Lowestoft in olden times

PART II. Third and last Contest with Yarmouth about 93–103

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Kirkley Road. The Yarmouth Bailiffs and their “Man of War.” Lowestoft appeals to the King. Sympathetic Letter of Charles II. to Lowestoft. Decision of the House of Lords. Proceedings at Yarmouth about the measurement of the seven miles. Boundary Posts again fixed on Gunton Denes. Imprisonment and Penance of Mr. Roger Smith. Corton Pole. Effect of successful termination of the suit. Our townspeople take measures to increase their trade. Conclusion. Lowestoft Heroes of the XVII Century.

LECTURE I.