History of Luton - Wikipedia
WEBThe foundation of Luton is usually dated to the 6th century when a Saxon outpost was founded on the River Lea, Lea tun. [4] Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Loitone and also as Lintone, [5] when the town's population was around 700–800. Agriculture dominated the local economy at this time.
Luton - Wikipedia
WEBLuton is believed to have been founded by the Anglo-Saxons sometime in the 6th century. [26] Its name first appears in the 8th century as Lygetun, meaning "town on the River Lea". [27] The Domesday Book records Luton as Loitone and as Lintone. [11]
Luton Town F.C. - Wikipedia
WEBLuton Town Football Club is a professional football club from Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The club currently competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football pyramid, following relegation from the 2023–24 Premier League. Nicknamed "The Hatters", Luton Town have played …
15 Best Things to Do in Luton (Bedfordshire, England)
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Thirty miles northwest of Central London, Luton grew dramatically in the 20th century, and its town centre is filled with functional architecture from this time. Most travellers heading to Luton will bypass the town completely on the way to …
A History of Luton - Local Histories
WEBMar 14, 2021 · Saxon Luton. Luton began when the Saxons conquered Bedfordshire in the 6th century. They created a farm or settlement called a tun by the river Lea. (Lea may be a Celtic word meaning bright river). By the 10th century, the little settlement of Lea tun had grown into a town.
A Brief History of Luton Town
WEBIn January 1885 Luton Wanderers changed their name to "Luton Town" at a secret meeting of their committee. Although a “Town” club was needed, the secret manner in which it was achieved was frowned upon.
Luton Past - Chapter 1 - A Chronology - by Ken Cooper
WEBChapter 1. – A Chronology showing the salient events in two hundred years of Luton’s Past. At the beginning of the nineteenth century Luton stood on the threshold of expansion and change beyond the wildest dreams of its 3000 inhabitants.
Luton starts people's archive to capture its hidden history
WEBOct 3, 2021 · An "often misunderstood" town known for its hats, motor industry, immigration, airport and football club is looking for memories, photos and stories to create a people's archive.
Luton Past - Chapter 2 - Highways & Byways - by Ken Cooper
WEBLuton Past – Chapter 2 – Highways and Byways. An examination of the chronology will show there has been no scarcity of historic events in Luton’s immediate past despite the often-voiced view by older Lutonians that the town has little to offer historically.
A Walk Around Luton in 1804 - Luton Heritage Forum
WEBA Walk Around Luton in 1804. In 1804, Luton contained just over 600 houses and slightly over 3000 people, just one third of the average attendance at a Luton Town home football match in 2020. Trade was confined mainly to malting, …