Parting Shots

Harry Sterndale (Chris Rea) emerges from his doctor's surgery after being told he has only 6 months to live. Hermitage House, Warrington Road, Richmond, Greater London.

John Harwood found the sign has switched columns. (SJ)

Harry says goodbye to Dr. Joseph (Edward Hardwicke). Looking out from Hermitage House in Warrington Road.

John H. turned around and found an usual vacant parking spot. (SJ)

Harry returns to his car. Warrington Road, Richmond.

John looked west to Church Terrace. (SJ)

He passes the Lion pub. This is at the junction of Wick Road and School House Lane in Teddington, Greater London.

John found a redecorated exterior: (it looks as though its future is uncertain here. SJ)

Harry is late for his appointment as a wedding photographer. Unidentified location.

Harry enters the bride's house.

He takes a picture of the bride and the wedding car.

Harry waits outside the church. St. Joseph’s Highgate Catholic Church at 107 Highgate Hill, London N19.

Crossing the road from 'The Lady is a Square' Capture 6 Denis Hoare was able to secure this shot of the left side of the main entrance to the church. A similar statue appears on the right hand side. (RL)

Harry takes a shot of the wedding party outside the entrance to St. Joseph’s.

Denis acknowIedges that he should have been a few feet to the right, and had hoped for a wedding car to give a good comparison shot, but no such luck. At least he had HOPE. (RL)

He returns to his studio to develop the proofs. 136 High Street, Teddington, Greater London.

Now an Italian restaurant, snapped by John Harwood but Ladbrokes is still there. (SJ)

After delivering the photos Harry looks out on the street below. Unidentified location.

Harry's ex-wife Lisa (Diana Rigg) exits Harry's studio after a photo-session with her pet poodle. 136 High Street, Teddington.

John remained on the pavement for this angle. (SJ)

Lisa's new man Rick (Donald Standen) waits by the car. 136 High Street, Teddington.

Slightly off angle but John Harwood was excited to find a rare parking spot for this shot. (SJ)

In a flashback Lisa is shown pushing Harry into an investment scam with corrupt financier Gerd Layton (Bob Hoskins). Harry's friend John (Peter Davison) looks on. Gerd describes this as a Hampstead mansion. It features on the site for "The Great British Awning & Blind Company", and described as a listed building but the exact location is not revealed. However, brilliant detective work by Alan Bourke has located Dell House, Totteridge Green N20, a private residence in the London borough of Barnet. (SR)

The scheme bankrupts Harry, and he is shown with Lisa looking for a downmarket house. 14 Alexandra Avenue, SW11, spotted by Simon James.

Now with more road signs among the greenery. (SR)

Harry takes the couple's dog for a walk. 3 Alexandra Avenue SW11.

A similar scene today. (SR)

He sees his wife being driven at speed in a red sports car. 317 Battersea Park Road SW11, home to The Cricketers pub, Battersea, now the Dulux Decorator Centre.

Today a much changed view. (SR)

Lisa says she has taken the bus to go shopping. 14 Alexandra Avenue SW11.

Paint jobs applied to front door and railings. (SR)

Back in the present, Harry sets off from his house with a gun. Warriner Gardens SW11 facing east.

An unblocked view today. (SR)

He arrives at Lisa's to deliver the prints from the poodle's photo session. Unidentified location.

After murdering Lisa, Harry deposits his gun in a railway station locker. Victoria Station, London SW1, identified by Simon James.

Looking from next to platform 7 on the right, now with a glass barrier, from within the station. SJ

Harry returns home where he is questioned by the police. Warriner Gardens SW11, facing east.

Building work underway. (SR)

Harry confesses to John that he has murdered Lisa. The French Horn, Sonning, Berkshire, also seen in 'Alfie'. (SR)

A wider shot of the French Horn lawn today. Director Michael Winner said that this was his favourite restaurant. (SR)

John and Harry relax, with a road bridge in the background. The French Horn, Sonning. (SR)

Gerd is taking a swim at his mansion. Dell House, Totteridge Green, located by Alan Bourke. (SR)

Harry confronts Gerd about his swindling and ends up drowning him. Dell House, found by Alan Bourke. (SR)

Harry leaves with Jill Saunders (Felicity Kendal) who had been Gerd's PA. Dell House, N20, found by Alan Bourke.

Harry offers Jill a lift home. Unidentified location.

Harry talks with John about his new-found love for Jill. Kyoto Garden, Holland Park.

The boulders seem to have been rolled around. (I intended to match cap24 at the same time but the bridge didn't seem right at all.) SJ

Harry takes Jill home after a meal ruined by a belligerent chef.

Sneaking back to the restaurant Harry murders the chef, Renzo Locatelli (Ben Kingsley).

With the police on his tail, Harry heads away. Latimer Road Underground Station, Bramley Road W10.

Taken on the westbound platform facing east towards the Trellick Tower, which unfortunately my camera's lack of contrast has not picked up but it's there between the jutting out awning and splodge of green. SJ

The police are in hot pursuit. Latimer Road Underground Station.

This is taken from the corner of Shalfleet Drive looking east across Bramley Road. To the extreme right, the new wall on the corner belongs to a Co-op on the ground floor and, above, flats, replacing a more modest structure in 2013. SJ

Harry checks into the Majestic Hotel. In reality Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1, the home of the Wallace Collection.

Looking north from Manchester Square. SJ

Harry buys a classic car as a present for Jill.

A local policeman (Christopher Routh) gives the couple directions to the film's Aldbury Hotel. The hut stands by the driveway of Stocks Garden Cottage on Stocks Road, Aldbury. (SR)

Antony Blair captures the scene now.

They arrive at the Aldbury Hotel. This is Manor Cottage, Aldbury, Hertfordshire.

On reflection, Antony Blair's view is clearer.

They eat al fresco. Aldbury Village Green. The village also appears in 'Stop Press Girl', 'You Can't Escape', 'Web of Suspicion', 'A Warm December', 'The Dirty Dozen', 'Crossplot', 'Inquest', 'Son of a Stranger' and 'Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason'.

Taken from a similar position by Antony Blair.

Harry visits an annoying bully from his old school and murders him. Micklefield Cottage, Stocks Road, Aldbury

The policeman who gave Harry directions jumps on his bike, having recognised him. 29 Stocks Row, Aldbury

Rose Cottage now by Antony Blair.

He cycles towards the police station. The junction of Little Stocks with Stocks Road, to the north of Aldbury. (SR)

Harry and Jill have checked out of the Aldbury Hotel. Manor Cottage, Aldbury.

Antony Blair found that fencing has been erected.

The constable reaches the police station and reports the sighting. Stocks Road, Aldbury, just south of capture 36. (SR)

Harry and Jill are on their way. Village Green, Aldbury.

The village green taken by Antony Blair.

Harry posts a package in a prop pillar box. Station Road, Aldbury, passing Aldbury Church, St John the Baptist.

They hide the car in a barn. Unidentified location.

Jill buys a second-hand car. Aldbury Garage, Trooper Road.

The reverse pov shows a phone box which still appears to be there, although now housing a defibrillator. Trooper Road, Aldbury.

At the hospital the police find the bullets in the latest victim match up with the previous murders. Normansfield Hospital, Teddington.

John Harwood did the best angle he could as the compound is now gated. (SJ)

Harry and Jill check back into the Majestic Hotel. Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1

Now free to visit, the home of the Wallace Collection is captured in Neil Kenny's expertly-angled shot. (SR)

The next victim is his back-stabbing former boss Maurice Walpole (John Cleese), whom he dispatches in a fire. Chilworth Manor, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey. Also seen in 'The Wedding Date'.

John Harwood was fortunate to gain this shot, with the gates unlocked. (SJ)

An ambulance arrives at the hotel as Harry suffers stomach pains. Appearing on the scene is Jamie Campbell-Stewart (Oliver Reed), a hitman Harry has hired to end his life prematurely for insurance reasons.

Harry is rushed to hospital where a burst ulcer is dagnosed.. Normansfield Hospital, Teddington. The hospital closed down in 1997. The main buildings have since been redeveloped into apartments.

As per capture 49, John H. could not breach the very locked gates for a better angle. (SJ)

Jamie's mission backfires as he accidentally shoots a visiting president, leading to his arrest for the murders. Arlington Street SW1, facing southeast.

The location today. Ryger House, on the left was completed in 2015. (SR)

A newly-married Harry and Jill visit Jamie. Wormwood Scrubs Prison, Du Cane Road, East Acton W12.