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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We had a Friends gathering last week to hear from John Cartledge about his new booklet The Story of Aldenham Reservoir. Taking us through the history of the building of the dam and reservoir, the purpose behind it and following the story through the centuries. He told us about the many incidents including the aircraft accidents in World War 1, and the gradual lessening in popularity of the lake for swimming from ...
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We were honoured last night that our new exhibition, Ribbon of Dreams - Celebrating 100 Years of Elstree Studios, was launched by Noel Cronin. The head of Talking Pictures TV, and well-known from The Footage Detectives (Sunday at 7pm), cut the gold ribbon to open the doors. Noel and his daughter, Sarah and her husband, Neill spent a couple of hours filming the exhibition and the team for ...
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Our new exhibition Ribbon Of Dreams opens next week on Tuesday 2nd June. Celebrating 100 years of Elstree Studios we have models, small robots, costumes and props from the films, and the background to some of the most popular films made in the studios. You'll find a complete Timeline and lots more.
Looking forward to seeing you...
...Elstree & Borehamwood Museum
96 Shenley Road
Borehamwood
Herts
WD6 1EB
Tel: 01442 454888
Admission: Free
Opening times:
Opening times:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Registered Charity No.1157770
