I was interested primarily in the real world destinations of the fictional James Bond and less in the places frequented by his creator, so Mr.
Bond', he answered, with a cutting flash of sarcasm, 'do you see which way the sun is setting? That would be west.'Ĭhastened, I crossed the street and met Simon Rodway, an official city guide (who leads a tour on Ian Fleming through the Mayfair neighbourhood of London. 'Sorry', I said, turning on my heel and looking in every direction, 'Which way is east?' 'Turn east, cross the street and you will see me near the corner.' Related article: Insider’s guide to London.After several minutes I dialled him on my mobile. I worried I had missed him, since I had seen only a single photo, and thought that I might not recognize him even if he strolled in front of me. On the edge of Hyde Park, the white Italian marble of London’s Marble Arch glowed in the light of the setting sun while I conspicuously stood under it, looking for my mark.
