The film was shot in London, UK. Filming took place on the streets of the center, where historic buildings coexisted with modern structures. Some scenes were filmed in the Westminster area, near Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Studio sets were also used for complex sets. The careful selection of locations emphasized the atmosphere of tension and the symbolism of the images, creating a unique feel of the city. The locations perfectly complemented the sets.

Filming Locations:

Hatfield House

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In Reality

The scene was filmed at Hatfield House was built in 1611 for Robert Cecil and has remained in the Cecil family ever since. The house was built from bricks of the former royal palace of Hatfield, which was mostly demolished for its construction. The house is an example of Jacobean architecture and is surrounded by extensive gardens.

Piccadilly Circus

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In Reality

The scene was filmed at Originally built as Regent Circus South in 1819, Piccadilly Circus acquired its current name in the 1880s. Starting in 1908 with the Perrier sign, the junction was surrounded by characteristic illuminated signs, giving it a distinctive Times Square feel, although currently all that has been reduced to a single building on the northwest corner of the circle. The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, originally located in the center of the circle but moved as roads changed, was built in 1892 in memory of the Victorian politician Lord Shaftesbury.

Street

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Gordon Deitrich's House

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Street

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Delivery

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In Reality

Underground Station

In the Movie

The scene where Evey waits for V's return in a locked basement.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Aldwych station originally opened in 1907 as Strand station and served as the terminus of a short branch of the Piccadilly Line. In 1962, due to low patronage, station hours were reduced, and in 1994 the station closed. The accessible tracks and preserved platforms make the station a popular filming location.

Trafalgar Square

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In Reality

The scene was filmed at Trafalgar Square is a major public square opened in 1844 after nearly twenty years of construction designed by architect John Nash. The square is named after the British naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and it features the 218-foot Nelson's Column in memory of the admiral who died in the battle. At the north end of the square is the National Gallery, and beneath it is Charing Cross Underground station.

Westminster Bridge

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Westminster Bridge was designed by Thomas Page and opened in 1862 to replace a deteriorating earlier span. The bridge consists of seven cast-iron arches with details by Charles Barry. It is the oldest surviving river crossing in London.

Garden on Parliament Square

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In Reality