Never Send Flowers by John Gardner – London Locations

April 4, 2026|Comments Off on Never Send Flowers by John Gardner – London Locations

Never Send Flowers is the thirteenth James Bond continuation novel by British Writer John Gardner. I have the hardback copy sans jacket (although might design my own over time) first published in 1993 by Hodder [...]

The Hildebrand Safe House | Spectre

March 23, 2026|Comments Off on The Hildebrand Safe House | Spectre

DATE: Mid-March 2026 FILM: The Hildebrand Safe house featured in Spectre (2015). LOCATION: In the film the building is the Hildebrand Safe House, located on the roof of 35 Spring Gardens, overlooking Trafalgar Square. No [...]

The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release at The Whiteley

March 11, 2026|Comments Off on The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release at The Whiteley

Date: 5th March, 2026 Venue: The Whiteley, Bayswater Released to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the 1971 James Bond film, Diamonds Are Forever, the limited edition The Macallan Single Malt Scotch whisky reveals a journey through [...]

Saint Sofia’s Greek Cathedral – GoldenEye

March 2, 2026|Comments Off on Saint Sofia’s Greek Cathedral – GoldenEye

A quick blog to give you an idea of the insides of Saint Sofia’s Greek Cathedral in Bayswater as seen in GoldenEye. The establishing shot of the exterior is a chapel in Brompton Cemetery. You [...]

Acacia House | Sean Connery’s Home in Acton

February 26, 2026|Comments Off on Acacia House | Sean Connery’s Home in Acton

According to Flashbak, Sean Connery left West Hampstead in 1962 for Acton. There he bought (for £9,000) and renovated the 12-room Acacia House on Centre Avenue, overlooking the local park. This house was built at [...]