Events
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Free Screening – Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza
Luton Library Theatre St George’s Sq, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin us for a free community screening of Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza
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Central Library Code Club – Chase the Cheese
Luton Library Theatre St George’s Sq, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomCome and create a fun project each week at Luton Central Library's Code Club!
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Creatures of the Night at Bradgers Hill
Bushmead Community Hub Hancock Drive, LutonJoin Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers in this night time walk around Bradgers Hill. Enjoy being on a nature reserve as dusk turns to night, we expect to see bats and many species of moths!
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Ella Al-Shamahi (Work In Progress)
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomElla Al-Shamahi, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up presents a talk on our remarkable origin story.
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Taster session into foraging at Leagrave Park
Leagrave Bramingham Road, Luton, England, United KingdomDuring this session we will identify various hedgerow plants found at Leagrave Park.
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Luton Nature Explorers: Summer Club for Kids 21st of August)
Wardown Park New Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin us for a summer filled with fun, hands-on outdoor adventures and nature-inspired crafts—perfect for curious young minds who love to explore!
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Straw boater: the hat that built Luton – A talk about history and legacy by Anderson Hatters
Hat Works Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin us for a fascinating exploration of Luton’s world-renowned hat industry, once at the very heart of the town’s identity.
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Guided Walk: Secrets of High Town Side Streets
Luton Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1 North Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA 90 min guided walk of High Town taking in heritage features of North, Reginald and Frederick Streets as well as upmarket Clarendon Road.
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Memories of Vauxhall’s factory floor
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomAs part of this year’s Heritage Open Day celebrations, we’re inviting you to join us for an afternoon of local heritage as we explore Vauxhall’s 120 years in the town.
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Wardown Park guided heritage walk
Wardown Park New Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThis walk will highlight the forgotten features of this beautiful Victorian park which has Edwardian elements also incorporated. Through the formal gardens and its suspension bridge. We will speak about the old mansion house, which is now a museum.
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The Painters Arms and Edwardian Class Consciousness
The Painter's Arms 79 High Town Road, LutonThis talk illustrates how the layout of this pub - with its saloon, jug and public bars - reflects wider divisions in pre-War society.
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The controversial and energetic vicar of St Mary’s Luton
St Mary's Church Church Street, LutonRev James O'Neill served as vicar of Luton 1862-95. Marks of his work are everywhere in the church yet he left a legacy of scandal as well.
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