Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997)
39 places reported by location guides, not confirmed yet. See below.
Unconfirmed places
39 places reported by a source, not confirmed yet. Each one links to where it was reported.
Lloyd Square in Islington
UnconfirmedThat evening, Gordon struggles to write. Lloyd Square in Islington found by Simon James. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAlbert Embankment in SE1
UnconfirmedA decision has to be made. Albert Embankment in SE1 with Lambeth Bridge and the Houses of Parliament in the background. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came frombackside of the St. Pancras hotel
UnconfirmedRosemary takes Gordon down an alleyway for a kiss before catching her train home. Although this appears to be a composite image, SJ points out the backside of the St. Pancras hotel to the top right and explains that part of the view is that of the Midland Road aspect before the station was rebuilt. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBurnham Beeches
UnconfirmedOn a sunny day, Rosemary and Gordon head to Burnham Beeches intending to seal their love for each other. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCharlton House Library SE7
UnconfirmedInside the library, Gordon asks for a book about pregnancy. Charlton House Library SE7. (SR) — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCharlton House Library, Charlton Road SE7
UnconfirmedDiscovering that Rosemary is carrying his child following an afternoon in bed together, Gordon heads to the library. Charlton House Library, Charlton Road SE7. (SR) — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromChester Terrace
UnconfirmedAs he walks, Gordon speaks to himself, running through poetic lines. Facing south on Chester Terrace. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromcorner of Old Queen Street and Dartmouth Street
UnconfirmedFollowing a pricey dinner, Rosemary, Ravelston and a very tipsy Gordon make their way to a pub for a last drink. The corner of Old Queen Street and Dartmouth Street with the Two Chairmen public house to the right. The corner can also be seen in 'Mary Poppins Returns'. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCumberland Gardens seen from Wharton Street in WC1
UnconfirmedHis new employer recommends a street where Gordon may find respectable lodgings by checking for aspidistra's in the windows. Simon James identifies this as Cumberland Gardens seen from Wharton Street in WC1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromDuke's Road in WC1
UnconfirmedOutside McKechnie's bookshop, Gordon refuses to buy dilapidated books from an Elderly Couple (Peter Stockbridge and Dorothea Alexander). Duke's Road in WC1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromDuke's Road in WC1 with Grafton Mansions to the centre
UnconfirmedGordon drops coins into a Veteran's collection tin. Facing south on Duke's Road in WC1 with Grafton Mansions to the centre, a building that can be seen in 'Death Line'. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromDuke's Road with Woburn Walk in the background
UnconfirmedReceiving a letter from the California Review along with a cheque for $50, the poet with an international reputation runs to the bank. Duke's Road with Woburn Walk in the background. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJoyce Grove at Nettlebed in Oxfordshire
UnconfirmedAt lunchtime the two find themselves eating at an expensive hotel. The Grade II listed Joyce Grove at Nettlebed in Oxfordshire which also appears in 'The Imitation Game'. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJubilee Crescent in Cubitt Town on the Isle of Dogs
UnconfirmedEvening draws in over the Comstock's home as the end titles begin. Jubilee Crescent in Cubitt Town on the Isle of Dogs. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJubilee Crescent off Manchester Road E14
UnconfirmedHaving done the right thing by marrying Rosemary as well as returning to work at New Albion to support her, Gordon arrives home from work carrying an aspidistra. Jubilee Crescent off Manchester Road E14. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLambeth
UnconfirmedJulia Comstock (Harriet Walter) and Rosemary venture into Lambeth to find Gordon before his sister storms off when he upsets her. Park Street SE1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLeighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, W14
UnconfirmedGordon heads to a party organised by Paul Doring at the Varsity Club only to find that the date has been changed. Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, W14. The former studio of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, it is now a museum. (SR) — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLloyd Square
UnconfirmedLosing his job after a local newspaper reports his drunk and disorderly behaviour, Gordon leaves his lodgings after Mrs. Wisbech throws him out. Looking west on Lloyd Square (S) — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromnorthern end of Chester Terrace in NW1 seen from Cumberland Place
UnconfirmedAfter borrowing money from his sister Julia to pay for a cup of tea, Gordon heads to see his friend Ravelston. The northern end of Chester Terrace in NW1 seen from Cumberland Place. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNumber 26 Chester Terrace NW1
UnconfirmedThere's no answer when Gordon knocks at the door but he's called back when Ravelston leaves Hermione in bed and calls down from the window. Number 26 Chester Terrace NW1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNumber 4 Princelet Street in Spitalfields
UnconfirmedEntering the run down property, the Landlady offers him a room for 8 shillings a week. Number 4 Princelet Street in Spitalfields. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromnumbers 17 and 18 Lloyd Square WC1
UnconfirmedGordon turns the corner and knocks on the door of landlady Mrs. Wisbeach who only takes single gentlemen. Around numbers 17 and 18 Lloyd Square WC1 located by Simon James. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromOld Queen Street
UnconfirmedAfter Rosemary disappears, Ravelston leaves Gordon buying drinks for everyone in the bar. Looking towards Old Queen Street from outside the Two Chairmen. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Street
UnconfirmedComing out of the undertakers next door, Mr. Orton (Roger Frost) appears carrying mugs of tea for himself and Gordon. Park Street can also be seen in 'O Lucky Man!'. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Street in SE1
UnconfirmedWith Rosemary given a promotion at New Albion, Gordon leaves her following a row and moves to Lambeth. Park Street in SE1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Street in Southwark
UnconfirmedGordon takes a 30/- a week job at Mr. Cheeseman's bookshop. Park Street in Southwark. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Street, Southwark
UnconfirmedWith his arms around two Prostitutes, Gordon shows Ravelston around his dreadful neighbourhood. Park Street, Southwark. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPrimrose Hill
UnconfirmedWith aspirations to become a "real" poet, Gordon walks as a man free from the constraints of employment. Denis Hoare recognises this as Primrose Hill, he has provided a GEV of the precise location for our records and a comparative shot for display. (RL) — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPrincelet Street E1 with Wilkes Street
UnconfirmedMr. Cheeseman directs Gordon to Mrs. Meakin's filthy lodging house. Princelet Street E1 with Wilkes Street in the right background. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Pancras station on Euston Road
UnconfirmedThe couple drink together after Gordon explains that you can't be a successful writer unless you're rich and have been to Oxford. St. Pancras station on Euston Road. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Pancras station on Euston Road NW1
UnconfirmedWhen Rosemary tells Gordon that she wants a cup of tea the two make for the station. The former ticket office at St. Pancras station on Euston Road NW1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromStoney Street
UnconfirmedFalling out with Ravelston, Gordon walks back to the bookshop. Looking south on Stoney Street, other views of which appear in 'The Young Americans', 'All Night Long' as well as '101 Dalmatians' with this angle also featuring in 'Naked'. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromStoney Street SE1
UnconfirmedFinding a brawl in progress outside the pub, Gordon leads Ravelston away. Stoney Street SE1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSummit House at the corner of Dane Street and Red Lion Square in WC1
UnconfirmedA delivery van arrives outside the offices of the New Albion Publicity Company. Summit House at the corner of Dane Street and Red Lion Square in WC1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSummit House at the corner of Dane Street and Red Lion Square WC1
UnconfirmedSuccessful copywriter Gordon Comstock (Richard E. Grant) looks down from a window of the design department before handing in his resignation to Mr. Erskine. The façade of Summit House at the corner of Dane Street and Red Lion Square WC1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSummit House on Red Lion Square
UnconfirmedA batch of posters are carried into the building. The entrance to Summit House on Red Lion Square. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWoburn Walk in WC1
UnconfirmedTold by Ravelston of a position at McKechnie's Hampstead book shop, Gordon walks to the interview appointment with his girlfriend Rosemary (Helena Bonham Carter). Woburn Walk in WC1. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWoburn Walk running between Upper Woburn Place and Duke's Road
UnconfirmedArriving at the bookshop, Gordon turns the sign to closed and telephones Modigliani's to book dinner for three. Woburn Walk running between Upper Woburn Place and Duke's Road, a thoroughfare that also features in 'Arthur? Arthur!'. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWoburn Walk towards the junction of Duke's Road, Flaxman Terrace and Burton Street
UnconfirmedGordon asks if he gets the job can he have sex in the afternoon? Looking from Woburn Walk towards the junction of Duke's Road, Flaxman Terrace and Burton Street. — recorded for Keep the Aspidistra Flying by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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