Elstree

Elstree is a small village in Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire on the A5, north of London.

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It is most famous for giving its name to the Elstree Film Studios in nearby Borehamwood where a number of famous British films were made.

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Elstree is also the title of a song by The Buggles on their 1979 album "The Age of Plastic".

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Elstree has an airfield, with a paved runway, suitable for light aircraft use. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood.

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Village: :For a list of references which "The Village" could refer to, see The Village...

Hertsmere: Hertsmere is a local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other towns in the borough include Elstree and Potters Bar....

Hertfordshire: Hertfordshire (pronounced "Hartfordshire" or "Harfordshire" and abbreviated as "Herts") is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. It is one of the Home Counties....