Last Alteration: Friday 07 March 2008
Blenheim Road
Blenheim Road
Pen-y-lan, Cardiff
How to get here:
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Bus: Cardiff Bus Map - Route 55 (not on map) runs directly along Blenheim Road. Routes 29/29B, 52, 57, 58 all run along Wellfield Road; from there walk along Kimberley Road until you reach the junction with Blenheim Road. unverified +
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Access: publicStatus: recognisableJunction with Kimberley Road
Photograph taken: 25 Feb 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The Idiot's Lantern
Filmed: 10 Feb 2006
Magpie's Electricals amidst a storm
The Idiot's Lantern
Filmed: 10 Feb 2006
The Doctor runs from the shop, wondering where Magpie could have gone.
Additional Notes:
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The shop is believed to be number 75 Kimberley Road (next door is number 73).
Access: publicStatus: recognisableSide of Shop
Photograph taken: 25 Feb 2008 by Chuck Foster
The Idiot's Lantern
Filmed: 10 Feb 2006
The Doctor and Tommy run with the blocking device.
Where to walk to next?
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St Peter's Sports and Social Club (Love & Monsters). Head east on Kimberley Road, then turn right into Waterloo Road. Follow it down the hill, past the roundabout, and then turn left into St. Margaret's Crescent. Then turn right into Southminster Road and follow it to the end. Cross over to the church and on its left is the path leading to the sports field. (0.6 miles, 11m)
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Princes Avenue (The Runaway Bride). Head southwest on Blenheim Road until you reach Albany Road. Cross over and turn left, then bear right onto Road Court Road (pedestrianised end). Princes Road will be on the right, near the end of the road. (0.7 miles, 11m)
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Stallcourt Avenue (Partners in Crime): 0.21 miles.
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Stageworks (The Shakespeare Code): 0.48 miles.
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Newport Road (Partners in Crime): 0.52 miles.
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Wash Inn (Love & Monsters): 0.58 miles.
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Helen Place (Love & Monsters): 0.61 miles.
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The Idiot's Lantern [10 Feb 2006]: Location of Magpie's Shop
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