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Britain By Car - A Motoring History


Created Date:

04 April 2013

Last Modified:

15 December 2023
Luton

Luton

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.

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.