Take a trip back in time to discover the stories, the people and the resilientspirit that makes Lowestoft what it is today.As the most easterly point in the UK, Lowestoft has a rich and fascinatinghistory. Using the power of augmented reality (AR), you can step back in timeto explore Lowestoft’s heritage in the same area where many of the stories tookplace: the Ness.This historical patch of land – between Whapload Road and the shoreline,overlooked by Lowestoft’s lighthouse – was an area of great importancethroughout the booming fishing industry of the 19th and 20th centuries. See foryourself how the herring industry influenced not only the people living inLowestoft but the physical town too. Discover the bravery of the lifeboat menwho would risk their lives to save sailors at sea and find out how conflictthrough the ages has shaped the town into what it is today. And throughout,discover the spirit and resilience of the Lowestoft people who weatheredfluctuating fortunes to make the town so unique.This app covers five key themes in a series of interactive augmented realityexperiences that enable you to discover Lowestoft’s stories for yourself.Explore each AR scene to find out more about the topics, simply by tapping onobjects in the scene or moving your device closer to the different elements to see them come to life. Plus, test your knowledge with a fun quiz to unlock theapp’s content and use it at home.Featuring videos, animations, audioscapes, archive imagery and more, theLowestoft Ness AR app provides a comprehensive and fascinating insight intoLowestoft’s heritage, its heroes and its future – making it the ideal companionfor visitors and residents of all ages.To ensure you have the best experience and avoid any connectivity or datalimit issues, we recommend you open the app and download its content overWiFi before use.Please note: experiences in this app include audio. Please ensure your devicehas sound turned on. For the optimum user experience, headphones arerecommended.
Lowestoft Ness AR
