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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.

THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSING ON SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER AND RE-OPENING ON TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER WITH OUR NEW EXHIBITION
UP UP AND AWAY - THE STORY OF ELSTREE AERODROME

OUR CURRENT EXHIBITION

SIX OF THE BEST

SIT AT THE SCHOOL DESK AND WRITE YOUR MEMORIES FOR OUR WEBSITE!
PUSH A BUTTON TO SEE WHERE YOU WENT TO SCHOOL!
CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF IN OUR SCHOOL PHOTOS?
CHECK OUT OUR NEW EXPANDED WEBSITE IF YOUR SCHOOL IS NOT "ONE OF THE BEST"!

"THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF ALL THE SCHOOLS IN ELSTREE & BOREHAMWOOD"


 

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Latest News

Paul Welsh's Funeral

Took place on Monday 7th October. Here are some words from Bob Redman of Elstree Screen Heritage :
"For several years Elstree Screen Heritage, chaired by Paul Welsh, has worked closely with Elstree Screen Arts to promote the unique local film and TV heritage.  When I asked Chris Mitchell, Principal Director of ESA whether he could field a crew to film Paul’s funeral service, Chris agreed without ...

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The MGM Castle

From Paul Welsh 'Elstree Confidential'
From Paul Welsh 'Elstree Confidential'

We return to #MemoriesMonday as the Autumn sets in and thoughts turn to Borehamwood in the past. Many long-term residents talk about the Ivanhoe Castle which was built on the MGM backlot for the 1952 film of the same name and was visible from many parts of the Wood. It stood the test of time and was there ...

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Friends Evening With Lesley Davies

Last week the Friends of the Museum enjoyed an evening talk with Lesley Davies.  She explained in depth the history of the schools of Elstree and Borehamwood from the pre-Victorian school in Elstree in 1814 all the way up to the outbreak of the Second World War. And even a short excursion to 1949 when Furzehill School burnt down. 

Lesley's research was the ...

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