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History

The history and traditions of Lowestoft, and its society, including that of some of today's companies and businesses. It's in the early stages. Stories, information, and local links all about Lowestoft History

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

Late 17th century cane work chair   

Lowestoft Houses – 16th-18th Century   The most commonly mentioned items of interior decoration during the later part of the 16th century, in the…
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A small house (early 18th century) John Cousens (carter) lived with his wife Mary in a three-roomed house somewhere in the side-street area to the…

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(16th-18th Century)  Construction detailsIn May 1545, the Duke of Norfolk was carrying out a review of coastal defences between Great Yarmouth and…

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In some ways, buildings are every bit as much historical documents as written sources and can inform the observer of many aspects of human activity…

A £10m transformation of a former town hall building will bring "social and economic benefit", a council said.The granting of planning permission…

In an effort to make local history images more accessible whilst also respecting the owners of the images wish not to have them copied everywhere,…