Circumstantial Evidence

As Sir Edward Carteret hears evidence against a Defendant who is on trial for murdering her husband, horses are led around the parade ring at the course where his son Michael and Linda Harrison are enjoying their Saturday afternoon. Northolt Park Racecourse in Northolt, Middlesex.

Runners and riders make their way to the starting line. In the top background stand homes on Mandeville Road, Northolt with Castle Road to the centre.

The same location on the Race Course Housing Estate, captured by Antony Blair.

In the stands, Michael and Linda watch the horse that he's backed race towards the winning post. Northolt Park Racecourse in Northolt, Middlesex with properties on Pett's Hill crossing the background. The course opened in 1929 but had closed by 1957 and can also be seen in 'Dandy Dick' and 'Come on George!'.

While a guilty verdict is being given at the Old Bailey, Linda Harrison (Rona Anderson) and Dr. Michael Carteret (Patrick Holt) make their way towards her flat. Petersham Lane in SW7 with Elvaston Place visible in the extreme right background.

Still very recognisable. SJ

The couple walk towards a News Vendor to buy a paper. The western end of Petersham Place seen from Petersham Lane.

A wider shot to show some of the changes near the corner. SJ

Michael and Linda continue their way along the mews. Looking east on Petersham Place with Queen’s Tower at the Imperial Institute in the distance.

Now. SJ

Outside Linda's mews flat, her husband Steve Harrison (John Arnatt) and private eye Pete Hanken (John Warwick) look up from behind a car. Facing number 11 Petersham Place.

11 Petersham Place has swapped around the door and garage. SJ

Followed by the Hanken, Michael and Linda leave the mews while Steve breaks into her flat. The entrance to Petersham Place on Gore Street SW7.

The right of the mews entrance has seen alteration and it looks as though the left is following suit. SJ

Linda sees Michael onto a bus before returning home. Ray Glenister finds the action taking place at what is now the stop for the 49 bus in Stanhope Gardens looking towards the intersection with Gloucester Road. (RL)

Taken from the current stop, looking west. SJ

After asking his wife for money in exchange for a divorce, Steve makes his way to the home of Pete and Rita Hanken. Ray Glenister finds Steve crossing Margravine Gardens, London W6 towards No 24 as viewed from St. Dunstan's Road. (RL)

A wider view from Keith Howard in an attempt to reduce the impact of the signs and parked vehicles.

Bells ring out on Sunday morning as Michael is questioned by Inspector Hall after Steve is found dead in his lodgings at the Barchester House Hotel. Geoff Dodd tells us that this is St. Andrew's Church, Greyhound Road, Fulham, London W14 which was confirmed by Steve Randall just moments later. (RL)

The eastern end of Greyhound Road as it turns into Star Road. While the structure of Jubilee Mansions remains on the left, new building obscures part of the church. SJ

Outside a pub, Customers wait for the bolts to be drawn as Linda is taken by Charlie, a resident of the Barchester House Hotel, for a drink when she arrives posing as a reporter. Peter Brown (2) recognises 'the boozer' as what was at the time of filming 'The Barons Court Hotel' at 28a Comeragh Road, London W14, now, with a theatrical theme known as 'The Curtain Up'. (RL)

This is the east face on Vereker Road. SJ

Linda leaves the police station after telling the Inspector what she has learnt. Margravine Gardens, London W6 with the rear of Colet House, 151 Talgarth Road, London W14 on the extreme right of the capture. (RL)

A lower wall, a cluster of bikes and chimney alterations all seek to confound. SJ

When Inspector Hall realises that Linda has taken a piece of evidence, Detective Sergeant Davey (Leonard White) is sent after her. The now demolished Chelsea police station at the corner of Lucan Place and Petyward in SW3. The building can also be seen in ‘Street Corner’, 'Three Steps to the Gallows' and ‘The Party’s Over’.

This is the current state. SJ

A taxi carries Linda to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hanken. Once again we are in Margravine Gardens Ray tells us with the steps up to Nos 28 and 26 on the extreme right. (RL)

I was inhibited, not for the first time, by parked cars so this is taken on the kerb looking west. SJ

Alerted by a Neighbour, a Constable runs towards the Hanken's basement flat when a fight breaks out between Pete and Detective Sergeant Davey. Margravine Gardens, London W6 as found by Ray as viewed from circa No 28. (RL)

The location now by Keith Howard.

At the Old Bailey, Sir Edward Carteret considers the circumstantial evidence against the Defendant before finding her not guilty. The dome of the Central Criminal Court on Old Bailey in EC4 which can be seen in a number of productions including ‘The Great Defender’, ‘The Pure Hell of St. Trinians’, ‘The Blue Lamp’, 'Hostile Witness', 'Game for Three Losers', ‘The Long Dark Hall’ and ‘Flat Two’.

A splendid day for this shot. SJ

The Woman once accused of murder walks free from court. The entrance to the Central Criminal Court on Old Bailey.

Tilting down. SJ