Completion of the Knox Memorial Institute (later Knox Academy)
Completion of the Knox Memorial Institute to house the grammar school of Haddington (later Knox Academy).
Corn Exchange was built
The Corn Exchange in Court Street which was built in 1854 as a market hall for the trading of grain. It was recently refurbished in 2020. Link to information about the Corn Exchange in Haddington.
Haddington railway station opens.
Opening of Haddington railway station. Railscot has images and information about the old station and can be linked to here.
The Court Street Fountain was built along with the County Buildings
The Court Street Fountain which is topped with a statue of Samson was built along with the County Buildings. The County Buildings on Court Street stand on the site of the medieval palace of King William I.
Additions made to the Town House
Additions made to the Town House – three cells, a spacious town hall, and a 150-feet spire from designs by Gillespie Graham. Link to wikipedia about Haddington Town House
Waterloo Bridge by the Poldrate Mill is built
Waterloo Bridge by the Poldrate Mill is built and is named after the battle of Waterloo (the foundation stone having been laid on the anniversary of the battle). Link to image of Waterloo Bridge, Haddington
Birth of Jane Welsh
Birth of Jane Welsh, who was to become one of the great letter writers of her age. She married essayist Thomas Carlyle in 1826. Jane Welsh Carlyle died in London on 21 April 1866 and is buried with her father in St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Haddington. Link to John Gray Centre website for more information…
Tyne reportedly rises 17 feet
Another major flood, with the Tyne reportedly rising 17 feet. Excert from East Lothian Council Haddington Flood Study Final Report. History of Flooding in Haddington As indicated above, due to the historic importance of the town of Haddington, documentary evidence regarding the date, mode and extent of flooding and damage caused still exists. To provide…
Lady Kitty’s Doocot
Lady Kitty’s Doocot by Nungate Bridge, was built by Lady Catherine Charteris Wemyss, the wife of Francis de June 7th Earl of Wemyss, as part of her garden.