Buildings

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

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.

Designed by John Louth Clemence

the Editor of Ths LANCET.

But of course there are many persons who cannot afford to pay a guinea; for them the provident dispensary affords

SIR, -Through the kindness of J. L. Clemence Esq.,

a means of securing duly qualified and skilled obstetric architect, I am enabled to send you an elevation, plan, &c., assistance on the one hand, and of enabling patients to contribute according to their means, and to cultivate habits

The Triangle Market area is graced by an infamously iconic architectural landmark we know as The Triangle Sails.

Immediately in front of them are some trees, planted around 30 years ago.

About five days ago temporary fences were erected in around the trees and the area below the sails.

Immediately, rumours started to circulate that the Town Council were about to chop down the trees.

On 27th September Lowestoft Town Council had voted to remove the sails, and work out ways to “...make it more visually appealing.” (LTC Minutes,27 Sept 2022 Full Council Meeting).

Reported rumours that Triangle Trees were for the chop turn out to be true – sort of.

LO&N published on Friday 11th a story which noted rumours that the four trees in front of the Sails were coming down.

We wrote that clearly this was unlikely, as Lowestoft Town Council (LTC) recognised Climate Emergency and was an Earth Protector.

We had asked LTC what was going on.

Now, we have more facts.

Revised (unofficial) local idea for train station improvement generates much interest on social media. Particularly in the light of previous official submission (bottom image)

it uses the towers that were originally on the front (Denmark Road) to soften the effect of the steel and glass extension

North Lowestoft Men's Shed is gradually transforming the bit of land to the west of Lowestoft Central Station.

Our steel garden shed is due to arrive on 5th July. Then we've got to construct it.

We're creating the foundations next week.

We've cleared some brambles, excavated industrial archaeology, sourced some pallets, and generally made progress. 

The land was originally – 1900 to 1950's – a siding, dedicated to loading and unloading livestock – cattle and pigs.

The Methodist Church, or Chapel, at Corton was built in 1873 and opened the following year

The railway swing bridge crossing Lake Lothing, at the western end of this stretch of water, carrying a small section of the track running between Lowestoft and Ipswich and allowing shipping to pass

Samuel Peto built the railway connecting Lowestoft to the rest of the railway system, thus fulfilling his promise that

"fish landed in the early catches would get through to Manchester in time for high tea". 
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