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 Heritage Market 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.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

10:00am

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 Gardens. The tour will finish at the Heritage Skills and Artisan Market (Triangle).

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Booking is preferred via using [email protected].

Booking contact name:

Chris Meek

Booking telephone number:

+443300536019

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

07 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

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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