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KENILWORTH ROAD, Luton. Aerial view of the home of Luton Town Football Club. Photographed in 1992, at the end of a disappointing season for the Hatters who dropped out of the top flight just as the Premier League was founded. Aerofilms Collection (see Links). Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 3001779
Filename: afl03_aerofilms_613790.jpg
Size: 4171 x 4190 (28.8MB)
Date: 19th April 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms C
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
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Kenilworth Road, Luton: A Snapshot in Time (1992) of a Football Club's Transition This aerial photograph, taken in 1992 by Aerofilms, captures a pivotal moment in the history of Luton Town Football Club. The image, titled Kenilworth Road, Luton (KENILWORTH ROAD, LUTON. Aerial view of the home of Luton Town Football Club. Photographed in 1992, at the end of a disappointing season for the Hatters who dropped out of the top flight just as the Premier League was founded. Aerofilms Collection), offers a unique perspective of the urban landscape and the iconic stadium that has been the heart of Luton's football community for over a century. The photograph, taken from a bird's-eye view, reveals the expansive Kenilworth Road Stadium, with its well-defined pitch, terraces, and the iconic yellow and blue seats of the Main Stand. The surrounding area, a mix of residential and industrial zones, is dotted with a myriad of buildings, roads, and green spaces. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the past as Luton Town Football Club was on the brink of a significant transformation. The 1991-1992 season proved to be a disappointing one for the Hatters, who ended their tenure in the top flight just as the Premier League was founded. The team's relegation was a bitter pill to swallow for the loyal fanbase, but it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the club's history. This aerial photograph serves as a poignant reminder of that period, a snapshot in time that encapsulates the spirit and resilience of Luton Town Football Club and its community.
