84 High Street

No84 in 1865 belonged to Reuben Christinas Cook and the census has him down as a Bill Poster, when the 1st picture was taken around 1932 the shop belonged to William George Uridge who was a Confectioner and ran the shop as The Kandy Kabin. The 1967 Kelly's Directory has, Mr G. Thacker running the shop and the following advert was listed in the local press. "G Thacker, Sewing machine and accessories, repair specialist to all makes and models, Jones and Viking agent, singer, reconditioned models". In 2000 the shop was the Norfolk Lighting Centre and in 2016 after being empty for a while has reopened as a Baby accessories Shop. The shop was also called "Sarah's" and sold handmade presents etc.

CREDIT: Lowestoft High Street, The Butcher, The Baker and The Candlestick Maker by Crispin Hook 2016 Get the book