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A legal sort of view is seen as barrister Archie Leach sums up in court. New Square in Lincoln's Inn, London WC2. Also seen in 'A Pair of Briefs', 'Mr. Holmes' and 'The Limehouse Golem'.

Peter captures the scene now, with the post box moved. (RL)

Moving across the City we see an establishing shot of Diamond House on Hatton Garden, London EC1. Hatton Garden was also seen in 'Robbery', 'King of Thieves', 'The Primitives', 'The Secret Place', 'Dateline Diamonds', 'High Heels and Low Lifes', 'The Diamond', 'The Hatton Garden Job' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

Peter found that the number has been removed, and wonders if he's on every security camera in the street as he searched for the right place.

The camera tilts down to find Wanda Gershwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis) as she leaves the building after taking photographs in preparation for a robbery. Hatton Garden, Holborn in Borough of Camden.

It's taken a while to fill in this gap, but here we are at Diamond House. SJ

Arriving home after winning his case, Archie Leach (John Cleese) walks over to his wife Wendy (Maria Aitken) who unloads the tiresome problems of her day on him. The house stands on The Mount in Esher, Surrey and has been identified on several websites including www.themoviedistrict.com.

Following the diamond robbery, George Thomason and his gang flee to the roof of Diamond House from where they make their escape.

At street level, a pedestrian gets tangled up with Mrs. Eileen Coady (Patricia Hayes) and her dogs. Clerkenwell Green in EC1 recognised by Mike Shingleton.

And Peter provides the proof. The same location 25 years later.

Mrs. Coady walks on with her Yorkshire Terriers. Clerkenwell Green in EC1.

More location evidence behind the trees from Peter.

Otto West (Kevin Kline), Ken Pile (Michael Palin) and George Thomason (Tom Georgeson) cross towards the getaway car with Wanda at the wheel. Clerkenwell Green with The Crown Tavern in the background. The area was also seen in 'The Salvage Gang'.

Another picture from Peter, who recalls that The Crown Tavern used to be nicknamed "The Clock House" because of the antique clocks displayed around the bars.

Wanda starts the car and drives away as the elderly Mrs. Coady begins to cross the road ahead. Clerkenwell Green with the Middlesex Sessions House to the right and buildings on Clerkenwell Road in the centre background.

Peter nearly didn't take this shot because of the refurbishment work going on.

As the car screeches to a halt, Mrs. Coady looks through the windscreen straight at George. The Old Session House provides the backdrop.

Now, with scaffolding which has been long-standing. SJ

With the old woman back on the pavement, the getaway continues. On the extreme left is the corner of Clerkenwell Green and Farringdon Lane.

The same street captured by Peter.

Wanda steers the car into a secluded alleyway. Robert's Place in EC1 with Bowling Green Lane in the background.

Peter discovered newer ironwork.

The villains dump the Mercedes-Benz and head to their own vehicles. The steps lead up to Robert's Place from Clerkenwell Close, which can also be seen in 'The Trouble with 2B'.

A tidier set of steps was found by Peter when he arrived on the scene.

With sirens sounding, a police car speeds around a corner in front of the gang. Looking along Clerkenwell Close from the junction with Pear Tree Court.

A similar view by Peter.

Wanda says goodbye to Ken as the gang splits up. Clerkenwell Close in Clerkenwell EC1 on the estate that also appears in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'.

Peter found very little change.

George drives Otto and Wanda to the lock-up in Fulham.

The corner of Pear Tree Court and Clerkenwell Close by Peter.

Ken rides home to Kipling Mansions on his motorbike. St. John’s Gate with St. John's Lane beyond, as seen from St. John's Square in EC1.

Peter found a few boarded windows to the left but the saplings have now matured.

At the lock-up railway arch, Ken places the loot in a safe. Looking into Culvert Place from the junction with Culvert Road in SW11. Looking the other, way the road is seen in 'Villain'.

Less accessible even in 2007 when this was taken, stumbling upon this location by happenstance. SJ

Masquerading as brother and sister, Otto and Wanda run from the arch. This tunnel on Culvert Road can be seen in 'This Is My Street' as well as ''Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis' and the far end is where scenes for 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' and 'Man with a Gun' were shot.

An obliging pedestrian stands in. SJ

When the coast is clear, George returns to the railway arch and removes the jewels. Culvert Place in Battersea, next door to Arch No. 1 which was used in 'Night Ferry'.

Now. SJ

Following a tip off, the police arrive at George's apartment. Looking out onto Maida Avenue with the Grand Union Canal to the top.

Taken from the main door. SJ

Inspector Marvin (Peter Jonfield) walks from the building with his robbery suspect. Kipling Mansions on Murray Road is actually Aubrey House on Maida Avenue.

A shot of W2 taken from across the canal, W9. SJ

Watching from their Lincoln Continental, Otto and Wanda see George arrested as they planned. Blomfield Road in London W9.

Now. SJ

Otto almost collides with another car as he pulls away. Blomfield Road at the junction with Randolph Avenue. The road was also seen in 'Give My Regards To Broad Street', 'Scream ... and Die' and '11 Harrowhouse'.

Now. SJ

The lovers head to Fulham . . . . where they find the safe empty. Randolph Avenue from Blomfield Road.

Looking north. SJ

Wanda comes out of the prison after visiting George. This is part of Oxford Castle which served as a prison until being converted for use as a hotel in 1996. The location was used in 'Wilde' and 'Feast of July'.

Unfortunately a van was parked here all afternoon and by the time it left the sky had clouded over. (SD)

Otto and Wanda begin to argue about whether George suspects that they turned him in. The former Oxford Prison off New Road in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Not as far back as it should be, but after the prison was redeveloped a wall with a large gate was added. (SD).

Wanda spots George's solicitor Mr. Bartlett (Ken Campbell) talking with his barrister, Archie Leach. Osney Lane in Oxford.

Making her move, Wanda approaches. Osney Road with The Hamel in the right background.

Jonathan Judd provides this comparison shot taken in 2013.

Archie drives away after thinking that he's met an American law student who admires his work. The corner of Osney Lane and Woodbine Place, Oxford.

Another 2013 picture from Jonathan Judd.

On another day, Archie looks from his chambers to see Wanda outside. Looking out onto New Square, London WC2. The location was also seen in 'Rogue Male' and 'Tom Jones'.

Taken from as near to the window as possible. SJ

Wanda leaves after making advances towards Archie in an effort to find the whereabouts of the stolen jewels. New Square in Lincoln's Inn.

No2 on the east side to be precise. SJ

Following George's committal, Otto discovers that Ken has been tasked to kill Mrs. Coady, a vital witness. Facing south-west outside Richmond Magistrates Court on Parkshot, Richmond, London.

Living in a law abiding area Howard Morgan found that the Court had closed due to lack of demand and was now an office block called 'The Old Court House' occupied by William Grant distillers. (RL)

Otto shouts, betting Ken £1 that he won't kill her. Parkshot in Richmond with Richmond Business School in the background.

Howard found that there had been a growth in signage. (RL)

A disguised Wanda follows Archie from court. Outside Richmond Magistrates Court.

When she gets Archie to agree on a date with her, Wanda walks towards Otto. Facing Parkshot in Richmond with the now replaced Parkshot House in the background.

Wanda tells her boyfriend that the two will meet on Friday. Richmond Magistrates Court on Parkshot.

The change of usage Howard found, has brought about some changes to the front of the building as well as the front door being moved to the right. (RL)

Disguised as a Meter Reader, Ken gets onto his motorbike outside Mrs. Coady's house after stealing an item of her clothing. Onslow Gardens, London SW7.

Without the scaffolding and my bike replacing Ken's. SJ

Otto drives Wanda to Archie's house for the Friday night date . . . . which goes disastrously wrong for both of them.

Mrs. Coady leaves the house with her dogs. Onslow Gardens SW7.

Now. SJ

Further along the street, passers-by turn to look as ferocious growls are heard coming from Ken's van. Onslow Gardens in South Kensington.

A free space! Turn around and one'll see the house in "The Chain". SJ

Having been given the old woman's scent, the vicious dog is released from the van. Facing south-east on Onslow Gardens.

Now. SJ

When Ken's plan fails and his dog snatches and kills one of the old ladies terriers, a funeral takes place at the pet cemetery. Silvermere Haven Pet Cemetery on Byfleet Road in Cobham, Surrey. The location has been documented on several other film location sites including movie-tourist.blogspot.co.uk.

Wanda looks up toward the apartment that Archie has borrowed for a secret tryst. The River Neckinger alongside New Concordia Wharf off Mill Street SE1. The location was seen in 'Circus of Fear' and 'Jubilee'.

The best view possible showing much of the detail from the screen capture. (PW)

Alone at last but with differing agendas, the two laugh together. Looking towards Tower Bridge and St. Katherine Docks from New Concordia Wharf above Bermonsey Wall West.

Peter took this shot from nearer the ground, but the background appears similar.

A jealous Otto peers into the apartment to see Archie and Wanda together. Looking across the Upper Pool of the Thames towards

Otto holds Archie from the apartment window, making him apologise for calling him stupid. This is Reed’s Wharf next to Mill Stairs off Bermondsey Wall West.

The warehouse has been replaced but quay which was the car park remains. (PW)

Making another murderous attempt, Ken waits in his van with his face blackened and wearing dreadlocks. Onslow Gardens, South Kensington SW7.

Now. SJ

When Mrs. Coady leaves the house, Ken speeds towards her . . . only to crash into a skip while avoiding one of the dogs. Onslow Gardens with Old Brompton Road in the distance.

And the petrol station is still open on Old Brompton Road. SJ

Wanda and Otto come into view arguing about his behaviour back at the apartment. Facing east on Rotherhithe Street as it runs between St. Marychurch Street and Elephant Lane in SE16. Rotherhithe Street can also be seen in 'Terry on the Fence', 'Behemoth the Sea Monster' and 'One Wish Too Many'.

Ole Kofoed provides a replacement for PW's original scaffold covered view.

The row continues as Wanda tries to explain that she's trying to obtain the jewels. Across the River Thames stands King Henry's Wharves.

In Ole Kofoed's comparison, King Henry's Wharves have been redeveloped into luxury apartments.

Otto listens as Wanda tells him that he's stupid. This is a small plot of paved land between Rotherhithe Street and the River Thames, to the west of St. Mary's Church and the former Thames Tunnel Mill.

The Shard dominates Ole Kofoed's view.

"You've just assaulted the man who can keep you out of jail and make you rich!" Looking across to properties on Wapping High Street and New Crane Wharf on the far side of the river.

The original railings have been retained on at least one other garden area. (RL)

Otto arrives at Archie's home with the intention of apologising to him. The Mount, Esher in Surrey.

Otto walks down the short driveway before sitting down to wait. The Mount off Hawkshill Way, Esher.

John was reluctant to interfere with privacy. And those looks like "cave canem" signs. (SJ)

Ken finally fulfils his mission when the old woman drops dead after her last dog is flattened by a block of stone dislodged by his shot. Looking down onto Onslow Gardens.

Archie leaves court during George's trial. Outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Carey Street WC2. The location was seen in 'Steptoe and Son', 'A Pair of Briefs' and 'The Look of Love'.

Not as many people around in this shot from Peter.

After she climbs from a window, Archie and Wanda get into the barrister's car. Carey Street in Holborn.

Peter found the street deserted.

Archie gets into the driving seat of his Jaguar XJ12. Looking westward on Carey Street with Strand House in the background.

A clearer view of Strand House at the moment Peter took this comparison.

Deciding to head for Buenos Aires, the two make their way out of Central London. Matthew Crowther identifies this as the corner of Strand and Essex Street in WC2 . . .

. . . and Peter provides the proof.

The rather roundabout journey continues. Facing south between Woffington Close and Warwick Road on Upper Teddington Road in Kingston upon Thames.

Howard Morgan provides the "now" shot having patiently waited for the 281 to come along. The bus stop in the capture he tells us has since been moved 50 yards further up the road and is now between Woffington Close and Wick Road. The Hampton Wick railway bridge and lampposts, which can be seen in the original capture, are still there. (RL)

Archie and Wanda arrive at George's apartment. Maida Avenue W2. The area appears in 'The Ipcress File', 'Omen III: The Final Conflict' and 'Georgy Girl'.

The trees confirm the spot. SJ

After Otto turns up outside the flat and drives away with Wanda, Ken gives Archie a lift on his 100cc Honda. Peter Brown identifies this as Ranelagh Drive, St. Margaret's looking at Twickenham Bridge with the adjacent Richmond Railway Bridge visible through the span.

Nick Boorman returned to Ranelagh Drive.

Otto and Wanda arrive at the fictional Cathcart Towers Hotel. The Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel off Bath Road in Hounslow.

The Jaguar is dumped as Otto and Wanda make their way through the hotel and on to the airport. The Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel at Heathrow Airport.

Ken and Archie make their way along the Northern Perimeter Road of Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, Greater London.

The two reach the hotel to discover that Otto and Wanda have already left. The Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel with Bath Road in the background.

Otto holds Archie at gunpoint as the two make their way across an apron at the airport.

Driving a road roller, Ken slowly makes his way towards Otto. PSM locates this as the BA Base at Hatton Cross and that the multi storey car park in the background is known as TBC with the bridge linking the car park to the aircraft hanger.

Otto turns to see Ken . . . . . .