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Elstree

Elstree Download high resolution version (1802x2589, 189 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Borehamwood Categories: GFDL images | GBdot ...

Statistics
Population:
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference: Maps for TQ175955
Administration
District: Hertsmere
County: Hertfordshire
Region: East of England
Nation: England
Other
Police force: Hertfordshire Constabulary
Ceremonial county: Hertfordshire
Historic county: Hertfordshire
Post office and telephone
Post town: BOREHAMWOOD
Postal district: WD6
Dialling code: 020
Politics
UK Parliament: Hertsmere
European Parliament: East of England
England

Elstree is a small village in Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire on the A5, north of London. It forms part of the civil parish of Elstree and Borehamwood (originally known simply as the parish of Elstree). There was an Elstree Rural District from 1941 to 1974. The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The Districts of England are the lowest level of local government in England, except for civil parishes. ... Hertsmere is a local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. ... Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... Hertfordshire (pronounced Hartfordshire and abbreviated as Herts) is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. ... The region (also known as Government Office region) is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity in England. ... East of England is one of the official regions of England. ... Home Nations is a term used to refer to the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - collectively, but also as separate entities, distinct from the United Kingdom as a whole. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... There are a number of police forces in the United Kingdom. ... Map showing the area covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary Hertfordshire Constabulary is a police force in England covering the county of Hertfordshire. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... Hertfordshire (pronounced Hartfordshire and abbreviated as Herts) is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. ... The traditional counties of England are historic subdivisions of the country into around 40 regions. ... Hertfordshire (pronounced Hartfordshire and abbreviated as Herts) is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK and Australian postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... To see the list in alphabetical order see the categories UK Parliamentary constituencies and UK Parliamentary constituencies (historic). ... Hertsmere is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... East of England is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Hertsmere is a local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. ... Hertfordshire (pronounced Hartfordshire and abbreviated as Herts) is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. ... Marble Arch - the start of the A5 road The A5 is a major road in the United Kingdom. ... The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower containing Big Ben Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... In England a civil parish (usually just parish) is the lowest unit of local government, lower than districts or counties. ... Borehamwood is a town in southern Hertfordshire, just outside London, and part of the London commuter belt. ... Barnet (after 1941 Elstree) was a rural district in Hertfordshire, England from 1894 to 1974. ...


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. It is also where the BBC soap opera Eastenders is filmed. Historically, the name Elstree Studios refers to any of several film studios that were based in the town of Elstree and Borehamwood in Hertfordshire, England. ... Borehamwood is a town in southern Hertfordshire, just outside London, and part of the London commuter belt. ...


Elstree is also the title of a song by The Buggles on their 1979 album "The Age of Plastic". Album cover <*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*><*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*>*<*<*>*>*<*>*<*>*<*>* The Buggles were a pop/rock band formed in 1977 consisting of Geoff Downes (Percussion, Keyboards) and Trevor Horn (Bass guitar, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals), who had re-teamed after the earlier incarnation Camera Club had also included Bruce Wooley, Thomas Dolby and Hans Zimmer (Academy Award-winning film... This page refers to the year 1979. ... The Age of Plastic (1980) was the first album released by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes as The Buggles, themed as a series of songs about the effects of technology on human life. ...


Elstree has an airfield, with a paved runway, suitable for light aircraft use. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood. Elstree & Borehamwood railway station is in the Hertsmere district of Hertfordshire. ...


Elstree School, a boys' preparatory school was initially situated in Elstree, Herts.; however, it relocated to its current site in Woolhampton, Berks. during the War.



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The London LOOPs logo, a flying kestrel, can be seen on the signs marking the route. ... Hatch End is a place in the London Borough of Harrow. ... Cockfosters is a place in London, in the London Borough of Barnet. ...


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Elstree Film Studios - Home Page (89 words)
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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.
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Parishes: Elstree | British History Online (2723 words)
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.
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