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The Quatermass Xperiment (The Creeping Unknown)

Deptford Creek

London · United Kingdom  ·  Riverside confrontation with the girl

The Quatermass Xperiment (The Creeping Unknown) filmed at Deptford Creek, London. The creature's riverside confrontation with a young girl is staged at this tidal creek in south London.

Where to go

51.4772, -0.0184

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Quatermass Xperiment (The Creeping Unknown) (1955)
On screen
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In real life
Deptford Creek, London
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Quatermass Xperiment (The Creeping Unknown) film at Deptford Creek?
At 51.4772, -0.0184 in London. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Deptford Creek?
Open to the public, free.
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