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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

  

Suffolk Recorders https://slhc.org.uk/recorders/ https://bit.ly/SocDayProg2024 https://historicengland.org.uk/campaigns/help-write-history/everyday-…
Pakefield All Saints & St. Margaret - successor to the Domesday church recorded   

1. GuntonThis community did not exist as such at Domesday (1086) and does not appear in surviving documentation (as Guneton) until 1198 – in Feet of…

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Lothingland Half-hundred1. Ashby: St. Mary’s Church.2. Belton: All Saints Church – Old Hall –…

Jan 1867 1867 A completely new Lowestoft Low Light, made of wrought iron. It was designed to be moveable.

Tape-recordings made 1976-83The recordings were made with local people, with the intention of producing a sound archive to record an important part…