The Day Daleks Invaded Shepherd's Bush!

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Can you help Doctor Who fan Patrick research these photos from December 1963?

Patrick Gray, who lives in Dornoch in the north of Scotland, says: " I am writing as an amateur fan of the old classic episodes of Doctor Who. On the 23rd December 1963, two days after the first Dalek episode aired, there was a photocall around Shepherd’s Bush involving two Daleks – designated Dalek One and Dalek Two by fans.

" I wondered if you could help me find more information. I assume this was taken in Shepherd's Bush Market. Can anyone identify the street or the site itself?

"A Londoner has informed me this bus stop is on Shepherd's Bush Green opposite the BBC theatre, now the Empire. By comparing service numbers I am tolerably sure this is the stop designated by Google Maps as Stop P. Is this so?"

Patrick says he also has some more general questions. "Does anyone about Shepherd's Bush have any memories, reminiscences or recollections about the shoot? It must have been a memorable experience. If anyone recognises anyone that would be a big help."

You can read the background on this local photocall here.

If you recognise anyone in the pictures or can offer Patrick any further information, email us at editor@shepherdsbushw12.com and we will share the details.7

August 5, 2019