Author Archives: Helen

Opening Day at the John Gray Centre

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Helen

  Primary school visitors at the John Gray Centre Well, we are now – at long last! – actually open! We had an excellent and truly enjoyable day on Friday, which kicked off with 90 (yes, 90!) children from King’s … Continue reading →

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News from the Museums Workroom

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Helen

It seems to have been a hectic couple of months lately, and I’m so glad to be back at my desk, here in the Museums Workroom.  I’ve been at conferences galore – amazing talks by brilliant speakers doing fantastic things … Continue reading →

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Rewriting history at Inveresk?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Helen

Roman altars found at Musselburgh – first ever evidence that the Mithras cult travelled this far north! Continue reading →

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Prestongrange is opening for 2011 season!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Helen

Just wanted to post a quick blog to let everyone know that after a winter of refurbishment and replenishment, Prestongrange Museum is opening up again. Open from 11.30 to 4.30 every day, you’ll find all the favourites there, including the  rare … Continue reading →

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Events galore around East Lothian!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Helen

It’s been too long since I last blogged! But loads has been happening, and things are really starting to move forward with the John Gray Centre. So much is going on throughout the museums in East Lothian too – it … Continue reading →

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Introducing myself

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Helen

As a new member of the Museums team, I thought it was time I checked in with you all to say hello and tell you about what I’m doing. My name’s Helen, and I’m here to help create online resources … Continue reading →

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