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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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All of the older names listed below in italic font derive from documentation of one kind or another relating to the town – particularly those…

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Front  | BizList | Both Sides | > Darren 117 details of current shop > history using social media we started getting great old photos, how to…

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

 A new feature of the website is that from any High Street building page you can see it in the context of where it is in the street, relative to…

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