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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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 –
We are pleased to announce the programme for 2024-25. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of Talks for 2024-25
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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?
16 January 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Rebekah Higgit, Principal Curator of Science, National Museums Scotland.…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: The Ilay-Glynne Dial and the Scientific Interests and Patronage of Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay
This quiz formed part of the HHS Members’ night in December 2024. Use the arrows to move forward and backwards…Continue readingHaddington’s History Society Quiz: No. 3
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Where would you find this lion?
Question Where in Haddington is this soulful lion and what was its purpose? Where were the rest of the pride?…Continue readingWhere would you find this lion?
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Can you help us?
Can you help us identify these women who worked for the Cunliffe Owen Aviation Company at Macmerry aerodrome in WW2? …Continue readingCan you help us?
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Roll of Honour
November Question: As Remembrance Day approaches, cast your eye over this question and perhaps add your comments on our Facebook…Continue readingRoll of Honour
21st November 2024 – Steven Veerapen, Historian and Author. Witches: A King’s Obsession Daemonologie: the Scottish Witch Hunt of 1597 and…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: James VI and Daemonologie
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?
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?