Tom Brown’s Schooldays (1951)
Nothing verified yet — 14 candidates from our sources, below.
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14 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire
In reviewHarry "Scud" East has been asked to look after Tom on his arrival. Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromDenham Court Estate, on the River Colne in Buckinghamshire
In reviewThe boys go for a swim. Site visitor Robert Palmer places this at Denham Court Estate, on the River Colne in Buckinghamshire. The mansion there was a boys' home for years but it is now owned by the Buckinghamshire Golf Club. Robert visited the spot in 2022 and the stone that the boys jumped off was still there. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGeorge Inn, Borough High Street, London SE1
In reviewTom Brown’s Schooldays location: the coaching inn: George Inn, Borough High Street, London SE1 — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by MovieLocations. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGeorge Inn, George Inn Yard, 77 Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1
In reviewTom Brown (John Howard Davies) sets off for Rugby school. George Inn, George Inn Yard, 77 Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1, which also appears in 'The Inn Way Out'. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGeorge Inn, George Inn Yard, Southwark
In reviewTom's father (Francis de Wolff) waves him goodbye. George Inn, George Inn Yard, Southwark. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRugby School
In reviewTom and East cross the quad. Rugby School. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRugby School quad
In reviewTom runs an errand for Flashman. Rugby School quad. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRugby School, Warwickshire
In reviewSchool bully Flashman (John Forrest) walks past as they huddle against a tree. Rugby School, Warwickshire. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromShepperton Weir
In reviewWe see more detail as the boys get out, but Arthur subsequently develops a fever. Shepperton Weir? — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromShepperton Weir in Surrey
In reviewBack at school, Flashman gets into a fight and falls in the river near the film's Barby Weir. Tom, East, and a younger boy, Arthur, try to save him. Comparisons to 'Hidden Homicide' and 'Hope and Glory' give a strong suggestion that this is Shepperton Weir in Surrey. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSwan Inn, Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire
In reviewThe coach guard (Max Bygraves) welcomes Tom as he disembarks. Outside the Swan Inn, Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Swan Inn, Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire
In reviewTom arrives at his destination. The Swan Inn, Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire, which can also be seen in 'Spellbound', 'Mr. Horatio Knibbles', 'Talk About Jacqueline', 'Dark Places' and 'The Square Peg'. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVillage Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire
In reviewAt the end of term, East waves goodbye as Tom taks the coach home. Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire, looking northwest from the Swan pub. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromwater fountain in Rugby School quad
In reviewThe boys discuss Arthur's condition by the water fountain in Rugby School quad. — recorded for Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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