Elstree Studios
Shoots 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' primarily at Elstree Studios.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Elstree Studios, the legendary 'British Hollywood' situated in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. As you stand near the famous gates on Shenley Road, you are at the epicentre of a century of cinematic imagination. …
Listen in the app2The George Lucas Soundstages
Standing before the massive structure of the George Lucas Soundstages, you are looking at a tribute to one of Elstree’s greatest patrons. These stages were named in honor of George Lucas, whose decision to film 'Star Wars' here…
Listen in the app3The Indiana Jones Pit — Snakes and Cinema
Hidden within one of the older stages at Elstree is a feature that strikes fear into the hearts of many: the 'pit' used in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' For the iconic scene where Indiana Jones is confronted by a sea of cobras in…
Listen in the app4The Old National Studios and Peter Cushing
As we move toward the area once known as the National Studios, we encounter a site that was the spiritual home of British horror. It was here that the legendary Peter Cushing filmed his early work, beginning with low-budget but…
Listen in the app5The Borehamwood Film Heritage Trail
Leaving the immediate studio complex, we walk toward the Borehamwood and Elstree railway station, which serves as the gateway for this 'film town.' The station itself has been themed around the rich television and film history of…
Listen in the app6The Old Water Tank — Dambusters and Big Brother
In the rear of the studio lot lies an area with a very practical history: the site of the old water tank. For decades, this tank was used for some of the most ambitious maritime and aerial sequences in British film. …
Listen in the app7Elstree Studios
As we stand once again at the gates of Elstree Studios, we reflect on the incredible resilience of this institution. Elstree has survived world wars, economic depressions, and the radical shifts from silent film to streaming…
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As we stand once again at the gates of Elstree Studios, we reflect on the incredible resilience of this institution. Elstree has survived world wars, economic depressions, and the radical shifts from silent film to streaming…
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What is Elstree Studios?
Elstree Studios is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Content |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.6592, -0.2789 |
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