Haddingtonshire Histories

About 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.

Publisher

HADShire Histories

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Mar 2021

Latest episode

4 Mar 2024

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Mar 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.

2. 

   29 May 2023

   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.

3. 

   29 May 2023

   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.

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