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HISTORICAL LOFTUS

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                  A Bit Of Loftus History Loftus is a small town in the North East of England, that dates back to the Roman times. It was an outpost on the Roman road between Saltburn & Goldsbrough. The first recorded mention of "LOFTUS" was in the year "1086" in the "DOOMSDAY BOOK" Which was commissioned by "WILLIAM the CONQUEROR" at which time it was called "LOCTVSV" It later became known as "LOFTHOUSE" until the 1890's. This was when it was renamed as "LOFTUS". . Loftus Town Hall, High St, Loftus, Saltburn By the Sea TS13 4HG The Town Hall was built by the Earl of Zetland, erected by Mr Thomas Dickinson of Saltburn. The building was first opened in 1879. During the (1914-1918) 1st & the (1939-1945) 2nd World Wars. Some of the rooms in the building were commandeered for the war effort. Loftus Town Hall was built to show a clock face to the North, South, East & West of the town. But there was no Sout...
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LOFTUS BUSINESS

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LOFTUS BUSINESSES: Loftus Business's details for any-one that might be interested  in using them. Remember the more people that use our shops and facilities,  helps them and the Town.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              UPDATED DETAILS        2025: Parts of the regeneration plans for Loftus were finished        when the Old Church was converted into an Art Studio and        Gallery, and the old terrace of shops were demolished making         room for the new Temperance Square, Employment Hub to be        built. Also the revamp of the Park and access to the Youth and        community centre was completed onto Duncan Place.                             ...
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Location: Loftus, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13, UK
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