Blue Lamp, The
Date: 1950
Director: Basil Dearden
Production Company: Ealing Studios
Stars: Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee, Peggy Evans, Patric Doonan
Location(s): London
Region(s): London A-B
Storyline:
A newcomer to the Metropolitan Police Force is teamed up with a seasoned officer only to see him fatally injured during a robbery.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
Tony Defraine has researched the latter part of the car chase appearing at the start of the film and has marked a 1953 Ordnance Survey Map of the area to show the locations. The result of his work can be seen at the Blue Lamp shooting locations and is reproduced with the kind permission of and under licence from the National Library of Scotland, to whom our grateful thanks are expressed. On Tim’s Flickr pages at https://www.flickr.com/photos/25347284@N04/albums/72157625384585735/page1 there are several colour images of the film’s locations dating from the 1980s.
Jimmy Snow, special effects technician, for whom we have a fulsome summary of his career written by his granddaughter Brigitte, together with her memories of him, worked on this film. All that she has shared with us can be read here.
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- Capture 1
- 27 Jan 2020

A car engine turns over before bells are set to ring. The access to the rear of Paddington Green Police Station on Harrow Road, London W2.

With the police station gone, the access alley gone, the background buildings gone, Steve did his best to provide the "now". (RL)
- Capture 2
- 27 Jan 2020

The shot tilts down to find traffic held up by a Police Officer as one of the Met's black wireless cars speeds onto the main road from the back of the station.

For all the reasons in Capture 1 and no stepladder, the same shot from Steve. (RL)
- Capture 3
- 10 Jan 2020

Tyres slide across the road as the Humber Super Snipe gains its course after exiting the narrow passageway. Harrow Road with Paddington Town Hall to the right.

Steve sends us this photo of the lame location today. (RL)
- Capture 4
- 24 Dec 2019

The shot pans with the car as the credits begin. Harrow Road curves to the right as Bishop's Bridge Road continues straight on to the left.

Steve provides another now for us, once again revealing a much changed scene.
- Capture 5
- 25 Oct 2020

Accompanied only by the ringing of the police car's bells, the title card appears. Harrow Road with the corner of Sutherland Avenue to the left of centre Maryland Road in the left distance.

Was Steve Brennan in the road or just zooming in for this shot?
- Capture 6
- 13 Dec 2020

Other vehicles sound their horns at a white car as it turns onto the busy road without stopping. This is the corner of Harrow Road and Sutherland Avenue in W9.

The same corner taken by Steve.
- Capture 7
- 24 May 2018

The Crook driving the white convertible attempts to shake off the police car that is now in pursuit. To the right the Neeld Arms public house stands at the corner of Harrow Road and Marylands Road.

Tris provides this comparison with added foliage.
- Capture 8
- 08 Jan 2020

The black Humber keeps up its pace and begins to gain on its target.

Steve was not prepared to risk his life and stand in this busy road. (RL)
- Capture 9
- 'Now' required

Radio messages are exchanged with M2GW, the police information room, as the chase continues. Once again, Dave W relies upon his childhood memories to identify us looking north on Wilton Road, SW1, across Gillingham Street towards the former St John's Church and the advertisement hordings on the left forming the boundary wall of Gillingham Street bus garage. (RL)
- Capture 10
- 26 Apr 2022

The white convertible swerves off the road to cross the pavement and drive through a gap in the buildings. Church Street in W2 with the corner of Hall Place and the Hall Arms public house to the left.

Anthony Defraine explains that the lamp post with the 20 mph speed limit sign is where the Hall Arms once stood.
- Capture 11
- 11 Apr 2022

The camera pick up the shot as the Crook's car bumps and bounces over waste land. Facing Hall Place W2 from Edgware Road in Paddington located by Tony Defraine. The course of the chase over the bombsite is shown on a map from 1953 that can be accessed via a link in this film's header section.

Tony found a different scene today.
- Capture 12
- 11 Apr 2022

With the police gaining, the MG TA Tickford is driven across the levelled bombsite. Looking from Hall Place with Adpar Place to the left and Edgware Road in the right distance.

There's nothing remaining of the original streetscape in Tony Defraine's view.
- Capture 13
- 26 Jun 2025

The Crook starts to lose control of the car when he hits the kerb whilst cornering. Tony Defraine identifies this as looking towards Church Road from Hall Place in London W2 with the corner of Adpar Street on the left and the narrow Hall Place West to the right of centre.

The line of the street looking south has been redeveloped and Braithwaite Tower now stands on what was the south part of Hall Place. Image and detail from Richard Bennett (RB).
- Capture 14
- 30 Jun 2025

The MG careers across the road and crashes into a barrow on the footpath. Hall Place in Paddington.

A very different scene. RB
- Capture 15
- 05 Jan 2021

A Drayman stops work when he sees the collision. Tony Defraine places this as Hall Place with Crompton Street in the distance. Braithwaite Tower now occupies this part of the street. (RL)

Standing a little further north, Steve Brennan revisited Hall Place as it is today.
- Capture 16
- 14 Aug 2015

With his gun drawn, the Crook struggles with the Drayman before a shot is fired. Looking along Hall Place towards Crompton Street. (RL)

Tony, as near as possible, provides this shot of Hall Place, looking towards Crompton Street in W2. (SJ)
- Capture 17
- 30 Jun 2025

The Drayman slumps to the ground as Police Officers manhandle the criminal into their car. Hall Place in Paddington with the corner of Adpar Street and buildings on Church Street and the Hall Arms in the right background.

The site is now occupied by the Braithwaite and Hall Towers, as Richard Bennett (RB) discovered.
- Capture 18
- 25 May 2018

At the Old Bailey, Mr. Justice Finnemore cites insufficient numbers of police for the rise in crime. The dome of the Central Criminal Court on Old Bailey, London EC4. The location features in 'Hostile Witness', 'Brothers in Law', 'Ring of Spies' and 'Seven Days to Noon' amongst many other productions.

Peter revisits the location.
- Capture 19
- 25 May 2018

The camera tilts down the Central Criminal Court on Old Bailey EC4.

Our intrepid Peter has visited this spot many times before.
- Capture 20
- 25 May 2018

The Judge continues . . . . "One of the best preventatives of crime is the regular uniformed police officer on the beat". The entrance of the Central Criminal Court in London EC4.

The same doorway from Peter.
- Capture 21
- 27 Apr 2015

A uniformed Bobby pounds his beat in West London. Teresa Stokes identifies this as Bishop's Road Bridge in W2 and she should know . . . she lives there! (RL)

Picture submitted by David Neicho with confirmation from Peter Robinson that this is the rebuilt Bishops Road Bridge.
- Capture 22
- 14 Sep 2015

Another Officer directs traffic on Edgware Road W2.

Edgware Road looking south from Sussex Gardens towards Marble Arch, snapped by Anthony D. (SJ)
- Capture 23
- 05 Sep 2020

Not far away, the Narrator introduces veteran Officer George Dixon (Jack Warner) as he walks into view. Paddington Green with the Paddington Green Children's Hospital as the background.

Steve Brennan provides this comparison shot of the same location.
- Capture 24
- Pre 2008
- 30 Jun 2025

The long serving Policeman crosses the road in front of the hospital which closed in 1987. This is Paddington Green W2 and the location can be seen in perspective with others nearby on the 1953 map link from this film's header section.

The same building now.

RB updates us with this view of the location.
- Capture 25
- 12 Sep 2015

Constable 693 Dixon answers an enquiry for directions to Paddington station. There's a clue in the picture, can you spot it?

Clue picked up by Anthony Defraine with thanks. (SJ)
- Capture 26
- 31 Jul 2008

Having recently completed his training, Police Constable Andy Mitchell (Jimmy Hanley) walks a young lad towards PC Dixon. Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge crossing the Grand Union Canal and the W2 / W9 border with Blomfield Road in the left background. The bridge was also seen in 'The Monster of Highgate Ponds', 'A Severed Head', 'Georgie Girl', 'Allez France!', 'Blue Ice', 'The End of the Affair', 'Interlude' and others.

The same location by Jenner Folwell.
- Capture 27
- Pre 2008
- 26 Jun 2025

Presented to George as being a lost child, the familiar Monty Green is sent on his way home. Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge at the corner of Warwick Crescent in Little Venice.

From a similar perspective with added railings.

Not a great deal of change in Richard Bennett's view.
- Capture 28
- 26 Jun 2025

Continuing their beat, George and Andy ask a Barrow Boy (Glyn Houston) to move on. Helped enormously by Brian Jenkins' identification the street later in the film, Dave W tells us that this is Kinnaird Street: Raine's newsagents at number 6, and the shuttered number 8. (RL)

The site of Kinnaird Street, captured by Richard Bennett.
- Capture 29
- 26 Mar 2021

The barrow is moved a few inches before being lowered to the ground. Kinnaird Street's split-height pavement helps Dave to place several appearances of this location including in 'Violent Playground'. (RL)

Steve Brennan captured the area as it appears now.
- Capture 30
- 17 Jul 2019

That evening, Diana Lewis (Peggy Evans) walks through town. Dave W tells us that Diana is north side of Leicester Square W1 passing Forte's Milk Bar and the poster displays of the Ritz Cinema showing Anna Neagle and Michael Wilding in "Maytime in Mayfair". (RL)

After patiently waiting for a break in footfall, Dave provides the current scene with a display for 'Annabelle Comes Home' that is showing at the Empire Cinema - Leicester square. (RL)
- Capture 31
- 17 Jul 2019

The Narrator explains that the young woman has been affected by a home broken and demoralised by war. Here Dave says she is now passing the entrance to the Ritz Cinema which for many years had the Empire as its immediate neighbour to the right on this north side of Leicester Square. (RL)

With the lull in footfall beginning to break Dave took this shot showing a display for the Empire Cinema and on the right the canopy of the Empire's entrance. (RL)
- Capture 32
- 21 May 2009

In another part of the City, the narration mentions youths like Spud (Patrick Doonan), a restless delinquent waiting for his mate Tom outside Piccadilly Circus station.

Just outside Lillywhites on Piccadilly Circus. SJ.
- Capture 33
- 21 May 2009

When Tom Riley (Dirk Bogarde) arrives, Spud offers his cigarette as a light. Piccadilly Circus in W1.

Still just outside Lillywhites. SJ.
- Capture 34
- 22 Dec 2016

The pair leave a snooker hall after failing to get respected criminal Mr. Randall to endorse their latest caper. Daly's Milk Bar stood at 8 Cranbourn Street WC2 as identified by Ian McDonald. The frontage was also seen in 'Rag Doll'.

Peter found parked vans in the way of an accurate comparison.
- Capture 35
- 17 Jul 2019

The shot follows Spud and Tom as they cross the road to a snack bar where Diane is sipping coffee inside. The south side of Cranbourn Street. Specifically Dave says the south side of Cranbourn St at its apex with Bear St. (RL)

Dave provides the scene as it is now and as one would expect in that location, it is still an eatery. (RL)
- Capture 36
- 'Now' required

Night duty sees a number of Bobbys patrolling the City's streets, checking on the security of premises as they walk their rounds.
- Capture 37
- 22 Sep 2017

Street cleaners wash the roadways in readiness for the following morning's traffic. With thanks to Tim Brown for alerting RL to the second appearance of the location in the film from which the Harrow Road, Cirencester Street, W2 junction was established.

Cirencester Street is leading off on the extreme right, and the street cleaner would have been turning into Waverley Walk that has now been completely built upon by the Sir Naim Dangoor Centre. (RL)
- Capture 38
- 11 Sep 2011

Police Constable Taff Hughes (Meredith Edwards) comes across something suspicious. Harrow Road with the corner of Sutherland Avenue in the left background.,

The same place seen more recently . . . between Amberley Road and Sutherland Avenue on Harrow Road. SJ
- Capture 39
- 26 Jun 2025

A Courting Couple appear from a darkened doorway after being disturbed by the copper. One block north of the site of the Coliseum cinema on Harrow Road between Amberley Road and Sutherland Avenue in W9 located by Richard Bennett.

Richard found that the boot scraper visible in the screen capture is still present.
- Capture 40
- 11 Sep 2011

PC Dixon pauses before tiptoeing on after spotting a sleeping Night Watchman. Suggested by John Tunstill and confirmed by Aidan McManus, this is the since rebuilt Warwick Crescent overlooking Little Venice in W2.

The rebuilt Warwick Crescent starts after the corner building. SJ
- Capture 41
- 11 Sep 2011

As the quiet shift continues, Sergeant Brooks (Clive Morton) looks up to the stars as Constable Paul Tovey (Charles Saynor) explains that "Venus is moving into her third phase". Warwick Crescent again.

The same place with the curve of the buildings more apparent. SJ
- Capture 42
- 11 Sep 2011

A cat's screech alerts Constable Mitchell. More of Warwick Crescent W2.

And the same again, closer. SJ
- Capture 43
- 'Now' required

Elsewhere, after lighting a cigarette in the shadows, Tom Riley signals to the car that Spud has stolen.
- Capture 44
- 11 Sep 2011

As the night passes, Constable Mitchell meets his colleague George Dixon on Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge. SJ confirms that the background houses stand on Blomfield Road W9.

A more up to date view. SJ
- Capture 45
- 11 Sep 2011

Sergeant Brooks discusses retirement with George as the two leave Mitchell to continue his beat. Jenner Folwell advises that, in the background, Canal Cottage stands at the corner of Delamere Terrace and Westbourne Terrace Road.

The cottage was being renovated, so it's here to stay. SJ
- Capture 46
- 27 Apr 2018

The shift passes slowly until a woman's scream stops PC Mitchell in his tracks. Blomfield Road in W9.

In daylight. (PW)
- Capture 47
- 27 Apr 2018

The scream comes from behind the open curtains of a lit room where Maisie and her lover Frederick Jordan discover that they have been robbed. The corner of Bloomfield Road and Warwick Place.

Very recognisable as the same place. (PW)
- Capture 48
- 23 Sep 2020

On another street, Spud appears from the doorway of Jordan's jewellery shop. The shop was really F. Hinds Jewellers and stood at 290 Edgware Road W2.

The completely altered location of the shop taken by Steve Brennan.
- Capture 49
- 11 Sep 2011

Constable Hughes sees Spud cross the pavement as he leaves the jeweller's premises. The corner of Sutherland Avenue and Harrow Road in W9. The narrow doorway to the left was the pledge entrance of a pawnbroker's shop.

Luckily, the buildings on this side of the road have survived. SJ
- Capture 50
- 12 Sep 2015

Spud gets into the stolen Nash while Tom stays hidden in the shop's doorway. Ian McDonald advises that this row on Edgware Road was pulled down for construction of the Marylebone Road extension and the flyover that marks the start of Westway. The awning of the Bakerloo Line station can be seen further along the road to the right of centre.

All changed except for the awning in this view snapped by Tony. (SJ)
- Capture 51
- 26 Jun 2025

As PC Hughes runs to apprehend Spud, Tom jumps out of the doorway and coshes the officer, knocking him to the ground. Outside the long demolished 290 Edgware Road.

Looking south east from the location of the jewellers shop, taken by Richard Bennett.
- Capture 52
- 12 Sep 2015

With Tom in the car, Spud accelerates away from the crime scene. The junction of Harrow Road and Edgware Road recognised by Ian McDonald. A little further along the road is where a scene for 'Bitter Harvest' was shot around thirteen years later.

About here reckons Tony. (SJ)
- Capture 53
- 12 Sep 2015

Detective Inspector Cherry (Bernard Lee) and Detective Sergeant Roberts arrive outside the jewellers as Sergeant Brooks attend to Taff Hughes inside. Opposite the corner of Edgware Road and Harrow Road in Paddington.

Tony provides this comparison . . . and that's the replacement Paddington Green police station. (SJ)
- Capture 54
- 26 Jun 2025

After bringing Mr. Jordan the proprietor to his shop, PC Mitchell watches PC Dixon head for a police telephone post before returning to his beat. Facing north-west on Edgware Road W2.

Richard Bennett faced north west along Edgware Road from outside the position of the jewellers.
- Capture 55
- 12 Sep 2015

PC Dixon approaches the police post to call into the station. Looking along Edgware Road toward the corner of Harrow Road from the junction of Edgware Road with Chapel Street located by Ian.

Tony walked southward along Edgware Road to capture the modern view. (SJ)
- Capture 56
- 12 Sep 2015

Putting the handset back in the cradle, George Dixon returns to number 5 beat. The crossroads formed by Praed Street, Edgware Road and Chapel Street identified by Ian McDonald.

Tony moves further south for this shot. (SJ)
- Capture 57
- 15 Jan 2017

Life on Edgware Road returns to normal after the robbery. Outside Edgware Road Bakerloo Line station. Martin Green points out the Metropolitan Theatre to the left of centre and the shoe shop on the right which was Lilley & Skinner at 302, directly across from the Gold Flake sign at the corner of Harrow Road. This section of road also appears in 'Devil Doll'. (SJ)

From more or less the same viewpoint, with nothing architectural to give certainty. The station entrance canopy in Kurt Roberts's image is new.
- Capture 58
- Pre 2008
- 26 Jun 2025

PC Andy Mitchell helps an Elderly Lady across the road. Facing the corner of Harrow Road and Marylands Road W9 with Sutherland Avenue to the extreme right and the kerb turning towards Paddington General Hospital in the bottom right.

The same location now.

Our record of the location is updated by Richard Bennett.
- Capture 59
- 16 Dec 2019

The camera pans to follow, bringing the doorway of the Neeld Arms into frame on the left.

Steve provides a shot revealing a less vibrant location. (RL)
- Capture 60
- 11 Sep 2011

Outside the Coliseum cinema, Diane runs across the road to tell Tom that she's got a job under the name of Daphne Morris. Adian McManus recalls that the "Colly" cinema stood at 324 Harrow Road opposite Paddington Hospital which was next to the Grand Union Canal's Lock Bridge.

Simon James lists 324 Harrow Road in his London Film Location Guide, adding that the replacement building was occupied by the Genesis Housing Association. Peter Robinson advises that by July 2015 the Association had moved out. (RL)
- Capture 61
- Pre 2008

A worried Diana tells Tom about a nearby copper when she notices PC Mitchell looking at her. Outside the gates and walls of the old Paddington General Hospital opposite Marylands Road on Harrow Road.

A not too dissimilar view now with the unmoved bus stop still in the same spot.
- Capture 62
- 13 Dec 2019

After he asks the young woman to accompany him to Paddington Green police station, Andy follows Diana while she walks in front to avoid embarrassment. Dave W specifically places this as outside Raine's newsagents at number 6 Kinnaird St. (RL)

Steve David provides this shot of the much re-developed area. 6 Kinnaird Street would have been behind this block with the screen capture looking towards the rear elevation. (RL)
- Capture 63
- 09 Jul 2025

At the station, Sergeant Grace Millard (Gwynne Whitby) speaks with Diana who has been reported missing from home by her Mother.

Working from old aerial images of the police station, Richard Bennett (RB) took this is looking east back towards Edgware Road.
- Capture 64
- 23 Sep 2020

Detective Sergeant Roberts (Robert Flemyng) recognises a powder compact from Jordan's shop that Diana uses before she leaves the courtyard. The layout is that of the rear of Paddington Green police station.

Following his research, Steve Brennan provides this view of the same location now.
- Capture 65
- 23 Sep 2020

Later, Spud enters a cafe, ordering a cup of tea before joining Tom and Diana to go over their plans for robbing the Coliseum Cinema. Martin Green confirms that Harris's cafe stood next to the Metropolitan Theatre at 265 Edgware Road and the view outside is along Bell Street opposite. (SJ)

No café, but Steve Brennan found the street opposite.
- Capture 66
- 26 Jun 2025

That evening, as Tessie O'Shea performs inside, Spud and Tom run from the Metropolitan Theatre after being seen in the bar to create their alibi. Richard Bennett found the alley was named Lion Passage and that it ran from Harrow Road to Edgware Road between the theatre and Harris's cafe, almost opposite Bell Street.

As close as Richard can get to the view along Lion Passage, now the building site of yet another high rise development on the site of the the Paddington Green police built in the late 60s and opening in 1971 as a replacement for the original station featured in the story.
- Capture 67
- 26 Jun 2025

The two petty crooks appear on Edgware Road.

Richard Bennett located the site of the opening of Lion passage.
- Capture 68
- 12 Sep 2015

The camera pans with the pair as they make their way from the alley. Phil Tomkins tells us that Bookers were at 263 Edgware Road and next door was Buck & Ryan's tool shop at 261. All were demolished in 1963 to make way for the new Paddington Green police station.

Tony provides this rather glum comparison. (SJ)
- Capture 69
- 26 Jun 2025

Spud and Tom climb into their stolen Nash. Edgware Road with the corner of Harrow Road on the left.

Facing south on Edgware Road captured by Richard Bennett.
- Capture 70
- 14 Sep 2015

The shot cuts to a reverse point of view. Peter Robinson advises that this is outside the Metropolitan Music Hall which opened in 1836. (RL)

And here's where it used to be, taken by Tony. (SJ)
- Capture 71
- 15 Jul 2018

The small time thieves head for the Coliseum Cinema where Diana is working. Facing south-east on Edgware Road in Paddington W2. A location that also features in 'The Impersonator'.

Peter took this shot of the redeveloped location pointing out that the bus stop in the screen capture would be in the middle of the underpass entrance now.
- Capture 72
- Pre 2008

On the night shift again, PC George Dixon pounds his beat along Harrow Road. The corner of Amberley Road W9 stands in the left of centre distance.

No trolleybus wires now.
- Capture 73
- 11 Sep 2011

Spud and Tom arrive outside the Coliseum Cinema on Harrow Road W9. Emma Killick draws our attention to the sign to the top centre reading Smithers 328. "This was a tobacconist run by Mr. & Mrs. Smithers and the flats above the shop is where my Grandparents, Mother, Uncle and Great-grandparents lived for many years. My mother was about six years old at the time the film was being made and she told me she would sit at her bedroom window and watch the filming."

Just outside the site of the Coliseum. SJ
- Capture 74
- 11 Sep 2011

After the cinema box office is robbed at gunpoint, George Dixon runs to help when the alarm is raised by departing patrons. Harrow Road with the entrance to the Coliseum Cinema on the right.

No cinema now. SJ
- Capture 75
- 30 Jun 2025

Tom makes a run for it as Diana screams after two shots are fired at PC Dixon. The entrance of the Coliseum Cinema on Harrow Road.

The site of the cinema entrance. RB
- Capture 76
- 20 Aug 2011

Another patron runs onto the road and notes the getaway car's registration as Spud speeds away with Tom sitting beside him. The Coliseum Cinema closed in 1956 and Aiden McManus adds that the site was for a time occupied by church offices.

Loz Park investigates the former Coliseum Cinema building, now completely unrecognisable, and points to the distinctive decorative moldings on next door's window sills and lintels.
- Capture 77
- 08 Jan 2020

Spud overtakes a bus as Tom tries to justify shooting the Policeman. Harrow Road and the junction with Sutherland Avenue to the left of centre.

Steve even waited for a bus and a vehicle to overtake it, stickler for detail. (RL)
- Capture 78
- 23 Jan 2020

The car is steered across the road in front of an oncoming bus. Harrow Road in W2 with the corner of Cirencester Street in the background and Waverley Walk in the foreground.

With thanks to Steve for providing another comparison shot for this film. (RL)
- Capture 79
- 26 Jun 2025

A car heads along the carriageway restricted by roadworks towards Spud and Tom's Nash as they enter the road. Continuity is excellent, this is Waverley Walk W2.

Waverley Walk no longer exists and the site of the junction with Harrow Road is now occupied by the Sir Naim Dangoor Centre. Richard Bennett.
- Capture 80
- 26 Jun 2025

Waverley Walk looking back towards Harrow Road after the getaway car crashes into the roadworks site. Dominating the left is the Ben Jonson public house whilst properties on Cirencester Street can be seen in the right distance.

Richard Bennett explains that the location now lies within the Sir Naim Dangoor Centre and Waverley Walk has long since disappeared. His comparison is taken from in front of the centre looking towards the end of Cirencester Street opposite where today's buildings and angle are similar to that shown in the screen capture.
- Capture 81
- 01 May 2018

As George lies unconscious in his hospital bed, Detective Inspector Cherry comes out of a meeting with the Assistant Commissioner at Scotland Yard. The Norman Shaw Buildings on Derby Gate in SW1 that were the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police between 1890 and 1967.

Building work continues.......between breaks! (RL)
- Capture 82
- 30 Jun 2025

Detective Inspector Cherry and Detective Superintendent Harwood leave the building. Various parts of Scotland Yard have been seen in many productions including 'Robbery', 'The Dark Man', 'The Day of the Jackal', 'Seven Days to Noon' and 'Man From Tangier'.

Richard Bennett thought about getting arrested to obtain a better comparison.
- Capture 83
- 30 Jun 2025

The Detective Superintendent asks if any fingerprints have been found on the Nash. Great Scotland Yard, just inside the Victoria Embankment entrance one along from Derby Gate located by Martin Green.

The archway is now partly obscured. RB
- Capture 84
- Pre 2008
- 30 Jun 2025

Worrying about his colleague George, Constable Mitchell walks beat number 5. Edgware Road W9 with the Portman Arms public house on the corner of Boscobel Street NW8 visible behind the bus to the right of centre.

A similar view now.

The same corner, over 15 years on from the previous comparison and 75 years since filming took place. RB
- Capture 85
- 11 Sep 2011

PC Mitchell calls in to Paddington Green police station. Edgware Road, close to the point where the car chase seen during the titles left the main road.

The Portman Arms stands at 422 Edgware Road but became a Moroccan restaurant in 2011. SJ
- Capture 86
- 30 Jun 2025

Taff relays the news that there has been a slight improvement in George Dixon's condition. The west side of Edgware Road.

Richard Bennett took this at the same position, looking north west along the west side of Edgware Road from just north of Church Street.
- Capture 87
- 11 Sep 2011

As PC Mitchell passes, the local Barrow Boy enquires how George is doing. A little further south on Edgware Road.

Still recognisable now. SJ
- Capture 88
- 12 Sep 2015

The young officer continues his beat across a cleared bomb site where children are playing. Hall Place suggests Aidan McManus which is confirmed by ex-resident Alan Bowgen who advises that this is looking towards the end of Hall Place where it joined Church Street with the Hall Arms in the centre background and the roofline of Paddington Green Children's Hospital to the top right.

An excellent match from Tony . . . . see that building just to the right of centre? (SJ)
- Capture 89
- 11 Apr 2022

When the children run away, Alan is left looking down at a young Girl hiding something behind her back. The background is formed by properties on the two sides of Adpar Street.

The location as it appears now by Tony Defraine.
- Capture 90
- 11 Apr 2022

When PC Mitchell asks her to show him what she has, the Girl turns to run, dropping a revolver. The southern end of Adpar Street in W2. The bomb site between Edgware Road and Hall Place is now occupied by a small block of flats called Gilbert Sheldon House into which Alan Bowgen and his family were moved in the mid to late 1950s when the tenement houses were demolished. (RL)

Tony Defraine pointed his lens in the same direction.
- Capture 91
- 26 Apr 2022

Picking the gun up by the barrel, Alan finds out the girl's name and questions her about where she found the weapon. In the background stand buildings on Edgware Road with the one in the centre a still extant bank at 388 on the corner of Church Street.

You can just see the re sign of the bank in Anthony Defraine's comparison, now a branch of Santander in the centre distance.
- Capture 92
- 26 Mar 2021

PC Mitchell walks Queenie to the police station as pedestrians and the Barrow Boy smile at the procession of kids from the bomb site. Brian Jenkins identifies this as Kinnaird Street, he lived at number 19 and watched the filming from across the road. Brian adds that "Kinnaird Street was renamed from Chichester Street and ran parallel to Harrow Road between Westbourne Terrace and Chichester Place. All of the backstreets were demolished to make way for the Warwick Estate and Westway in the sixties." With regard to this screen capture Dave tells us that PC Mitchell is outside the sweetshop at number 10. (RL)

The site of Kinnaird Street taken by Steve Brennan.
- Capture 93
- 14 Sep 2015

Following George Dixon's death, Chief Inspector Hammond accompanies Constable Mitchell to break the news to Mrs. Dixon. Alan Bowgen advises that this street was a cul-de-sac known as St. Philip's Place that ran northward from Paddington Green.

Tony could see enough through the fence in between the graveyard and the college to take this shot. (SJ)
- Capture 94
- 26 Jun 2025

Chief Inspector Hammond (William Mervyn) follows PC Mitchell into the house where he lodges with the Dixons. Alan Bowgen adds that St. Philip's Place had a mortuary at the northern end and that the site of the houses is now occupied by the City of Westminster College. (RL)

From the same position next to the college as seen in the previous capture taken by Richard Bennett who adds that this is facing east towards the site of the terrace.
- Capture 95
- 22 Jul 2019

Queenie leads Inspector Cherry and Sergeant Roberts to where she found the revolver. Having lived just 20 yards from the site of the Coliseum Cinema for ten years until 1970, Eddie B advises that this is the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal with the rear of houses on what was Brindley Street to the left. See the post-script at the end of the screen captures.

A substantially changed vista as well as seasonal Duck Weed. With thanks to Elliot and 'iRecycle' for allowing me the opportunity to ride aboard. (RL)
- Capture 96
- 22 Jul 2019

Thames Division Officers are called on to drag the canal. This is the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal with houses on Clarendon Crescent to the left and the wharves and workshops of Amberley Road on the opposite bank. The footage can also be seen in 'The Lavender Hill Mob'.

From water level, courtesy of Elliot and 'iRecycle'. (RL)
- Capture 97
- 'Now' required

The junk and vegetation filling disused canal basins is thoroughly scrutinised for additional clues.
- Capture 98
- 28 Aug 2020

Waste ground is painstakingly explored. This seems to be the site of the present Hallfield Estate in Bayswater W2 with the spire of Holy Trinity Church on Gloucester Terrace visible to the right. The church also appears in 'The Comedy Man', 'A Day to Remember' and 'Operation Diplomat'.

Looking towards the site of Holy Trinity Church at corner of Bishop's Bridge Road and Gloucester Terrace from Caernarvon House on the Hallfield Estate.
- Capture 99
- 23 Jul 2025

Derelict properties on bomb sites are scoured for evidence. Admitting that he may be wrong, Richard Bennett's meticulous research leads him to believe that this may be the rear of the east side of Chichester Road seen from Chichester Mews. Richard adds "The terrace sustained severe damage, when Westbourne Square suffered a direct V1 hit in 1944, and had been demolished by 1960 as evidenced by capture 1 of 'Never Let Go'".

Richard provides this view of the area now.
- Capture 100
- 09 Jul 2025

Any items likely to aid the identification of George Dixon's murderer are assembled at the police station's stables. John Wilson tells us that the Police officer grooming the horse was his wife’s late Uncle ‘Jack‘ Noble who became a mounted officer with the Metropolitan Police after serving in the Special Air Service during World War II.

Now the site of the A404 roundabout next to Paddington Basin and the Westway. RB
- Capture 101
- 22 Sep 2011

A Busker plays his trumpet as detectives continue their investigations. Bond Street in Ealing W5 advises Ian McDonald who discovered that Dollond & Aitchison traded at number 43 according to Kelly's. The street is also seen in 'Carry On Constable', 'A Run for Your Money' and 'Queen Of Hearts'.

Greg and Google confirmed the information from Ian McDonald and here's the now by SJ.
- Capture 102
- 25 Oct 2020

Walking with one of the Detectives, PC Michell witnesses a car almost hit a Man crossing the road. Harrow Road W9 with the Council Offices and the corner of Woodfield Road serving as the backdrop.

The same location taken by Steve Brennan.
- Capture 103
- 25 Oct 2020

Andy Mitchell parts with Detective Constable Jock Campbell (Bruce Seton) and walks towards the car. Evidenced by the bus stop, which usually remain fairly static over the years, this is outside number 430 Harrow Road that once stood opposite the Council Offices.

Steve Brennan's view shows a changed scene.
- Capture 104
- 31 Jul 2008

The car is brought to a stand as the young officer approaches. This is the junction of Harrow Road and Chippenham Road W9, says Keith who adds that Chippenham Road is bang opposite the Windsor Castle public house, which also appears in 'The Inn Way Out'.

This comparison shot is by Jenner Folwell. Peter Robinson advises that during July 2015 the pub was closed and under threat from developers but Google Streetview suggests that the establishment was trading again by 2017. (RL)
- Capture 105
- 19 Apr 2021

The Woman Driver (Renee Gadd) questions whether the Officer has anything better to do when asked to produce her driving licence. This rather ornate shop front is unlikely to be on Harrow Road. Dave advises "The camera is in Chichester Place outside the corner with 23 Kinnaird Street, so a different location was used for this pretending reverse shot of capture 104. If we look very carefully we can see that the shadow lines don't match between the two shots." (RL)

Yes, this is the same location captured by Steve Brennan.
- Capture 106
- 19 Apr 2021

In a nearby shop, DC Campbell gets a lead in the jewel robbery case while Andy Mitchell cautions the Woman Driver before walking away. Here Dave says, the camera pan reveals 12, 10 and 8 of Kinnaird Street with its split-height pavement. With regard to this and the other Kinnaird Street shots, "the marmalade on the toast" as Dave puts it, is LMA Collage 94838. Dave also points out that the same street corner turns up again ten years later in 'Never Let Go'. It's the same corner of Chichester Place and Kinnaird Street, formerly Chichester Street. (RL)

A much changed view greets the eyes in Steve Brennan's shot.
- Capture 107
- 10 Jan 2020

After Tom Riley walks into the police station with a story to throw suspicion from him, an identification parade is arranged when Detective Sergeant Roberts disbelieves his alibi. Looking across Harrow Road towards Paddington Green police station.

Steve's shot for capture 3 equally covers for this capture as well. (RL)
- Capture 108
- 10 Jan 2020

More Men are asked to participate in the parade by PC Hughes. Outside Paddington Green police station on Harrow Road, London W2. The police station also appears in 'A Woman's Temptation', 'Eight O'Clock Walk', '23 Paces to Baker Street' and 'The Challenge'.

Steve's shot for capture 3 equally covers for this capture as well. (RL)
- Capture 109
- 09 Jul 2025

Detective Inspector Cherry and Detective Sergeant Roberts look down onto the the line up as the Station Sergeant (Campbell Singer) assembles the parade. This is the yard at the rear of the old Paddington Green police station.

The viewpoint is now underneath the Westway looking west, occupied by Westminster Council’s storage depot for refuse vehicles. Possibly the smelliest place Richard Bennett has ever been.
- Capture 110
- 09 Jul 2025

Feeling cocky after not being recognised during the parade, Tom leaves the police station.

Facing The Westway and Westminster City Council’s bin lorry depot, as RB discovered.
- Capture 111
- 10 Oct 2017

Detective Constable Campbell is tasked to follow Tom as the main suspect in the jewellery shop raid. The name on the top of the wall to the right reads Amberley . . . . and this is the long demolished Amberley Mews off Amberley Road in W9.

This is roughly the location of the long lost mews. (PW)
- Capture 112
- 10 Jan 2020

The Detective stays concealed as Tom heads for his lodgings. Amberley Mews behind Amberley Road confirms Robert Mockridge.

Steve provides this shot of what is now Clearwell Drive looking towards Formosa Street. (RL)
- Capture 113
- 11 Sep 2011

Campbell hurries back to the main road when Tom reappears after discovering that Diana missing from his rooms, The Formosa Street end of Amberley Road, since renamed Barwood Close, identified by Robert Mockridge.

A largely irrelevant now shot but this is the still-extant west end of Amberley Road which leads onto Harrow Road and show the same architecture. SJ
- Capture 114
- 10 Oct 2017

Tom makes his way from the mews and DC Campbell turns to follow. Facing to the north-west on Amberley Road with Amberley Mews to the right located by Robert Mockridge.

From a similar viewpoint. (PW)
- Capture 115
- 11 Sep 2011

The young crook sets out to find his girl. This is Formosa Street W9, recognised by Aiden.

A wider view of the area now.
- Capture 116
- 04 Aug 2017

From a safe distance, the Detective keeps up his pursuit. This is the footbridge over the Grand Union Canal that links Formosa Street with Lord Hill's Road.

Approximately the same location from the replacement bridge, looking down onto Blomfield Road in W9. SJ
- Capture 117
- 11 Sep 2011

When Tom turns the corner of the footbridge, Campbell crosses quickly behind. The bridge also appears in 'Robbery' and crosses from Postal District W9 to W2. SJ.

The new bridge with the buildings to the left replaced and a park on the right was. SJ
- Capture 118
- 11 Sep 2011

Tom descends to ground level on the south side of the canal. The building to the top left was 146a Clarendon Crescent.

Now in W2, with the east end of what was Clarendon Crescent that once followed the curve of the canal, long gone. SJ
- Capture 119
- 02 Aug 2015

Followed by the Detective, Tom strides towards Spud's flat where he suspects Diana is hiding. Michael Lyons lived in the area from 1950 to 1963 and recognised the corner of Lord Hill's Road and Delamere Terrace adding that on Delamere Terrace, to the left, German born painter Lucian Freud, grandson of Sigmund Freud, once had a studio.

The corner of Delamere Terrace with Lord Hill's Road to the right, which was formerly named Ranelagh Road. SJ
- Capture 120
- 13 Dec 2019

As Detective Campbell attempts to arrest Tom Riley inside the building, PC Mitchell walks past outside. The corner of Delamere Terrace and Lord Hill's Road in W2.

One has to wonder whether that leaning tree in Steve's shot is the sole survivor of re-development. (RL)
- Capture 121
- 11 Sep 2011

Struggling with Riley, Campbell calls down for Mitchell to call for a wireless car. The northern end of Lord Hill's Road.

All changed now. SJ
- Capture 122
- 31 Jan 2011

PC Mitchell runs to find a telephone. To the left stands St. Mary Magdalene church, then at the junction of Cirencester Street, Woodchester Street and Clarendon Crescent.

St. Mary Magdalene church, now on Rowington Close.
- Capture 123
- 16 Dec 2019

Sprinting towards a likely lodging house, Mitchell dashes inside to make his call. Established by Ray Glenister as Clarendon Crescent with Lord Hill's Road in the right distance. (RL)

The same location captured by Steve. (RL)
- Capture 124
- 08 Jan 2020

Having contacted Scotland Yard, PC Mitchell runs back to help Campbell as Spud arrives home. These are the steps to 124 Clarendon Crescent, opposite St. Mary Magdalene church.

Steve has been out with his camera again and sends this shots of the same location now. (RL)
- Capture 125
- 11 Sep 2011

Overpowering the Detective, Spud and Tom run from the building. The corner of Delamere Terrace and Lord Hill's Road with the corner of Clarendon Crescent to the right.

The same corner now. SJ
- Capture 126
- 13 Dec 2019

The two petty criminals turn onto Lord Hill's Road. The roof tops of buildings on Blomfield Road cross the left skyline.

Despite the re-development Steve shows that Blomfield Road remains the same and in view. (RL)
- Capture 127
- 16 Dec 2019

Spud and Tom continue their flight. Robert Mockridge is correct in thinking that this is facing the junction of Lord Hill's Road and Senior Street.

Steve provides a comparison photograph the same location now. (RL)
- Capture 128
- 16 Dec 2019

The two change their course when Spud notices a Doctor's parked car. Looking south along Lord's Hill Road with Senior Street to the right advises Robert Mockridge.

It is hard to believe we are looking at the same location from this shot of Steve's. (RL)
- Capture 129
- 16 Dec 2019

Spud and Tom get into the red Buick. Looking north on Lord Hill's Road with the bridge over the Grand Union Canal canal in the right distance.

The same location as it is today taken by Steve. (RL)
- Capture 130
- 11 Sep 2011

PC Mitchell runs towards the car as Spud starts the engine. Lord Hill's Road with the corner of Clarendon Crescent on the left and Delamere Terrace to the right. A similar view is seen in 'Innocent Meeting'.

Lord Hill's Road looking towards the replacement footbridge. SJ
- Capture 131
- 26 Jun 2025

The car accelerates towards the Policeman. Robert Mockridge identifies this as looking south on Lord Hill's Road with the corner of Bourne Terrace in the left distance.

The view south along what’s left of Lord Hills Road by Richard Bennett who aimed his lens towards Bourne Terrace from the junction with Senior Street.
- Capture 132
- 11 Sep 2011

After almost running Mitchell down, Spud and Tom make their escape in the stolen car. Facing the junction of Cirencester Street and Clarendon Crescent from Lord Hill's Road. Many of the locations seen in this area also appear in 'Secret Ceremony', ‘The Boys’, 'Billy Liar', 'Violent Playground', ‘Alfie Darling’, ‘The Sandwich Man', Monsieur Ripois’ and ‘Count Five and Die’.

It's a different view over sixty two years later.
- Capture 133
- 13 Dec 2019

Mitchell picks himself up from the roadway and runs towards the sound of approaching bells. Facing Lord Hill's Road from Clarendon Crescent W2.

Steve provides the scene as it is today, doing his best to avoid the glare of the sun. (RL)
- Capture 134
- 07 Aug 2015

A wireless car picks up PC Mitchell before setting off after the Buick. To the right stands St. Mary Magdalene church with the corner of Woodchester Street beyond advises Michael Moore, who was born in number 71 Cirencester Street which is just about visible on the left.

From a similar viewpoint now.
- Capture 135
- 07 Aug 2015

As a radio message is transmitted to M2GW the Humber Snipe corners to begin the film's climactic chase. Clarendon Crescent in Paddington located by Michael Moore. The road has been renamed as SJ's old map reads Clarendon Street.

All that's left now.
- Capture 136
- 09 Oct 2020

The description of the Buick Drop Head Coupe is circulated as Spud and Tom begin to relax. Facing southward on Latimer Road with the bridge carrying the Hammersmith & City Line and the still extant Furniture Depository in the centre background. The road is now known as Freston Road and the former Devon Dye Works to the right still stand.

On the beat again, Steve Brennan captured this modern view.
- Capture 137
- 11 Sep 2011

Bells accompany the speeding police car as it crosses the bridge taking Ladbroke Grove over the Great Western Main Line in W10. Octavia House on Southern Row stands to the right.

The same bridge from road level.
- Capture 138
- 10 Jun 2025

The car comes to a halt at a complex junction when sight of the Buick is lost. The junction of Wornington Road, Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove which was also featured in 'Who Done It?' See the post-script following the screen captures.

Richard Bennett explains that the junction with Portobello Road has long been been closed off by development which is now obscured by trees. Here, Ladbroke Grove runs off to the right and there is now only a foot passage through to Wornington Road to the left of the image, just right of the terrace.
- Capture 139
- 20 Apr 2011

Another wireless car joins the pursuit. Royal Crescent in Notting Hill W11 which was also seen in 'Raising the Wind' and 'Enchantment'.

Still a crescent and very regal. SJ
- Capture 140
- 26 Nov 2014

The crooks are spotted as they head south along Ladbroke Grove. Looking north at the junction with Lansdowne Crescent. This footage was reused in 'The Big Job'.

A similar view now by David Neicho.
- Capture 141
- 27 Jan 2020

Panicking when he realises that they are being followed, Tom tell Spud to turn off the main road. The corner of Lansdowne Crescent and Ladbroke Grove in Notting Hill.

Steve took this shot without waiting to see if the white car was going to do a rapid turn right towards him. (RL)
- Capture 142
- 27 Jan 2020

The police gain on Spud as a wireless car steers through a maze of tree lines roads. St. John's Gardens W11 with Lansdowne Crescent in the background. The streets around here also feature in 'The Hostage', 'Seven Days to Noon', 'Otley', 'Omen III: The Final Conflict', 'Steptoe and Son', 'The Passenger' and 'Hennessy'.

The bare trees afford us a better comparison of the location now some 70 years on, with thanks to Steve. (RL)
- Capture 143
- 27 Jan 2020

The camera pans with the police car on St. John's Gardens as Spud turns into Clarendon Road ahead.

Steve clarifies the location as "the car [in the screen capture] is at the junction of Lansdowne Road & St Johns Gardens, with Clarendon at the bottom."
- Capture 144
- 26 Nov 2014

The Buick slews around the corner from Clarendon Cross into Portland Road W11. This is looking north towards Winterbourne House in the centre background. The location is seen in 'Turn the Key Softly'.

David points out that this part of the road has been pedestrianised since the film was made adding "With regard to architectural interest, the white jar, top right, was the sign of an oil-man, selling oils and grinding pigments to make and colour paints".
- Capture 145
- 26 Nov 2014

Spud takes the route along Penzance Place. Looking from the junction with Portland Road, Pottery Lane crosses ahead and properties on Princedale Road stand in the centre distance.

Now captured by David. Splendid stuff.
- Capture 146
- 26 Jan 2020

Schoolgirls leave the baths after a swimming lesson as the Buick approaches. Ian McDonald identifies Penzance Place with the junction of Princedale Road in the background. St. James' Norlands Church School appears to have been disguised as a public baths.

A shot from Steve that, for once, reveals many of the buildings remaining, even from ground level. (RL)
- Capture 147
- 09 Oct 2020

A Teacher holds her pupils back as getaway car speeds past close to the kerb. Penzance Place W11 with St. James's Gardens and Darnley Terrace ahead.

The same street now by Steve Brennan.
- Capture 148
- 26 Nov 2014

The police car swerves to miss the schoolgirls as they cross the road in a scene almost recreated during 'Robbery' some seventeen years later. Facing east on Penzance Place. To the left, St. James' Norlands Church School has since been rebuilt as St Clement and St James Primary School.

Looking the same way now by David.
- Capture 149
- 'Now' required

Spud shoots through a red traffic light at a T junction.
- Capture 150
- 05 Oct 2017

The chase continues through West London streets. Located by Martin Green as Latimer Road in W11, the road is now known as Freston Road and this is the junction with Evesham Street. (RL)

Martin's excellent identification supported by a very much changed scene but interesting that the roof line as largely been preserved. (RL)
- Capture 151
- 17 Jan 2020

From the back seat in one of the pursuing wireless cars, PC Mitchell spots the red Buick ahead. Looking along the southern end of Bramley Road to the junction with Latimer Road.

Antony Blair returned to the location to find a very changed scene.
- Capture 152
- 29 Apr 2011

The black Humber turns the tight corner to close in on Spud and Tom. Facing north-west on Latimer Road W10 with the Bramley Arms public house on the extreme right. The area features in 'Quadrophenia', 'The Satanic Rites of Dracula', 'Operation Third Form', 'The Lavender Hill Mob' and 'The Squeeze'.

Freston Road now, which was renamed from Latimer Road when Westway cut it in two. SJ
- Capture 153
- 26 Nov 2014

Looking back from the Buick, Tom spots the police closing in. Again looking south through the Hammersmith & City Line bridge on Latimer Road.

Freston Road looking south by David Neicho.
- Capture 154
- 26 Jun 2025

The Radio Operator in the car carrying Andy Mitchell report that they are in close pursuit of their target. The Britannia public house stands to the right of centre at the corner of Latimer Road and Bard Road W10. The junction is also seen in 'Hide and Seek'.

This section of Latimer Road was bulldozed for the construction of the Westway and is now adjacent to sports pitches. Richard Bennett tells us that the southern part of what was Latimer Road, now renamed Freston Road, ends at the Britannia, which is still recognisable today, with the roof of what is now the Harrow Club behind it. The building on the left still stands as the Latimer Education centre.
- Capture 155
- 06 Sep 2008
- 10 Jun 2025

On Scrubs Lane, wireless car 5F is brought into action. Keith recognised the junction of Scrubs Lane and Hythe Road in NW10.

Looking into Hythe Road now, with thanks to WD.

Updating our record of the location, Richard Bennett points out the blue building in the background which is the old Rolls Royce factory. "Another tower block has recently been completed to the left of the site of a scrapyard on Scrubs Lane."
- Capture 156
- 26 Jun 2025

This is looking south on Latimer Road. This section of the road to the north of the railway bridge is also seen in 'Operation Third Form' and 'The Sorcerers'.

Now beneath the Westway, by Richard Bennett.
- Capture 157
- 'Now' required

The chase passes workshops and houses as the cars begin to converge on the Buick. Joe Glasgow identifies Kensal Road in W10 where, visible towards the centre, his Nan is leaning out of the first floor window at number 270.
- Capture 158
- 17 Jan 2020

Hythe Road in White City NW10 with Mitre Bridge Junction signalbox on the West London Line railway bridge.

Recapturing the scene, Antony Blair took this shot which is also seen in 'The Lavender Hill Mob'.
- Capture 159
- 17 Jan 2020

The shot pans with the car to face east on Hythe Road. Location spotted by Bill Hamer. In the right distance is the location of a scene that appears in '10 Rillington Place'

Antony Blair retook this second view which, again, was seen in 'The Lavender Hill Mob'.
- Capture 160
- Pre 2008
- 08 Apr 2024

Another corner is taken at speed. Sterne Street in W12 located by David Neicho.

David Neicho provides this shot and advises that the buildings in the distance look out onto Shepherds Bush Green.

Very little change over 15 years except the weather. SJ
- Capture 161
- Pre 2008
- 08 Apr 2024

Police cars head towards the corner from the opposite direction. Sterne Street with Caxton Road in the distance.

Around the corner on Sterne Street by David.

The corner remains the same. SJ
- Capture 162
- Pre 2008
- 08 Apr 2024

Seeing the oncoming cars, Spud swerves off the road. A similar shot appears in 'Who Done It?'.

The same section of Sterne Street now by David Neicho.

Looking east today: it appears that balconies were added late to the new building on the left. SJ
- Capture 163
- 09 Oct 2020

Spud crashes the Doctor's Buick when he corners to see an oncoming police car. This is the gateway to the railway goods depot on Sterne Street.

Steve Brennan took this shot showing an unobstructed view of the street.
- Capture 164
- 26 Jun 2025

Leaving his injured mate in the bar, Tom flees through a deserted railway goods yard. This has the look of the former Goods and Coal Depot at Shepherds Bush that stood alongside the West London Railway's Uxbridge Road station. Ray Glenister finds that the location is specifically, Engineering Works at White City just NE of the Stadium, running parallel to the railway line along Latimer Road. Maps suggest that the scene being shot from the roof of Gordon Court in Du Cane Road. (RL)

Unable to attain the elevation of the original capture, Richard Bennett took this from street level and slightly nearer the subject; a little way up Shinfield street looking towards what is now part of the Imperial College White City campus.
- Capture 165
- 30 Jun 2025

Chased by Andy Mitchell, Tom begins to cross railway sidings. In the distance, trolleybuses hum along Wood Lane in front of White City Stadium while buildings at the northern end of the United Dairies milk depot stand to the top left. Location identified by Ian McDonald and confirmed by Dave Buckley. The tracks in the foreground form part of the, seemingly even then, little used sidings that lay between the former GWR's Ealing & Shepherds Bush Line and the West London Line. Dave also points out that the Unigate Dairy can also be seen in 'Nuns on the Run' a film released in 1990. (RL)

Taken from a viewpoint on the westbound exit slip road of the Westway Roundabout, Richard Bennett draws our attention to the red brick buildings between the railway and Wood Lane which is where he began his career at the end of 1992.
- Capture 166
- 09 Jul 2025

The electrified tracks of the Central Line are reached. This appears to be on the north side of the bridge that takes Wood Lane over the Central Line, in the foreground, and the former Ealing & Shepherds Bush Railway to the top.

RB explains "Here we're looking south west at the junction of the Westway and Wood Lane. Of the original 4 parallel railway lines, the northernmost two have been covered over, so the viewpoint that was originally on the banking down to the railway is now set back from the two remaining Central Line tracks, which run under the junction."
- Capture 167
- 26 Jun 2025

Tom steps carefully between the live rails to cross the railway as PC Mitchell reaches the top of the embankment. Ian and Dave agree that these are Central Line tracks where Westway now crosses Wood Lane and the railway.

Now Imperial College White City Campus adjacent to the eastbound slip Road onto the Westway roundabout from Wood Lane. Richard Bennett explains that previously, here, one could look across the link railway between the Central Line and what is now the Mildmay Line.
- Capture 168
- 10 Jun 2025

Stopped by a tube train as is passes directly in front of him, Andy is forced to pause his pursuit. Dave Buckley explains that "Comparing this capture to a map of the era shows a siding between the Central Line tracks the end of which can be seen to the right of centre. The passing train is 'right hand' running at this point which was an anomaly caused by a reverse loop serving the line's Wood Lane station with trains reverting to the correct left-hand running at Wood Lane Junction alongside Du Cane Road. The white milk depot's building to the top still stands. The Unigate Dairy can also be seen in 'Nuns on the Run' a film released in 1990."(RL)

Sadly, Richard Bennett was a few weeks late to capture the Unigate Dairy building which, according to signage, has been levelled to make way for an extension to the Imperial College campus. Another beautiful art deco building lost.
- Capture 169
- 10 Jun 2025

Tom makes his way up an embankment away from the dangerous environment. This is looking down from the bridge carrying Wood Lane over the Central Line in W12. To the top right can be seen a train heading for White City station while the lines of the Ealing & Shepherds Bush Railway head towards the top left.

The best match that Richard Bennett could take as the Westway has run over the site since the 1960s. This is taken from the slip road to the Westway Roundabout just off Wood Lane to the south of what is now the Imperial College White City Campus. The Ealing & Shepherds Bush Railway, which connected to what is now the Mildmay Line of the London Overground, has long since disappeared.
- Capture 170
- 26 Jun 2025

The agile PC climbs after Tom as he leaves the railway. Looking up towards Wood Lane. The Westway and a widened Wood Lane now pass over this point.

Richard Bennett found himself under the Westway slip road looking west towards the east side of Wood Lane on what was the north side of the bridge over the railway.
- Capture 171
- 09 Jul 2025

At nearby White City Stadium, spectators arrive for the afternoon's greyhound racing. The location also appears in 'Otley', 'Jumping for Joy' and 'Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter'.

Again consulting an aerial photo from 1950, RB found Wood Lane, just north of White City tube station, looking north-west towards the junction with what is now South Africa Road.
- Capture 172
- 26 Jun 2025

Looking back to see if he's being followed, Tom mingles with the crowd and buys a four bob ticket to enter the stadium. Richard Bennett places this as the turnstiles adjacent to block J entrance 10 . . .

. . . which is now roughly at the junction of Dorando Close and Loverose Way.
- Capture 173
- 09 Oct 2020

A car bringing Detective Inspector Cherry and Sergeant Roberts comes to a stand outside the stadium as PC Mitchell approaches. White City Road which, as Paul Alley points out, became Dorando Close. Paul recalls his father taking him to buy QPR season tickets in the 1970s and parking almost in this same spot before walking down South Africa Road.

Steve Brennan's image shows changes brought about by the passage of time.
- Capture 174
- 26 Jun 2025

Bookies take bets from the punters as Tom looks anxiously around while the Detectives make contact with Mr. Lovell, the Track Security Officer.

From the same position as the following capture's comparison, but looking due east to the east side of the stadium from what is now Loverose Way, White City.
- Capture 175
- 26 Jun 2025

Results of the third race are posted as 'Operation Turnstile' is put into effect. Richard Bennett explains that the viewpoint is just inside Block J entrance 10 at White City.

Both the position from which the screen capture was taken and the scoreboard at the north end of the stadium now lie within the ITV White City building, so Richard took this view from just outside the building, looking due north along the same line.
- Capture 176
- 26 Jun 2025

Pursued like the hare on the track, the killer is cornered when he finds that the stadium's gates have been locked.

For this shot, Richard Bennett looked in a south-westerly direction from inside the site of entrance 10 at the stadium, now at the western end of Loverose Way looking towards Dorando Close.
- Capture 177
- 26 Jun 2025

Lovell walks beside Inspector Cherry and his men as they close in on Tom Riley.

From the same position, taken by Richard Bennett from just inside the location of entrance 10 but facing north west. Again from Loverose Way just off Dorando Close.
- Capture 178
- 26 Jun 2025

From the other direction, Andy Mitchell and his colleagues make sure that there's no escape for George Dixon's murderer.

Loverose Way just off Dorando Close captured by Richard Bennett which was formerly just inside entrance 10 of White City Stadium.
- Capture 179
- 23 Sep 2020

Following the arrest of Tom Riley, Police Constable Andy Mitchell returns to his beat, walking in the footsteps of PC 693 Dixon. Roy Barnacle confirms Harrow Road, looking across Bishops Bridge Road to the left.

The original street layout can still be made out in Steve Brennan's view.
- Capture 180
- 12 Sep 2015

The camera begins to pull back revealing more of Harrow Road. Ian McDonald and Peter Robinson identify the now demolished Paddington Green police station standing to the right.

The present view from Tony.
- Capture 181
- 26 Jun 2025

The shot fades after moving up the police station to find 'The Blue Lamp'.

Returning to the location, Richard Bennett explains that Bishop’s Bridge Road still follows the same line and angle in the background, although it is much altered and that the still extant roadway is now not part of the since rerouted A404 Harrow Road.
- Capture 182
- 12 Aug 2017

A short post-script begins with image 95 repeated showing the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal with the rear of houses on what was Brindley Street on the left identified by Eddie B.

Ray and Ron Glenister support Eddie B's identification with the fishing children facing north, so the houses had to line the South Bank. They provide this Google Earth aerial view showing the location near to the Harrow Road bridge over the canal. This image replaces, with his agreement, Simon's previous capture from 2011. (RL)
- Capture 183
- 22 Dec 2016

This post-script continues with screen capture 138 again and Ray Glenister, supporting Richard Kennedy's identification, clarifying the street layout in this annotated image A=Portobello Road : B=Ladbroke Grove. (RL)

Richard provides this aerial view with the position of the Ladbroke Grove railway bridge top left and the roads in the screen capture named. The old route of the roads are marked in green. Courtesy of MSN Maps. Maggie Tyler confirms the location adding that Barlby Road, formerly Edinburgh Road, runs out of shot to the right.
- Capture 184
- 01 Jan 2019

This post-script continues further with screen Capture 179 again and Tony Winzar, supporting Roy Barnacle's identification of Harrow Road, looking across Bishops Bridge Road and providing an extract from 'Britain from Above' EAW006463, the whole image can be viewed at https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EAW006463 (RL)

An extract from 'Britain from Above' EAW006463, the whole image can be viewed at https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EAW006463 (RL)
- Capture 185
- 30 Nov 2014

Not a location as such but a map seen during the car chase sequence when the wireless car conveying PC Mitchell closes in on the crooks along Latimer Road.

Peter provides this updated version of the the 65 year old map with the location of St. Quintin Park and Wormwood Scrubs station re-added. Courtesy of Streetmap UK and their copyright.

