Haddingtonshire Histories

HADShire Histories
Haddingtonshire Histories

Haddingtonshire Histories is produced by the Local History Centre of East Lothian Council’s Library Service. Our podcasts feature conversations with expert guests on a variety of East Lothian local history topics. We aim to keep things as light and cheerful as possible and we hope that our listeners will enjoy finding out a little bit about East Lothian’s past. If you have any questions, do email us at history@eastlothian.gov.uk.

  1. The First Blast of the Trumpet: All Knox-ed Up in East Lothian

    04/03/2024

    The First Blast of the Trumpet: All Knox-ed Up in East Lothian

    In this episode, local author and historian Dr Marie Gilroy MacPherson speaks about the facts and characters from East Lothian’s history that inspired her historical novel series. These include John Knox, Mary of Guise, and Prioress Elizabeth Hepburn. She also shares her opinions on the role of women in history and the importance of learning about and appreciating the different histories around us.

    1h 1m
  2. Remarkable Women Series: Female Workers

    29/05/2023 · BONUS

    Remarkable Women Series: Female Workers

    This mini episode highlights incredible women in the historical workforce of East Lothian - female farm workers, fishwives, mine workers, and nurses.

    11 min
  3. Remarkable Women Series: Charity & Public Service

    29/05/2023 · BONUS

    Remarkable Women Series: Charity & Public Service

    This mini episode highlights some notable women who served as provosts and some who dedicated their lives to charitable activities.

    6 min
  4. Remarkable Women Series: Mrs Margaret Oliphant

    29/05/2023 · BONUS

    Remarkable Women Series: Mrs Margaret Oliphant

    This mini podcast highlights the life of historical East Lothian author, Margaret Oliphant, who was born in Wallyford.

    6 min
  5. Remarkable Women Series: Black Agnes

    29/05/2023 · BONUS

    Remarkable Women Series: Black Agnes

    This mini podcast highlights a formidable and courageous figure in the history of East Lothian - Black Agnes of Dunbar.

    7 min
  6. Remarkable Women Series:Jane Welsh Carlyle

    29/05/2023

    Remarkable Women Series:Jane Welsh Carlyle

    This mini podcast highlights Jane Welsh Carlyle, a remarkable literary figure from Haddington.

    9 min
  7. Black History Special: A Conversation with Scotland’s Professor Sir Geoff Palmer

    18/10/2022

    Black History Special: A Conversation with Scotland’s Professor Sir Geoff Palmer

    For Black History Month, here is an exclusive interview with Prof. Sir Geoff Palmer, scientist, historian, and human rights activist. Sir Geoff talks about the history of slavery in the West Indies, some East Lothian connections, empire and colonialism, as well as Robert Burns. Listen out for a few notes at the end.

    1h 54m
  8. The Siege of Haddington: History, Heritage & Archaeology

    29/08/2022

    The Siege of Haddington: History, Heritage & Archaeology

    Our host speaks with Dr Jon Cooper, project coordinator of Haddington History Society’s Siege of Haddington Research Group. Dr Cooper explains the history of the Siege, it’s significance to Haddington and East Lothian specifically, as well as Scotland as a whole, and outlines the objectives and activities conducted by the research group.

    46 min
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About

Haddingtonshire Histories is produced by the Local History Centre of East Lothian Council’s Library Service. Our podcasts feature conversations with expert guests on a variety of East Lothian local history topics. We aim to keep things as light and cheerful as possible and we hope that our listeners will enjoy finding out a little bit about East Lothian’s past. If you have any questions, do email us at history@eastlothian.gov.uk.

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  • Creator
    HADShire Histories
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © HADShire Histories
  • Show Website
    Haddingtonshire Histories

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