The Luton Yearbook 1914 describes St Matthews Church:

St. Matthews Church, erected in 1875, situated in High Town occupies a commanding site. Seating accommodation 800.

Staff

• Vicar Rev. Harry Coate, appointed in 1894
• Curate, Rev W.H. Hopkins
• Wardens Messers T. Bodell, 59 Clarendon Road, and H.E Cain, 61 Clarendon Road
• Organist Mr A. Burgess
• Verger G. Newbury
• Parish Nurse nurse Wintle, 1196 North Street.

Property

• The Church Army Hall is in Brunswick Street
  • Officers in Charge Captain and Mrs Higson.