More 'Skyfall' London Filming

The new James Bond production 'Skyfall' was back shooting in East London on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 January, and some of the scenes took place in Greenwich, not far from the River Thames, which featured so prominently in 'The World Is Not Enough' (1999). Dame Judi Dench was involved in scenes shot on both days.

On Thursday 5 January director Sam Mendes oversaw some sequences shot at a building in Trinity Square in East London, involving Dame Judi's 'M' and Rory Kinnear's character Bill Tanner. The building utilised for the filming once housed the London Port Authority in the 18th century and has a neo-classical look to it.

The Bond production team also returned to East London on Friday 6 January and shot scenes at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. This beautiful and unique building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and is famous for its Painted Hall and Chapel, which attract tourists from around the world.  It is located on the south bank of the River Thames at Greenwich, and is not far from the equally famous Royal Observatory.

The Chapel at the site was utilised for the James Bond filming. Eight coffins were draped with Union Jack flags, and 'M' pays her respects in the aftermath of events associated with a key plot-point in 'Skyfall' involving MI6 in London.

The latest filming in London comes after various locations in the city were used in November and December, 2011, including a Government building in Whitehall, an area close to Smithfield Meat Market, the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, and Charing Cross Tube Station. Some other London filming also involved the welcome return of James Bond's famous Aston Martin DB5.

Please note: The above report has been edited and self-censored to remove spoilers.