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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.

OUR LATEST EXHIBITION 

EASTENDERS AT 40

CHECK OUT THE QUEEN VIC BAR & TAKE A SELFIE

BUY SOME FRUIT & VEG

SEE THE MURDERS ON THE SQUARE

FREE EASTENDERS BEER MAT WITH EVERY VISIT!

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS IN THE CAFE AT 96 SHENLEY ROAD BEFORE COMING UPSTAIRS TO VISIT US

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Latest News

EastEnders Expands

We've just added some special photographs in the Cafe at 96 Shenley Road.  They show Behind The Scenes photos of action on our favourite show, from Dot doing her makeup to Kat getting some hairspray. Make sure you check them out when you visit EastEnders At 40, our current Exhibition.

We've had visitors from all over the UK and further afield. In ...

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Friends Explore Schopwick House

Our most recent Friends event took place at 96 Shenley Road on Tuesday when Ann Shuker gave a talk on the origins and history of her house, Schopwick Place. From its earliest incarnation upto the present day Ann explored its various stages of development. She featured the many people who had lived there over the centuries from the first house which was demolished and replaced by the present building.


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EastEnders At 40 - Remembering Our Opening Night

Adam Cuts The Tape

If you had been following us on this blog with our regular updates, you'll know how much we managed to accomplish in the two weeks we were closed.

We built a replica of the Queen Vic bar, complete with the bust of the Queen herself, and original working hand pumps - no beer included.


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