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| 27 High Street | 
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No26 You can see in the current picture No 26 is now part of the pub, but back in 1865 it was the home of a Joseph Hammersley who was a fish merchant in the fish market. In the first history picture you can see it between the damage candy shop and the Royal falcon No27 / 5 December, 2024 |
| 185-186-187 High Street | 
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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 |
| 150 High Street | 
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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 |
| 03 High Street | 
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Two of Lowestoft's Our Fallen lived here... Harry Peskett and William Turner / 4 December, 2024 |
| How was it done: Lost End Map | The end result is here / 3 December, 2024 | |
| 02 High Street | 
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3 December, 2024 |
| 01 High Street | 
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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 |
| 72 High Street | 
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The 1618 Manor Roll says that everything which now forms 70-79 High Street belonged to Christopher Rant (gentleman) - preceded by his father Roger. Working from north to south, from the score, there were four houses and two pieces of land - finishing at what is now 80 High Street. CREDIT:David Butcher / A new exciting small venue - always a warm welcome Now open on Saturdays ** / 30 November, 2024 |
| 45 High Street | 
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We believe the branch operated from different premises on the High Street (what is now no. 45) by circa 1830 and remained at this address until it moved to 62 High Street in 1858. The agents for the bank in the 1830s were John Brown and Daniel Chaston, linen and woollen drapers. CREDIT: Rosie Fogarty Archivist Barclays Group Archives / for those wishing to top up on staple ingredients and those cutting down on plastic usage. / 30 November, 2024 |
| 61 62 High Street | 
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The former bank is a grade II listed late 18th century building with a late C19 facade with rusticated quoins. Dentilled hoods on scrolled consoles over the door and lower windows give the appearance of a substantial building / We love our brilliant gadgets and gizmos – until they stop working. That’s why our experts are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. / 30 November, 2024 |
| 93 High Street | 
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By 2016 No93 was Flax, Cafe, Bar but in 1865 it was Joseph Flood, Printers and Stationers with Alfred Kent, Solicitor having his offices in the rooms above. / restaurant with fresh American style food, dips, desserts and beer selection mixed with excellent service / 30 November, 2024 |
| 95 98 High Street | 
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This shop is made up from four different shops which had been knocked through into one large unit, as far back as 1865 No95 was the offices of the Suffolk Mercury and John Thomas Hendly was their chief reporter. In 1876 No96 was Mr William and Henry Brand shop which they ran as a Tailors and Outfitters. / We bring you the aromatic and traditional food from all over Turkey 01502473232 for bookings / 30 November, 2024 |
| 133a High Street | 
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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 November, 2024 |
| 131 High Street | 
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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 |
| 120-121 High Street | 
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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 |