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History

The history and traditions of Lowestoft and its society, including the stories of some of today’s companies and businesses. Explore stories, information and local links about Lowestoft’s history, including an INDEX of over 100 articles by David Butcher

Visit our new project Our Fallen. Try the Historic High Street Stroll where you can click on a building and find out some key facts about its history. And if it's a business, what it can do for you. Try the Timeline to look at some key dates in our history. Just scroll or swipe down the page, or click on the 'related topic' below, or use the highlighted menus above.

And check out stories with a connection to the area's history, from Heritage Action Zone to walks along The Scores. Want to add information? Or suggest a link? Just email us with the details using the [Got a comment] block on any story

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Taken from volume II (pp. 1412-19) of Isaac Gillingwater’s three-volume handwritten manuscript ‘A History of Lowestoft and Lothingland’ (c. 1800-10…
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A number of rules and fees payable (applying to both residents and outsiders) surviving from the Late Medieval and Early Modern periods is to be…

   A perspective view of Lowestoft from the N. E. Battery by J. Cole, 1790
by Susan Steward and Harry GraingerNew house, new gardenIn 2018 we moved house - from an old house in the centre of Norwich to an even older house…

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Coastal erosion (South beach, Lowestoft) 1906-2023 approx 200m!   Measuring from the current cliff-top edge to the east of All Saints Church (as was…

#LowestoftDaysOfChristmas 5th day..  From 'Counting House' in 1812 to now a welcoming private residence , via a Bank manager taking refuge under his…

Hearth Tax, as a means of raising money for The Crown, was introduced into England following the Restoration of the Monarchy under Charles II in…