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Women tram

1914 - 1918 First World War eventually meant that Lowestoft Corporation Transport trams women drivers, inspectors and conductors were introduced

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1931 8th May saw the last ever Lowestoft tram service, driven by the oldest driver who had been with the service since 1903. In almost 28 years the trams had carried around 80 million passengers, and driven about 8 million miles.

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Tram in London Road Early 1900's

1930 The Corporation saw the spark was failing, and decided to abandon the tram system

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new collection point 141 High Street

New Use It All Collection Point - 141 High Street

Saturday 1st Jan 12 - 2pm

Friday 7th Jan 

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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
image: Hello Peeps flyer

Art exhibition at The Art Gallery, High Street, Lowestoft

11th May to 11th June

Private View Sunday 15th May 2-4pm

The Private View sounds intriguing and a little bit different to yer average - a lot of masks involved...

Added: 23 September, 2023
Poster for Craft Fair 12th June at the Grit

The Grit is an ambitious new centre for the arts and heritage just getting under way. Art and sculpture, arts events, evening performance, cinema, and community activities, and Heritage Centre.

Craft Fair Lowestoft

SUN JUN 12 2022 AT 11am TO 4pm  

The Grit: Lowestoft Centre for the Arts & Heritage | Lowestoft

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John Reay self-portrait and saxaphone

John Reay was an excellent artist who lived for many years in Lowestoft, recording its life and landscapes. Visitors to the exhibition at Another Angle Studios on Battery Green Road will spot many local places, especially on the seafront. He worked mostly in pastels, screenprints and oils.

 

https://www.anotheranglestudio.co.uk/reay-of-light---exhibition-of-the-…

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Post office

Old main office now being restored

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Renovate

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

Added: 23 September, 2023