Football in Luton

This Luton Town postcard was a means of advertising - there was a commercial message printed on the back:

Luton made it to the FA Cup final in 1959:

Forest won 2–1, with goals from Roy Dwight and Tommy Wilson just four minutes apart. Dave Pacey scored Luton's consolation goal.

Luton also had a number of Boy's Teams and company football teams:

Queen's Square Boys football team here boast of a recent 6 - 0 victory in their 1904-5 season.

Vauxhall Motors team 1913 - 1914 season. This postcard was used - the message on the back reads: 'What do you think of the roughs on the other side? I guess you can't pick me out, you have forgotten my face by now I bet…I'll bet this team will beat the best in Stevenage, that's brag isn't it?' Sent from 'Stan' Talbot House, Talbot Rd, Luton to Miss Murial Robinson, High Street, Stevenage on 8 Jan 1914. Stanley Fletcher, born 1895 had been employed by Vauxhall since 1911, he is recorded in the census as a 'learner car worker'.

Skefco Works football team 1917-1978 season.