We looked through the Luton Culture Trust’s archives to find some historic gems of the town from the past century. This week, there’s a focus on images showcasing what childhood was like for kids born in Luton back in the day.
Get scrolling for a trip down memory lane…!
9. Punch and Judy Show
Punch and Judy entertained children at Pope’s Meadow. People were encouraged to visit attractions and festivals during the Second World War as part of the ‘Holidays at Home’ campaign. Wardown Park and Pope’s Meadow had a regular programme of events keep adults and children amused, Photo: Luton News
10. Boys trainspotting in Station Road
Back in 1950, Mr Rickett, the stationmaster, said that he was forced to prevent boys coming on to the platform to take engine numbers. The children were to be refused platform tickets. It was reported that one boy fell on spiked railings near the car park and had to be taken to hospital. Other boys were spotted sitting on the wall of the bridge near Hayward Tyler, dangling their legs over the edge as they made notes of engine numbers in their notebooks. Photo: Luton News