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Thistle Grove, Brompton, S.W.10 - Underground (Anthony Asquith 1928)

15/1/2014

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Nell leaves Bert at the corner of Thistle Grove, an alley that runs between the Old Brompton Road and the Fulham Road:
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Bert catches up with Nell and forcibly kisses her:
It isn't clear where exactly on Thistle Grove this is filmed. The researchers at Reel Streets have investigated thoroughly and concluded that the street corner must be this one:
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And that the views up and down the alley are these:
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Thistle Grove was sketched in 1913 by the Japanese artist Yoshio Markino, in his book My Recollections and Reflections. He sketched this in memory of his friend Bushio Hara, who died in October 1912 and who had shared with Markino an enthusiasm for Thistle Grove:
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For more of Markino's London sketches see here.


Here are some more recent images of Thistle Grove, found on Flickr:
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Bad Dancer May 2013
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Bluebeart February 2012
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Paul F 36 March 2009
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Paul F 36 March 2009
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