Big Sleep, The (1978)

Unconfirmed places

60 of 79 places reported by a source, not confirmed yet. Each one links to where it was reported.

• Knebworth House, Hertfordshire

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  .......and finally instructs him to find his son-in-law Rusty Regan. “At last he asked for what he wanted all along”. Knebworth House, Hertfordshire. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire

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  That being the exit for Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. After the long drive to the House the car is overtaken by a Jaguar just before the formal entrance way. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 'The Blackfriar' pub, 174 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V

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  They walk off to have a drink together and talk. 'The Blackfriar' pub, 174 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V. Inside 'The Blackfriar', the outside of which can be seen in '23 Paces to Baker Street', 'The Inn Way Out' and 'Loophole'. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 14 Canning Place, London W8

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  With Geiger ‘Out of Town until tomorrow’, and clear activity in the back office Marlowe goes around the back of the shop, to find the activity. 14 Canning Place, London W8. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 15 Victoria Grove, London W8

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  Marlowe sits in his car doing ‘research’ with regard to the world of rare books outside Geiger’s shop, although he believes it is more an assignment for a lawyer rather than himself. 15 Victoria Grove, London W8 — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 1a Launceston Place

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  On his way he passes 1a Launceston Place. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 2 Queen Anne Street, W1G 9LQ

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  He pulls up outside the Club. 2 Queen Anne Street, W1G 9LQ — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 65 Festing Road

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  Seeing a reflection in a wing mirror…….there he is! Circa 65 Festing Road. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 8 Penn Way, known as 'Greystones'

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  Turning into 8 Penn Way, known as 'Greystones'. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• A1M

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  The film opens with a Mercedes car on the A1M about to turn off at what is now Junction 7. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Ansdell Street

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  then right into Ansdell Street. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Avery Hill Park and Winter Gardens, Avery Hill Park, Bexley Road, Greenwich

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  Norris (Harry Andrews) takes Marlowe to see the General in the conservatory. Avery Hill Park and Winter Gardens, Avery Hill Park, Bexley Road, Greenwich. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Battersea Power Station

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  “I told a dying old man that I would come down on a blackmailer, but someone else had done it for me with a gun”. Marlowe sits and studies Geiger’s a book that he took from his house that appears to have many names and addresses, all in code. Looking south to southwest towards the front facade of Battersea Power Station where we see only two of the four chimneys can be seen. Dave W sees this as taken from the viewing tower of Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place SW1. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Broadway at Caxton Street, SW1

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  With the backing of Insp. Carson, Marlowe pays a visit to New Scotland Yard to find out more about Charlotte Sternwood’s missing husband Rusty Regan (David Saville). He drives off to go home but there is a Humber Super Snipe waiting. Broadway at Caxton Street, SW1, opposite Scotland Yard mark 3, identified by Simon James. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Canning Passage looking north

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  The man (Derek Deadman) hastens. Canning Passage looking north. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Canning Place

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  The man crosses Canning Place and re-enters Canning Passage. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Carting Lane in WC2

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  Lanny is soon persuaded not to carry out his intentions and runs off. Facing south-east on Carting Lane in WC2. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Castle Lane from Buckingham Gate

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  The Humber enters Castle Lane from Buckingham Gate. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Castle Lane junction with Palace Street

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  Marlowe approaches the Castle Lane junction with Palace Street. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Castle Lane, SW1

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  Travelling south down Castle Lane, SW1 — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Castle Street and into Palace Street

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  The Humber pulls out of Castle Street and into Palace Street. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Dartmouth Street looking south towards Tothill Street, SW1

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  Harry says that Eddie’s wife is being held at an address ‘out of town’ and that Agnes will give it to him for the sum of £200, later that day at Brody’s office. Back in 2014 after many years, Simon James found this to be Dartmouth Street looking south towards Tothill Street, SW1. Joe Brody was at 9 Dartmouth Street, next to a rather sweet old-fashioned cafe which had just moved to WC2. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Dartmouth Street, London SW1 and 'The Two Chairmen' public house

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  Relaying background, Harry explains that he had seen Eddie with ‘killer’ Lash Canino (Richard Boone) and told Brody, who, putting two and two together, believed that he could blackmail both the General and Eddie Mars and collect twice. So he tails Canino. Dartmouth Street, London SW1 and 'The Two Chairmen' public house. The location can be seen in 'Keep the Aspidistra Flying' and 'Mary Poppins Returns'. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• De Vere Gardens

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  And hails a cab. De Vere Gardens. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• De Vere Gardens, W8

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  After quickly glancing back he continues into De Vere Gardens, W8 — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Eldon Road and the junction with Stanford Road

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  Marlow upsets the driver by suggesting that they are going to lose them. Eldon Road and the junction with Stanford Road. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Eldon Road, W8

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  ….along Eldon Road, W8 looking back to Christ Church. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Festing Road

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  The chap turns to look around. Festing Road and the dropped curb of No 71. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Festing Road and an entrance to Leader's Gardens

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  “Me or the cops?” He turn out to be Karl Lundgren (Simon Fisher-Turner) Festing Road and an entrance to Leader's Gardens behind him. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Festing Road and the dropped curb of No 71

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  He must be hiding behind a car somewhere. Festing Road and the dropped curb of No 71 once again. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• grotto in Wanstead Park, Essex

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  Returning her gun to her, Camilla persuades Marlowe to teach her to shoot, down by the old ruin. He sets a can up on the wall. As she fires the gun at him it is fortunate that he had loaded it with blanks. Steve Randall brings to my attention the distinct similarity and general acceptance that this is the grotto in Wanstead Park, Essex, pictures of which can be seen in various stages of ruination. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Holland Park Road, London W14

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  And continues to follow along Holland Park Road, London W14 about to pass Leighton House on the right. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Holland Park, W11 and the Orangery

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  “Where do you live?” she asks. But he ends up taking her home. In reality a four mile stroll to Holland Park, W11 and the Orangery that also appears in 'Only When I Larf', 'Full Circle', 'Every Home Should Have One', 'The Mine and the Minotaur', 'Sweeney!' and 'Who Dares Wins'. And, this is pretty close to the fabulous house that appears in the 'Secret Ceremony', with Liz Taylor, and Rob Mitchum, again. With thanks to Tony Reeves. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Holloway Lane, Turville

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  Brody and Agnes overtake just before Williams pesticide plant to see Mona driving. Holloway Lane, Turville looking west with what is now 'The Old Vicarage' to the left. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Hunt's Garage

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  A visit to Hunt’s Garage might well solve the problem. As in Capture 117. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Hunt's Garage, Turville west of the junction with Ashfield Barn Road

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  Brody slows down outside "Hunt's Garage' just outside Turville west of the junction with Ashfield Barn Road. (what3words: paths.drainage.armrests). Andy Patterson says, "I think I found this one by watching the film really closely and following Robert Michum's route! Co-ordinates for street view 51.61794, -0.91127." With our thanks to Andy for finding this long-standing puzzle. (SJ) — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Ilchester Place

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  Looking South on Ilchester Place. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Ilchester Place, W14

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  And then along Ilchester Place, W14 before.... — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Italian Gardens, Hyde Park, W2

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  Agnes telephones Brody’s office and instructs Marlowe to go to the Italian Gardens, Hyde Park, W2. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Kings Farm Road

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  Eventually he is rewarded by seeing a white Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster full up at some speed............ Marlowe is parked on the corner of Kings Farm Road. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Kings Farm Road, Chorleywood, Herts

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  Marlowe learns from Charlotte of a blackmail threat regarding the naked shots taken of Camilla at Geiger’s home and decides to pay a visit, via the back entrance, where he stumbles across Camilla and later Eddie Mars (Oliver Reed). Kings Farm Road, Chorleywood, Herts. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Knebworth House

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  Justice prevails and Marlowe shoots Canino dead. Days afterwards the General Sternwood asks to see Marlowe......... Knebworth House. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Kynanace Mews

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  The chase continues in Kynanace Mews. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Kynanace Mews, London SW7

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  The chase continues. Kynanace Mews, London SW7 — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Kynance Mews

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  Yes, still in Kynance Mews. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Kynance Mews, W8 with steps leading up to Victoria Road

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  Until the man turns left and up a flight of steps. Kynance Mews, W8 with steps leading up to Victoria Road. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Marylebone Lane, London, W1 with the camera sighted with the junction of Wigmore Street

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  Once inside the house a number of things become apparent so Marlowe calls Insp. Carson and suggests that it was time “they all had a little get together”. Nick Farmer identifies this as Marylebone Lane, London, W1 with the camera sighted with the junction of Wigmore Street. The blue light is that of Marylebone Lane Police Station. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Matthew Parker Street, SW1

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  After an interruption by Camilla, Joe recounts the events of the night Geiger was killed and what he saw, chasing the escaping intruder in the Bentley. Dave W does like to lurk "round the back of" and once again it has paid off, certainly for ReelStreets, for here we are in Matthew Parker Street, SW1 looking towards Tothill Street. Where was he round the back of? Central Hall Westminster. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Morpeth Mansions

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  He enters Morpeth Mansions. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Morpeth Mansions, near Westminster Cathedral

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  It was “close to eleven when Marlowe got back to his apartment”. Morpeth Mansions, near Westminster Cathedral. Was once home to the gloriously named artist, Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, and before WWll, Sir Winston and Lady Clementine Churchill, lived at number 11. Sleuthed by Brian Tunstill. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Morpeth Terrace

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  The grey Humber was also parked outside and follows Marlowe to his office, where the driver introduces himself. Morpeth Terrace looking north west. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Morpeth Terrace Looking south-east towards Westminster Cathedral Choir School and Francis Street

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  The following morning Marlowe sets off for the office. Morpeth Terrace Looking south-east towards Westminster Cathedral Choir School and Francis Street identified by Simon James. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• New Scotland Yard when it was located in Broadway, SW1 with St Ermins Hotel on the corner with Caxton Street

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  His phone rings, it’s Inspector Carson (John Mills) “Did you see General Sternwood?” – “Then perhaps you know why his Bentley is washing around in the sea near Ramsgate”. New Scotland Yard when it was located in Broadway, SW1 with St Ermins Hotel on the corner with Caxton Street in the background. The 'Yard' moved from here in 2016 and following redevelopment this courtyard has been built on making a precise comparative shot more difficult. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• No 24 Kynance Mews

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  A reverse point of view with the ornate porch frontage to No 24 Kynance Mews behind him. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Outside 'The Coal Hole' with Carting Lane in the background

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  He sees the shadow of a man in the passage beyond. Outside 'The Coal Hole' with Carting Lane in the background. The pub also appears in 'The London That Nobody Knows' and 'A Little of What You Fancy'. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Palace Street

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  Where he turns right into Palace Street. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Palace Street, looking northwest towards Wilfred Street, into which he is about to turn, and Victoria Street; behind is the corner of Buckingham Place, London SW1

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  Palace Street, looking northwest towards Wilfred Street, into which he is about to turn, and Victoria Street; behind is the corner of Buckingham Place, London SW1 where McGoohan lived in TV's 'The Prisoner'. Sleuthed by Simon James. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Penn Way, Chorleywood, Herts

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  Eventually to see Geiger approaching his home. Mark Daley identified Penn Way, Chorleywood, Herts. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Putney Embankment

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  “What about the fare?” Putney Embankment with Thames Rowing Club behind Marlowe. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Putney Embankment to the right of Thames Rowing Club

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  Marlowe and the taxi did lose the van, but just by chance they pass an opening. Putney Embankment to the right of Thames Rowing Club. — recorded for Big Sleep, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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