In about 1980 the small performance space (maximum capacity of about 70) became established as a music venue both for Jazz and Punk music events, as well as fringe theatre.
The 1930s art deco ABC cinema has lain empty since 2000
The ABC / Savoy Cinema at the height of its glory in 1957
The demolition of the Conservative Club on Market Hill
An outdoor screening in 2005 at Filmstock
Grandstand and Luton fans - 1894
Wanders Ground Location from 1884 to 1887
The Beatles at the Odeon Theatre, Luton
The Hat Factory Arts Centre in the Hat District
Meeting of the Bleachers and Dyers Section of the Luton Chamber of Commerce. This T. G. Hobbs photograph shows the James Martin and Sons bleaching and dyeing works, Hitchin Road, in 1907.
Venue of the legendary 1979 Crass, Poison Girls and UK Decay gig. This was an extraordinary venue that was chosen for that most memorable event. The only time Crass & Poison Girls ever played in Luton. It was set up as a benefit gig for the Cobalt Hate fanzine. Unbelievably, 250 anarcho punks squashed into the hut ...
Ticket to The Beatles concert at the Odeon Theatre
Wanders Ground Location - aerial view of grandstand