Welcome to Elstree & Borehamwood Museum

Elstree and Borehamwood Museum is an independent local history museum which opened its doors in 2000. It evolved out of a community history project with a small collection of objects and photographs. Run entirely by volunteers, the museum has acquired a large collection of items leading to the production of themed displays, talks, workshops for schools and local community groups and answering a busy enquiry service.

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Latest News

The First Welsh Oscar

100 Years of Elstree Studios - Part Fourteen

Ribbon of Dreams

The Flying Scotsman

If I was to ask you who was the first Welsh actor to win an Oscar you'd probably say Anthony Hopkins (won two) or Richard Burton (nominated seven times - never won). But you'd be wrong because the first was won by Alfred Reginald Jones in 1946. ...

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A Coach From Clacton

With only a dozen or so viewing days left for our current exhibition, it was great to host a coach of EastEnders fans on Saturday all the way from Clacton. We managed to squeeze them into our space, though not all 50 at once! Lots of selfies were taken and many a "Get Outta My Pub" quotes were heard.  Thanks for coming all this way everyone - hoped you enjoyed the visit!

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Woman In A Dressing Gown

100 Years of Elstree Studios - Part Thirteen

Ribbon of Dreams

This week we dip into the mid-1950s and a film that caught my eye while watching an excellent history of Elstree made by David Puttman. Once again Elstree was in the vanguard of film history. Woman In A Dressing Gown was one of the first of the 'socially realistic dramas' ...

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