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South Queensferry, United Kingdom
Red steel cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, opened in 1890, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering listed as a World Heritage Site. This steel and lattice structure is also recognized as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and is classified as a Category A monument.
The scene : The railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth: Hannay escapes from the ‘Flying Scotsman’ train mid-crossing.
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Spectacular glacial valley of the Scottish Highlands, with steep peaks, one of the most emblematic landscapes of Scotland.
The scene : The wild valley where Hannay flees across the moor and reaches the residence of Professor Jordan ("Alt-na-Shellach"); Buachaille Etive Mòr and the Kings House Hotel appear in the background.
Fort William, United Kingdom
Main pedestrian artery of Fort William, a town in the Highlands at the foot of Ben Nevis. It houses a church listed as a category B monument.
The scene : Hannay and Pamela are driven away in a car by agents posing as police officers.
Londres, United Kingdom
Grand London station from 1852, a terminus for the east coast towards Scotland, with a brick facade and arched halls. It was designed by the architect Lewis Cubitt and is listed as a Grade I monument.
The scene : The station from where the "Flying Scotsman" departs, which Hannay takes to flee to Scotland.
London, United Kingdom
Famous music hall in Soho, opened in 1910 on Argyll Street, one of the major variety venues in London. Designed by Frank Matcham, it is also a concert hall and a theater, classified as a Grade II* listed building. The venue has 2,286 seats.
The scene : The music hall where Pamela arrives towards the end of the film — setting of the resolution (Mr Memory).
London, United Kingdom
An iconic location in London's West End, renowned for its bright advertising panels and the statue of Eros. Designed by architect Charles Holden in the modern movement style and housing an underground subway station, it is designated as a Grade II listed historical monument.
The scene : Hitchcock glides over a shot of the neon signs of Piccadilly Circus, including that of the Café Monico.
London, United Kingdom
Elegant crescent of Georgian houses designed by John Nash, at the southern entrance of Regent's Park. This is a grade I listed garden square.
The scene : The crescent-shaped street where Hannay abandons the milkman's cart.
London, United Kingdom
Former buildings of New Scotland Yard on the Victoria Embankment, designed by Richard Norman Shaw at the end of the 19th century. They are classified as a Grade I listed historic monument. Since 1979, the two buildings have housed parliamentary offices alongside the Palace of Westminster.
The scene : The building is the former headquarters of Scotland Yard.
London, United Kingdom
A large royal park in north London designed by John Nash, featuring gardens and a boating lake. It is listed at grade I as a site of historical parks and gardens.
The scene : The large royal park appears in the London exterior shots of the film.
London, United Kingdom
Shepherd's Bush film studios, home to Gaumont-British in the 1930s, where Hitchcock filmed several movies before they were taken over by the BBC.
The scene : The interior sets of the film were shot there (studio, uncredited).
Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
Former film studios of Welwyn Garden City, located on Broadwater Road, active from the 1920s to the 1950s.
The scene : The exteriors of the Scottish village were built and filmed in this studio.
Reading, United Kingdom
Former theater of Cheapside in Reading, now demolished.
The scene : The theater where Hannay and Pamela meet (a building that has since been demolished).