12th December 2024 – 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Haddington Starting with two short talks from members Jean McKinnon;…Continue readingMembers night – short talks, quiz and refreshments
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Question Where in Haddington is this soulful lion and what was its purpose? Where were the rest of the pride?…Continue readingDon’t lion around this Christmas, see if you can answer this question?
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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, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church Witches: A King’s Obsession Daemonologie:…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?
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
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?
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
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?
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?
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