I took a look in our archives and found these captivating retro pictures from the Luton of yesteryear

We’ve nipped into our archives to bring you this fascinating gallery showcasing the Luton area over the decades.

The cracking pictures inlcude troops taking part in sporting events in Luton in 1917, Hatters retro from the 1920’s and a Police Gymkhana in 1923.

There’s also workers hard at it in the factories, stars of entertainment coming to town and plenty more as we look at life around town up to 1957.

You can your latest sport, news and views from around the area on our website.

9. Harrow boaters

Harrow boaters being treated with steam at a factory in Luton. Photo: Getty Images

French actor and singer Maurice Chevaliermeets fans in Luton on June 15th 1935. Photo: Getty Images

1st August 1932: A woman stands with an 'Electrolux' vacuum cleaner outside the company's factory in Luton on 1st August 1932. Photo: Getty Images

Factory workers in the engine production line at the Vauxhall car plant in Luton on February 4th 1954. Photo: Getty Images