Solo for Sparrow (An Edgar Wallace Mystery)

On a late afternoon, the last Customer leaves J. Reynolds's jewellery shop. Nicky C recognised Chelsea Green SW3 with the corner of Cale Street and Elystan Street to the top right.

And now, from street level by Richard Marum (RM).

From across the road, Norman and Bell watch as Miss Martin locks up the shop. Chelsea Green at the the junction of Cale Street, Elystan Street, Whitehead's Grove and Jubilee Place found by Nicky C. The location also features in 'Say Hello to Yesterday'.

A difficult shot to recreate.

In their Ford Consul Convertible, the two crooks follow Miss Martin as she walks around the nearby corner. The junction of Cale Street, Elystan Street and Whitehead's Grove with Cranmer Court to the top right.

Undeterred by the high angle, RM took this view of the same junction.

Oblivious that she's being watched by 'Pin' Norman (Michael Coles), Miss Martin (Nancy O'Neil) makes her way to the station and her train home. Richard Lovejoy advises that the view through the car's window is of circa 186/188 Kings Road, London SW3 'Cygnet House' with Rapid Cleaning Services currently Balibaris and possibly Claudie Pierlot next door too.

After buying a newspaper, the shop assistant disappears into the station followed by Norman. The entrance to West Croydon station at the end on junction of North End and London Road in Croydon, Surrey.

With his feet on the ground, Keith Prested took this shot of how the station entrance looks now.

Miss Martin's train arrives at her stop. Peter Brown (2) advises that although Miss Martin catches the train at West Croydon, she also alights here at West Croydon! But she emerges in Capture 7 at Merton Park Station. Peter adds, the train headcode 84 indicated Epsom Downs to Victoria via West Croydon and if one listens carefully to the soundtrack, the station announcer reels off the intermediate stations W. Croydon to Victoria (Selhurst, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Streatham Common, Balham, Clapham Junction). In the distance the rear of the train can be seen snaking around the bay where the 2-car Wimbledon trains terminated. (RL)

Alighting from the train, the middle aged spinster leaves the station. Merton Park station on Rutlish Road in SW19. The station can also seen in 'Accidental Death', 'Horror Hospital', 'Hidden Homicide' and 'The Frozen Dead'.

Richard Marum discovered that the last train had departed some time ago.

Norman walks ahead as Miss Martin makes her way along the footpath from the station. This is the footpath leading south-east from Rutlish Road towards Melbourne Road and the footbridge over the railway.

Although all around has changed, Richard found that the footpath still exists.

The two reach the other end of the footpath. Looking through the railings of Mostyn Gardens on Mostyn Road SW19.

The same location captured by RM.

When Lewis (Jerry Stovin) asks Norman for directions, Miss Martin is called to assist. Mostyn Road in Merton Park. Other sections of the road appear in 'The Corpse' and 'Death Goes to School'.

The view across Mostyn Road now.

Norman manhandles Miss Martin into the car and Lewis drives away. Facing north on Mostyn Road in SW19.

As the road is busier than it was sixty years ago, Richard Marum took this shot from the safety of the footpath.

When he exchanges cars, Norman tells Paddy Mooney (Michael Caine) to take good care of the lady.

Taking Miss Martin's keys, Norman returns to the shop with Baker. This is looking north-east along Whitehead's Grove from Chelsea Green identified by Nicky C.

RM also looked north-eastward.

Norman and Baker (Ken Wayne) let themselves into the premises. Outside number 6 Cale Street located by Nicky C.

Trade continues at the location as this shot shows.

Lewis drives Paddy to dispose of their captive in the countryside.

A Constable (Colin McKenzie) checks the shops on his beat as Norman and Baker lie low inside the jewellers. Nick C advises that this is Cale Street with the corner of Elystan Road to the right.

Richard captured this rather fruity comparison.

Soon after the burglary is discovered and Miss Martin's body is found, Mrs. Reynolds (Nadja Regin) arrives outside the jewellers to collect her husband, the owner. Cale Street at Chelsea Green SW3 is identified by Nicky C and Repeat Watch advises that Chelsea Fishmongers at number 10 are still in business.

The view is matched by RM.

Barmaid Sue Warren (Susan Maryott) waits for Inspector Sparrow. Alan Road in Wimbledon SW19 with St. Mary's church beyond the junction of St. Mary’s Road and Arthur Road. The church also makes an appearance in 'The Night We Got the Bird' and 'This Was a Woman'.

Taken from a similar position.

With Sue sitting beside him as cover, Inspector Sparrow (Glyn Houston) watches the Reynolds' home. Facing number 26 West Side Common at the junction with The Causeway in SW19.

Proof of the location provided by Richard.

Juno Reynolds (Anthony Newlands) and his Wife leave the house and get into their car. Now known as Stonecourt Manor, this is the forecourt of 26 West Side Common, Wimbledon which also features in 'Inside Information'.

The Inspector and Sue follow the Reynolds' Mercedes-Benz. The junction of West Side Common, The Causeway and West Place with Camp Road heading away on the right.

This view follows the cars route.

Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds arrive at their tennis club.

The Mercedes-Benz is parked and the couple enter the building.

Moments later, Sue and Inspector Sparrow arrive.

Sitting with drinks, Sparrow explains to Sue about the man they are following.

After the Inspector telephones Juno when he discovers something from his Doctor, Norman reads a newspaper while he waits for Mrs. Reynolds.

Inspector Sparrow returns home one morning to be confronted by 'Pin' Norman, Paddy and Bell waiting in his living room. Richard Marum identifies this as a private crescent on Church Road SW19, opposite Belvedere Avenue. The Wimbledon location also features in 'The Haunted Man'.

The crescent now by RM.

With the Inspector held captive at the gang's farm, Reynolds arrives at a telephone box to tell Norman he's discovered that Sparrow isn't on the case. Highbury Road in SW19 identified by Richard Marum.

In Richard's comparison, the part of the Vanden Plas Princess is played by a Land Rover Defender.

Lewis, Paddy and Baker wait outside the kiosk while Norman calls Bell at Eastcote Farm. Richard Marum locates this as Highbury Road in Wimbledon and points out the street sign behind the phone box!

Realising that that the telephone box was a prop, Richard took this view of its location.

While Bell leaves the phone to carry out Norman's instructions, the gang drive away when the Sparrow picks up the receiver. Facing south-west on Highbury Road SW19, found by Richard Marum.

Avoiding the parked Defender, Richard faces the same direction along Highbury Road.

Heading for the farm on Moreton Road, the Vanden Plas Princess corners at speed. The junction of Ockham Lane and Old Lane at Martyr’s Green near Cobham in Surrey with the sign of the Black Swan public house to the right. Views of the pub itself can be seen in 'On the Fiddle', 'Bindle' and 'Inn for Trouble'.

Richard Marum took this comparison of the junction as it appears now.

As Detective Sergeant Reeve questions Reynolds at the shop, the gang arrive at the film's Eastcote Farm.

Inspector Sparrow runs for cover after escaping from the farmhouse.

Shots are fired towards the building.

Paddy and the Inspector stalk each other around a dilapidated barn.

Detective Sergeant Reeve arrives with back-up and the gang are arrested.