Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
The Broadway
The Broadway
Ealing, London
How to get here:
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Underground (Central/District): Ealing Broadway - Turn left out of the station and walk down to the traffic lights. Cross over and turn right, then head along the Broadway until you reach Mark's and Spencer's. (275 yards, 3m) +
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Bus: Ealing Broadway - Nearest bus stop is "H" on the Broadway, but there are plenty in the area! +
Access: publicStatus: recognisableLooking West
Photograph taken: 21st September 2003 by Chuck Foster
Spearhead from Space (4)
Filmed: 14 Sep 1969
A peaceful morning ...
Access: publicStatus: alteredMark's and Spencer's
Photograph taken: 21st September 2003 by Chuck Foster
Spearhead from Space (4)
Filmed: 14 Sep 1969
Some innocent looking dummies ...
Photograph taken: 21st September 2003 by Chuck Foster
Spearhead from Space (4)
Filmed: 14 Sep 1969
... or not so innocent as a policeman finds out!
Additional Notes:
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At the time of filming, the department store on the corner was owned by John Sanders Ltd. The building was hit by a V1 rocket during WWII!
Where to walk to next?
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Lancaster Road (Spearhead from Space). Follow the road alongside Mark's and Spencer's onto the High Street. (300 yards, 3m)
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High Street (Spearhead from Space). Follow the road alongside Mark's and Spencer's onto the High Street.
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The Avenue (Survival). Cross the Broadway and head north across the railway on Spring Bridge Road. Turn left into Gordon Road and follow this all the way to the end, then turn left into The Avenue. (0.85 miles, 16m)
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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BBC Villiers House (The Enemy of the World): 0.17 miles. 
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Ealing (Spearhead from Space): 0.18 miles.
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Ealing Film Studios (The Chase, The War Machines): 0.26 miles.
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Walpole Park (The Enemy of the World): 0.33 miles.
Related Stories
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Spearhead from Space [14 Sep 1969]: A peaceful morning in London ...
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