Library Archives
In addition to the book stock, the library holds archives relating to the operation of the library since its establishment and donated material relating to the history of Leadhills and surrounding area. The latter includes over 300 photographs and postcards.
The archives include the Bargain Books and Journals of the Scots Mining Company. The archives are referenced LML (Leadhills Miners’ Library) and were listed by the National Register of Archives for Scotland in 1979, part of the National Records of Scotland (Ref: NRAS 2952).
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LML 001 to 022 |
Journals of the Scots Mining Company. 1738-1854 |
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LML 023 to 046 |
Bargain Books of the Scots Mining Company. 1739-1752 |
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LML 047 |
Leadhills Curling Club Journal. 1784-1864/1929 |
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LML 048 |
Leadhills Water Committee. 1944-1961 |
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LML 049 |
Leadhills Library Minutes. 1821-1851 |
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LML 050 |
Leadhills Library Minutes. 1871-1896 |
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LML 051 |
Leadhills Library Minutes. 1896-1910, Accounts 1896-1940 |
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LML 052 |
Leadhills Library Minutes. 1821-1851 |
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LML 053 |
Library Catalogue and Accessions Register |
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LML 054 |
Library Catalogue |
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LML 055 |
Leadhills Friendly Society Account Book. 1908-1915 |
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LML 056 |
Leadhills Water Works Cash Book. 1944-1951 |
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LML 057 |
Library Inventory |
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LML 058 |
Library Post Book. 1955-1966 |
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LML 059 |
Leadhills Water Works Committee Account Book. 1940-1961 |
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LML 060 |
Leadhills Water Works Committee Cash Book. 1953-1960 |
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LML 061 |
Correspondence between David Russell (Miners’ Library) and A. Agnew Ralston and Mr. Williamson |
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LML 062 |
Correspondence re £120 Leicester Corporation stock. 1913-1925 |
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LML 063 |
Correspondence re Alexander Bequest. 1925-1935 |
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LML 064 |
Correspondence re Library renovation from Library Committee to Marquess of Linlithgow. 1969-1970 |
Location
15 Main Street,
Leadhills,
South Lanarkshire
Scotland ML12 6XP
Opening Hours
Saturdays and Sundays
2pm to 5pm.
May to September.
Visits by appointment can be arranged throughout the year.
Leadhills Miners' Library is the World's first library for working people.
Alongside our collection of some 2500 books dating back to the 18th Century, the library contains many historical archives and photographs as well as a display of rare minerals connected to the local mining industry.
We also hold a 46 volume collection of mining journals and bargain books, recording contracts between the mine managers and miners from 1737-1854. It is the largest collection of its kind in Scotland and one of the largest in Britain.
Local Leadhills and Wanlockhead Links
Lead Mining Museum: https://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
Leadhills Railway: https://www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk/
Ski Club: https://skiclub.lowtherhills.com/
Hopetoun Arms Hotel: https://www.hopetounarms.co.uk
