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Luton

Luton () is a town and borough in Bedfordshire, England. The borough had a population of 225,262 at the 2021 census.

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Luton is a town located in Bedfordshire, England, that serves as an administrative borough. With a population of 225,262 people according to the 2021 census, it is a significant population center in the region.

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Settlement.settlement_type: Town, borough and unitary authority
Settlement.motto: "May it be given to skill and industry"
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Settlement.map_caption: Luton shown within Bedfordshire
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Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within England##Location within the United Kingdom##Location within Europe
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Settlement.subdivision_type: Sovereign state
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46 sections

Contents

History
Governance
Administrative history
Geography
Climate
Demography
Ethnicity
Religion
Economy
Employment
Transport
Education
Culture
Architecture
Leisure and entertainment
Luton International Carnival
Luton St Patrick's Festival
Orange Order
Luton Mela
City of Culture bid and pilot year
Theatre and performing arts
Media
Newspapers
Radio
Television
Local attractions
Recreation
Parks and open spaces
Brantwood Park
Kidney Wood
Memorial Park
Stockwood Park
Wardown Park
Shopping
Sport
Twin towns
Notable people
By birth
By association
Freedom of the Borough
Individuals
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
External links

Luton () is a town and borough in Bedfordshire, England. The borough had a population of 225,262 at the 2021 census.

Luton is on the River Lea, about north-west of London. The town's foundation dates to the sixth century as a Saxon settlement on the river, from which Luton derives its name. Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Loitone and Lintone. One of the largest churches in Bedfordshire, St Mary's Church, was built in the 12th century. There are local museums which explore Luton's history in Wardown Park and Stockwood Park.