A group of housewives from France, Germany, Holland and Belgium at the Tesco supermarket in the Arndale Centre, Luton on 25th January 1973. The women have been specially flown in by Tesco to compare the price and choice available for the British and the European shopper.placeholder image
A group of housewives from France, Germany, Holland and Belgium at the Tesco supermarket in the Arndale Centre, Luton on 25th January 1973. The women have been specially flown in by Tesco to compare the price and choice available for the British and the European shopper.

15 more must-see historical pictures showing life around Luton from the 1960s to 1981

Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill

Sports Editor, NMSY titles

Published 5th Dec 2024, 07:00 GMT

We’ve nipped into our archives once again to bring you more pictures showing life around Luton over the years.

The pictures – covering 1962 to 1981 – shows a group of European housewives visiting Luton as part of a promotion by Tesco, designers hard at it at Luton’s Vauxhall Motors plant and the scene of a murder in 1969.

And the gallery also features a view down George Street in 1969 and The Parish Church, as well as plenty more.

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The Parish Church in Luton in September 1969.

5. The Parish Church

The Parish Church in Luton in September 1969. Photo: Getty Images

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A view down George Street in September 1969.

6. A view down George Street

A view down George Street in September 1969. Photo: Getty Images

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Policemen investigate a car at a crime scene, Luton on September 10th 1969. Reg Stevens, a sub-postmaster, was killed in the car during an armed robbery.

7. Policemen investigate

Policemen investigate a car at a crime scene, Luton on September 10th 1969. Reg Stevens, a sub-postmaster, was killed in the car during an armed robbery. Photo: Getty Images

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English athlete and middle distance runner Tony Simmons pictured holding a pair of running shoes outside Vauxhall Motors offices in Luton on 4th January 1972.

8. Tony Simmons

English athlete and middle distance runner Tony Simmons pictured holding a pair of running shoes outside Vauxhall Motors offices in Luton on 4th January 1972. Photo: Getty Images

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