Nostalgia

The mixed team of Whitecraig Gala in 1979

Down Memory Lane – East Lothian football team line-ups of yesteryear

New Countess Park

New Countess Park

Peeps into the Past - Dunbar United open new stadium and new use for former school

A field of Brussels sprouts near Byres Hill

A field of Brussels sprouts near Byres Hill

Tim's Tales - Confronting my fear of a childhood horror: Brussels sprouts!

Athelstaneford post office, in part of the old smiddy building in the 1950s

Athelstaneford post office, in part of the old smiddy building in the 1950s

Down Memory Lane – The post offices of East Lothian

The Queen Mother pictured with the Queen

The Queen Mother pictured with the Queen

Peeps into the Past - Six-year-old boy stole the show during royal visit

Tim's Tales - How rosehips became an important part of the war effort

A photo taken on March 4, 1941, of firemen and soldiers surveying the burnt out building of Richard Baillie's electrical shop on Market Street, Haddington, after it was bombed on March 3, 1941, by a German Heinkel bomber

A photo taken on March 4, 1941, of firemen and soldiers surveying the burnt out building of Richard Baillie's electrical shop on Market Street, Haddington, after it was bombed on March 3, 1941, by a German Heinkel bomber

Down Memory Lane – Fire stations and firefighters in East Lothian

North Berwick Harbour

North Berwick Harbour

Peeps into the Past - Harbour wall jumpers set new world record

Commercial Bank, Court Street, Haddington, in April 1949

Commercial Bank, Court Street, Haddington, in April 1949

Down Memory Lane – When East Lothian was full of banks

Belhaven Brewery

Belhaven Brewery

Peeps into the Past - Stolen tractor used in brewery ram raid

The talk will feature a guest speaker from the National Mining Museum at Newtongrange

The talk will feature a guest speaker from the National Mining Museum at Newtongrange

East Lothian's mining past to be explored in Cockenzie and Port Seton history talk

Bridge Street in Musselburgh in the 1980s, featuring Robb's hairdresser (and H. Maudling wines & spirits and W. Harrower the bookies)

Bridge Street in Musselburgh in the 1980s, featuring Robb's hairdresser (and H. Maudling wines & spirits and W. Harrower the bookies)

Down Memory Lane – The hairdressers and barbers of East Lothian

Dunbar East Beach

Dunbar East Beach

Peeps into the Past - Bin lorry plunged over sea wall

A 1959 slide depicting Bell's the draper at 63-64 High Street, Haddington

A 1959 slide depicting Bell's the draper at 63-64 High Street, Haddington

Down Memory Lane – The drapers and other artisans of our high streets

Peeps into the Past - Scotland fan's epic journey to Hampden in vintage fire engine

Exhibition showing Musselburgh from the 1950s to the 1990s finishing this month

This postcard from the beginning of the last century is of The Ship Inn public house in Musselburgh. The house behind the pub was South Bush, a garden nursery run by William Handasyde

This postcard from the beginning of the last century is of The Ship Inn public house in Musselburgh. The house behind the pub was South Bush, a garden nursery run by William Handasyde

Down Memory Lane - Pubs and inns across East Lothian

Peeps into the Past - Vintage fire engine on parade saves toddler after harbour fall

Tracing the names from this '60s school photo proved particularly popular

Tracing the names from this '60s school photo proved particularly popular

'Views from the Past' exhibition sees more than 4,000 visitors

Civic Square, pictured on February 15, 1978

Civic Square, pictured on February 15, 1978

Down Memory Lane – Images of Tranent from the 1970s, 80s and 90s

The English Channel

The English Channel

Peeps into the Past - 'Channel swim for man with one leg'

This postcard from the early 20th century shows the mercat cross on Aberlady High Street, standing in front of The Cross Cottage. Constructed in the 18th century, it is quite plain, both now and in this image

This postcard from the early 20th century shows the mercat cross on Aberlady High Street, standing in front of The Cross Cottage. Constructed in the 18th century, it is quite plain, both now and in this image

Down Memory Lane - The mercat crosses of East Lothian

The Victoria Ballroom in Dunbar

The Victoria Ballroom in Dunbar

Peeps into the Past - Teenagers frightened away from discos because of the fighting

A photo from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries of Drysdale's grocery shop, High Street, Prestonpans

A photo from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries of Drysdale's grocery shop, High Street, Prestonpans

Down Memory Lane – East Lothian's grocers of years gone by

Peeps into the Past - 'Police squad target the teenytipplers'

Tim's Tales - The first known story of a monster in Loch Ness

Members of the Boys' Brigade, Prestonpans in uniform outside Prestonpans Library. Standing on the wall to the far left is a figure identified as Bob Cunningham. The photo is dated between 1945 and 1960

Members of the Boys' Brigade, Prestonpans in uniform outside Prestonpans Library. Standing on the wall to the far left is a figure identified as Bob Cunningham. The photo is dated between 1945 and 1960

Down Memory Lane – East Lothian's libraries

Torness Power Station

Torness Power Station

Peeps into the Past - Fears Torness employers would 'disturb the peace' raised

A very clever marketing ploy by the organisers of Fringe by the Sea in 2009, the second year of the festival. Not Hollywood - Fringewood!

A very clever marketing ploy by the organisers of Fringe by the Sea in 2009, the second year of the festival. Not Hollywood - Fringewood!

Down Memory Lane - Memories of North Berwick in years gone by

Looking back - When there was 'worldwide interest' in 'UFO activity' in East Lothian

The wedding of Andrew and Peggy Muir, of Prestonpans, some time between the 1930s and 1960s. Andrew is wearing full Scottish military dress. They are flanked by the best man and chief maid, who are sadly unnamed

The wedding of Andrew and Peggy Muir, of Prestonpans, some time between the 1930s and 1960s. Andrew is wearing full Scottish military dress. They are flanked by the best man and chief maid, who are sadly unnamed

Down Memory Lane – A look back at old weddings in East Lothian

Peeps into the Past - Giant cat sparked alarm in East Lothian

The Gullane Games sack race in 2009

The Gullane Games sack race in 2009

Residents invited to reminisce in new ‘All About People’ exhibition

New exhibition shows how much Musselburgh changed over 40 years

Ford's bakery on High Street in the 1960s. Do you remember getting the family-sized steak pie here? Or one of its legendary caramel slices? Sadly, this Prestonpans bakery went into administration in 2010

Ford's bakery on High Street in the 1960s. Do you remember getting the family-sized steak pie here? Or one of its legendary caramel slices? Sadly, this Prestonpans bakery went into administration in 2010

Down Memory Lane – Old images of Prestonpans through the years

Musselburgh's Second World War memorial

Musselburgh's Second World War memorial

Peeps into the Past - Anger as vandals deface war memorial

Turf Cutter Alaric Bonthron cutting the turf at the 1995 Riding of the Marches

Turf Cutter Alaric Bonthron cutting the turf at the 1995 Riding of the Marches

Down Memory Lane – Musselburgh's Riding of the Marches

Peeps into the Past - 'Bleak prospect' facing school leavers in East Lothian

Peeps into the Past - Egg-throwing youths cause carnage at street fair

Dunbar outdoor pool

Dunbar outdoor pool

Peeps into the Past - Outdoor pool facing closure over large repair bill

Dunbar High Street in the 1970s. On the right can be seen Hogg's Bakery & Tea Room, Aitken Chemist and St George Hotel

Dunbar High Street in the 1970s. On the right can be seen Hogg's Bakery & Tea Room, Aitken Chemist and St George Hotel

Down Memory Lane – Photos of Dunbar from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s

Stolen gnomes were in the news 25 years ago

Stolen gnomes were in the news 25 years ago

Peeps into the Past - 'Police on the trail of seven dwarves'

Preston Lodge High School

Preston Lodge High School

Back to the 80s show coming to Preston Lodge High School next week

Isobell Mitchell's harbour pool inspired design took one of the top spots at Law Primary's poster competition for the event

Isobell Mitchell's harbour pool inspired design took one of the top spots at Law Primary's poster competition for the event

Historic North Berwick photos to go on display in summer exhibition

Peeps into the Past - Vandals sabotage knitwear firm's machines

John Muir Country Park

John Muir Country Park

Peeps into the Past - Poison gas scare and first trees planted at country park

Workers At Lowe's Market Garden, East Loan, Prestonpans, in 1957/8. In the background is Prestonlinks Colliery

Workers At Lowe's Market Garden, East Loan, Prestonpans, in 1957/8. In the background is Prestonlinks Colliery

Down Memory Lane – Markets and fairs in East Lothian

Dunbar's outdoor swimming pool was a popular attraction

Dunbar's outdoor swimming pool was a popular attraction

Peeps into the Past - Concerns about town's outdoor swimming pool

The 'new' housing at St Lawrence, at the west end of Haddington, pictured in the 1970s

The 'new' housing at St Lawrence, at the west end of Haddington, pictured in the 1970s

Down Memory Lane – Old photos of Haddington

Protestors during the 1926 General Strike

Protestors during the 1926 General Strike

Peeps into the Past - Vandals damage rail cable and General Strike affects Courier

Paul Togneri presents his father Noll’s watch to volunteers of Dunbar RNLI (From left: Ian Combe, Chris Woods, Gerard McPhillips, Ian Wilson, Nicola Allen, Marie Headley, Alewyn Rens, Paul Muspratt, Paul Togneri, Ken Headley, and Douglas Wight)

Paul Togneri presents his father Noll’s watch to volunteers of Dunbar RNLI (From left: Ian Combe, Chris Woods, Gerard McPhillips, Ian Wilson, Nicola Allen, Marie Headley, Alewyn Rens, Paul Muspratt, Paul Togneri, Ken Headley, and Douglas Wight)

Watch presented to teenage lifesaver now returned to town's lifeboat crew

Roxburghe Hotel, Dunbar, in 1935

Roxburghe Hotel, Dunbar, in 1935

Down Memory Lane – The hotels of East Lothian

Haddington High Street

Haddington High Street

Peeps into the Past - Anger over plans for parking meters in Haddington

Athelstaneford Primary School netball team, with a silver trophy, outside the schoolhouse in 1974

Athelstaneford Primary School netball team, with a silver trophy, outside the schoolhouse in 1974

Down Memory Lane - Trophy winners through the years