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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, local links all about Lowestoft History and 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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The Seven Commons of Lowestoft (14th-19th century)

One of the most interesting features of local landscapes during the Late Medieval and Early Modern periods in any community (and Lowestoft was no…
  

Suffolk Histories Meeting

Suffolk Recorders https://slhc.org.uk/recorders/ https://bit.ly/SocDayProg2024 https://historicengland.org.uk/campaigns/help-write-history/everyday-…

Interior Décor, Fittings and Possessions (Houses, 16th-18th Century)

   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…

Lowestoft Lighthouses (1609-1975)

   Lowlight (1820) - Isaac Johnson
The organisation known as Trinity House had its origins in a royal charter of 1514 granted by Henry VIII to “The Master, Wardens, and Assistants of…
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Our Fallen Maps

What do over 2000 casualties look like (large file)? As a spreadsheet, it looks interesting. Plot the home address to a street map, and the impact…
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High Street: Hope from the ashes

On Saturday 3rd June 2023 disaster hit Lowestoft's High Street, but all is not doom and gloom.  145, High Street suffered a crippling fire. At least…