Motto: Scientiae et labori detur. The arms were officially granted on 1876. The bee is the emblem of industry, the hive represents the straw-plaiting industry of which Luton was famous. The wheat sheaf represents agriculture and the supply of wheat straw.

The bee is traditionally the emblem of industry and the hive represents the straw plaiting industry for which Luton was famous. The rose is from the arms of the Napier family, whereas the thistle is a symbol for Scotland.

In the centre of the shield is a bee, which is the heraldic emblem of industry. The hive represents the straw-plaiting industry, for which Luton were famous, as well as straw hat and boater makers. The wheatsheaf alludes to the agriculture and supply of wheat straw for the plaiting industry.

The bee on the white cross is the icon of industry and the hive in the top right corner represents in particular the strawplaiting industry for which Luton has become famous, thanks to the excellent supply of wheaten straw, represented by the wheatsheaf in the top left corner.

Feb 27, 2022 · Sunrise features Luton landmarks on both its sides, like Luton Hoo, the university, the airport and the Hat Factory area. An elephant statue that was auctioned to raise funds for a hospice has...

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North Herts BKA covers from the borders of Luton across to the Essex border and from Knebworth & Kimpton to the borders of Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire. We are a division of Hertfordshire Beekeepers Association and in turn are full members of …

Aug 10, 2009 · The bee (and hive) is usually an indication of industry - witness the bee symbols associated with Manchester, and the sheaf agriculture and the straw-plaiting industry. The rose is a symbol from the arms of the family of John Napier from Luton Hoo. He brought a group of Scots under his protection to establish straw-weaving in the town.

Oct 21, 2024 · Luton Point are set to host a free Bee Awareness Day on Monday 28 th October for families to attend during Half Term. From 11am – 3pm in Central Square, shoppers can …