Exactly 150 years ago, the train station in Elstree & Borehamwood opened, and to mark the anniversary, a dedicated team have been hosting a series of events in celebration.
And most recently to mark the official opening of ‘Elstree’ station on July 13 1868, a new heritage panel was unveiled at the train station.
Organiser of First Impressions Bob Redman was joined by a number of special guests on Sunday including 95-year-old Cliff Watts, a former steam engine driver.
Mr Redman also welcomed the Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Brenda Batten, the Mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood, Cllr Victor Eni, the leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, Cllr Morris Bright, the leader of the Hertsmere Labour group, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, and a host of borough and town councillors.
Youth councillors from the town council also joined in the celebrations as did people from the Elstree University Technical College who were certainly dressed for the occasion.
Borehamwood Brass Band were on hand to entertain the guests at the unveiling which took place on the station forecourt.
The town’s train station was vital to the development of Borehamwood in particular, prompting growth and the attraction for film studios.
An exhibition has been on show for most of the year at 96 Shenley Road. A room at the top of the building has been converted into a train station with an array of history to discover.
The unveiling was followed by a cream tea at Allum Manor where a lucky winner won a raffle prize for a trip on a steam train.
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