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  Elstree Film Studios - Home Page
Elstree Film Studios offers a wide-range of production facilities.
Five star services, excellent stage options, comprehensive support facilities plus a great location means that Elstree Film Studios is a world class venue for any film or television production, concert rehearsal space or corporate event.
Celebrities take over voice of Big Brother for E4’s January spin off
www.elstreefilmstudios.co.uk   (89 words)

  
  Parishes: Elstree | British History Online
Elstree, which includes the hamlet of Boreham or Barham Wood, is a small parish of 1,510 acres, bordering on Middlesex and divided from that county for three-quarters of its length by the Bushey and Barnet Road.
In the parish of Elstree it is noticeable that the hill roads are remarkably direct and seldom curve to avoid the steep pitch, and it has been suggested that the roads were originally slides for the timber which used to be sent to London for fuel.
Mary at Tynemouth, and one tenement at Elstree was answerable for a horse for this purpose.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=43292&strquery=elstree   (2723 words)

  
 Elstree | British History Online
Elstree lies in the hundred of Caisho, about three miles beyond Edgware, and eleven from London.
Elstree was formerly included in the manor of Parkbury, which belonged to the abbey of St. Alban's, and was granted, on the dissolution of that monastery, to Anthony Denny, Esq.
The church of Elstree is a rectory, in the deanery of St. Alban's.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=45463&strquery=elstree   (1211 words)

  
 Elstree & Borehamwood Official Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Elstree, situated on the Roman road of Watling Street, was a centre for pottery and tile manufacture in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
ELSTREE, much the older part of the parish, came into the possession of St Albans Abbey in 1188, when it was knows as Tidulfes Treow and Borehamwood as Bosci di Borham.
St Nicholas Church, Elstree was dedicated to the Saint in 1424, (though it was rebuilt in 1852-3) and several buildings in the Village date from the late medieval period, including the Holly Bush public house.
www.localauthoritypublishing.co.uk /councils/elstree/elstree.html   (231 words)

  
 Elstree: Hertsmere Borough Council
The village of Elstree extends from half a mile west of Aldenham Reservoir to the summit of a hill which commands extensive views westwards towards Watford and northwards over St Albans.
Elstree forge dates from C.1878 and other late medieval houses and buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries can also be found in the High Street.
Elstree parish included the whole of Borehamwood until the daughter church, All Saints, was built in 1909.
www.hertsmere.gov.uk /leisureculture/tourismtravel/elstree   (362 words)

  
 Elstree
Percy Nash and John East two early British filmmakers decided Elstree was their ideal location to build a film studio, the two main criteria being close enough to London for good access and far enough away from the London to escape the smog.
Eastenders is filmed at Elstree on the permanent backlot, with occasional location shoots in the surrounding Borehamwood area.
Elstree fared a little better than Shepperton and Pinewood that were closed temporarily during this period.
www.elstree.co.uk /index.php?page=history   (1586 words)

  
 Borehamwood and Elstree tourist information
Many famous TV programmes are filmed at the Elstree Studios (in the town centre) including 'Top of the Pops', 'Eastenders', 'Who wants to be a millionaire?' and 'Big Brother'.
Elstree is situated one mile west of Borehamwood.
The Elstree Inn is situated in the heart of Borehamwood.The Elstree Inn has just undergone a recent refurbishment, which has modernised the rooms and facilities within the hotel, making your stay more comfortable.
www.touruk.co.uk /hertfordshire/borehamwood.htm   (425 words)

  
 The Shining   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Shot during 1978 the entire film was made at Elstree, with the exception of a few external location shots by a second unit in Oregon.
Elstree owes gratitude of debt to Stanley Kubrick.
A genius of cinema Elstree will always owe him a debt of gratitude for making some of the finest films the world has ever seen in England.
www.elstree.co.uk /shining.html   (265 words)

  
 Elstree Inn, 148 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Elstree presented by A1 Tourism
A wide range of activities can be found in the surrounding areas of the Elstree Inn, including restaurants, cinemas, bars and clubs.
The Elstree Studios are located less than a mile away where the filming of Eastenders and Big Brother take place.
At roundabout (Elstree Film Studios on left) follow Shenley Road straight ahead, the hotel is immediately on the left, past Elstree Studios.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/elstree-inn.html   (237 words)

  
 Hertfordshire.com » Towns » Elstree, Herts
Elstree is a small town about 1 mile west of Borehamwood.
Although Elstree and Borehamwood are two separate towns, they are often thought of as one when thinking about the British film industry.
Elstree & Borehamwood train station is situated 1 mile from Elstree in Borehamwood.
www.hertfordshire.com /pages/towns/guides/213   (125 words)

  
 The Saint shows his devotion to Elstree with plea for rescuer Independent, The (London) - Find Articles
Now Elstree Film Studios are up for sale - but in need of a major cash injection to help them to recapture their glory days.
By the time Hertsmere Council got Elstree, the studios had passed through many owners, including Warner Brothers, EMI and Brent Walker, but they remained in demand, hosting the making of television shows including The Avengers, Last of the Summer Wine, The Fast Show, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
Elstree NewCo said Central St Martins is "very interested" in putting its film courses at Elstree but, as Mr Gupta has not yet secured the site, they cannot be signed up.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20061115/ai_n16846634   (591 words)

  
 Elstree Moat House - Paul Martin Wedding Photography
Paul Martin has given Elstree Moat House a rating of * * * out of 5 for indoor photography and a rating of * * * * out of 5 for outdoor photography.
Whether it is a family celebration for 20 or a wedding dinner for 200, the Elstree Moat House Hotel pride themselves on their ability to match all your requirements.
On a recent wedding shoot of another Jewish wedding, I was pleasantly reminded what fantastic wedding venue the Elstree Moat House hotel is. Despite the inclement weather (...and it literally hammered down with rain all day!), I still managed to produce a very pleasing record of photographs.
www.pmjphotography.co.uk /cgi-bin/show_location.pl?id=124   (433 words)

  
 icWales - We love... Elstree Studios
Elstree was busy throughout the 1970s and 80s with productions such as Murder On The Orient Express, Never Say Never Again, the awesome Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies plus Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which was pretty good too.
Elstree also boasts the most exquisite star dressing rooms designed by famous interior designers, that aim to make the stars feel relaxed and well looked after in between shoots.
The studios were first established at Elstree in 1926 and since then have attracted some of the biggest directors in cinema history: Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kubrick and George Lucas to name but a few.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/features/tm_objectid=17623560&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=we-love----elstree-studios-name_page.html   (769 words)

  
 Elstree Calling | Elstree Film & Television Studios - Past, Present & Future
Welcome to Elstree Calling, which is my unofficial website dedicated to the Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, now known as Elstree Film and Television Studios.
This website has been named Elstree Calling, after the film of the same name, which featured a host of well-known British radio and revue stars of the time, and which was made at the studios in 1930.
This website is dedicated to all of the people who have worked at and/or supported the studios in its various forms, and under its various ownerships, over the years and in the process have saved the site and kept it open for film and television production.
www.freewebs.com /elstreecalling   (1504 words)

  
 JCR-UK - Liberal Synagogue, Elstree, Hertfordshire
Elstree is in the borough of Hertsmere, a local government district of the county of Hertfordshire, formed in 1974 and granted borough status in 1977.
Prior to 1974, it was part of in the rural district of Elstree (known as the rural district of Barnet from 1894 to 1941) in the county of Hertfordshire.
It is situated immediately to the north of the administrative boundary of Greater London.
www.jewishgen.org /SIGs/JCRUK/Community/elstree/index.htm   (91 words)

  
 Elstree Hotels & Accommodation near Elstree in Hertfordshire
No Hotels located with Elstree in the address, but those shown below are the nearest hotels to Elstree, with 656 within 25.5 miles of Elstree.
Price and star rating are not necessarily the best guide to overall hotel quality, and Elstree hotel guest reviews suggest that Draycott Hotel (12.4m) with a rating of 96% offered the best overall guest satisfaction.
The Elstree Inn is situated in the heart of Borehamwood.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /England_hotels/Elstree_hotels.cfm   (721 words)

  
 Former 007 fights to save Elstree studios | News | Guardian Unlimited Film
The 79-year-old actor has thrown his weight behind a plan to save a part of British cinema history, calling for a wealthy backer to bail out troubled Elstree film studios.
Elstree, located in Borehamwood, just outside London, was bought by Hertsmere Borough Council in 1996, but now needs a major cash injection to stay afloat.
In its 80-year history, Elstree has played host to such directors as Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and such iconic films as Goodbye, Mr Chips, Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
film.guardian.co.uk /news/story/0,,1949408,00.html   (206 words)

  
 Marc Warwick
In 1992 I was appointed head professional at Elstree a position that I still hold today.
Many of the membership at Elstree enjoy playing pro-am golf throughout the year with their club professional this is something that I have always enjoyed and actively encouraged it helps keep my own golf sharp.
In 2005 I was appointed director of golf/general manager of the Elstree complex where I oversee every aspect connected to the club.
www.elstree-golfclub.co.uk /marcwarwick/info.htm   (170 words)

  
 Elstree
Elstree is a much older settlement than Borehamwood - with history dating back to Roman times.
Elstree is in the Borough of Hertsmere (whose offices are situated in Elstree Way, Borehamwood).
Elstree also has its own aerodrome - a busy, general aviation airfield.
www.baronsestates.com /elstree.htm   (336 words)

  
 screenonline: Elstree Studios Biography
Film studio complex attached to Elstree, the small town in once-rural Hertfordshire.
Sometimes called the 'British Hollywood', the name refers to a total of six separate studios of varying size and fame that were set up in the area at different times.
The first of the Elstree studios to open was Neptune Studios in 1914, in its day the finest in England, and in its brief life was responsible for numerous patriotic silent films before closing in 1921, after which time new studios were set up in the area and Elstree had its golden years.
www.screenonline.org.uk /people/id/503943   (277 words)

  
 Elstree Hotels, England
Corus Hotel Elstree is a must for all travellers.
Full of character with its charming Tudor style exterior and traditional interior decor, the Corus Hotel Elstree stands within landscaped gardens, surrounded by ten acres of natural woodland.
With the added comfort of newly air-conditioned and refurbished bedrooms, the attractive Holiday Inn London Eltree M25 Jct 23 is a great base to explore London and visit all of its fantastic attractions.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/Hertfordshire/Elstree/hotels92   (1108 words)

  
 Elstree Inn Borehamwood Hertfordshire
The Elstree Inn is located in the centre of Borehamwood.
The Elstree Inn has just undergone a recent refurbishment.
The Elstree Inn has 28 well equipped smoking and non smoking rooms with attached bathroom, direct dial telephone, colour television with sky movies and sports channels, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer, ironing facilities and ample free car parking.
www.findhotel.co.uk /elstree-inn-borehamwood   (357 words)

  
 Spitfire at Elstree today [Archive] - PPRuNe Forums
I heard the sound of a Merlin today at about 2.30 at Elstree and caught sight of what I assumed was an early mark Spitfire (one radiator only, I think) receeding into the distance.
Elstree is only a mile or so north of RAF Bentley Priory, which was the home of Fighter Command in the Battle of Britain.
As a result they have lots of commemorations for the 'old boys', and often a Spitfire from the BBMF does a 'fly-past' and then heads off north on his way home again.
www.pprune.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-146848.html   (152 words)

  
 

- "Elstree Aerodrome"
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I am researching the WW2 remains in the area and have found a pillbox that is away from the North London Stop Line.
Aldenham was also an alternate airfield for Elstree.
(6) The Central Link Trainer School was at Elstree during the war, but I have no specific dates other than I know it was there in October 1944.
www.rafcommands.com /cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=606&forum=DCForumID6&archive=yes   (277 words)

  
 Minibus Hire Elstree by Discount Car Hire
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 Elstree & Borehamwood railway station - Definition, explanation
Elstree & Borehamwood railway station is in the Hertsmere district of Hertfordshire.
The "London LOOP" walk passes close to the station on its way from Stanmore to High Barnet.
Private pilot training from beginner to advanced level at Cranfield and Elstree.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/e/el/elstree___borehamwood_railway_station.php   (291 words)

  
 BBC Training & Development > Elstree
As you go through the main street, the turning to BBC Elstree is signposted right when travelling north.
The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood on the Thameslink line which runs from Kings Cross.
We have an extensive accommodation list to suit all budgets for BBC Elstree.
www.bbctraining.com /travelE.asp   (87 words)

  
 Elstree Inn Hotel Borehamwood - London Hotels - Last Minute Offers - MyTourPal.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
At roundabout (Elstree Flim Studios on left) follow Shenley Road straight ahead, the hotel is immeditaly on the left, past Elstree Studios.
If Elstree Inn Hotel Borehamwood is not what you are looking for, you may want to go back to previous page and try again.
Every effort is made to ensure the information is as accurate as possible however we recommend you to contact the hotel directly for more information.
www.mytourpal.com /hotelListing/lastMinuteReservation/hotels/23640.htm   (374 words)

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