HIDDEN TREASURES, Museum of Lead Mining

HIDDEN TREASURES, The Museum of Lead Mining has something for everyone. Situated in Wanlockhead, Scotland’s highest village, the museum offers visitors a chance to explore the rich culture and heritage of the area through taking a guided tour down the mine, around the period cottages or into the Subscription Library (the 2nd oldest in Britain).

Our Collection

Agriculture

This collection includes approximately 20 items and consists largely of hand tools. There are gaps in this collection in the dairying and sheep farming areas.

Archaeology

This collection includes 18th and 19th century industrial material...

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Keywords
Education, Industry & commerce, Social history

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HIDDEN TREASURES, Museum of Lead Mining

Wanlockhead
by Biggar
South Lanarkshire
ML12 6UT

Tel: 01659 74387
Fax: 01659 74481

Email:
miningmuseum@hotmail.com

For more information visit:
http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

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The Miners' Library Collection cared for by The Museum of Lead Mining at Wanlockhead is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland

Museums Galleries Scotland, 1 Papermill Wynd,
McDonald Road, Edinburgh EH7 4QL

Telephone: 0131 550 4100
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