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Luton is a large town, borough and unitary authority in Bedfordshire, south east England. The population of the town is estimated at 213,052 (mid-2019) making it one of the UK’s most populous towns without city status. The town is also the most populous in Bedfordshire. The town is located on the River Lea, about 29 miles (50 km) northwest of London. Luton’s foundation dates back to the sixth century as a Saxon outpost on the River Lea, whose name it takes. In the Domesday Book, Luton is listed as Loitone and Lintone, and St Mary’s Church, one of Bedfordshire’s largest churches, was built in the 12th century. In Wardown Park and Stockwood Park, there are local museums that explore Luton’s history.
The town of Luton lies in the eastern part of the Chiltern Hills. These hills are composed of chalk from the Cretaceous Period (66 -145 million years ago) and deposits deposited at the southernmost points of the ice sheet during the last ice age (the Warden Hill area can be seen from much of the town).
Brick making was a long-standing industry in Bedfordshire, but the industry is now significantly reduced. Clay deposits in the east of the town were exploited by the brickworks at Stopsley.
In the Leagrave area of the town is the source of the River Lea, which is part of the Thames Valley drainage basin. This area is surrounded by the Great Bramingham Wood, with records mentioning it at least 400 years ago.
Several major roads (including the M1 and the A6) and a major rail-link run through the town because there are few roads passing through the hilly area.
