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Art exhibition at The Art Gallery, High Street, Lowestoft 11th May to 11th June Private View Sunday 15th May 2-4pm / 23 September, 2023 |
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March 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm #WeAreHere @ The Grit – Session 1 – Climate crisis discussion sharing ideas / 23 September, 2023 |
| 'No' to Fracking Imposition, says Peter Aldous MP | 
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At the Norfolk and Suffolk Coast and Estuary Conference on 15th October in the Orbis Energy Centre Peter Aldous MP had some critical things to say about 'Central Government' (which is his / 23 September, 2023 |
| 'Spangle Light' | 1778 A 'spangle light' was tested for one night on Lowestoft Low Light by several Trinity Elders sailing out to sea. The design was never permanently used. / 14 April, 2024 | |
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No.1 High Street which is no longer there. This strange oddly shaped building which is kind of unique there in the High Street has long since gone. It was demolished in the 1950s. / Demolished / 2 December, 2024 |
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Call us now for - New Dentures (full full or partial dentures) Partial dentures the technical term means you the recipient are dentate, meaning you have retained roots or standing / 7 December, 2023 |
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Two of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... Harry Peskett and William Turner / 4 December, 2024 |
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Two of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... Karl Arnold and Spencer Ashenden / 11 July, 2025 |
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Back in 1865 Edward Woodger who was a fish merchant was listed as living at number ten and in 1932 Mrs A Bell was running the building as apartments, but during the 1960's the house and remaining terrace was struck by lighting and the council pulled these remaining houses down right up to Arnold House—— / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 11 December, 2024 |
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In 1865 John Chapman was running his printing and stationery business from No100, John Chapman was the main reporter for the Lowestoft paper printed every Friday. He was still there in 1876 and in his advert it say's, Book Seller, Stationer, Printer and Publisher of the Eastern Daily Times and Lowestoft Reporter. / The most easterly bicycle shop in the UK. / 25 February, 2026 |
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Local Historian David Butcher has the following to say about these houses: / “a flexible co-working salon” that has been designed for freelance professionals. / 23 July, 2024 |
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No. 102 High Street. The northern section of a triply-subdivided former merchant’s house of c. 1530-50. The jettied first-floor is one of two only surviving in the old part of town - the other being No. 36 High Street. At least three other buildings show evidence of having once been jettied, with supporting posts in place to help strengthen the ground-floor being brought forward. / 23 July, 2024 |
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Arthur James Saunders carried on a hairdressing business at 103 High Street here in the town. These premises had been a barber's shop for well-nigh 100 years, the first to ply his trade there was one Frederick Aldous Breeze, according to the Post Office Directory for Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk for 1858. / Jazz and blues and a bit of funk, soul, folk, reggae etc vinyl, CDs, sheet music, books, musical bric a brac in the historic High Street in the UK's most easterly town. Ask for Pete! / 23 July, 2024 |
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No104 in 1865 the shop was Clement Burton Butcher's shop and in 1876 he was still recorded as being there but in the 1932 Kelly's Directory, James Foster Ayers is running it as a Butchers. From the 1960's the shop had become Hunter's Grill Restaurant and by the time the 2nd picture was taken in 1998 the shop had become Blue Bell fashions. / Pollyanna Balayage Specialist Salon / 27 March, 2026 |
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Formerly No. 1 and No. 2 Old Nelson Street. In 1913 it opened as Cosy Corner Cinema. Destroyed by fire in 1960 it was extensively rebuilt and became Tom Watts Furnishings. It was Texas Homecare and then Frank Colby Sports. By April 2019 it was occupied by Emperor Chinese restaurant. / We love Hong Kong homemade food!! Golden Castle has temporarily closed during the current lockdown. (as of 28/12.2021) / 25 April, 2026 |
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Formerly No. 3 Old Nelson StreetBy 1900 the shop had passed to Harry Sanker who was also a Fruiterer and Florist. Recorded in the Kelly's Directory of 1932 the shop belonged to E. S. M. Francis who was also a Fruiterer and Florist. After the Second World War the shop became Home Radio / More than just a haircut, it's a relaxing social experience with our friendly stylists / 13 January, 2026 |
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... Formerly No. 4 Old Nelson Street / Chloe Ray offers a friendly atmosphere of old school drinking with a new school feel. / 13 November, 2025 |
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No11 was always a private house. See also Lost End of High St——————- / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 12 December, 2024 |
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St peters st / 3 March, 2024 |
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These properties were in London Road North prior to 1891. All were knocked down to widen road / Now demolished / 23 February, 2024 |
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Formerly No. 105, prior to 1891In 1865 No105 was Charles Jefferies linen drapers / Pushforward work with those young people that others have given up on. Those that don't fit the mould of traditional education and need to be engaged differently. / 24 May, 2024 |
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Formerly No. 106, prior to 1891In 1865 No106 was John Naylors Clock and Watch shop.The building in 1865 was a Clothier belonging to James Larke and it was recorded he was still there in 1876. [both cant be right??] / Pushforward work with those young people that others have given up on. Those that don't fit the mould of traditional education and need to be engaged differently. / 23 March, 2024 |
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“ March 2, 1941. I wonder who will find this note. We are in the midst of the Great War Hope it will be over when this is found. Hitler must not win I wonder” NOTE WRITTEN DURING AN AIR RAID ON 21.3.1941 / Details on Facebook / 22 September, 2023 |
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Formerly No. 107, prior to 1891No107 the High Street (Albion House) in 1865 was Edwin Soons Fruiterers, Florist shop and Seedsman [Photo Soons moved from 107 to here 115] / A beautiful Aesthetic Clinic in Lowestoft, Suffolk. We offer a wide range of services to give you the elegant and fabulous look that you deserve. / 15 February, 2024 |
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Formerly No. 108, prior to 1891 / 15 February, 2024 |
| 117 High Street | 
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Formerly No. 109, prior to 1891 / Darren Breeze - I am a Registered Professional Turner, tutor, demonstrator, maker, creator, recycler with a passion for what i do. / 15 March, 2024 |
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Formerly No. 110, prior to 1891No110 High Street (now 118) back in 1865 was James Sterry Fishmonger's shopBy 1932 the building was taken over by the British and Argentine Meat Company which later became Dewhurst's and continued at this address well into the 1960's. / 6 September, 2024 |
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Formerly No. 111, prior to 1891No111 in 1865 was George Sharman Watchmakers, but by 1876 Mr Sharman had quit watch making and turned his hand to running an off licence from this address. / Charms · Kits · Mosaic Mirrors · Barong Masks · Sitting Shelf Animals / 15 February, 2024 |
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#LowestoftDaysOfChristmas 12th AND FINAL day.. SKYLINE LOOKUP QUIZ (lower westside) PART TWO here are ANOTHER SIX features. But where are they??? Consider ANOTHER brisk walk to spot them! / 23 December, 2023 |
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No12 in 1865 was Mrs Mary Hunt, Lodging House. At 12 High Street we have William Roll and family - marine store dealer and a boarder:Revd Cyril Herbert Harvey - clerk in Holy Orders CREDIT: 1911 censusSee also Lost End of High St———————— / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 24 November, 2025 |
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... / “At A Piece of Cake, we care about food” For nearly three decades, our high street deli has been serving Lowestoft with freshly made sandwiches, wraps, cakes and pastries. / 30 November, 2024 |
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In 1865 No122 was recorded as a Fancy Repository run by Peter James Bensley and by 1932 the shop had become a Clothier simply called Bradley's. During the 1950's the shop was recorded as a Confectioner's run by Mr J. E. Mallett and was open right up to the 1960's when it became the Rendezvous Cafe run by Mr R Whinney. / Gary and Debra look forward to welcoming you to this convenience store. We have various offers in store on a daily basis / 17 August, 2025 |
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No123 or Connaught House was built in 1814 as a private house but by 1850 the building had become the National Provincial bank. Moving on to 1900 the building was leased by the owner Ernest Fortescue Preston to the Church of England Incorporated Society who provided accommodation for the homeless in Lowestoft. / 19 June, 2024 |
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The Flixton Dairy, 127 Bevan Street, and at 128 William Welsford, Tailor. / 22 September, 2023 |
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No127-128-129 / English run barbers shop, child friendly, Playstation 5 free to enjoy / 25 March, 2025 |
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we are working to turn this into reality and will keep you all informed of progress. more soon / 23 September, 2023 |
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No128 / 5 January, 2024 |
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No129 / Andrew welcomes you to a New Tattoo and Aesthetics company on the east coast in East Anglia. A bright, calm and relaxed environment for all your tattoo and beauty requirements. / 16 July, 2024 |
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#LowestoftDaysOfChristmas 11th day.. / 22 December, 2023 |
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The listing for The Rectory is between number 12 and number 14 - hence equates to number 13.Edward Lowry Henderson, Rector of Lowestoft, and his family lived there (he was later Dean of St Albans) CREDIT:1911 censusPreviously The impressive rectory for St Margarets Church, No13 as of 1940 was the Transport Ministry offices. / See also Lost End of High St / 24 November, 2025 |
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a non-profit making volunteer community initiative formed to promote the arts in the Lowestoft area. / 22 April, 2024 |
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... / Marilyn’s - A place to be authentically you. We strive to be a welcoming bar and restaurant that encompasses all. / 30 November, 2024 |
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You can see the 2nd picture is the old building before it was rebuilt into the one on the left. In 1865 the shop was run by Robert Riches who ran it as a Tobacconist and along with his wife who worked from the shop as a ladies Hat maker. In 1900 the shop became a Barbers run by Rackham and Barnard. / Andy and Colette welcome you to..Strings & PagesMoral of The Story Bookstore / 3 October, 2025 |
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In 1865 No133 was a butcher's shop run by William Rackham who also had a branch in Kirkley but by the time the 2nd picture was taken in the 1880's it had passed to Benjamin Saunders and Sons. The shop continued as a butcher's well into the 1960's until it became the Go-Go's Coffee Bar and Cafe but by the time the 3rd picture was taken the shop had become J and M Cards. / Madeleine and John welcome you to an interesting world of furniture and curiosities / 2 February, 2025 |
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Before it was The Old Blue Anchor Public House you can see from the 2nd picture from the 1880's it was just called the Blue Anchor. You can see from this picture No124-125-126 which were knocked down to make way for the new town hall which never got built because of the cost but the council decided this after they knocked them down. / Inspired by British and European influences & specialising in fish & seafood; MarkG uses local, rustic, seasonal and sustainable British ingredients, with menus created on a daily basis off / 30 June, 2025 |
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The building started out life as Brett's and Sons and he sold house furnishings, but by the 1950's the building was taken over by Percy Wigg. He opened this business soon after the Second World War in Brett's and Sons old building on the corner of the High Street and Dukes Head Street. / MarkG Bistro Wine Bar uses local, rustic, seasonal and sustainable British ingredients, with menus created on a daily basis offering the freshest market dishes. / 11 January, 2026 |
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In 1725 the building started out its life as a Cordswainers (Shoe Makers) under the ownership of James Postle, but in 1745 the shop had passed to Simon Spicer who rented it from Mr Postle and set up his Coopers business. Between 1756-1776 the Coopers business passed to Samuel Hobbins with Thomas Tripp taking over from him in 1776-1809. / one of the few remaining traditional haberdasheries in the country. After the 2020 Coronavirus crisis forced our shop to close, we set up this shop to keep our customers knitting! / 27 July, 2025 |
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Starting in 1865 the shop was still joined to No134 and was Robert Smiths Corn Chandler, but sometime after the family which owned the building fell out and the building returned to how it is today. In 1900 the shop was Mr Alfred Musson Jewellers and fancy repository, whatever a fancy repository is? / 27 July, 2025 |
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In 1865 Edmund Fisher Crake operated his business from both No136 and No137 and was as follows: -Gold and Silver smith and Watch makers, Working Jeweller, Opticians and fancy Repository (Branch at 22 London Rd). In 1932 the Kelly's Directory has George Butcher and Son operating their Picture Framing business from the address. / Skin specialist and facial therapist - Georgia and her team look forward to welcoming youInstagram / 22 September, 2025 |
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As it explained on the previous page both No136-No137 were Mr Edmund Fisher Crake Jewellers shop. Recorded in the Kelly's Directory of 1932 Mr Ernest Whiteley has set up shop as a Tobacconist. During the 1950's the shop was Mr F. Leech's Fruit and Greengrocers shop, by 1965 the shop had become Louise, Ladies Outfitter's. / Jamie looks forward to welcoming you to this new tattoo parlourOn Facebook / 22 September, 2025 |
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In 1865 Mr George Corbyn was running the shop as a Clothier but the building was rebuilt from the one you can see above, you can see the original building opposite. Once it was rebuilt it became Geneva House and the grand cast iron clock was erected sometime in 1885. In the Kelly's directory of 1932 the shop had been taken over by Mr S. / 22 September, 2025 |
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In 1865 the shop is recorded as the High Street Post Office with Thomas Pratt as postmaster, but by 1932 Kelly's Directory the shop has changed its use to Wrens Limited whose main business was as a saddlers but by the 1940's the shop had changed its business to a Sports Shop. / Hair extensions, acrylic nail enhancements gel nail polish manicures and pedicures, individual semi permanent eyelash extensions wedding and special occasion hair. / 22 September, 2025 |
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In 1841 the property was own by Caroline M. Hubert and Harriet Smith. Described as being a “House & Garden” it was connected by a narrow reserved right of way which connected it to Whapload Road – this was shared with No. 15 to the immediate south. / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 24 November, 2025 |
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In 1900 Mr Ernest John Blake ran his solicitor business from this address, but by 1932 the Kelly Directory has Mrs Wren running her Post Office from this address until she moved to No53. By the 1950's, Mr Gooch had moved in and was running his driving tuition business from the shop. As you can see the shop today is Mr M. G. / 22 September, 2025 |
| 141-142 High Street | 
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In 1865 the shop belonged to Mr John Watson Ling who ran the shop as a Plumbers and his occupation was listed as a Gas Fitter. By the 1880's his son Mr John Guild Ling had turned the shop into an Artists Colour and Paperhanging Store and if you look at the 2nd picture you can just make out Ling on the blind. / Carla and staff welcome you - Hand picked fabric perfect for Dress Making Haberdashery Crafting Quilting AO Pattern Printing Available / 19 December, 2025 |
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No143 Was for its early years one of the town's many Pawn Brokers, in 1900 Edgar Norman Larke. In the Kelly's Directory of 1932 the shop had passed to Edgar's son, a Mr Donald. B. Larke and carried on the family business right up to the late 1950's. After the shop closed as a Pawn Brokers it became Laundromat, Launderett. / 5 April, 2024 |
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In 1865 the shop was a Linen Draper's run by Mr Christopher William Wiseman, but in 1932 in the Kelly's Directory it had Stead and Simpson Ltd running their Bootmakers and Shoe shop from here. During the 1950's the shop was knocked through into 145. The International Tea Company Ltd had moved in and the shop operated as a grocer's. / maybe part of larger shop. / 22 September, 2025 |
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No145 in 1900 was the location of Hepworth and Sons Ltd who traded as Clothiers and with keeping with the theme in 1932 Holgates had moved in with their Tailoring business. During the 1950's the International Tea Company Stores had moved in and knocked through to No144. / Currently being restored / 11 January, 2026 |
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The Wesleyan Chapel was located between No145 and No147 and was built in 1862 and operated as a Methodist Church. Moving on 42 years to 1908 the Chapel decided to erected at a cost of £4000 a Sunday School. The Wesleyan Society movement was formed in Lowestoft in 1761, under the patronage of Mr John Wesley who started preaching on a spot in Martin's Score. / 24 January, 2026 |
| 147 High Street | 
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No147a / Specialists in colouring,cutting & up do's. / 18 January, 2026 |
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No148 has spent most of its life as a Solicitors office, in 1865 it was the home of William Rix Seago, Solicitor, Town clerk and Notary Public and in 1900 it was the home of Lovewell Blake and Seago and Sons. Recorded in the Kelly's Directory of 1932 the building became Lowestoft's School of Music under the tutorage of Miss Corbyn and Miss Tooley (I.R.A.M). / 2 June, 2024 |
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No149 was once the site of the Crown and Anchor Public House/Hotel but by 1932 when it appears in the Kelly's Directory the building had become Herbert Stebbings and Sons Ltd, Wine and Spirit Merchants. The 2nd picture taken in 1998 shows the building being The Antique and Carpenters Shop but roll on two years to the picture on the right and it has become Pyramid, the Egyptian shop. / Thai massage, which originated in India, has been around for over 2,500 years. / 17 August, 2025 |
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The 14th Lowestoft Scout Group was founded in 1937 by Skipper Philip Cocks / The 14th Lowestoft Scout Group - providing a fun and safe scouting environment / 19 December, 2023 |
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17:35 20 5yr old scouts arrive..Explore what has happened to seedlings planted last time (via newly mowed path)Split into 4 groups / 28 July, 2025 |
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At the Suffolk-Norfolk border, Lowestoft is a seaside resort and port town with an interesting story to tell. / 23 September, 2023 |
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In 1841 this was described in the Tithe Apportionment as being a “house and garden” owned and occupied by a Lowestoft-born, 45 year-old widow, Elizabeth Curtis. Elizabeth also owned land to the east of her garden stretching down to Whapload Road. This was used as a “twine ground” and occupied by a twine-spinner named William Masterson. / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 24 November, 2025 |
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The 2nd picture was taken around the 1880's and shows the Stebbing's family standing outside the hotel, as well as the Crown and Anchor the Stebbing's owned a number of public houses in the town. During the 1990's the Hotel was taken over by the Scotts and operated a brewery in the old stable block at the rear, over the years landlords have come and gone. / 4 December, 2024 |
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No151 / 22 April, 2024 |
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No153 now sits as an empty plot, but you can sit down there and take stock of the High Street and view the information board which points out the many sites of interest. You can see from the plaque above that the site was once the home of the White Horse public house which was knocked down in 1703 to make way for the new market place. / spare ground with post box and phone box / 16 November, 2023 |
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No154 / Architect John Louth Clemence / 9 March, 2026 |
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In the 2nd picture on the left you can see Victoria House which is No159 and was Mr Samuel Lancelot Cook, Bakery and Confectioner's shop. He also had a shop at No158. As can be seen in the corner of this picture, the picture must have been taken on a day when he was closed as the shutters are on the windows. / 22 April, 2024 |
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12 May 1943, 2100 hours. Some 25 FW 190s, each carrying a single 500 kg HE bomb, swept across the town at 50 ft causing death and destruction on a dreadful scale. 4 bombs in High Street caused very serious damage to cottages and property in the area pictured. CREDIT: Bob Collis / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 17 December, 2024 |
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160 High Street. Old Address: 156 High Street West side When built: The present building was erected in 1899 after the widening of the High Street. Brief history/features: On the demolition of the earlier building on this site in 1897 (No. 156) an ancient vaulted crypt was uncovered and now forms the cellar of the present building. / . / 22 April, 2024 |
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Both pictures show No160-161, you can clearly see the window which allowed light to the vaults below. In 1865 before the building was demolished No161 was Mr George Woodcock's Bootmakers shop and after it was rebuilt it remained a Boot and shoemaker run by Mr Herbert. E. Ives. / 22 April, 2024 |
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161 London Rd South161 London Rd South / 22 September, 2023 |
| 162 High Street | 
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In 1865 No162 was the premises of Gowing and Rounce, Shipping and Commission Agents, Insurance Brokers and General Merchants. Around the 1880's the shop became a grocer's, run by Mr C. E. Nobbs but by the 1950's Gaskin's the high-class fruiters and greengrocers had opened up a second location as well as No35-No36 in No162. / 22 April, 2024 |
| 1628 The Lowestoft Lights were re-built | see also our Lowestoft maritime timeline page / 9 April, 2024 | |
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No162-163-164 / 22 April, 2024 |
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No167 / 13 July, 2025 |
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In 1932 Mr John. S. Butcher was running No169 as a fishmonger's. In the 1940 phone book he is still there but now he sells poultry as well as fish. In 1952 the shop had passed to Dobson Fisheries but by the 1967 Mr D. A. Richardson had set up his Veterinary practice in the building. In 2016 the building is still a vet's but now is knocked through into No170. / 4 July, 2025 |
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here James William Quantrill, a Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Ocean Fisher, James died on 16th of June 1918 at the age of 18 when a mine brought up in the trawl exploded, sinking the vessel, with the loss of all nine crew including James————————— / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 18 December, 2024 |
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... / 24 November, 2024 |
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... / 24 November, 2024 |
| 172 High Street | 
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The building in the current picture in 1932 according to the Kelly's Directory was a shop run by Mr G. Parr and Son. His shop was run as a picture framers. From the 1950's the shop was Sunor Ltd who were paint distributors and carried on in the shop until the1970's, when it became flats. / 13 July, 2025 |
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No173 can be seen in the above picture as it was before it was torn down for the road widening. No173 was previously the Dolphin public house up to the 19th century but in 1865 Mrs Susannah Porter was shown as working from there as a Dress-maker. Once the building was rebuilt it belonged to a George Cooper in 1932 but the Kelly's Directory didn't say what the shop was. / 24 November, 2024 |
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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 / 9 April, 2024 |
| 174 High Street | 
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After the block was rebuilt it had a few uses, but recorded in the 1920's and also in the picture above, the shop was K and L Bane which was recorded in an advert at the time as a Fancy Drapers. In 1932 as recorded in the Kelly's Directory the shop appears to have been taken over by Mrs. S. Copling who also ran it as a draper. / 24 November, 2024 |
| 175 High Street | 
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One of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... / Dental Practicehttps://www.thedentallounge.co.uk / 24 November, 2024 |
| 176 High Street | 
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East Anglia Portrait Co. 176 High Street, Lowestoft (Kelly's Suffolk Directory 1908/1912/1916, Aubrey's Suffolk Directory, 1916In 1932 the Kelly's Directory has the shop down as belonging to a Mr Frank Leech who ran the shop as a Florist. Moving on to 1940 and Mr Frank Leech is still there but now he is listed as a Fruiterer and stayed up to the 1960's. / Tandoori restaurant and takeaway / 17 August, 2025 |
| 177 Jubilee Stores High Street | 
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Three of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... / 23 November, 2024 |
| 177a High Street Stradbroke House | 
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No 177a as it appears to have been a private residence for all of its life. In 1865 the building was the home of Dr John Prentice who was a Surgeon in the town. Listed in the 1932 edition of the Kelly's Directory it has a Mr William Hallett as living there. / 23 November, 2024 |
| 178-179-180-181-182-183 after flats High Street | 
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No178-179-180 If you look at the map to the side, No178 is the second property up from the corner of Osborne Street. All this terrace was demolished to make way for Shadbroke House in the 1950's. No178 was the home of Robert Gamble, a Dairyman in 1865 and in 1900 a Mr Henry Pratt who was a Harness Maker. / 13 February, 2026 |
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12 May 1943, 2100 hours. Some 25 FW 190s, each carrying a single 500 kg HE bomb, swept across the town at 50 ft causing death and destruction on a dreadful scale. 4 bombs in High Street caused very serious damage to cottages and property in the area pictured. CREDIT: Bob Collis / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 19 December, 2024 |
| 18-32 Station Square | 
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| 1803 Lighthouse Low Light rebuilt with larger reflector | 9 April, 2024 | |
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The Belle Vue was built in 1903 after the widening of the High Street and was located at the Northern end of the High Street at the junction of St Margaret's Road. Due to Jubilee Road going through, it was demolished in 1976/77 to make way for the road. listed in the Kelly's Directory of 1932 it has the landlord as Mr George. R. / 23 November, 2024 |
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130 years ago IF you had stood on the doorstep of No5 High St, you would have seen No185-186-187 the High Street, which can be seen in the picture on the right, was one of three houses in the Terrace which once stood in front of Park Terrace. In 1932 No185 was listed as a Florists operated by the Dye Brothers and by 1967 the building had become a Central Heating Shop run by Mr C. N. Scupham. / 5 December, 2024 |
| 1850 book - Lowestoft with details of the new route to Denmark | 
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“Lowestoft has of late assumed so prominent a status, not merely among the new watering-places which have acquired more or less popularity within the last few years, chiefly owing to the extension / 9 April, 2024 |
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In the 17th century [Nos. 33 occupied the cleared ground-space of former Nos. 19-20 High Street.] - full list here / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 17 December, 2024 |
| 1900 Town Hall Builders | 
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Thanks to Marion Hayes for an excellent photo from early 1900’s showing building work on the Town Hall. We had been struggling to find ANY front on old images for this historic building. / 9 April, 2024 |
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A Millenium Heritage project from 1999 has been restored and saved by LO&N. / 31 May, 2024 |
| 20 High Street | 
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In the 17th century [Nos. 33 occupied the cleared ground-space of former Nos. 19-20 High Street.] - full list here / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 17 December, 2024 |
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12 May 1943, 2100 hours. Some 25 FW 190s, each carrying a single 500 kg HE bomb, swept across the town at 50 ft causing death and destruction on a dreadful scale. 4 bombs in High Street caused very serious damage to cottages and property in the area pictured. CREDIT: Bob Collis / The Town Green was originally a northward extension of the High Street but the space on which the green now stands was created out of property destruction and damage caused by WW2 air raids, and on / 20 December, 2024 |
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Was "The Candy Shop"CREDIT:Peggy Mcgregor - Candy Shop - number 25 - circa 1950 as that was when I think my parents bought it (this is from their album) / 17 August, 2025 |
| 22village Hedgerow | Simply click on the button's below to see that week's diary page (*tip - pages load quicker when read in sequence) / 2 October, 2024 | |
| 22Villages update | Being an old website some protocols have changed and links look for an index page with a suffix .html rather than the alternative .html. / 2 October, 2024 | |
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Was "The Candy Shop" / 22 November, 2024 |