Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Some Movies Never Happen : Ribbon of Dreams 100 Years of Elstree Studios - Part Sixteen When you visit our exhibition in the Museum you might see a brochure from 1958 advertising the forthcoming movies from Elstree Studios. 100
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 30/06/2026TPTV Meets Ribbon Of Dreams on The Footage Detectives We mentioned in a blog about a month ago how the TPTV film crew visited us and filmed the new Exhibition just before it was opened by Mr TPTV himself - Noel Cronin. 100
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Ribbon of Dreams 100 Years of Elstree Studios - Part Fifteen Visit our new Exhibition - open now! With his familial links to Prince Philip through his marriage to Earl Mountbatten's eldest daughter, it is no wonder John Knatchbull, Baron Brabourne, 110
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Our 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. Looking forward to seeing you... 011
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 17/08/2025New Exhibition opening on Thursday 4th September : EastEnders At 40. Come behind the bar at the Queen Vic, visit the Market, see familiar props... 010
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Where were you on VE Day, the 8th May 1945? There were many street parties in Borehamwood and Elstree, and our elder citizens are sure to remember this day. After the deprivations and suffering of the War it was such a relief to get together and enjoy the day, knowing the war was over. 110
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Does anyone know the story of 'The Duke of Marlborough' pub on the A5 between Elstree and Stanmore? According to Wynn Everett it was owned by Sir Trevor Dawson of Edgewarebury House and was near 'Suicide Corner'. He had some of his half-timbering left over and so covered the pub. 100
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Vote for us! Yes, it's time to vote again - this time for the Hertfordshire Museum Object of the Year. Our entry is the Tipsy Nipper Aircraft which is on display right now in our current exhibition. Not just an object in a glass case! Vote here : www.hertfordshiremuseums.org.uk/object-of-th... 010
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Look out for a new Plaque dedicated to Paul Welsh next to the bench at the entrance to Tescos. Paul was responsible for all the film plaques around town, so it is only fitting he has his very own now. It tells his story of a local lad who saved the studios and became a foremost authority on films. 021
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Are you a Friend of our Museum? If not, why not?! Check out our website for more details. Our Friends Newsletter is just one of the perks : 000
Elstree & Borehamwood Museum @ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social · 18/11/2024It's Christmas! Well, nearly. It's coming up fast, so make sure you have your local Christmas Cards ready to send out. Get them from us - the Museum has over 35 designs featuring local snow scenes and paintings. Still only £1 for the large and 50p. for the small. Here's a few of our cards : 010