The Elstree Project Archive
The Elstree Project preserves an expanding collection of original documents, photographs, publicity material, production paperwork and other material relating to the film and television studios of Elstree and Borehamwood.
How to use this archive
Search people, places, productions and studio history, or browse by format, item type and subject.
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Searching
Enter a person, place, production, organisation or other keyword. Search includes contents, historical context and source notes, even when those sections are collapsed on an item page. Combine a keyword with format, item type or subject, or use the existing studio and catalogue filters.
Browsing
Choose photographs, publications, documents, maps or objects, then explore a specific item type or subject. Items can have several subjects and studio associations.
Explore the collection in this order:
Studio site → historic studio or company → decade → Film, Television or General → category → item type.
Understanding the records
Each record describes an item or group of items in the collection. Some surviving material is incomplete. A catalogue record does not necessarily mean that a digital copy is available online; where an item can be shown, it appears on the individual record.
Accessing and citing material
When citing an item, include its title, catalogue reference and record URL. For research access, reproductions, permissions or oral-history enquiries, see Access and Licensing.
Search the catalogue
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Formats
Explore documents, photographs, publications, maps and objects.
Item types
Find call sheets, correspondence, aerial photographs, audience tickets and other specific kinds of material.
Subjects
Discover working life, studio buildings, production, campaigns and community history.
Studio hierarchy
Follow the existing studio, company, decade and catalogue categories.
Catalogue records
Enter a search term or select one or more filters above to search the catalogue, or use Browse the catalogue to explore the collection.