A treasure of early British cinema, restored from the BFI archives, brought vividly to life with live piano accompaniment.
Step back in time to the shadowy depths of 1920s London with a rare screening of Underground (1928), a beautifully restored silent film from the BFI archives. This evocative British classic explores the lives and loves of ordinary Londoners whose paths cross in the city’s bustling Underground network.
Directed by Anthony Asquith, Underground is a masterful blend of romance, tension, and social observation, capturing the heartbeat of a city in transition. The story unfolds in a world of flickering lights, steam-filled platforms, and fleeting glances — all brought vividly to life with live piano accompaniment by Andrew Harrison-King.
Andrew’s sensitive and expressive playing has accompanied silent films across the region for over a decade, enhancing the emotional power of the silent screen. His performance promises to elevate this already captivating film into a truly immersive experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to rediscover a forgotten gem of early British cinema — and experience the magic of silent film as it was meant to be seen and heard.
Date: Sunday 19 October 2025Time: Doors from 3.30pm, film starts 4.00pmWhere: St John’s Place, Bemerton, Salisbury, SP2 9NP
Visitor information
Address
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN
01722 326546
Opening times
Freeflow Entry
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00-17.00
(last admission at 16.00)
Guided Tours
Tuesdays - On the hour, every hour from 10.00, last tour at 15.00. Individuals and groups. Both prebooked and 'on the day' access, subject to availability.
Wednesdays - Prebooked coach parties and larger tour groups only (12 people plus) on a bespoke / specially arranged basis.
Exclusions and safety measures
National Art Pass valid for Freeflow days only, not valid for guided tours.
