepney, beneath the railway bridge carrying the London, Tilbury and Southend line located by Lisa West. John Hinds lived on the street and says that the distinguishing feature is the small pedestrian archway to the right that was "very spooky" at night.

Note the two curbs which have survived, some 'patterns' in the brickwork and some 'cement' marks high up on the column in Christopher Matheson's comparison which is confirmed as correct by John Hinds who adds that this would have been looking through the arch towards the north end of the Gardens with the church in the distance. (RL)

On a rain soaked street, Maggie walks past Nellie and Chunky without saying a word. Facing west on Wentworth Street E1 with Goulston Street to the left, Bell Lane on the immediate right, Leyden Street to the right of centre and Middlesex Street in the distance. The street can also be seen in ‘It Always Rains on Sunday’, ‘A Kid for Two Farthings’, ‘The Informers’ and ‘The Small World of Sammy Lee’.

Mark Entries found that most of the buildings which line the street in the capture are still there, it's only at the far end where massive redevelopment has occurred.

Nellie remarks the Maggie never even saw them. The corner of Wentworth Street and Old Castle Street identified by Mark Entries.

Mark has done some serious investigations here at the corner of Wentworth Street and Old Castle Street. "The whole block to the left was pulled down and replaced. The confectioners which now stands on the corner is set back slightly so the original entrance to the bakers is now just an extra wide corner kerb. Kossoffs Bakery relocated to the other end of the market and they still do the cheesecake.

Turning a corner, Maggie comes face to face with Charlie. Facing south on Angel Lane in E15, at the entrance to Primrose Court. Denis Hoare tells us that this location now forms part of a 'service area'. (RL)

Charlie asks who's is the kid. Angel Lane in Stratford.

Admitting that the baby is hers, Maggie tells Charlie that she isn't coming back to him. Outside number 40 Angel Lane. the shops can be seen in colour during the title sequence for 'Deep End'.

Despite being told otherwise, boozy Charlie believes that the child is his. The frontage of Clarry Brothers at 42 Angel Lane was seen earlier, reflected in a furnishing shop window.

Charlie takes over pushing the pram. Outside number 48 Angel Lane in Stratford E15.

Maggie explains to Charlie that she didn't tell him about Christobel as she didn't think he would be interested. The unnamed passage between numbers 50 and 52 Angel Lane in E15.

Charlie makes silly noises as he bounces the pram up and down. A long lost section of Angel Lane.

As the two approach a warehouse selling beds, Charlie promises to make a home for Maggie. Angel Lane, opposite the location of the market stall seen earlier.

Maggie insists on returning home. Facing businesses on the east side of Angel Lane in Stratford E15.

After Charlie buys a bed and a cot, a delivery lorry takes it to Fred and Bridgie's flat. Between the back of numbers 41 and 42 Cowley Gardens and the rear of numbers 64 and 66 Lukin Street.

Jack is thrown out of his flat as the bed is unloaded outside. Facing north on Cowley Gardens E1 with St. Mary & St. Michael’s school and St. Mary & St. Michael’s church in the centre background.

Watched by the neighbours, a Delivery Man follows Charlie to the back of the building. Empty ground to the south of numbers 41 and 42 Cowley Gardens with the rear of buildings on Lukin Street in the right background.

Georgie arrives to call on Nellie. Facing the back yard and outhouses of numbers 41 and 42 Cowley Gardens in Shadwell E1.

Later that day, Charlie waits for Maggie on The Avenue in Greenwich Park, London SE10.

Richard Dacre provides this shot of the location now. (RL)

Holding hands, Georgie and Nellie pass by, asking if Charlie is going to The Iron Bridge later. Greenwich Park in Greenwich.

Richard finds the trees have filled out.

An unenthusiastic Charlie agrees to meet them at Queenie's pub. Greenwich Park in SE10.

Richard shows that there has been very little change to this Royal Park.

Having left Bert asleep in an armchair, Maggie gets a lift in a car transporter and keeps her date with Charlie. The Avenue in Greenwich Park.

Can't see the houses for the trees!

Charlie chases Maggie into the woods. Oak Tree Hill in Greenwich Park SE10.

No such excitement when Richard was there.

The pair wander into a half dismantled fairground. Richard advises that it was in the space between Charlton Way and Shooters Hill Road in SE3.

When was the last time the site saw such entertainment? On a regular basis says John Anderson, fairs and circuses coinciding with Bank Holidays. (RL)

Charlie hails a passing cab and the couple are driven to The Iron Bridge where Georgie is singing that evening.

Never a cab when you want one.

A short post-script starting with this production still from Con Maloney taken on Havannah Street in Limehouse E14 where Barbara Windsor can be seen being filmed as she makes her way along the street towards The Pride of the Isles.

This image is a repeat of capture 64 where Maggie adjusts the canopy on her pram as she leaves Wickham House.

The Stifford Estate's three tower blocks were demolished in 1999, so Phil Evans took this view at nearby Latham House.

Repeating capture 66, this is looking up at Wickham House which was demolished along with Ewhurst House and Bradmore House in 1999. However . . .

. . . Phil Evans took this comparison looking up at Latham House. The emerging structure of Latham House and the crane helping to build it can be seen in the distance directly behind Barbara Windsor in capture 65. Phil believes that Latham, along with Bradmore, Ewhurst and Wickham Houses were build to an LCC design as there are almost identical blocks elsewhere, including over the river in Rotherhithe.