Simon, Simon

A workman sits atop a wooden tower on the back of a truck and is driven to the next job.

The truck arrives at a fire station. The building still stands on Holtwhite's Hill, Enfield, Middlesex.

Nothing much has changed in this 'now' shot.

A Man (David Hemmings) watches as the workmen puts up a poster on the fire station wall. This is Trinity Street in Enfield, which is behind the fire station seen in image simsi002.

The pillars in the screen shot have been removed to make way for car parking.

The Workman (Graham Stark) is bribed to post other flyers around town which are the titles of the film. Trinity Street again.

The gate pillar arrangement is similar to those in simsi003 screen shot.

During the titles, suitably posted, two men descend into a gentleman's convenience. Ian Hedgcock found the location on Broadwick Street W1.

Peter remarks that "Apart from at least two rebuilds of the background building as well as refurbishment of the street surface and the toilets themselves, the original ironwork appears intact".

The camera pans to find two women exiting the opposite ladies convenience. Broadwick Street located by Ian who adds that the area is being redeveloped as of July 2015.

Ian also provides this picture of the same spot. Image copyright Google Streetview.

The workmen move on to their next task.

The truck makes it's way along suburban roads. David Noades identifies this as between Bushey Mill Lane and Balmoral Road on Radlett Road in Watford, Hertfordshire.

Diversion ahead! David advises that this is the junction of Radlett Road and Colonial Way adding that the road layout has been altered and that all buildings seen here have been rewplaced.

The truck turns the corner to take the alternative route. Facing north on Colonial Way in Watford located by David Noades.

A low railway bridge is encountered. This is Orphanage Road in Watford with the West Coast Main Line passing above. Location identified by Steve Wilcox.

The rebuilt bridge captured by Steve.

The Truck Driver (John Junkin) examines the wreckage and looks for his colleague. Orphanage Road, Watford located by Steve Wilcox.

A train approaches a nearby station. Watford North station on Bushey Mill Lane, Watford in Hertfordshire.

The same, better maintained platform now. (PW)

The truck is driven at speed to the station. The surrounding buildings are different now but this is Gordon Hill station on Lavender Hill in Enfield, Middlesex.

Trees and redesign have changed the view.

The truck driver watches as his colleague alights from the train. Watford North station.

The level crossing carries Bushey Mill Lane over the railway in Watford. (PW)

The workmen return to the depot and The Boss (Paul Whitsun-Jones) watches as the remains of the tower are unloaded.

This is the yard at the rear of Enfield's old fire station on Holtswhite's Hill.

Leaving the depot with a ladder, the pair are sent out on another job. Looking out onto Trinity Street from the rear of Enfield old fire station.

The same location now.

Guttering is cleared by the workman as a Roof Tiler (Eric Morecambe) goes about his job.

Catastrophe strikes and the workmen return to the depot with the ladder in two burning pieces.

The old fire station with the exit to Trinity Street on the right.

Firefighters stare at the two workmen outside the station that stands next door to the depot. The old fire station on Holtswhite's Hill, Enfield.

Still very recognisable today.

The boss reveals a new vehicle for the hapless pair. Enfield's old fire station.

A nice selection of rubbish in the skip.

Changing a light fitting using the new 'Simon' hydraulic platform causes complications for the workman. The drying tower of the old fire station in Enfield.

Still standing now.

The workman takes a typist that he is trying to impress for a tour on the truck.

Dominic Cox provides the now shot of the location. Browning Road, Enfield with substantial growth of trees and hedges during the last 40 years. (RL)

A fireman with a bigger hydraulic platform vies for the attention of the typist. The drying tower at the rear of of the old fire station with Trinity Road to the right.

The hose drying tower has gained a host of telecom antennas.

Two Firemen (Pete Murray and Tony Blackburn) turn as the truck driver watches a 'dogfight' between his mate and the fireman. The old fire station, Enfield.

Some redesign has taken place.

A Thief (Kenneth Earle) drives away after robbing the boss outside the depot.

Trinity Street, Enfield.

A fire engine follows the workmens new truck as they set off in pursuit of the thief. Trinity Street, Enfield.

The same gateway now.

The chase enters residential roads.

In the distance is the railway bridge on Holtwhite's Hill, Enfield.

The thief turns off the main road.

Monks Close, Enfield.

A lot of new fencing and a blue van to obscure the view!

The fireman radios to the workmen after raising the fire engine's platform and spotting the thief from the air. Monks Close looking towards Chase Green Avenue.

Another view of Monks Close.

A good comparison of the property now.

Looking towards Chase Side on Manor Road, Enfield at the junction with Nunns Road.

The same junction over 40 years later.

The thief runs into a man's (Peter Sellers) car before reversing away.

More residential streets as the thief makes his getaway.

The platform truck is encountered.

Halifax Road from the corner of Bellamy Road.

Some rebuilding of the houses to the right.

Bellamy Road facing Manor Road in Enfield.

A couple of extensions to properties can be seen in this now view.

The thief is forced to make wrong turns by the truck. This appears to be facing Chase Side Avenue from Parsonage Gardens, Enfield.

This is Chase Side Avenue from Parsonage Gardens now.

A couple more corners are taken before the thief arrives back at the fire station.

Another location find from Dominic Cox and a now to support. Heene Road, Enfield. (RL)

The thief is apprehended and a group photo is taken with the retrieved cash. Also in frame are the Typist (Julia Foster) and the Fireman (Norman Rossington).

At the rear of the the old fire station on Holtswhite's Hill, Enfield, Middlesex.