There are some great local societies around the county offering talks and other events, from swimwear to coal mines. Well…Continue readingAround the county: Talks and Events for 2025-26
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20th November 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Professor Sara Lodge. Many people imagine that women played…Continue readingSociety Talk: The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective
We are pleased to announce the programme for 2025-26. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of Haddington’s History Society Talks for 2025-26
Haddington’s Lost Royal Palace – was it in St Mary’s Pleasance? Haddington was one of Scotland’s earliest royal burghs. Detailed…Continue readingGeophysics Team Hit the Ground Running at St Mary’s Pleasance
16th October 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Tim Clarkson, Historian & Author Tim Clarkson: synopsis of…Continue readingSociety Talk: East Lothian in the Early Middle Ages, AD 400-1100
4th September 2025, 7.30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church – Dr Rebecca Jones Keeper of Scottish History and Archaeology,…Continue readingTalk Summary: Roman Scotland – Edge of Empire
The History Society is supporting the ELAH fortnight with the following events. Why not make a note for your diary?…Continue readingHistory Society Events for the East Lothian Archaeology and Heritage Fortnight 30 August – 14 September 2025
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
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
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