Whitburn Community Museum

Miners underground at Greenrigg Colliery, west of Whitburn.

The permanent exhibition tells the story of Whitburn and its industrial and social past. Coal mining was very important in Whitburn but other industries from hand loom weaving to the manufacture of Levi’s jeans also feature. Aspects of social history from the Baillie family on Polkemmet Estate to the leisure pursuits of miners are also covered. There is also a small temporary exhibition area which hosts West Lothian Council’s touring exhibitions.

Our Collection

The Whitburn collection is part of West Lothian Council's collections. It concentrates mainly on coal mining, Levi's jeans factory and Polkemmet Estate.

Keywords
Industry & commerce, Social history

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Whitburn Community Museum

Whitburn Library
Union Road
Whitburn
West Lothian
EH47 0AR

Tel: 01501 678050

Email:
museums@westlothian.gov.uk

For more information visit:
http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/touri...

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