Last Alteration: Tuesday 13 November 2007
Albert Embankment
Albert Embankment
London
The Albert Embankment runs along the east side of the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Vauxhall Bridge, and was completed in 1869 to help protect Lambeth from flooding and to provide a roadway to bypass congestion on local streets.
How to get here:
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Underground (District/Circle/Jubilee): Westminster - Exit the station to the south of Victoria Embankment, by the river, then cross over the bridge. Walk down the steps and then under the bridge through the tunnel to the other side. +
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Bus: Westminster Bus Map - Best stop is "Westminster Bridge Road", just to the east of the bridge. Then head to the embankment on the south side of the bridge. +
Access: publicStatus: recognisable Northern End (Westminster Bridge)
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
Dortmund, Jenny and Barbara make their way across London, avoiding Daleks.
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
A Dalek scans for humans on the steps.
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Ian "kisses" a fish!
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
A Dalek patrol crosses the bridge.
The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Ian looks in horror when he sees something familiar ...
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
A Dalek approaches along the Embankment.
The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Barbara runs along the Embankment.
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
A Dalek continues its patrol.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableMiddle (Lambeth Pier)
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1)
Filmed: 2 Sep 1973
A silent embankment opposite Parliament.
Access: publicStatus: recognisable Southern End (Lambeth Pier)
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Rise of the Cybermen
Filmed: 1 Nov 2005
Mickey takes his first steps into an alternative universe.
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Filmed: 2 Sep 1973
A silent embankment opposite Parliament.
Rise of the Cybermen
Filmed: 1 Nov 2005
Zeppelins over the Houses of Parliament.
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Rise of the Cybermen
Filmed: 1 Nov 2005
Rose moves to the sign showing her father.
Photograph taken: 18th April 2008 by Chuck Foster
Rise of the Cybermen
Filmed: 1 Nov 2005
Mickey is impressed by zeppelins.
Where to walk to next?
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Westminster Bridge (The Dalek Invasion of Earth, The Seeds of Death, Invasion of the Dinosaurs, Terror of the Zygons, Rose, Aliens of London, World War Three, Army of Ghosts). At the northern end of the embankment walk up the steps onto Westminster Bridge, and head across the bridge.
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Millbank (Terror of the Zygons). From the southern end of the Embankment, cross over Lambeth Bridge and then head south along Millbank to the front of Millbank Tower.
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London Eye (Rose). At the northern end of the embankment walk through the tunnel to the far side, and then along to the London Eye.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Palace of Westminster (The Web of Fear, The Christmas Invasion): 0.24 miles.
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College Green (Invasion of the Bane, The Sound of Drums): 0.26 miles.
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The Queens Walk (Rose, Aliens of London, World War Three): 0.31 miles.
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Westminster Abbey (The Web of Fear): 0.32 miles.
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Thames House (Rise of the Cybermen): 0.36 miles.
Further links about the location
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Vauxhall Society - Building of Albert Embankment
Related Stories
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The Chase [6 May 1965] (Westminster Bridge): Ian and Barbara enjoy being back in London.
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The Dalek Invasion of Earth [23 Aug 1964] (Westminster Bridge): Barbara, Tyler and Dortmun escape through London.
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Invasion of the Dinosaurs [2 Sep 1973] (Lambeth Pier): A seemingly deserted London
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Rise of the Cybermen [1 Nov 2005] (Lambeth Pier): The TARDIS materialises on an alternative Earth ...
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The Age of Steel [1 Nov 2005] (Lambeth Pier): The TARDIS departs, leaving Mickey on alternative Earth.
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