Luton - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. Luton 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]
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.
A History of Luton - Local Histories
WEBMar 14, 2021 · 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.
Luton Past - Chapter 1 - A Chronology - by Ken Cooper
WEBSome wonderful photographs and insights into the past 200 years of Luton’s history. Many thanks to Ken Cooper’s family for giving permission for these papers to be published.
Luton | Market Town, Bedfordshire, UK | Britannica
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Luton, town and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Bedfordshire, England. It lies along England’s chief superhighway (M1), 30 miles (48 km) northwest of London, and has an international airport. Long famous for the manufacture of straw hats, Luton developed into an industrial town.
A brief history of Luton - The History Press
WEBJan 5, 2018 · A brief history of Luton. By Anne Allsopp. Luton owes its existence to its situation. Just to the north of the town are the springs that give rise to the River Lea and, all around, are the chalk hills.
History of Luton - Wikiwand
WEBThe foundation of Luton is usually dated to the 6th century when a Saxon outpost was founded on the River Lea, Lea tun. Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Loitone and also as Lintone, when the town's population was around 700–800. Agriculture dominated the local economy at this time. St Mary's Church, Luton town centre.
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, …
Luton's Heritage - Luton Borough Council
WEBLeisure and culture. Tourism and venue hire. Luton's Heritage. Luton has a heritage of monuments and buildings from a wide range of historical periods.
Luton starts people's archive to capture its hidden history
WEBOct 3, 2021 · Luton starts people's archive to capture its hidden history. An "often misunderstood" town known for its hats, motor industry, immigration, airport and football club is looking for memories ...