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Luton is a town in England. It is in the historic county of Bedfordshire. (For more information about the ancient counties of the UK, see the historic counties page and the place types page.) The community is on the River Lea.
Vauxhall Motors began manufacturing here in 1905.
Filming location for:
· 1994 movie, "Four Weddings and a Funeral" · 1997 movie, "The Wings of the Dove" · 2005 movie, "Colour Me Kubrick"
Well-known residents have included:
· John Badham, director · Arthur Hailey, author
Performing arts: Luton Symphony Orchestra
Luton attractions: Whipsnade Wild Animal Park
Sports teams:
· Luton Town F.C. (Football League Championship)
Universities: University of Luton
Listed places in Luton: | Newspapers (2) | Also see listings below Sections below provide additional information and links about Luton travel and tourism, maps, recreation, government and transportation. | Luton Web sites | Luton government | Arts | Music Luton Symphony Orchestra Cemeteries | England cemeteries - message board | Communities | Communities near Luton | Events | ePodunk festival listings | Family history & family records | Bedfordshire message board | Birth, marriage and death records - nationwide BritishIslesGenWeb British phone books 1880-1984 Census records Genuki - England Genuki page for Bedfordshire GenWeb page for Luton Family Records Centre General Register Office - UK Immigration records Military records Parish & probate record search Probate record guide Wills - Search National Archives Government | Luton government | British Prime Minister UK government History | National Archives
| Maps Luton locator map. Use the navigation tools in the upper left to move the map center or to zoom in or out. You can also click and drag the map to move in any direction. Ordnance Survey of Great Britain | Newspapers | Newspapers in Luton include Bedfordshire Luton Herald & Post, Dunstable Gazette ... View newspapers | Daily newspapers in or near Luton | BBC Archives British Library Newspapers Search historic newspapers Obituaries | Check daily newspapers in or near Luton | Search obituaries Parishes | Parishes in Bedfordshire | Photos & post cards | Post cards of communities in England | Travel & tourism | England tourism | Map your route Weather | Current weather & 5-day forecasts
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