The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-21 00:00:00

ENGLISH WATERING PLACES.

Within 20 miles of the ancient city of Norwich, and
on the most easterly part of the coast stands Lowestoft,
till within the last few years only a remote fishing vil-
lage, but now a flourishing seaport town carrying on an
extensive trade with the northern part of Europe. It
has been raised to its present eminence through the
spirit and enterprise of S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. This
gentleman has spent a considerable fortune here, and
his liberality in all matters connected with the pro-
sperity and welfare of the place, is without parallel.
The Old Town forms the north point of Lowestoft, and
is divided from the New Town, or South Lowestoft, by
an extensive harbour. The rapid
:improvement
in the trade of Lowestoft has given the trades-
men of the Oid Town an opportunity of rebuild-
ing their shops, and the principal street now pre-
sents a really modern and handsome appearance. The
new town, which has sprung up
as if by magic, is situate
contiguous to the railway-station, and is approached by
a swing-bridge across the harbour. Visitors are struck
by the beauty of the scene which here p:resents itself,
and perhaps on no part of the English coast can the eye
rest upon a finer prospect. The houses are well arranged,
elegant in design, and admirably adapted for internal
comfort.

The Marine-parade has a beautiful sea view in front,
and a fine extent of country is visible in ate rear. The
Marine•villas, with their drives and garden plots, are
tastefully laid out, but the great attraction of the place
is the magnificent Esplanade, allowed to be the finest
promenade on the eastern coast. From here you have
an extensive view of the German Ocean, and, perhaps,
in no part of England is there to be seen so many
ships passing and repassing at one time than at this
point. The piers are handsomely constructed,- and
run a great distance into the sea. The Royal
Hotel is a fine building, capable of making up 80 beds.
It is conducted by Mr. S. Howett, upon the most
recherche principles, and is generally full of visitors dur-
ing the summer months. During the last year vast
improvements have been made for the further accommo-
dation of visitors who flock to this delightful place, and
we hear many other improvements are projected, one of
which is a new terrace facing the sea, to be called the
Wellington Parade. Strangers visiting Lowestoft
should apply to Mr. W. Toogood, the principal
house agent, in order to meet with no disap-
pointment in comfortable accommodation. We were
recommended to apply to this gentleman for a
house, and feel happy to testify to his lively atten-
tion and kindness to visitors with whom he is con-
nected. With such accommodation, with such civility
and attention as we had the pleasure of meeting with
from all classes, our prediction is that Lowestoft will
become one of the most popular and fashionable water-
ing places on the English coast. The rides and drives
in the neighbourhood are beautiful in the extreme, and
the air and salubrity of the place have been only lately
discovered to be very beneficial to the majority of con-
stitutions.
We advise our fellow pleasure seekers to take a trip
to this fashionable spot, and we believe that our remarks
will be fully confirmed.