Luton: Area, History and Background
Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.
Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Luton in the United Kingdom.
- Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England.
- It is 30 miles (51 kilometres) north of London.
- Luton urban Area has a population of over 230,000.
- It is home to Blue Square Premier team Luton Town Football Club.
- They play at Kenilworth Road stadium, which has been their home since 1905.
- The University of Bedfordshire is based in the town.
- Luton was for many years famous for hat-making and was also home to a large Vauxhall Motors factory.
- The foundation of it is usually dated to the 6th century when a Saxon outpost was founded on the River Lea.
- Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Loitone and also as Lintone.
- Agriculture dominated the local economy at that time, and the town's population was around 700-800.
- In 1336, much of Luton was destroyed by a great fire, however the town was soon rebuilt.
- It received a gas supply in 1834.
- Gas street lights were erected and the first town hall was opened in 1847.
- The town had a tram system from 1908 until 1932 and the first cinema was opened in 1909.
- By 1914 the population had reached 50,000.
- It has a temperate marine climate, like much of the British Isles.
- Luton has seen several waves of immigration.