Bob's Lowestoft High Street Blitz Walk

Lowestoft, Britain's most easterly town, was targeted by the Germans in both World Wars. During the Great War (1914-1918) Zeppelins, seaplanes and German warships bombarded the town.

In WW2 Lowestoft suffered a bombing ordeal out of all proportion to its size and importance. Between 1940 and 1944, 105 raids took place, bringing about much death and destruction and damage to 75% of the properties in the Borough.

Historian Bob Collis has made a special study of the effect of the wartime attacks. In this special HODs guided "Blitz Walk" Bob uses data from his extensive archives to highlight some of the unfortunate sites wrecked by Hitler's bombs or the Kaiser's shells in time of conflict.

The tour also includes a brief overview of the Lowestoft Town Hall restoration project.

Following the tour, the Lowestoft and District Independent Archive (LADIA) will be open adjacent to the Triangle Market and the Heritage Skills Market.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10:30am

Location & directions

The Lodge, Belle Vue Park, Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AL

Directions:

The meeting point will be at the Memorial Peace Garden (Poppy Garden) at Belle Vue Park. The tour will finish at the LADIA office on the Triangle Market.

Contact on day:

Lowestoft Town Council

Telephone number:

+443300536019

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please email Lowestoft Town Council on [email protected] to book your place.

Booking contact name:

Lowestoft Town Council

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

Please ensure you wear suitable footwear

Additional information

The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event at short notice.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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