Lady with a Lamp, The

The story opens with a carriage being driven through St. James's Palace on it's way to the home of Florence Nightingale. St. James’s Palace in London SW1 with the balcony of Lancaster House in the left background, which can also be seen in ‘King Ralph’.

In the carriage, Nugent turns to his companion "I feel the bestowal of this honour is rather belated, don't you, Sir?" Ambassadors’ Court at St. James’s Palace.

Sir Douglas Dawson replies "Perhaps it is. A distinguished member of Parliament told me yesterday he thought she was dead. We forget our national heroes while they're still alive very quickly." Ambassadors’ Court with York House as the background.

"When she does die, I suppose she will leave behind her the greatest record of individual achievement of any English woman." Ambassadors’ Court at St. James’s Palace.

"Yes, she will indeed. Achievement wrought of real sacrifice, for she was no recluse you know, Nugent. She loved life passionately and fully." Ambassadors’ Court with the archway leading to Cleveland Row on the extreme right.

"At Broadlands, the home of her friends the Palmerston's, she often danced the night through." Broadlands near Romsey in Hampshire.

The story of Florence Nightingale's early life continues with a view of Embley Park in Wellow, Hampshire, her home from 1825 until her death in 1910.

Through a window at the house, Mrs. Nightingale watches as her daughter Florence Nightingale (Anna Neagle) drives away to visit Mrs. Winch.

Followed by George Winch (Nigel Stock), Florence leaves the cottage after tending to his mother's injury. RL identifies this as the Grade II listed Ivy Cottage on Stonehill Road, Chertsey in Surrey, which also features in 'Mary Had a Little . . . '.

A carriage arrives at Broadlands. The Grade I listed Broadlands standing alongside the River Test to the south of Romsey.

Getting out of the carriage, Florence climbs the steps to the building where she finds Sidney Herbert inside. The steps leading to the entrance to Broadlands in Hampshire.

After war breaks out in the Crimea, Guardsmen march past Secretary at War, Sidney Herbert. The Grand Entrance Screen at Hyde Park Corner on Knightsbridge in SW1 which also features in 1948's 'Escape!', 1930's 'Escape', 'The Magic Box', ‘The Man in the Road’, ‘Joanna’, ‘Little Red Monkey’, ‘The Fourth Protocol’ and ‘The Optimists of Nine Elms’ amongst other productions.

I think this shot was taken inside Hyde Park as that's a bit of the café on the far right of both images though a tree has rather obscured this comparison.SJ

The Secretary at War arrives to see Lord Palmerston the Prime Minister. Downing Street in SW1. The real location occasionally appears on film and can be seen in ‘Darkest Hour’, ‘Dunkirk’, ‘Operation Crossbow’, ‘The Jokers’ and ‘Seven Days to Noon’.

Sidney Herbert (Michael Wilding) glances at the hostile crowd outside number 10 before entering. Facing number 10 Downing Street.

October 1854, Florence Nightingale is summoned to see Mr. Herbert to finalise arrangements for her mission to Turkey. Facing south-west on Chesham Place in SW1. Various sections of the street appear in other films including ‘The Seventh Veil’, ‘The Young Lovers’ and ‘Piccadilly Third Stop’.

The growth of the tree has revealed the view behind. SJ

The camera follows the carriage as it arrives outside 24 Belgrave Square SW1. Seen from the opposite direction, the property also appears in 'Edward, My Son'.

Downshire House, now the Embassy of Spain. SJ

Florence and her Nurses arrive at Scutari on 4th November 1854. The top of the image is a matte painting.

The Turkish Barrack Hospital at Scutari . . . which is also a matte.

After the first Patients arrive at the hospital, Florence ventures into Constantinople with Mr. Charles Bracebridge in an attempt to obtain vital supplies.

When the Purveyor of stores refuses to help, Florence seeks help from Lord Stratford, the Ambassador. The stock photo shows the State Art and Sculpture Museum in Ankara, Turkey, discovered by Steve Randall.

28th January 1855. In London, the scandal about suffering in the hospital at Scutari brings about a debate in Parliament. Facing the Houses of Parliament in SW1, across the River Thames from Albert Embankment.

In glorious technicolor. SJ

Recovering from a fever, on 7th August 1856 Florence returns to England. Cole Green station between Cole Green and Letty Green in Hertfordshire, which also features in 'Isn't Life Wonderful', 'Come on George!' and ‘Wedding Rehearsal’. Dave Buckley recognised the locomotive as 'Lion' that two years later masqueraded as the Titfield Thunderbolt. Restored, 'Lion' is now on display at Museum of Liverpool. Its history, available on Wikipedia, can be read via the link in the Header Section. (RL)

Alighting from the train, Florence spots Stationmaster Jenkins who crosses the track to assist her. Cole Green station on the line running between Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. The station opened in 1858 and closed in June 1951, three months before this film was released.

Florence pauses outside Lea Hurst. Lea Hurst in Holloway to the south-east of Matlock in Derbyshire.

Approaching the front door, Florence enters to find her family inside. Lea Hurst overlooking the Derwent Valley, the Nightingale family’s summer residence.

India, November 1859. A Royal Commission on India is set up as Florence's activities and recommendations are discussed by Army Officers.

Lord Sidney Herbert calls on Florence Nightingale and her Father. Church Row in Hampstead NW3 located by Chris Allan.

Tris captured the same street now.

2nd August 1861. The ailing Lord Herbert convalesces at Wilton House after collapsing in the Houses of Parliament . This is the south front of Wilton House at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire. The house features in 'Barry Lyndon' and 'Romance with a Double Bass'.

Many years after the death of Charles Herbert, a carriage approaches the film's South Street in Mayfair. Chris Allan identifies this as Church Row, London NW3.

There's hardly room to drive a carriage in Tris's comparison.

Carrying Sir Douglas Dawson, the carriage comes to a stand outside the home of the elderly Florence Nightingale before he enters to bestow the Order of Merit on the 'Lady with a Lamp'. Church Row in Hampstead NW3 recognised by Chris Allan.

A similar view from Tris.