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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, and local links all about Lowestoft History

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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ACHIEVEMENTS: Ensured that vital wartime communications remained operational. Dorothy Ann Daphne Dallimer, born on December 1, 1889…
The home of Benjamin Ibrook (Overseer of the Poor, 1682 &1692) - a merchant recently arrived in Lowestoft from Southwold, whose main business interests were in fishing and fish-curing.   

The largest administrative task by far to demand both the attention and the time of the parochial authorities in Lowestoft during the Early Modern…

Overview and CommentaryOn 12 May 1545 Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk (and third of his family to hold the title), visited Lowestoft as part of a…

   CREDIT: Sue & Larry Howes
A fitting tribute to Henry Browne, Clifford Brewster, and the other Lowestoft men who lost their lives serving with tank units in both world wars.…

The first challenge is that many High Street buildings are so tall that even standing the other side of the street it isn’t possible to fit it all…

The Historic England schedule of Listed buildings for Lowestoft (inc. Kirkley, Pakefield. Oulton Broad, Oulton Village & Gunton) All Grade II…