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Let kids run riot in Wardown Park Children’s Peace Party

September 14, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton is about to be treated to another People Power Passion event, this time with the town’s children in mind. The Children’s Peace Party will see families descend on Wardown Park in celebration of the […]

Luton Town Hall lit up with a message about Black Lives Matter during the People Power Passion Peace Day Riots anniversary spectacular. Photo credit: Luton Council

It’s a riot alright: 100 years on and Luton lights up again

July 20, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

One hundred years ago, on July 19, 1919, riots broke out in Luton Town centre and the Town Hall was set alight. When only the privileged were invite to Luton’s Peace Day celebrations honouring the […]

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TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

September 13, 2024 Comments Off on TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

A unique and ground-breaking project to prevent the extinction hat making skills and support British millinery has drawn praise from film and television costume makers that have worked on Bridgerton, Star Wars, Les Miserables, Dr [...]
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Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

July 22, 2024 Comments Off on Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

The new and improved Hatters’ Heritage website has now been launched, and the group are calling on patrons to help continue to preserve the history of Luton Town Football Club. Spearheaded by Club historian Roger [...]