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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 straw-plaiting industry was brought to Luton by a group of Scots under the protection of Sir John Napier of Luton Hoo. The rose is taken from the arms of the Napier family, whereas the thistle is a symbol for Scotland. | 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 straw-plaiting industry was brought to Luton by a group of Scots under the protection of Sir John Napier of Luton Hoo. The rose is taken from the arms of the Napier family, whereas the thistle is a symbol for Scotland. | ||
The crest shows a hand with a bunch of wheat, either taken again as a symbol of the straw-plaiting, but they may also be derived from the arms of John Whethamsteade, | The crest shows a hand with a bunch of wheat, either taken again as a symbol of the straw-plaiting, but they may also be derived from the arms of John Whethamsteade, Abbot of St. Albans who rebuilt in the 15<sup>th</sup> century the chancel of St. Mary's Church in Luton. | ||
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