Luton Made: Vauxhall

Click on an object to learn more about the Vauxhall story.

Project Process

A one-year journey documenting the industrial heritage of our town.

Discovery

Phase 1: Discovery

Sifting through thousands of uncatalogued photographs found in the basement.

Voices

Phase 2: Voices

"It was hard work, but we laughed every day." — recording over 50 hours of interviews.

Exhibition

Phase 3: Exhibition

Curating the final artifacts for the pop-up space in the Mall.

Get Involved

Join us in preserving Vauxhall's history.

Volunteers play a vital role in our project.

Our project is currently coming to an end, but register your interest below and we'll be in touch if any new opportunities arise.

Register Interest

Or email us directly

lutonmade@luton.gov.uk

Exhibition

Videos

Inside the Design Studio

Vauxhall Heritage

Inside the Paint Shop

Pete Mangan

Inside the Press Shop

Mick Messer

Inside the Assembly Line

Vauxhall Heritage / compiled by Derek Stewart

Oral Histories

Audio Guide

Coming soon — the audio guide will be available here.

Accessibility

A large text version of the exhibition content is available to read online. A printed large text and accessibility pack can also be collected from reception.

Large Text Version

Craftsman Guild Creative Pack

Download the creative pack to take part in the Vauxhall Craftsman Guild Competition.

Download Creative Pack