Green Fingers

Gulls scream in the background as trawlers return to harbour. The Lower Harbour at Whitby in Yorkshire.

Andrew Price begins his tour of Whitby with this shot.

Out at sea, Young Pete (Gerald Moore) dislocates his shoulder when a rope snaps. Looking inland towards Whitby with Whitby Abbey to the top left of centre.

Tom Stone is called over to help the injured Fisherman. The West and East Piers of Whitby’s Lower Harbour.

A wider view with a seagull getting in on the action.

With Pete's shoulder back in place, the trawler continues into the harbour. Looking along the River Esk from the East Pier with Scotch Head and the West Pier to the top right.

A clearer and more colourful scene.

Thomas Stone (Robert Beatty) climbs onto the steps of the pier after being rowed from the trawler. The steps lead up to Tate Hill Pier in Whitby.

The stonework appears the same.

At the top of the steps, trawler owner Mr. Johnson (Howard Douglas) stops Tom to speak about his injured leg. Facing the harbour entrance from the landward end of Tate Hill Pier.

Someone else admiring the view.

Angered by his Boss's approach, Tom storms off after resigning form his position. The landward end of Tate Hill Pier above Collier Hope.

An extension is apparent.

Wounded during the war, Tom's limp is apparent as he makes his way from the pier. The landward end of Tate Hill Pier with properties on Tate Hill in the background.

Replacement railings and pipework.

Bells begin to peel as Tom approaches the cottage where he lodges. Church Street at the junction with Henrietta Street in Whitby seen from above Church Lane.

Andrew moves inland from the harbour.

As he enters, Mrs. Dukes greets him. Facing 120 Church Street, now named Green Fingers Cottage.

Is that the same handrail and lamp post?

While Tom washes in the scullery, Pete's father Andrew approaches the cottage. Church Street, Whitby in Yorkshire.

Tourists enjoy the relatively unspoilt streets.

After explaining to Andrew about how Pete's injury was different to his own, Tom agrees to speak with bell ringer Albert Goodman. The bottom of Church Lane and Church Steps where Church Street and Henrietta Street meet.

Doors and windows have been replaced over time.

The two men begin to climb the 199 steps to the church. The bottom of Church Stairs.

Andrew returned to the stairs 75 years later.

Church Stairs with since demolished properties on Henrietta Street to the right.

The missing buildings are apparent.

The top of Church Stairs with St. Mary’s church as the backdrop.

Of course the church and cross are still there.

Tom and Andrew reach the church where First World War veteran Albert is still hard at work. The entrance to St. Mary’s church in Whitby.

Again, little change in Andrew's comparison.

After speaking with Albert, Tom realises that the right course of action could ease the suffering from his wound and he travels to London to see Daniel Booth. Looking north along Harley Street from the junction with New Cavendish Street in London W1.

For a thankfully healthy man Paul Lincoln made yet another visit to Harley Street to capture this shot for us over 75 years on. One way these days. (RL)

Leaving Booth’s practice with his injury treated, Tom steps gingerly towards the pavement. A studio representation of number 119 Harley Street.

Paul found that the studio set was remarkably accurate. (RL)

Realising that he too could become an osteopath as he walks away without a limp, Tom turns and runs back to speak with Mr. Booth. 121 Harley Street stands to the left and, since replaced by Park House, numbers 123 and 125 to the centre.

Some architectural changes captured by Paul of No 127 let alone next door. (RL)

Into his second year of formal training and having worked as a stoker to pay his fees, Tom makes his way to take over from watchman Harry after taking on a new role.

After treating Doctor Baxter's daughter Alexandra whilst working as a waiter, Tom takes his landlord's wheelchair-bound daughter Jeannie Mansell (Carol Raye) to the park.

Breaking the rules of professionalism and being barred from the academy for treating Jeannie before qualifying, Tom takes her to his home town after the pair marry. Whitby Abbey above Whitby in Yorkshire.

A good match by Elaine Gathercole.

The couple prepare for a future in which Tom will treat patients as a layman. The ruins of Whitby Abbey.

Elaine Gathercole admits that the angle isn't quite right for this view.

When Alexandra Baxter becomes his sponsor, Tom moves his practice to Harley Street. The corner of Harley Street and New Cavendish Street in W1.

Paul knew where he was really but just wanted to check. (RL)

With Tom as a passenger in her car, Alexandra almost crashes into a wall after he refuses to continue his affair with her.

Tom drives Alexandra home.

Turning at the front door, Alexandra Baxter (Nova Pilbeam) complains of a headache.

After Alexandra's suicide, Tom and Jeannie leave the public inquest during which his affair is disclosed as well as hearing that his diagnosis for his former lover was wrong.

The couple return home to Harley Street. The corner of Devonshire Street and Harley Street in W1.

Paul found that we didn't need traffic lights 75 years ago. (RL)

Looking into Harley Street from the corner of Devonshire Street in Marylebone. Various sections of Harley Street appear on film in 'Edward, My Son', ‘The Citadel’, ‘Against the Wind’ and ‘Seven Days to Noon’.

It looks as if Paul wasn't able to pull sufficient people to fill scene. (RL)

Getting away from the scandal, Tom declines Booth's offer of him being allowed to complete his studies and takes Jeannie back north to start a new life. Facing east from East Terrace in Whitby towards St. Mary’s church and Whitby Abbey with Church Stairs to the right.

Andrew Price found the almost obligatory scaffolding for a true ReelStreets comparison.

After Jeannie is crippled during an accident at sea, a railway delivery van arrives outside their home. The upper end of Church Lane where it joins Abbey Lane on Abbey Plain above Whitby.

Abbey Plain now.

The van swings round and comes to a halt. Between St. Mary’s church and the ruins of Whitby Abbey.

Obviously more popular these days.

A wheelchair is delivered to the house. The Lodge to the west of Whitby Abbey.

The grass has given way to tarmacadam.

Rethinking his calling, Tom finally completes his studies. The Inner Harbour at Whitby.

After treating Jeannie as a qualified osteopath, Tom runs up the Church Steps with her. Looking down Church Steps with the River Esk to the top.

There are more people going down than up!

Facing St. Mary’s church at the top of Church Steps in Whitby, Yorkshire.

Andrew Price concludes his visit at the church.