A talk by Jonathan Cobb, Historian and Author on the Republican Era in British History was held on 16th November 2023…Continue readingSociety Talk Summary: The Republican Era in British History
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There is a memorial tree to commemorate John Knox, in Giffordgate, Haddington. The memorial stone beside the tree bears this…Continue readingJohn Knox
St Mary’s Church from Slezer’s Scotland ‘The Prospect of the Town of Haddingtown’ – 17th CenturyContinue readingTown tours prove popular with the public
We are very pleased to make available two short videos about the lost industries of Haddington – click to view…Continue readingYouTube videos: The Industries of Haddington
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. We have documentary evidence that there was once…Continue readingArchaeology: Did we find Haddington’s Franciscan Friary?
Programme of Talks for 2023-24
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. We are pleased to announce the programme for…Continue readingProgramme of Talks for 2023-24
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Volunteers from the Society joined forces with the…Continue readingGeophysics Survey at Papple Steading, near Garvald
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Test your knowledge of the town to identify…Continue readingWhere in Haddington was this shop to be found?
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. 20th April 2023 Membership numbers 88 Average attendance…Continue readingConvenor’s Report Season 2022-23
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated. Mystery carvings came from the Holy Trinity Church,…Continue readingMystery carvings came from dismantled royal church