Deep End
Date: 1970
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Production Company: Maran Film, Kettledrum Films, Bavaria Film
Stars: Jane Asher, John Moulder Brown, Christopher Sandford, Diana Dors
Location(s): London
Region(s): London C-D
Storyline:
A 15 year old takes a job at the local swimming baths where he becomes obsessed with an attractive young woman attendant.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by Bob Nicholls
Besides identifying three of the captures, Paul Borg remembers that the location was a piece of wasteland adjacent to West Ham church and at the back of the bingo hall on West Ham Lane and used as their car park. “The film crew were set up in Stratford Park opposite where John Moulder Brown made the circle of snow to seek the ring. It was a very memorable time. I had just started Rokeby High school and had to cross Church Street on my way. Jane Asher would comment on how smart our uniforms were and we got a chance to try out some of the film equipment. Jane Asher was a genuinely nice lady who had time for everybody.”
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- Capture 1
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Michael (John Moulder-Brown) cycles to his job at Newford Swimming Baths. Steve Cook identifies Angel Lane E15 just before it was demolished to make way for the Stratford Centre. The public house is The Lion as seen in 'Bronco Bullfrog' and 'Sparrows Can't Sing' and the corner can be seen in 'What a Crazy World'.
- Capture 2
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The journey continues through deserted streets. Still on Angel Lane.
- Capture 3
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More buildings on the now demolished and redeveloped Angel Lane in Stratford.
- Capture 4
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Further along the road. Still Angel Lane as found by Steve Cook.
- Capture 5
- 22 May 2018
A shot of the fascia outside the baths. Ray Glenister points out that this is the same location as seen in deeen008 and deeen011, Cathall Baths and Wash House, Cathall Road, Leytonstone, London E11. Now demolished. (RL)

This is taken from Artesian Gardens off Cathall Road looking south-east onto new building which occupies some of the old baths' site. The entrance we see in the film would be about here, sited on the then Argyle Street which has vanished. SJ
- Capture 6
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More cycling through the streets after Mike leaves work. Steve Cook advises that this is Angel Lane E15 again, but further along near Stratford's railway works.
- Capture 7
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Following Michael over the railway bridge on Angel Lane.
- Capture 8
- 22 May 2018
Mike readies his cycle as Susan (Jane Asher) leaves work. IMDB mentions both Cathall Road Baths in Leytonstone and Fulham Pools on North End Road, Fulham. However, this may be for the internal scenes.

Ray Glenister agrees with the location being Cathall Baths and Wash House, Cathall Road, Leytonstone, London E11 and provided a Google Earth capture. This however I believe is an improved, such as it can be as there is nothing at all in common, "now" as it looks south-west along what would have been Argyle Street. SJ
- Capture 9
- 24 Dec 2016
Susan and her fiance Chris (Christopher Sandford) cross the road towards a seedy cinema. The corner of Hale End Road and Handsworth Road in E4. The building on the right is The County Arms public house. Information from Britmovie Forum.
The pub was doing well on Christmas Eve. SJ
- Capture 10
- 24 Dec 2016
Chris persuades Susan to enter the cinema. The former Regal Cinema on Hale End Road which closed in April 1971. London, E4.
The Regal is not in the greatest shape but at least it's still standing. Let's hope it's re-opened as a cinema soon. SJ
- Capture 11
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After their evening out, the couple arrive back at Susan's home. Unidentified location.
- Capture 12
- 22 May 2018
Susan is picked up by another lover, a Swimming Instructor.

Although the Cathall Baths and Wash House in Cathall Road, Leytonstone, London E11 have gone, just to the left of this shot is a new leisure centre. this is looking east across Cathall Road towards the long-gone Beulah Road which can be seen behind the postbox in the "then". SJ
- Capture 13
- 22 May 2018

Mike rides in front of the Swimming Instructor's car and hits the kerb. Richard Brown identifies this as Cann Hall Road, London E11 and remembers the police box. (RL)

This may be the place. Taken in the same area as below. SJ
- Capture 14
- 24 Apr 2017
The Swimming Instructor (Karl Michael Vogler) confronts Mike. Richard Brown has spotted this as Cann Hall Road, London E11 and has happy memories of visiting the "chippy" after going to the fair. (RL)

As part of other research with Ray Glenister it has been established that the "chippy" was at No 328 Cann Hall Road, now a private house, and this is the furthest east Cann Hall Road goes before it meets the Wanstead Flats. SJ
- Capture 15
- 06 May 2017
After following Susan into town one night, Mike waits outside the club that she is visiting. Here he is entering Green's Court, London W1, Bishop's Sandwich Bar was on the corner with Peter Street. (RL)
Not a great angle but this is the corner. SJ
- Capture 16
- 06 May 2017
A Hot Dog Seller (Burt Kwouk) tends his stall as Mike waits. The stall, also seen in deeen014, is in Green's Court, London W1 looking towards Brewer Street. Identified by Ray Glenister. (RL)
Not a lot to compare with any precision here. SJ
- Capture 17
- 06 May 2017
Whilst the Doorman's back is turned, Mike approaches the club. Peter Street, London W1 from the corner with Green's Court and the other windows of Bishop's Sandwich Bar. It would seem that the same lamp post remains in place. (RL)
This is the lamp post. SJ
- Capture 18
- 06 May 2017
Much later in the evening, Mike moves out of the road as Susan's taxi arrives. Peter Street, London W1 from Green's Court looking towards Wardour Street with Berwick Street off to the left by the red sign (Pricerite). (RL)
Panning to the left slightly. SJ
- Capture 19
- 06 May 2017
After Susan departs, Mike makes his way from the scene. Green's Court, London W1 looking towards Brewer Street, identified by Ray Glenister. (RL)
The court today. SJ
- Capture 20
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Mike is seen creeping away from Susan's lover's car after placing glass under the wheels. Paul Borg identifies the location for us, Church Street, Stratford, London E15, because he lived in that area and watched the scene being filmed several times. His memories are included in the Header Section. (RL)
- Capture 21
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When a tyre is punctured by the glass, Susan investigates. Also Church Street, Stratford, London E15 says Paul Borg who adds that the snow was, of course, fake! (RL)
- Capture 22
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Mike runs to get plastic bags to carry snow in after Susan loses a diamond. The alley seen here ran off Church Street, Stratford, London E15 and led to a soap factory Paul additionally tells us. (RL)

