Locations
The earlier series used Dockhead Fire Station at 8 Wolseley Street, London SE1, as the exterior for Blackwall. The Jacob Street studio is opposite, housing a full scale reproduction of the mess, built by Colin Monk. The actual station mess was also used in the series, as were many other parts of the station and its actual firefighters.
Dockhead is still an operational fire station, but is due to be demolished by the London Fire Brigade to allow its redevelopment and modernisation; a planning application was due to be submitted during 2008. The exterior can be clearly seen and has changed little since filming. The Swan and Sugar Loaf pub, which featured as the firefighters' local, has since been converted to flats. The location is about 800 metres from Tower Bridge.
The Restaurant opened by Mike 'Bayleaf' Wilson in series 9 was filmed on location at The Chequers Inn, Deal, Kent.
Later series used the exterior of Leyton Fire Station and the Oliver Twist pub opposite.
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