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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

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The national tax levied in 1327 to raise revenue for the Crown came at a troubled time for the country, for this was the year in which Edward II was…

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A paper written in advance of the creation of the High Street HAZ in 2019 Lowestoft High Street and its adjacent areas constitute a…

   Leathes Ham - a flooded Late Medieval peat-digging
When Henry III died in November 1272, his son and successor Edward (thirty-three years old) was in Sicily, on the way home from fighting in the…

It is hard to make sense of the lost buildings at the top of High Street when all that is left is a long stretch of grass. So we started with an…

WHERE: Martins Score - off High St NR32 1JA WHAT: Spray paint / Stencil Art ARTIST: Joe…