Greg Harrison illuminates an 1883 newspaper article that refers to a walk around Luton in 1804 .
Salvation Army first established in Luton in 1880s. From leading various campaigns against drink-related crimes, to sustaining the local population during the two World Wars, the organisation kept growing, being able to facilitate their service to the community.
Luton's "Save Our Town" outline their decade-long campaign to preserve the former ABC cinema in George Street.
Built with the help of local businessmen, the "Old Town Hall", a classical construction with Doric columns served as location for various social functions until the 20th July 1919, when it has been reduced to ashes.
The price of around 1/- (5p) meant that they were more affordable than the cost of seeing a doctor ...
This article describes the Market Hill area of Luton from the middle of the 19th century onwards, when photographs started to become available.
During the 19th century, Luton's population was about 4000. No less than four surgeons and four chemists and druggists were present in the town, prescribing not only medicines, but also selling a various range of products.
When my two Lutonian oncles, George and Harry, grew up in a large family, their different personalities led to personal conflicts, culminating during the Peace Day Riots.