Born in Lincoln Willet Ball moved to Luton in 1907. He served for many years as the editor of The Railway Review and was a well known figure in local politics, attempting but failing to win the Luton...
Morecambe born John Eric Bartholomew, better known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers whose wit, charm, and innate ability to connect with audiences...
Born in Luton in 1850 and baptised at St. Mary’s Parish Church, James was a ‘Bonnet Blocker’ by trade and was elected onto the Luton Town Committee in late 1885, at a time when they were under...
John Butler Furlong was born in Luton in 1868 and was elected onto the committee at the Annual General Meeting in 1888. He had been secretary of Luton Albany in 1886/1887 and had played for Town...
Died 11th January 1953.
Obituary from Luton News 15/1/1953
“A hat manufacturer in Luton for over 40 years, Mr Horace Reginald Hansell died on Sunday at his home, 184 New Bedford Road, Luton. He was...
Horace’s father and Grandfather were involved in the hat trade so it was only natural that he follow on that tradition.
Horace was elected to the Luton Town Board of Directors in March 1932 and...
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Director
Director. Died April 1987.
Born in Lincoln Willet Ball moved to Luton in 1907. He served for many years as the editor of The Railway Review and was a well known figure in local politics, attempting but failing to win the Luton...
Director, appointed 1975.
Morecambe born John Eric Bartholomew, better known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers whose wit, charm, and innate ability to connect with audiences...
Born in Luton in 1850 and baptised at St. Mary’s Parish Church, James was a ‘Bonnet Blocker’ by trade and was elected onto the Luton Town Committee in late 1885, at a time when they were under...
Director, Vice Chairman
Director
Director
Director. Died in 1973.
Director, Vice President
Chairman 1984-1989
John Butler Furlong was born in Luton in 1868 and was elected onto the committee at the Annual General Meeting in 1888. He had been secretary of Luton Albany in 1886/1887 and had played for Town...
Director
Died 11th January 1953. Obituary from Luton News 15/1/1953 “A hat manufacturer in Luton for over 40 years, Mr Horace Reginald Hansell died on Sunday at his home, 184 New Bedford Road, Luton. He was...
Director
Chairman 1974-1976. Died 1978.
Horace’s father and Grandfather were involved in the hat trade so it was only natural that he follow on that tradition. Horace was elected to the Luton Town Board of Directors in March 1932 and...