Luton In 50 Objects

Journalist and Writer Sarfraz Manzoor as curated a major exhibition at Wardown House, Museum And Gallery. 

May 2024 was the 50th anniversary of when Sarfraz arrived in Luton; he reflects on the journey of his life and home town in this exhibition. It is this story, the story of Luton that he tells through personal objects belonging to the people of Luton.

People across Luton donated items from their life, items that tell a story, either from something related to their work, family, culture and sport or items that represent something poignant to them. Items that open up hidden worlds and help the past come alive. 

In the exhibition, Sarfraz has a childhood photograph that was taken on his 4th birthday his family had arrived into Luton from Pakistan a year earlier. In the photograph he is wearing a pale pink shirt that has large very 70s style collars. The shirt is one of his very few links to his childhood and will be displayed in his upcoming exhibition. Walk around the house to discover treasured memories in each room. 

Get Involved

How you can take part?

Complete the submission form below, email it with a photograph of your item to Luton50@culturetrust.com, or meet the team at Wardown House, Museum & Gallery to discuss your item and its story.

Join us on one of the following dates:

Monday 4th March 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday 10th March 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday 14th March 11:00am - 1:00pm

You can also join us at Nadeem Plaza, Bury Park on Thursday 29th February from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

 

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