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

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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…

   Site of Lowestoft’s first windmill: top of the slope in the Hill Road/Halcyon Crescent area.
Malting and brewing  Much of the barley grown in Lowestoft would have been used to make malt, the light soils in the parish…

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…

Jan 1942 Lowestoft’s worst raid of world war II 80 years ago today on 23 January 1942, while convoys of lorries were still trucking the wreckage and…