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Lowestoft – the last two hundred years
There has been a settlement at Lowestoft, the most easterly point of the British Isles, for over a millenium but …
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Lowestoft – a brief early history
The Viking origin of the name Lowestoft – made up of the name Hlothver and the suffix –toft meaning homestead …
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The Gentleman’s Residence in Suffolk
With the death of Queen Anne, the English throne passed to her nearest Protestant relative, George of Hanover, later George …
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Suffolk’s Farming Past
In 1539 all monastic property was transferred to the control of King Henry VIII, including great tracks of land across …
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Butley Priory, Suffolk
Deep in the sandy heathlands on the Suffolk coast between Woodbridge and Orford, close to the river Butley is the …
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Worlingham Hall, Beccles
Worlingham Hall Suffolk contains a few stately homes and mansions and a number of country houses of architectural interest; a few …
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Southwold Electric Picture Palace
Named after Southwold’s first cinema opened in 1912, The Electric Picture Palace was opened in 2002 by broadcaster and Monty …
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COBRA MIST – Biggest radar station in the world
by Paddy Heazell Looking to the north from Orford Quay, a vast grey box-shaped building is plainly visible, with behind …
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Discover Landguard
Located at the southerly most point of the town of Felixstowe in Suffolk – the Landguard Peninsula has a wonderful …
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The Return of Black Shuck?
In August 1577, coastal Suffolk was hit by great storms of other-worldly proportions. During morning service, almost simultaneously at the …
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