A new biography about a pioneering architect has shed light on historical links to a number of prominent buildings in a coastal town.

After delving into the history of homes in Stamford, Lincolnshire for a book that was eventually published in 2020, author John Daffurn "discovered" the name of George Glover.

It was during Mr Daffurn's extensive research into Mr Glover that he "unearthed" many of his buildings and designs that can still be seen across Lowestoft today.

This research into a prominent - yet barely known - architect, who was "responsible for more than 40 projects" and several listed buildings has been highlighted in a new book - 'George Glover (1812-1890) the unfulfilled potential of a Victorian architect.'

Mr Daffurn said: "Despite the quality of his work little knowledge of Glover exists in literature.

"About three or four years ago - when I was researching my other book - nobody knew who the architect was for two buildings in Stamford.

"I discovered it was Glover while going through an 1845 court case, so when I contacted a professor of architectural history with the findings he was amazed.

"With nobody having identified who the architect was, I researched Glover's life - leading to this new biography."

Mr Daffurn said: "Glover lived in Lowestoft from 1848 to 1885 almost entirely at 20, Marine Parade.

"He was responsible for designing several listed buildings in Stamford and Huntingdon before moving to Lowestoft after a spell in Norwich debtors prison.

"He is recognised in the South Lowestoft Conservation Plan for a number of Lowestoft buildings including 70-71 High Street (existing) and Blenheim House (now site of Sir Morton Peto House).

"I was able to feed in information that Glover had designed the two buildings that became the old fisheries laboratory of MAFF.

"Outside of Lowestoft he is recognised for the listed Wrentham Town Hall, but other buildings of his not attributed include the Barnby parsonage - now the old rectory - and the Coffee Pot Tavern - now Oulton Broad library.

"He also designed St Marks Church in Oulton Broad, and was involved in 1832 in working on Lowestoft Chapel, which is now St Peter's Church in Kirkley.

"Most of his surviving buildings are now 'listed' because of their historical and architectural value."

The 72-page book, priced £11.99, is available online.