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.
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17. Royal Field Artillery sports day
Troops taking part in the Royal Field Artillery sports at Luton on 21st July 1917. Photo: Getty Images

18. Vauxhall Motors workers in 1930
Draughtsmen in the drawing office at Vauxhall Motors in Luton in 1930. Photo: Heritage Images/Getty Images

19. Off the production line
The first batch of 500 1940 Vauxhalls move off from the Vauxhall factory in Luton to go out to car dealers in a great 'drive-away'. Photo: Getty Images

20. Elisabeth Bergner in Luton
European actress Elisabeth Bergner makes a trial flight at Luton, whilst filming 'Stolen Life' on 22nd June 1938. The airport is standing in for Athens airport in the film. Photo: Getty Images


