Memorials & monuments · East of England
Lowestoft War Memorial
Lowestoft War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lowestoft War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458627). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Lowestoft War Memorial Museum is a museum located in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. It is housed in the World War II headquarters of the Royal Naval Patrol Service in Sparrows Nest Gardens in the north of the town. The museum is dedicated to all of the people of Lowestoft who served during World War I and World War II. It was opened in 1995, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of VE day on 8 May that year. The museum is operated by volunteers and is open on some weekends and school holidays during the summer period. Inside the museum is a small chapel and the roll of honour for civilians killed by enemy action in Lowestoft during both World Wars.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lowestoft War Memorial Museum is a museum located in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. It is housed in the World War II headquarters of the Royal Naval Patrol Service in Sparrows Nest Gardens in the north of the town. The museum is dedicated to all of the people of Lowestoft who served during World War I and World War II. It was opened in 1995, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of VE day on 8 May that year. The museum is operated by volunteers and is open on some weekends and school holidays during the summer period. Inside the museum is a small chapel and the roll of honour for civilians killed by enemy action in Lowestoft during both World Wars. There are numerous exhibits and photographs, including many that relate to the wartime defences of the town and the effect on the town and its population of the destruction caused by enemy bombing. Other artifacts and photographs tell the stories of the servicemen and women who either served in, or who came from, Lowestoft.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Sparrows Nest originally formed the grounds and formal gardens to the early 19th century thatched summer residence of Robert Sparrow, a local wealthy landowner. The local council bought the gardens in the 1890s. The gardens became a popular venue for concerts and, in 1913, the Borough of Lowestoft commissioned the 1300-seat Pavilion Theatre in the gardens. The museum building was built by the Royal Navy as an extension to the house following the commandeering of the site as the headquarters and central depot for the Royal Naval Patrol Service in September 1939. Prior to its restoration in the 1990s, the building had become dilapidated, with a downstairs room, previously used by the Suffolk…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4717, 1.7499
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR33 0AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Established
- 1995
- Official site
- www.playerstheatre.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479851 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lowestoft War Memorial Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowestoft War Memorial?
- Lowestoft War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR33 0AP), in the parish of Lowestoft.
- When was Lowestoft War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1995.
- Is Lowestoft War Memorial a listed building?
- Lowestoft War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lowestoft War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lowestoft War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lowestoft War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR33 0AP. It sits within the Lowestoft parliamentary constituency.