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What is the connection of this painting with Haddington?  

This is the last of the monthly posers until September this year. This is also posted, as usual, on our…Continue readingWhat is the connection of this painting with Haddington?  

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Hot off the press: The Society’s Excavation at the Franciscan Friary

Jon Cooper has brought together all the evidence from the recent Friary Project including the geophysics, archaeological excavation and finds.…Continue readingHot off the press: The Society’s Excavation at the Franciscan Friary

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2025 Member’s Outing: Abbotsford House

This years annual outing was to Abbotsford House Abbotsford Terrace, TD6 9BQ, Melrose on Thursday 15 May 2025. Abbotsford House…Continue reading2025 Member’s Outing: Abbotsford House

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Where would you find these in Haddington? 

Here’s our March 2025 poser. We’ll post it as usual on our own HHS Facebook page and also Old Haddingtonshire…Continue readingWhere would you find these in Haddington? 

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Society Talk Summary: 2,000 Years of Fortification in East Lothian

24 April 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – David Weinczok, Historian, writer, presenter, museums professional and Canadian-born…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: 2,000 Years of Fortification in East Lothian

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Society Talk Summary: Sir William Fergusson, Victorian Surgeon

20 March 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church  – by Peter Raine, Paediatric Surgeon This evening’s talk by…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: Sir William Fergusson, Victorian Surgeon

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Society Talk Summary: 16th Century Haddington During the Reformation 

20 February 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Marie Macpherson, Convenor of the Haddington’s History Society The Scottish…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: 16th Century Haddington During the Reformation 

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Programme of History Society Talks for 2024-25

We are pleased to announce the programme for 2024-25. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of History Society Talks for 2024-25

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Where in Haddington is this? 

Here’s our February 2025 poser. We’ll post it as usual on our own HHS Facebook page and also Old Haddingtonshire…Continue readingWhere in Haddington is this? 

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The Siege of Haddington Facebook Page

If you want to keep up to date with what is happening with the Siege of Haddington project, the best…Continue readingThe Siege of Haddington Facebook Page

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Society Talk: Duncan Napier, Founder of Napiers the Herbalists

20th February, 2025 – Eric Melvin, Historian. Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Haddington at 7.30pm. Following the publication of his book,…Continue readingSociety Talk: Duncan Napier, Founder of Napiers the Herbalists

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Where would you find this building? 

Here’s our January 2025 poser. We’ll post it as usual on our own HHS Facebook page and also Old Haddingtonshire…Continue readingWhere would you find this building?