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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

Two of the former almshouses in Dove Street, which stood next to the Workhouse and were demolished during the 1960s. Jack Rose Collection.   

Robert Reeve (local lawyer), who lived at what is now No. 49 High Street and who had his office next door at No. 48, was steward of the Lowestoft…
  

Quarter Sessions Punishment (Lowestoft)With so much material being available for study of misdemeanour and nuisance (as shown elsewhere in these LO…

   St. Margaret’s parish church, where appeals made for the relief of distress in other places would have once been made at Sunday services.
Late 17th Century Public Collections Taken in LowestoftIn addition to the Parish Register record of the marriages, baptisms and…

   Part of St. Margaret’s Plain (taken in 2009) - this area being the surviving remnant of the Goose Green/Fair Green area referred to in text, once smallest of the town’s seven areas of common land
Serious crime, or felony (consisting of treason, murder, assault resulting in serious injury, witchcraft, highway robbery, arson, burglary, rape,…

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

The Street That Saved hit the airwaves tonight. The project is all about not wasting food, and saving money. Check out the video, featuring…