

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: It Only Took Nine Years - An evening with Tom Caldon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:15 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Luton-born author Tom Caldon has recently written a book about the LTFCs rise from non-league to Premier LeagueAbout this EventNine years separated Luton Town’s final game in non-league from their first match in the Premier League. No other club has climbed to the upper echelon of English football so quickly in the modern era. The Hatters achieved this feat responsibly, led by the same group of supporters, former players and local businessmen who saved the club from financial ruin.It Only Took Nine Years is the remarkable story of a provincial club’s rise from the footballing abyss to the affluent top tier, told by Tom Caldon, a lifelong fan who attended over 300 matches during those 10 seasons. This book captures the sights, sounds and culture of the English Football League in the 2010s and 2020s, celebrating Luton’s classic Kenilworth Road Stadium and the heroes who played within.Tom will be here to talk about whyhis book and the writing process, and there will be a chance to purchase copies.This event is free, but you are invited to make a donation to support Brown Books Community Bookshop and Luton Literature CIC.Space is limited and so it must be booked in advance and max two places can be reserved per booking.Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening.Please arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/luton/it-only-took-nine-years-an-evening-with-tom-caldon/100001978616481158
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, football, sports, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Luton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Brown Books Ltd
- **lat**: 51.8851301
- **long**: -0.4113479
- **full address**: Brown Books Ltd, 77 High Town Road, Luton, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Luton Literature (https://allevents.in/org/luton-literature/21887766)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:15 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Brown Books Ltd, 77 High Town Road, Luton, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Luton Literature
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, football, sports, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about It Only Took Nine Years - An evening with Tom Caldon ?
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