Gillingwater's History of Lowestoft a reprint: with a chapter of more recent events

"Gillingwater's History of Lowestoft" by Edmund Gillingwater is a historical narrative that explores the story of Lowestoft and the surrounding Lothingland region. The book begins by introducing where Lothingland is, in terms of geography, and how this has changed over long time spans including the Saxon period.. It looks at how it got its name from the Danish noble Lothbrock. From there, the book reviews Lowestoft's history, touching on things like invasions, the way the city was governed, and the rise of fishing that supported the city's economy. The author tells of local myths alongside well-known historical events and how everything has changed over time.