Lowestoft and Surrounding Area.

[Dave]

The first image had the following information with it. 'An early 1900's traffic queue builds up as vehicles wait for Lowestoft bridge to open. Some things don't change!'

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This image is of Triangle Market, I have no date for it, unfortunately.

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[boatbuilder]

Long before my time here, Dave. However, great pictures. I can see current familiarities in the second image but not the first. But then, I never grew up here.

[Dave]

The first photo is 'London Road North, early 20th century' and the second is '45 London Road North, in olden days!'. No date for the 'olden days' supplied.

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[Dave]

'Anguish Street' is the first image, they don't make street names like that anymore. Next is the Yacht Club, accompanied with these words, 'Seen here before the First World War, the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club building was opened in 1903, replacing a wooden pavilion from the 1880s. The club itself dates from 1859'.

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[Dave]

'137 High Street, Lowestoft.' Does anyone know what this shop is today?

'Skating on Oulton Broad winter 1963.' A bit different from todays weather.

[boatbuilder]

'137 High Street, Lowestoft.' Does anyone know what this shop is today?

Courtesy of Google, it looks like it's selling toys. Not much difference otherwise.

[Dave]

'137 High Street, Lowestoft.' Does anyone know what this shop is today?

Courtesy of Google, it looks like it's selling toys. Not much difference otherwise.

I thought it was an old photo, boatbuilder, but comparing your photo it doesn't seem so.

[Dave]

Thanks to Lucy Martin and Facebook for this photo of 'Richford's Garage, 182 & 183 High Street, Lowestoft, C1920s.'

Thanks also to Bob Johnson and Facebook for 'Bevan Street 1910.'

[Dave]

The Beach Village 1900.

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High Street c1908.

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[Dave]

A photo of Whapload Road, taken in 1920.

The Coronet Cinema, with thanks to Bob Johnson and Facebook. Thanks also to Google for the information below.
'In the Suffolk coastal town of Lowestoft, the Electric Theatre opened on Monday 10th July 1911. It is thought it was built in premises that had been constructed in 1902.
By 1914 it had been re-named Coronet Cinema. The proprietor was William Robbins and there were 400 seats.
In March 1922 the cinema changed hands, and was now owned by Coronet Cinema (Lowestoft) Ltd., with the manager being E. Flanders. It now became the New Coronet Cinema, but faded from view soon afterwards, and presumably closed at the latest when sound films arrived.
More recently, the building has been in retail use as Chadd’s store. In 2004, the store was acquired by Palmers, but the Chadd’s name was not replaced until 2009.'

[Dave]

No dates unfortunately for either 'The Sparrows Nest' or 'London Road North'.

[Dave]

Thanks to Russell Walker for the postcard and the following information.
'A fine photo of Tuttle & Sons shop on 'Tuttle's Corner", Station Square and Waveney Road, Lowestoft. London Road North can be seen to the background left. 1920s.'

Another photo of Tuttle's, this time from Bob Johnson, of the staff inside.

[Dave]

Belle Vue Park, off Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, c1910s.

Junction of Old Market Street and High Street Lowestoft.

[Dave]

Oulton Broad bridge and shops before the Great War.

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High Street in the 1890's.

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[Dave]

Corner of commercial road.

Christ Church in the 1920s.

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