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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

  

Lowestoft Manorial Governance (c. 1580-1730)

Serious crime, or felony (consisting of treason, murder, assault resulting in serious injury, witchcraft, highway robbery, arson, burglary, rape,…
Rant Score (then and now)   

Former Names for Lowestoft Streets, Roads and Scores

All of the older names listed below in italic font derive from documentation of one kind or another relating to the town – particularly those…

Would REAL Artefact please stand up?

An Our Fallen team discussion..This has been an interesting exercise but you could also argue that the 600 x 800 originals which we can call…

When the Evidence Disappears

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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…
The meeting of roadways near the original Lowestoft township

Lay Subsidy (1327)

The national tax levied in 1327 to raise revenue for the Crown came at a troubled time for the country, for this was the year in which Edward II was…
An English longbow and arrows, as found on the iStock website

Muster Roll (1535)

The national Muster Roll of 23 May 1535 was ordered by Henry VIII to take stock of England’s military capability, in terms of the country’s able-…