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Lowestoft still has many lovely buildings, despite having lost a few in the wars.

Artillery Drill Hall

This building, which stands in Arnold Street, is in need of some restorative tlc and is an important remnant of Lowestoft’s military past.

Added: 22 September, 2023
CREDIT:David Butcher and The Lowestoft Archaeological and Local History Society

Kirkley Cemetery is a burial ground in the Kirkley area of Lowestoft in Suffolk. Located on London Road South, the cemetery is maintained by Waveney District Council and is open for traditional and Green Burials. 

Added: 22 September, 2023
Alternative Master Plan View

The period of consultation was only 16 days. Get your comments in. See link below.

East Suffolk Council have announced their plans for the Battery Green car park and surrounding area.

The design team are Norwich-based architects Chaplin Farrant and Hemingway Design.

On Wednesday 4th October they presented a small exhibition showcasing the plans for us, the potential users, to examine.

It's not hard to think this is a Good Idea.

Added: 20 October, 2023

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Surviving internal timber framing

See also Overview and Commentary 

Added: 21 January, 2024
CREDIT:Susan Parr

A project funded by the Arts Council is calling on people to share memories of a town's now-closed department store.

Tuttles Tales will examine Tuttles in Lowestoft, Suffolk, which closed in 1981, through personal stories and physical memorabilia.

The stories will be collated to inspire a production of the same name at The Seagull Theatre in March 2024.

 

Added: 27 September, 2023
Old book 1700

Heritage Auctions, HA.com have kindly sent us high resolution images of a famous book actually signed by Lowestoft architect George Glover (1811-1890)  Book: A parallel of the ancient architecture with the modern (1773)

Added: 23 September, 2023
Creative Commons fire

Lowestoft was badly damaged in a substantial fire in 1645. Beginning in a fish house at the base of Lighthouse Score, buildings as far south as Rant Score and to the west of High Street around Crown Street were damaged or destroyed. 

Added: 23 September, 2023

Introduction to Carbon Literacy – a webinar for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 16 February 13:30-14:30

Robert Smith from the University of East Anglia will provide a high-level explanation of the causes and impact of climate change and introduce and explain the concepts of carbon literacy including how a business can gauge their carbon footprint and go about decarbonising. For more information and to register visit Introduction to Carbon Literacy - East Suffolk Means Business

Added: 23 September, 2023
Renovate

Not sure what the intention is but good to see some TLC happening! 

Added: 23 September, 2023
Ness Point Powerstation October 2022

Tuesday's warning that gas shortages in this coming winter might lead to interrupted electricity supplies – that is, power cuts – reminded me of Lowestoft's own new power station.

Added: 23 September, 2023