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 Lowestoft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lowestoft is a town in Suffolk, East Anglia, England, lying between the eastern edge of The Broads National Park at Oulton Broad and the North Sea.
Lowestoft has been subject to periodic flooding, the most memorable was in January 1953 when a North Sea swell driven by low pressure and a high tide swept away many of the older sea defences and deluged most of the southern town.
In 2006, Lowestoft's Kirkley High School was subjected to the Gene Simmons experience when the Kiss bassist brought Rock School to the town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lowestoft   (1571 words)

  
 LOWESTOFT - LoveToKnow Article on LOWESTOFT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
, a municipal borough, seaport and wateringplace in the Lowestoft parliamentary division of Suffolk, England, 1173/4 m.
South Lowestoft arose on the completion of harbour improvements, begun in 1844, when the outlet of the Waveney, reopened in 1827, was deepened.
In the war of 1665 the Dutch under Admiral Opdam were defeated off Lowestoft by the English fleet commanded by the duke of York.
www.1911ency.org /L/LO/LOWESTOFT.htm   (380 words)

  
 Lowestoft - an introduction
Lowestoft is a place apart, poor cousin to prosperous Ipswich and Felixstowe, a town that looks towards Norfolk as much as it does to Suffolk, and looks towards the sea more than it does to either.
With a population of about 75,000, Lowestoft is Suffolk's second largest town, and fourth or fifth biggest in all East Anglia, depending on which borders you use for that hazily-defined region.
Lowestoft's period of great wealth was the 19th century, when it was the world's busiest herring port.
www.suffolkchurches.co.uk /lowestoftintro.htm   (1303 words)

  
 Welcome to Lowestoft College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lowestoft College takes great pride in being able to provide training and educational courses to suit almost everyone's needs.
Its services are geared to the requirements of the individual as well as those of commerce and industry, where employers are placing greater emphasis on training than ever before.
Close to the centre of Lowestoft - a town steeped in the traditions of the fishing industry and with a firm foothold in today's high-tech world of oil and gas production - the college has an established reputation for the quality of its education and training services.
www.lowestoftcollege.co.uk   (184 words)

  
 Lowestoft news
PEOPLE in Lowestoft and Waveney are being urged to go along to a meeting next Thursday to show their support for a Waveney and Great Yarmouth Primary Care Trust.
STREET wardens in Lowestoft, who are set to lose their jobs, say they are disgusted at the way they have been treated and are fearful that people have been misled.
LOWESTOFT'S Birds Eye factory is a world class performer in its field, with an exceptional workforce which had helped to win it top awards, its general manager declared this week.
www.edp24.co.uk /Content/Community/Lowestoft/LowestoftHome.asp   (1366 words)

  
 Captain Nemo's Restaurant, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Lowestoft is no exception - understandably, as this has always been the UK's premier "plaice port".
Not only is there a full restaurant menu to suit every taste, including fish meals each day, but there are always fish specials on the board to tempt the discerning diner.
Captain Nemo's Fish Restaurant is situated on Claremont Pier in Lowestoft, Suffolk and offers a wide range of menus including an extensive choice of fish dishes.
www.captainnemos-lowestoft.co.uk   (257 words)

  
 Oriental China
To show the doubtful eyes with which the Lowestoft aspirants are regarded by authorities in England, I will state that in, this last-mentioned catalogue but twelve lots of Lowestoft porcelain and pottery are named—a small proportion—and a sharp lesson to American collectors with their reckless and sweeping Lowestoft classifications.
If all that is ascribed to Lowestoft was ever made there the works must have been the most extensive, and-if all the varieties of wares that are now said to have been produced there were made it is asserted simultaneously—the most extraordinary on record.
Lowestoft, too, was the china table-ware of John Han-cock, the table-ware that he ordered to be thrust one side and replaced by old-fashioned pewter.
www.oldandsold.com /articles16/antique-china-8.shtml   (5952 words)

  
 HMS Lowestoft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Taken by Lowestoft (Nelson was the Prize Officer) in 1777 and purchased at Jamaica; condemned in 1779
Lowestoft remained on the China Station from 1934 until 1939 and the outbreak of the Second World War.
Our next jaunt was four weeks on exercise Teamwork and on completion a visit to the town of Lowestoft before returning to Portsmouth for a large refit to convert us into the trials ship for towed array sonar.
www.twogreens.com /navy/SHIPS/LOWESTOFT.HTML   (1052 words)

  
 LOWESTOFT HISTORY - LOWESTOFT LIFEBOATS - Joe Capp's Lowestoft - A Lowestoft photographer's website Lowestoft Suffolk ...
The Lowestoft Lifeboat station is one of the oldest in the British isles, founded in 1801, and predating the RNLI by 23 years!
Lowestoft is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British isles, founded in 1801, 23 years ahead of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Then the most short serving lifeboat at lowestoft took over, the Archibald &Alexander M Paterson, a Barnet Class lifeboat, on service for almost one year (while Lowestoft waited for the new Tyne Class lifeboat to be completed).
www.seelowestoft.com /old_lifeboats.htm   (915 words)

  
 Lowestoft Lifeboats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lowestoft is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British isles.
The first lifeboat was built by Henry great head who 12 years before had built for south shields the first ever purpose built lifeboat, which was named the 'original' Six years after the first lifeboat arrived lowestoft took its place in lifeboat history by having the first sailing lifeboat.
This boat built for the Suffolk humane society, in Lowestoft at Sparham's yard.
www.lowestoftonline.com /lifeboat   (157 words)

  
 Port of Lowestoft
The Port of Lowestoft has come to play an increasingly important role in supporting North Sea oil and gas operations and the renewable-energy sector.
A wide range of facilities is available at Lowestoft for handling containers, bulk and general cargoes.
Lowestoft is also a designated fishing port with a modern fish market, auction and processing facilities serving a fleet of inshore and deep-sea vessels.
www.abports.co.uk /custinfo/ports/lowe.htm   (227 words)

  
 LOWESTOFT - Online Information article about LOWESTOFT
South Lowestoft arose on the completion of See also:
Cromwell performed one of his earlier exploits in taking Lowestoft, capturing large supplies and making prisoners of several influential royalists.
Admiral Opdam were defeated off Lowestoft by the See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /LOB_LUP/LOWESTOFT.html   (616 words)

  
 Lowestoft College
Lowestoft College is a medium-sized general further education (FE) college serving the town of Lowestoft and the surrounding districts of Waveney and south Norfolk.
Lowestoft is the most easterly town in Britain and originally developed as a fishing port.
Lowestoft College offers a wide curriculum and aims to meet local needs, with a focus on vocational education and training.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/manreports/855.htm   (11428 words)

  
 Wavecrest Guest House, Lowestoft
We are situated close to the town and Railway and Bus stations, all within walking distance.
We also have two parking spaces at the back or there is a pay car park opposite (50p per night).
We are situated on the south-bound A12, just south of Lowestoft bridge, halfway along the first row of terraced houses.
www.wavecrest.lowestoft.org.uk   (210 words)

  
 Lowestoft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
I believe one of the best references is a book called "Chinese Export Porcelain, An historical survey" edited by Elinor Gordon and published 1975.
Specifically one from March 1928 (!) outlines who it came to be that ordinary Chinese Export, Famille rose type porcelain ever came to be called "Chinese Lowestoft".
All opinions are the authors and are given as such with all hazards of judging anything from a photo.
www.gotheborg.com /qa/lowestoft.shtml   (154 words)

  
 Lowestoft Hotels in Lowestoft Accommodation UK - Discount hotels in Suffolk UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Tourist Board has awarded ratings to Lowestoft hotels and guesthouses, therefore you can be assured of the quality of accommodation on offer in Lowestoft you will also be treated to the warmest of welcomes, and true hospitality – a standard in all our Lowestoft hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfast establishments.
We have comprehensive guide which provides all the information you need to find the hotels you are looking for to make the most of your stay in the UK.
Maybe you are looking for Lowestoft accommodation which offer specific facilities, for example a hotel in Lowestoft or guest house in Lowestoft which can accommodate pets, or provide facilities for the disabled?
www.hotelsguesthouses.co.uk /viewlocation.php?location=Lowestoft   (313 words)

  
 Lowestoft - UK Shop Search > Lowestoft
Lowestoft - Hotel Rates at NexTag UK Compare bargain Lowestoft Hotel rates at NexTag UK.
Soon to be the main road into Lowestoft once the south relief road has been completed.
Use our comprehensive Lowestoft index on the left to quickly and easily Find Lowestoft related products and services.
www.infospot.com /searchdirectory/shops/Lowestoft.html   (239 words)

  
 Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival - Welcome
Joining our Friends is a way that everyone can be involved in the show, as well as being in the know first, you can share the fun with others and enjoy many additional benefits of membership of this most unique club.
The Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival is run for the enjoyment of 1000's of people; with visitors traveling from all over Europe, we are keen to hear your views and opinions about the show.
If you would like to submit any photographs from any Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival please fill out our contact form and you will be supplied with an email address to mail them to.
www.lowestoftairfestival.co.uk /index.asp   (580 words)

  
 JSM Property | Lowestoft Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Under the management of Carole Reader and Ruth Skipper and ably assisted by some very experienced members of staff the Lowestoft office manages a very sizeable portfolio of property on behalf of private individual Landlords and Investment Companies.
Situated at the top end of the High Street the office is conveniently placed for both Landlords and Tenants to drop in and see us and as with all the JSM Branches they are assured of a friendly welcome.
The office covers Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth and as far south as Beccles and the JSM marked cars are a familiar site going up and down the A12!
www.jsmproperty.com /branch_lowestoft.cfm?fLocal=lowestoft   (144 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If your thinking of coming to Lowestoft and want to be shown the best places to ride E-mail Me.
A place like the boat slipway is good to go on because you can start hopping up a small part of the slipway, and then you can gradually work your way up the wall and improve your technique(the same counts for hopping off the wall).
There are a few sections in this park but i suggest as soon as you get good, lowestoft is good for trials.
jamesmarjoram.biketrials.com   (259 words)

  
 lowestoft.angle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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Have your say about these and other local issues in lowestoft.
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 Kuk Sool Won - Welcome
It's been a long time coming, but the new Lowestoft Kuk Sool website is beginning to take shape.
While you are waiting for more content to arrive, please take a minute or so to REGISTER.
I have been waiting for the weather to improve to get outside and do a new batch of photography.
www.lowestoftkuksoolwon.co.uk   (371 words)

  
 Jobs in Lowestoft @ 1Job.co.uk - UK Jobs Search Engine.
Send an email to a friend with a link to these jobs.
1job.co.uk searches hundreds of employment agencies and recruitment websites daily to find full and part time jobs in Lowestoft, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, and local areas across the UK and Ireland.
At Clear Selection we are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join the team at this fantastic hotel.
www.1job.co.uk /town.php/Lowestoft   (362 words)

  
 Lowestoft Suffolk the Midlands England, Hotels and travel information
Lowestoft Suffolk the Midlands England, Hotels and travel information
Europe > UK > England > Midlands > Suffolk > Lowestoft
Hotels and Accommodation information for Lowestoft in Suffolk The Midlands
www.lowestoftswebsite.co.uk   (634 words)

  
 Knowhere: Lowestoft Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know
Important Note: all entries in the Knowhere Guide are the opinions of its users.
Want to play skater hockey in Lowestoft contact me and I'll email you a contact.
You can use the add an event form to tell us about events happening in Lowestoft.
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 Lowestoft Tourism - Lowestoft Vacation Reviews - Lowestoft Vacations - TripAdvisor
Lowestoft Tourism - Lowestoft Vacation Reviews - Lowestoft Vacations - TripAdvisor
Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Lowestoft (arriving in Norwich, United Kingdom)
TripAdvisor provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on Lowestoft vacations.
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 estate agents - property in lowestoft - Sylvesters estate agents, surveyors and valuers
Sylvesters – not only the leading Lowestoft Estate Agency but a genuine family firm and fully independent
Widest selection of affordable homes within Lowestoft and surrounding coastal areas
Professional advice on purchases, sales and the Lowestoft area
www.sylvesters.co.uk   (59 words)

  
 The Albany Hotel, Lowestoft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Situated to the south of Lowestoft on the A12, The Albany is well placed for a short trip into town, Kensington Gardens with it's bowling greens, tennis courts and boating lake, the award winning beach - which is just three minutes walking distance, or visits to the outstanding surrounding countryside and heritage coastline.
Formerly a fine turn-of-the-century terraced town house, 'The Small Hotel with the Big Welcome' has eight rooms, six of which are en-suite.
A baby listening device is also included should Mum and Dad want to pop down to the lounge for that aforementioned drink!!
www.albanyhotel-lowestoft.co.uk   (246 words)

  
 Over 25,000 places to stay in the UK. Lowestoft Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Self-Catering
Lowestoft Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Self-Catering
More Information on - The Sun Rise Inn, Lowestoft, Suffolk
More Information on - The Edingworth Guest House, Lowestoft, Suffolk
www.hotels.uk.com /lowestoft.htm   (264 words)

  
 Roofing Services in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, UK
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Your local directory to businesses in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, UK.
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