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Programme of History Society Talks for 2025-26

We are pleased to announce the programme for 2025-26. All talks will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street,…Continue readingProgramme of History Society Talks for 2025-26

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Meet the Author: Linda Porter to talk about her latest book, The Thistle and the Rose: the Extraordinary Life of Margaret Tudor.

Thursday 8 May, 2.30 pm – Star Room, John Gray Centre, Haddington. Haddington’s History Society is thrilled to welcome historian and…Continue readingMeet the Author: Linda Porter to talk about her latest book, The Thistle and the Rose: the Extraordinary Life of Margaret Tudor.

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Society Talk: 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: 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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Dates for the Diary: Spring events in, and around, Haddington

Meet the Author: Linda Porter Thursday 8 May, 2.30 pm, Star Room, John Gray Centre, Haddington Haddington’s History Society is thrilled…Continue readingDates for the Diary: Spring events in, and around, Haddington

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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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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 Summary: The Ilay-Glynne Dial and the Scientific Interests and Patronage of Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay

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

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Members Night Talks Part I – Fascinating Drainage: Culverts and Streams of 16 th Century Haddington and the Mystery of Harman/Hermans

By Jean McKinnon 12th Dec 2024 From her long, detailed and continuing study of records and maps pertaining to the…Continue readingMembers Night Talks Part I – Fascinating Drainage: Culverts and Streams of 16 th Century Haddington and the Mystery of Harman/Hermans