The largest town in Bedfordshire located about 30 miles north of London. For many years, Luton was best known as a centre of the hat-making industry.
This continues today, but in a reduced form. Other industries include vehicle manufacture, engineering, pharmaceuticals, electronics and financial services. The travel company, easyJet, has its headquarters at Luton Airport.
A hillclimb and speed trial set in the grounds of a stately home.
Location
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa, The Mansion House, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3TQ.
Date
1908 – 1949.
A self-assembled version of a little-known cycle car.
Location
Bute Street, Luton.
Date
1922.
Commentary
For a matter of months, towards the end of 1922, the Plycar Company offered a wooden, self-assembly kit of the Bow-V cycle car, developed by Charles Beauvais in Upper Norwood, south London.
One of Luton's local museums, with a small display of Vauxhall cars.
Location
London Road, Luton LU1 4LX
Date
2008 – present
The traditional home of Vauxhall Motors
Location
Kimpton Road (south side), Luton
Date
1905 – present
