 The film was so-named because the lead character, Henry Holland, lives in a seedy boarding house on the street, the 'Balmoral Private Hotel' where he and fellow resident (and foundry owner) Alfred Pendlebury meet and hatch the 'perfect' plot to steal a load of gold bullion.Lavender Hill is featured with a chapter of its own in the historical novel "London" by Edward Rutherfurd, with descriptions of it in the 18th century from the pre-industrial era.Lavender Hill featured as a site location for many British TV shows, including "On the Buses" and "The Sweeney", in the 1970s.