Lost (aka Tears for Simon)

Facing Palace Gate from Kensington Gardens in SW1 with Kensington Road crossing the background confirmed by Simon James (SJ).

Palace Gate now by SJ.

Palace Gate on Kensington Road, confirmed by Phil Burkin who adds that the gate is at the southern end of the Broad Walk,

Much posher now. SJ.

Looking west on Kensington Road SW1.

Lots of traffic, and zebra crossing gone. SJ.

Kensington Road with Palace Gate, the road, to the left.

Cleaned up nicely. SJ.

Queen's Gate, off Kensington Road, with the Royal Albert Hall in the background. So these girls are one street along, because I don't think one can see the RAH from Palace Gate.

Peter found the same taxi-shelter and foreground tree but the Albert Hall now hidden by greenery.

Jules Ballantyne found Douro Place in London W8.

And Peter took the picture.

Jules Ballantyne places this as Douro Place, London W8. (RL)

Another comparison from Peter.

Jules Ballantyne places this as 3 Douro Place, London W8. (RL)

And another.

Douro Place, London W8 located by Jules Ballantyne. (RL)

More of Douro Place in Kensington. Image by Peter.

Douro Place, London W8 located by Jules Ballantyne. (RL)

Peter again.

No 3 Douro Place, London W8 located by Jules Ballantyne. (RL)

A wider shot of the featured property by Peter.

Paddingtoney?... From Met Records, Police Post D81 activated 24 January 1938 property of Paddington Sub division. Sited southwest corner of junction of Bishops Bridge Road and Gloucester Terrace. Brilliant research from Nicola Carelse-Rhodes.

Yes Paddington was a good suggestion. This shows the east side of Gloucester Terrace as it meets Bishop's Bridge Road, W2. Discovered by Nicola and snapped by SJ.

Outside the V & A museum London SW, near where they did "Against the Wind" and "Repulsion".

Actually the Natural History Museum, next door, London SW7. SJ.

Now. Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London. Pic by Russell Groves, our thanks to him.

Russell snapped this one as well. Thank you.

Outside the V & A museum London SW, near where they shot 'Against the Wind' and 'Repulsion'.

And Russell took this one, the big new building on the left hides the little area where Catherine Deneuve was working in a beauty parlour in 'Repulsion'.

Simon says the corner of King's Road and Milman's Street in SW10 where John Gorton confirms that this is outside the old Chelsea police station on King's Road which was in use up until about 1938 then left empty. The location features in 'An Alligator Named Daisy', 'Victim' and 'Sapphire'.

Not proof, but that's what's there now. An East European (I think) flower seller behind me was watching me and started asking questions. I told him all about ReelStreets so he pulled out a laptop from behind his fuchsias and logged in! SJ.

Hmmmm, churchy building in the background. See next capture. (RL)

And as the next capture says, this is the east corner of Newton Road, W2. And a lost location for over 14 years found. SJ

Ron and Ray Glenister have finally put us all out of our misery with this one. They tell us that it is Newton Road, London W2 that was the Paddington and Kensington Chest Clinic at the time of filming. It is now both a MSK and Medical Clinic. The 'Churchy' building in the background is the Bayswater Presbyterian Church that has been demolished. Not too much else has changed at this location, even that pointed perimeter wall piece in the background still stands. (RL)

The gates have been repositioned to make room for the wheelie-bins. SJ

St Pauls and possibly, but probably not as NC-R hopes to prove, the corner where Dicky Darling waited in "League of Gentlemen". Ray Glenister places this as a reverse POV from Capture 21 that would make it about Friday Street with Bread Street going off to the right. (RL)

Looking east, having spun around from my cap21 view, which in itself is by no means perfect. SJ

View shot from Cannon Street. SJ.

With rebuilding after war damage, this angle has proved tricky over the years, but at least St. Paul's stands firm. SJ

Pimlicoey, Islingtoney?... Solved after over ten years! Bayswater, Hyde Park end of Gloucester Terrace, W2. The bomb gap building site is Gilray and Garson House on Google maps. In the film we see the end of the bomb gap which Garson now fits snugly into. At the Gilray end we can see the tree top in Kensington Park. Info from Nicola Carelse-Rhodes with our thanks. (SJ)

As it looks now. The new building has hidden the ones on Elms Mews (seen in the background of the then) which still exist. SJ

Gloucester Terrace: see above.

Looking smarter now. This is now looking north. SJ

Walking past 59 Gloucester Terrace, thanks to Nic (SJ).

And no59 now, looking smarter. SJ

Arnall and the child are entering number 61 but the camera looks up to 63 Gloucester Terrace. Information on which was sent in by Nicola Carelse-Rhodes, who pointed out details on the drainage and air bricks.

And here it is now. SJ

That sign! Gloucester Terrace. How do we not work it out? NIcola did! (SJ)

No sign now but the same background. SJ

Victoria Coach station, London. They obviously work on the principle, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Still as shabby as it obviously was.

15-21 Elizabeth Street, SW1, Richard Lovejoy

Victoria Coach Station also features in 'The Knack, and How To Get It', 'Rattle of a Simple Man', ‘Track the Man Down’, ‘The Deadly Affair’, ‘Rotten to the Core’, ‘The Small World of Sammy Lee’ and 'Three Hats for Lisa'.

Only a new sign, no doubt as a result of the EU or Railway and Shops Premises Act. Richard Lovejoy

At least 17 years on and not much has changed, save a yellow box junction and tapas having given way to pizzas and pasta. (RL)

Elizabeth Street, Victoria, London SW1. The yellow and green sign advertises a tapas bar. SJ.

At least 17 years on and not much has changed, save a yellow box junction and tapas having given way to pizzas and pasta. (RL)

Victoria Coach Station, interior. SJ.

What I had not previously realised was that all those coaches leave at the same time whatever their destination. Hence, I had to be patient, or maybe, I was badly timed. (RL)

Dunno. If that bus in the background is green, then its one of the outer London areas. Roy Barnacle, USA. We now know that it is William Street, Slough in Buckinghamshire, identified by Di Davies, who tells us that the building in the background far right is the Prudential Building, that still stands, on the corner with High Street but in all other respects the location is now unrecognisable. (RL)

Michael Gerrish found it difficult replicate the camera location as a result of all the changes, but this shot shows 'The Curve', which is the recently built library, museum, entertainment and learning centre adjoining the old Prudential Building evident top right of the screen capture. (RL)

Richard Canavan identifies this as the corner of William Street and School Road in Slough and that the building to the right is the Sorrento Coffee Bar, quite a trendy place back then run by a bloke called Alf Gallo, although it was renamed as the Bonnie Cafe for the film.

Another difficult one for Michael but the 'Moxy Hotel', replaced the old Public Library, that in turn replaced the 'Sorrento Coffee Bar', School Road (that David Farrar drove into), and Lidstone's Bakery that he walked into. (RL)

Pretty village, nice Green, and church. Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, perhaps, says Greg.

....and yes, well done Greg. But without a ladder we couldn't get the right angle.

Close up of Capture 32, "OILS" is the clue. Shirley Ann Field dispensing the petrol identified by Lee Kirk. (RL)

Rebuilt.

The Crown public house in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire. The village also features in ‘The Black Cat’, 'The Big Job', 'Poison Pen', 'No Smoking', 'Stranger in Town' and 1971's 'Dad's Army'.

A pint of best, please.

The Crown again.

..again.

An appearance by Barry McCormick: how do we know? Well, Barry told us! (SJ)

The Green, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.

Barry on his bike again.

High Street, Chalfont.

A farm, and a council house?

A mews. Simon says Hyde Park Gardens Mews. Thanks Simon. Have you bought his book yet? London Film Location Guide????no home should be without a copy!

And if Simon says, he's jolly well right! Teresa Stokes sends this supporting, shot framed to match the screen grab. (RL)

Sussex Place sign gone but nice Hyde Park Gardens Mews one on other wall. SJ.

Could this be North End Road, W14, Talgarth Road area? See the now for the answer ...

No, Chelsea King's Road area. The church is on Park Walk. SJ. Tris adds that the white building at the corner of King's Road and Park Walk was formerly the Man in the Moon public house which finally closed in 2003.

The junction of King's Road and Milman's Street SW10, which also makes an appearance in 'An Alligator Named Daisy', 'Sapphire' and 'Victim'

King's Road looking west. SJ.

John Gorton advises that this is outside the old Chelsea police station on King's Road which was in use up until about 1938 then left empty.

The location now. SJ.

A railway worker discovers baby Simon's bib with his name embroidered on it. An additional screen capture, prompted by John Wilkinson who places this beside the Waterloo - Southampton line at Hampton Court Junction. A small section of derelict land off Angel Road separates the main line from the Thames Ditton and Hampton Court branch which then passes over the main line. John has promised us a "now" shot to support. (RL)

True to his word John provides a shot of the scene as it is now. (RL)

Sue Cochrane (Julia Arnall) visits the scene with the police. Another additional screen capture, See Capture 48 above. (RL)

The essential elements are still recognisable as John's shot shows. (RL)

Sue walks off with disappointment to return to the police car. An additional capture provided by John Wilkinson having visited the location and obtained a comparative "now" shot. John adds that the film is edited to make it appear that the pond is adjacent to the railway behind. In reality the location here is Salt Hill Park in Slough, Buckinghamshire with the Great Western Main Line in the background.

"Progress" has certainly had an effect on many aspects at this spot, thanks John for the addition. (RL)

Mike Lateo prompted the inclusion of this scene saying: "The pond with the toy boat is Salt Hill Park, Slough. Living here since 1974 I recognised the scene, though very different now. The pond is long gone and covered with small trees. I used to paddle in it with my family in the late 70s. The small slide and swings have been removed and now occupy a small enclosed area. Those small trees grew to full size and most have been cut down recently due to the high speed rail network. One can see the Horlick’s factory with its landmark chimney in the distance and the silhouette of the old tea barn which is now an Asian restaurant."

John Wilkinson provides the comparative shot supporting that the boating pond is long gone but the poplar trees provided him with the location "fix". (RL)

Does it say Cremorne Estate, Mt? John's St?

It does say Cremorne Estate and Milman's St. This guided me years ago; an old map with the police station and clips of Victim sealed it. 'Otley' was filmed at the other end of Milman's Street and, in since demolished streets, just to the west, now occupied by the World's End estate. SJ.

Milman's Street, London SW10 as confirmed by Jonathan Lingham. (RL)

Now. SJ.

A couple of added captures provided by Graham Finn. This is the south end of Bedford Street, Brighton.

And this is Graham's comparison. (SJ)

Looking south onto Madeira Drive.

Graham notes that the stairs down to Madeira Terrace have been closed off for safety. (SJ)

Is there a village above Beachy Head?

1-3 Summerdown Cottages, now renumbered as 71-75 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne. SD.

After about ten years, finally found by Mike Scott who writes, "All 'Lost' captures 57-59 are outside 73-75 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne. The white building in the background of 55 is Bexhill Motors. All these buildings are still there. 58 is probably the front doors of 73-75; in 59 you can see the then new Council estate homes on Langney Rise in the background. As I live in Melbourne (though born in Eastbourne) I can't send you a photo!" Thanks Mike. (SJ)

71 and 73 Pevensey Bay Road with a different look. SD

71 Pevensey Bay Road, (originally 1 Summerdown Cottages).

71 Pevensey Bay Road. Now with Monarch Gardens and a garden fence blocking the view of the council estate. SD

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Near Beachy Head, so Eastbourne, which also appears in 'Made in Dagenham', 'The Look of Love', 2010's 'Brighton Rock', 'The Looking Glass War', 'The Embezzler', 'Millions Like Us' and 'The Hangman Waits'.

Holywell, Eastbourne. A general view I took in April, when I was here for 'The Hangman Waits', makes a good match. This replaces Greg's Wikipedia image from 2015. (SD)