Haddington in WW2
On the evening of March 3rd 1941 Haddington was bombed. Six bombs were dropped killing three people and injuring a number of others. More on Haddington at war in this link to the John Gray website.
Neilson Park opens
Neilson Park opens with funds left by George Neilson, a local shopkeeper, who passed away in 1897.
Haddington is twinned with Aubigny sur Nère in France
Haddington Twinning Association organises and promotes twinning activity between Haddington in Scotland and Aubigny sur Nère in France. For more on the Haddington twinning association, click here.