Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Lancaster Road
Lancaster Road
Ealing, London
Lancaster Road used to run alongside John Sanders Ltd (now Mark's and Spencer's). It was demolished in 1980, becoming part of the Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre.
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; follow it around to the alleyway where Lancaster Road used to be. (300 yards, 3m) +
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Bus: Ealing Broadway - Nearest bus stop is "L" on the High Street, but there are plenty in the area! +
Access: publicStatus: demolishedMark's And Spencer's side alley
Photograph taken: 13th September 2003 by Chuck Foster
Spearhead from Space (4)
Filmed: 14 Sep 1969
A policeman rushes up to find out what caused breaking glass.
Additional Notes:
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The alleyway alongside Mark's and Spencer's is the only remaining evidence of the original road.
Where to walk to next?
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The Broadway (Spearhead from Space). Walk past Mark's and Spencer's onto the Broadway.
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High Street (Spearhead from Space). Continue south past the alleyway onto the High Street.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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BBC Villiers House (The Enemy of the World): 0.18 miles. 
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Ealing (Spearhead from Space): 0.20 miles.
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Ealing Film Studios (The Chase, The War Machines): 0.24 miles.
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Walpole Park (The Enemy of the World): 0.32 miles.
Related Stories
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Spearhead from Space [14 Sep 1969]: A policeman hears glass smashing and heads off to investigate
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