For several years Elstree Screen Heritage, chaired by Paul Welsh, has worked closely with Elstree Screen Arts (ESA) Academy to promote our unique local film and TV heritage. When I asked Chris Mitchell, Principal Director of ESA, whether he could...
More infoTribute to the late Paul Welsh
As a tribute to the late Paul Welsh, the Museum (Dave Armitage) and Hertsmere (Ruth Stratton and Hannah Oliver) have worked with Elstree Screen Heritage (Bob Redman) to create a display of 10 panels in the reception area of #96. We have chosen a...
More infoFuneral details for Paul Welsh – Monday 7th October
We can now confirm the details for Paul Welsh’s funeral, which will take place on Monday, 7th October. The funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, 94 Shenley Road at 11am. Following the service, we will proceed to Allum Lane...
More infoIn memory of Paul Douglas Welsh 18/07/1953 – 04/09/2024
Paul Welsh MBE hon MA died peacefully early hours of this morning (04/09/24) from liver failure aged 71. Paul was born on 18 July 1953 in the same house he occupied for the rest of his life in Borehamwood. His family, all predeceased, included...
More infoBritish Film Studios
When we were asked to contribute to this comprehensive overview of British Film Studios we turned to our archive of interviews of veterans of the studios of Elstree & Borehamwood (“The Elstree Project”) Chapter Seven of this informative book...
More infoELSTREE CONFIDENTIAL
A fascinating new book has been published. The author, Paul Welsh MBE, recounts 50 years of star encounters and film set visits at the various studios of Borehamwood. The large hardback volume contains nearly 200 pages of anecdotes and is...
More infoSTARS AND WARS
To purchase your copy of “Stars And Wars” simply press the appropriate button: Stars And Wars UK (P+P included) Stars And Wars Europe (P+P included)
More infoThe Elstree Story
Richard Todd, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Wing Commander Guy Gibson in The Dam Busters, introduces this fascinating and rarely seen documentary from 1952. Elstree Story is a profile of the legendary studio; of the pictures made...
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