Book launch: "A Lowestoft Family" by Douglas Bourn

Lowestoft is a unique town in the east of England. This book traces its history from the late nineteenth century to the present day through the lives of the author’s extended family.

Through one family’s stories, the book explores the effects of education, employment opportunities, and health on a typical working-class family. Issues of class and gender emerge in discussions of hopes, aspirations, and changing expectations for the future. Lowestoft’s development as a seaside resort in the nineteenth century is examined and consideration is given to how tourism shaped local employment and contributed to perceptions of the town as a safe and supportive place to grow up.

The book will be formally launched by local MP Jess Asato with contributions from people mentioned in the book as well as reflections from the author, Douglas Bourn.

Food and drinks will be available at the event as well as an opportunity to visit the Lowestoft Museum opposite the Pavillion.

Nicholas Everitt Park is easily accessible by car, bus, or train. The park is just a short walk from Oulton Broad South and Oulton Broad North railway stations. Parking is available nearby, with options for both short and long stays.

The Pavillion building is opposite the Lowestoft Museum.

Douglas Bourn is Professor of Development Education at University College London and has written and edited numerous books on the themes of development education, global learning and global citizenship. His most recent books include Understanding Global Skills for 21st Century Professions (2018), Education for Social Change (2022, 2026) and edited Bloomsbury Handbook for Global Education and Learning (2020), Research in Global Learning (2023), Pedagogy of Hope for Global Social Justice (with M.Tarozzi, 2023) and Span the World With Friendship (with R.Palser). He has also written a book for Bridge Publishing Right Away: Railways of East Anglia (2020) which includes reference to the work of his father and grandfather on the railways.

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