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History

The history and traditions of Lowestoft, and its society, including that of some of today's companies and businesses. It's in the early stages. Stories, information, local links all about Lowestoft History and 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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Fri, 03/10/1645 - 00:00 One of the things most dreaded during the Late Medieval and Early Modern periods, in townships of any size with a…

   Lowlight (1820) - Isaac Johnson
The organisation known as Trinity House had its origins in a royal charter of 1514 granted by Henry VIII to “The Master, Wardens, and Assistants of…

   trades
One of the many interesting features to emerge from the study of Lowestoft’s history over the years, and the attempts to reconstruct aspects of its…

#LowestoftDaysOfChristmas 3rd day.. The site of Nos. 64-69 HIGH STREET - occupied by two sets of mid-late 19th century, terraced, triple shop-builds…

by Susan Steward and Harry GraingerNew house, new gardenIn 2018 we moved house - from an old house in the centre of Norwich to an even older house…