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History

The history and traditions of Lowestoft and its society, including the stories of some of today’s companies and businesses. Explore stories, information and local links about Lowestoft’s history, including 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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Building an archive not just for today, but for the historian who comes after usOne of the principles behind Our Fallen is simple: if we state…
CREDIT: BluePen/Ventura — created for community history and freely available for reuse.   

It is stated in the Book of Fiefs/Fees (al. Liber Feodorum) – an Exchequer listing of feudal estates compiled at the beginning of the 14th century…

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Former Names for Lowestoft Streets, Roads and ScoresAll of the older names listed below in italic font derive from documentation of…

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Welcome to the Scores Trail. This booklet has been designed to help you understand a little more of Lowestoft history and of the significance of…

869-70 - Township’s name possibly changed to the Scandinavian form of Hloðver’s toft, following the great Danish invasion of these…

Feb 1665 Some idea of the vulnerability of the Lothingland coastline during times of trouble may be had from an incident which occurred during the…