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I had started to design a map  for this web site based on the dialogue of the programmes.  However, having purchased "Dad's Army - The Making of a Television Legend" by Bill Pertwee, I was relieved to see an excellent map of Walmington-On-Sea drawn by Paul Carpenter.  It is based on Chalfont St Giles which is situated in Buckinghamshire and was the location of 'Dad's Army - The Movie'.

A description of Walmington-on-Sea can be found here.

Among the many attractions are:

Novelty Rock Emporium (A key part of the defensive strategy of Walmington-On-Sea) (26)
Marigold Tea Rooms (scene of much gossip and scandal) (10)
Stone's Amusement Arcade (25)
14 Public Houses (All tried and tested by Sgt Wilson) (86-99)
British Restaurant (I recommend the Toad-in-the-Hole) (7)
Two Cinemas (Scene of many grapples involving L/Cpl Jones and Mrs Fox) (28, 47)
Jolly Roger Ice Cream Parlour (59)
Charlie's Cafe (30)
Fish & Chip Restaurant (8)
Ann's Pantry (9)
A Milk Bar (41)
A Darby & Joan Club (45)
A British Legion Hall (68)
Victoria & Albert Memorial Rose Gardens (63)
A Pier (Blown up in middle as an anti-invasion measure)

The numbers in brackets indicate location on map

This map has been reproduced with the kind permission of Paul.  It is part of a full colour laminated map that he has designed.  His map includes an index on the reverse giving details of all of the buildings (red numbers) and street names.  I have only shown 28 locations, Paul's map shows over a 100.  Maps may be purchased from him.  Check out the merchandise page of the Dad's Army Appreciation Society for more details or email him at: info@dadsarmy.co.uk.

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