17 - Site of Welwyn Film Studios

17 - Site of Welwyn Film Studios

The site of Welwyn Film Studios, one of the town's early iconic industries, which opened in 1928. Regarded as one of the most advanced studios of its day, a special train brought guests from London for the opening ceremony. Local residents were often used as extras, and stars relaxed in the Cherry Tree between filming. The studios closed in 1950 after which the building was occupied by Ardath Tabacco and Polycell. It was demolished in 2007.

An aerial view of Welwyn studios with Shredded Wheat in the foreground
An aerial view Broadwater Road. The curved roof of Welwyn Studios is clearly visible. The Shredded Wheat factory is in the foreground, on the opposite side of Broadwater Road are a row of sectional factories.
Welwyn Studios filming - image from an industry leaflet produced by WGC Ltd
Welwyn Studios filming - image from an industry leaflet produced by WGC Ltd.
Ardath Tobacco made use of the building after the studios closed
Ardath Tobacco made use of the building after the studios closed.
Polycell followed Ardath - this drawing only shows an almost ghostly outline of the curved roof of the original building
Polycell followed Ardath - this drawing only shows an almost ghostly outline of the curved roof of the original building.

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