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What was the purpose of this metal column? 

Haddington Railway Station Q.  What was the function of this metal column on the site of Haddington’s railway station? This…Continue readingWhat was the purpose of this metal column? 

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What’s odd about this Haddington street name? 

Abbot’s View Q.  What’s odd about this Haddington street name? Who is the Abbot that this sign refers to?   The…Continue readingWhat’s odd about this Haddington street name? 

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Society Talk Summary: Six Centuries of Scottish Coins: Highlights from the Lord Stewartby Collection at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow

17th October 2024 – A talk by Cameron MacLean, Numismatist, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church (With thanks to Cameron…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: Six Centuries of Scottish Coins: Highlights from the Lord Stewartby Collection at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow

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Who was this person and what was he driving? 

Here is an extra poser this month. Who was this person and what was he driving? As a clue, he…Continue readingWho was this person and what was he driving? 

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What is the signifance of this circle of cobbles?

August Question What’s the significance of this circle of cobbles in the roadway outside J.S. Main in Haddington High Street?…Continue readingWhat is the signifance of this circle of cobbles?

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Events by Haddington’s History Society at the East Lothian Archaeology & Heritage Fortnight

Wednesday 11 September 10:00 am – 12:00 noon and 2:00 – 4:00Witch hunts, torture and trials – the downright dangerous 1600s!Presented by…Continue readingEvents by Haddington’s History Society at the East Lothian Archaeology & Heritage Fortnight

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Society Talk Summary: Tell-tale Timbers: St Mary’s in Haddington & the S.E. of Scotland

A talk by Dr Coralie Mills of Dendrochronicle – 5th September, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church In a…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: Tell-tale Timbers: St Mary’s in Haddington & the S.E. of Scotland

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Dates for the Diary: East Lothian Archaeology & Heritage Fortnight

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Convenor’s Report Season 2023-24

April 2024 Membership Numbers: 86 (fully paid) Guest numbers: 2-19 Average attendance: 42 Talks Our 2023-24 session opened in September…Continue readingConvenor’s Report Season 2023-24

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2024 Member’s Outing: A Fantastic Day out at Marchmont House, Greenlaw.

Thirty-two members made their way to Greenlaw for a wonderful tour of Historic Marchmont House followed by nettle soup and…Continue reading2024 Member’s Outing: A Fantastic Day out at Marchmont House, Greenlaw.

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Haddington Welcomes the Dorothy Dunnet Society

The History Society and St Mary’s recently collaborated to create a memorable and enjoyable event for 50 delegates from the…Continue readingHaddington Welcomes the Dorothy Dunnet Society

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How did this Haddington street get this rather odd name?

April Question Calder’s Lawn: Who was Calder and why was it named after his/her garden! Maybe the road went through…Continue readingHow did this Haddington street get this rather odd name?