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Secret Meeting at St Matthew's School
- When
- 13 January 1885
- Where
- St Matthew's School, High Town
Herbert Spratley arranged a secret meeting in January 1885 to advance the merger idea, setting the stage for the formal establishment of the club.
Spratley seized upon Deacon's idea and organized a secret meeting on 13 January 1885 at St Matthew's School in High Town, near the railway station. This private gathering was a precursor to the public formation efforts.
Sources
- Luton Town F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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