Boy and the Bridge, The (1959)

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60 of 86 places reported by a source, not confirmed yet. Each one links to where it was reported.

• New Caledonian Market in Bermondsey Square

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  Tommy picks up a gas ring and is charged a shilling. New Caledonian Market in Bermondsey Square identified by Christopher Matheson who adds that the illegible traffic sign refers to the junction at Tower Bridge Road, Grange Road and Bermondsey Street. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• New Caledonian Market in Bermondsey Square SE1

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  In a street market, a Stallholder watches Tommy examine his wares before choosing cutlery for 9d. Christopher Matheson's 'London On Location' website reveals that this is the New Caledonian Market in Bermondsey Square SE1 where the view is across Tower Bridge Road towards Abbey Buildings at the corner of Long Walk. In the right background stands the iron and tin works of John Feaver Ltd. at 120 Tower Bridge Road. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 147 Tooley Street

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  When his Son doesn't return home, the following day Pat takes the day off work to search for him. The pavement outside 147 Tooley Street. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• 96 Tanner Street

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  Not long after Pat leaves for work, a Policeman calls at the lodging house asking for him. The steps to 96 Tanner Street. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Anchor Brewery on Shad Thames SE1

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  Reunited with each other, Father and Son leave the room at the top of the North Tower, saying "good morning" to a Policeman as he passes. In the background stands the Anchor Brewery on Shad Thames SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Bankside

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  Thoughts of the Policeman telling his Father that "the boy will be well taken care of" pass through Tommy's mind as he keeps running. Looking through the pedestrian arch beneath Southwark Bridge towards the easternmost section of Bankside. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Billingsgate Market on Lower Thames Street

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  There's a lot of activity at the nearby fish market. Billingsgate Market on Lower Thames Street. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Billingsgate Market on Lower Thames Street EC3

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  Sunday morning church bells ring out as a panning shot moves left across a view of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. To the bottom stands Billingsgate Market on Lower Thames Street EC3. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Bloody Tower

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  The Ceremony of the Keys takes place before a Bugler sounds 'The Last Post' and Tommy returns to his room at Tower Bridge. The pathway and steps leading northward from the Bloody Tower. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Bloody Tower towards Traitor's Gate and St. Thomas's Tower

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  Inside the edifice, the Chief Yeoman Warder marches into view accompanied by the Escort to the Keys. Looking from beneath the Bloody Tower towards Traitor's Gate and St. Thomas's Tower. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Borough High Street

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  The Policeman, Pat, the Publican and his Wife along with several Customers follow the box as it's wheeled away on a barrow. Bedale Street with Borough High Street top left. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Cannon Street in EC4

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  Looking for more items to furnish his new home, Tommy moves on to a bomb site close to St. Paul's Cathedral. The often seen post-war wasteland around Cannon Street in EC4. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Cardinal Cap Alley SE1

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  The distinctive post and hanging lamp give away that this is looking onto Bankside from Cardinal Cap Alley SE1 located by Christopher Matheson. The alley can also be seen in 'The London Nobody Knows'. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Cathay Street SE16 towards the Angel at 21 Rotherhithe Street, since readdressed as 101 Bermondsey Wall East

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  The Tugboat Skipper heads for the pub. Looking along Cathay Street SE16 towards the Angel at 21 Rotherhithe Street, since readdressed as 101 Bermondsey Wall East. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Cathedral Street

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  Asking if anyone has seen his Father, Tommy is directed towards the local pub. Facing Bedale Street from Cathedral Street. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Cathedral Street SE1

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  Porters and Traders fill the streets around the market. Looking north on Cathedral Street SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• corner of Bedale Street and Green Dragon Court

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  In the street outside the pub, an argument is in progress . . . reminiscent of the scene in the Punch & Judy show. The Globe public house at the corner of Bedale Street and Green Dragon Court. A similar view is seen in 'Pool of London' while the wider area appears in several productions including 'Bridget Jones Diary', 'The Imaginarium of Dr, Parnassus', 'Lassiter', 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', 'What a Girl Wants' and 'Blue Ice'. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• corner of Botolph Lane and Lower Thames Street

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  The Youngster watches the Fish Porters as they pass to and fro. The corner of Botolph Lane and Lower Thames Street with Billingsgate Buildings on the left. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• corner of Horsleydown Lane and Shad Thames

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  Explaining to the Policeman that he's on his way to the river, Tommy is told to take the mattress back home before he hurries past the corner when the coast is clear. The corner of Horsleydown Lane and Shad Thames with the Portland Wharf to the right and South Abutment of Tower Bridge rising in the background. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• corner of Horsleydown Lane and Shad Thames in SE1

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  Whilst checking the security of doors and windows at a corner, a Policemen turns to see a short figure hidden by a rolled up mattress. The corner of Horsleydown Lane and Shad Thames in SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• corner of Tooley Street and Potters' Fields

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  There's no sign of Tommy at the library. The corner of Tooley Street and Potters' Fields which also appears in 'Dusty Bates'. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• corner of Tower Bridge Road and Fair Street SE1

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  With nowhere to go, Tommy finds himself at the ruins of a church. The shell of the 18th century St. John Horsleydown church at the corner of Tower Bridge Road and Fair Street SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Coxson Place from Fair Street

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  A Constable walks over to the Organ Grinder causing Tommy to flee. Looking towards Coxson Place from Fair Street. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Dockhead

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  Turning a corner, the frightened Lad runs towards the house. Facing north-eastward on Tanner Street with the Blue Anchor public house to the left and the junction with Tooley Street and Dockhead in the distance. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Druid Street in SE1

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  A train whistle screeches as Tommy nears home. Looking north-west along Druid Street in SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• east side of the Middlesex or North Pier of Tower Bridge

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  Next morning, the Tugboat Skipper shows the Bridge Master newspaper headlines reporting that the "Phantom of the Bridge" had foiled the Young Woman's suicide attempt. The east side of the Middlesex or North Pier of Tower Bridge. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• east side of Tower Bridge

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  Walking to the centre of the bridge, the Woman climbs onto the parapet intending to jump into the river. The east side of Tower Bridge, looking towards St. Katharine Docks. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Fair Street

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  Following a hearty breakfast cooked on his burner with the pipe running from a gas light, Tommy sets off for a stroll. Fair Street with the flats of St. John's Estate in the background. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Fair Street in SE1

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  The Youngster comes across an Organ Grinder (Andreas Malandrinos) with a monkey. Fair Street in SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Fair Street with properties on Coxson Place

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  After a Couple put money in his collecting mug, the Organ Grinder remarks that it's easy money. Fair Street with properties on Coxson Place in the background. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Green Dragon Court

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  Facing the fence around Southwark Cathedral from the since extended Green Dragon Court. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Guy's Courtyard at Guy's Hospital on St. Thomas Street SE1

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  While checking at Guy's Hospital, a Nurse tells Pat that his Son hasn't been admitted. The gates to Guy's Courtyard at Guy's Hospital on St. Thomas Street SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Henry III's Watergate

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  As the Beefeater directs Visitors to the ticket office, Tommy crosses to Henry III's Watergate and enters the Tower. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• High-Level Walkways

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  The Youngster appears on one of the High-Level Walkways. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Irongate Wharf on St. Katharine's Way

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  Tommy lifts his home made handcart through the gate beneath the bridge. Looking out from Irongate Wharf on St. Katharine's Way, adjacent to the base of the North Tower of Tower Bridge. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• King's Stairs Gardens between the Angel public house, to the left, and King's Stairs off Rotherhithe Street SE16

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  Further along the river, the saddened Father looks over a wall, scanning the shore. The area that became King's Stairs Gardens between the Angel public house, to the left, and King's Stairs off Rotherhithe Street SE16. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• King's Stairs leading down from Rotherhithe Street

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  Pat makes his way down to the river. King's Stairs leading down from Rotherhithe Street with the Angel in the left background. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• London City Mission

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  Inside the church, Tommy picks his way through fallen masonry to find shelter. St. John's church was finally closed in 1968 and the London City Mission was built on the footprint using the same footings after the site was bought in 1974. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Lower Thames Street in EC3

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  Tommy walks through the bustle. Lower Thames Street in EC3. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Mansell Street at the junction of Tower Hill, East Smithfield and Tower Bridge Approach

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  Tommy wheels his haul back to the bridge on an old pushchair chassis. Mansell Street at the junction of Tower Hill, East Smithfield and Tower Bridge Approach with the lost Eastminster running between the background buildings. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Mark Brown's Wharf SE1

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  Hanging upside down as he plays on a metal frame, Tommy Doyle (Ian Maclaine) views the bridge from a different angle. The jetty in the river off Mark Brown's Wharf SE1, which also features in 'Dusty Bates'. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Middlesex Abutment of Tower Bridge

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  Making his way through a loose plank in a fence, Tommy enters a chamber in the North Abutment beneath the bridge and heads for the river. Beneath the Middlesex Abutment of Tower Bridge. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• New Caledonian Market

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  At the adjacent stall, the Trader tells Tommy that his salvaged tinned food is five for 2/6. Located by Christopher Matheson, in the background stands Abbey Buildings and John Feaver's works seen from New Caledonian Market, other views of which feature in 'Skid Kids'. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• North Pier of Tower Bridge

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  The Bridge Master (Geoffrey Keen) and Mr. Perkins (Jack Stewart) watch as the Skipper of the Tower Bridge Tug lowers the funnel of his vessel to pass beneath the bridge. The view from the North Pier of Tower Bridge. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• North Tower

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  Chewing his walnut, Tommy pauses to look up at one of the dragon grotesques adorning the North Tower. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• North Tower of Tower Bridge

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  On the way back to his room, Tommy admires a painting that he found. The chamber beneath the North Tower of Tower Bridge with a warehouse on St. Katharine's Way visible to the top right. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• North Tower, Tower of London

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  Waking after a night's sleep. Tommy looks from the parapet of the North Tower across to the Tower of London and the City beyond. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• number 112 Lower Thames Street

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  While a Fishmonger is distracted, Tommy helps himself to a couple of fish for dinner. Outside number 112 Lower Thames Street found by Christopher Matheson. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• number 147 Tooley Street SE1

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  Scared away from the church by a Tramp who he inadvertently wakes up, Tommy wanders the streets. Looking westward from outside number 147 Tooley Street SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Number 185 Tower Bridge Road on the corner of Tooley Street

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  Shaking his head, a News Vendor can't help. Number 185 Tower Bridge Road on the corner of Tooley Street with Tower Bridge in the distance. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Park Street

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  Facing southward on Rose Alley SE1 with Park Street in the distance. This northern end of Rose Alley disappeared when Riverside House was built. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Potters' Fields SE1

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  Put off by the sign outside a hostel reading bed & breakfast for 7/-, Tommy moves on. Potters' Fields SE1. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• River Thames and Mark Brown's Wharf

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  As Mrs. Snell tells her worried Lodger to go to the Police, high above the river Tommy hangs out his washing. Looking down onto the River Thames and Mark Brown's Wharf. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Rotherhithe police station at the corner of Paradise Street and Cathay Street in SE16

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  Fog descends as Pat walks past the police station after thinking twice about reporting his Son missing. Rotherhithe police station at the corner of Paradise Street and Cathay Street in SE16. The building can be seen more clearly in 'Behemoth the Sea Monster' and 'The Ringer'. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Shad Thames from the junction with Horsleydown Lane

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  Walking towards the Officer, Tommy carries his bedding from Mrs. Snell's lodging house. Looking along Shad Thames from the junction with Horsleydown Lane. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• shore of the Thames below buildings on Rotherhithe Street SE16

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  Facing east on the shore of the Thames below buildings on Rotherhithe Street SE16. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• South Pier and South Tower of Tower Bridge

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  A Tugboat Skipper (James Hayter) exchanges banter with Mr. Perkins the Bridge Engineer. Looking towards the South Pier and South Tower of Tower Bridge. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• southern Outer Wall of the Tower of London

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  On the quayside near the Tower of London a gun salute for the Queen's birthday sends echoes along the river. Facing westward along the then unnamed wharf running alongside the southern Outer Wall of the Tower of London. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Southwark

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  The Constable listens as Pat Doyle (Liam Redmond), the Publican (Stuart Saunders) and his Wife (Chili Bouchier) all try to explain what has happened. Bedale Street in Southwark. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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• Southwark Bridge

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  Not knowing that the box was a grandfather clock that his Father had broken, Tommy keeps running. Looking west along Bankside SE1 from Southwark Bridge. — recorded for Boy and the Bridge, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.

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