Dr Hanita Ritchie (inset) and Debbie Chalmers will lead the discussions about Prestongrange. Main image: Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
PRESTONGRANGE and its influence on various industries will be the topic of a local history talk at Port Seton Bowling Club tomorrow (Tuesday).
Debbie Chalmers and Dr Hanita Ritchie, from East Lothian Council’s John Gray Centre, will discuss how Prestongrange became the driving force behind local booming industries, including brick, tile and pottery manufacture, glass making, salt production, soap making and brewing.
The talk, which costs £2, is from 7pm.
Booking is not required – all those interested can turn up on the night.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here