Leadhills Mining Journals 1738-1766 – Books 1/A to 2
The day to day working of the mines is recorded in the Journals and Bargain Books preserved in the Library.
These describe in detail every piece of work undertaken in the mines and the names of the miners involved.
The individual books can be explored here.
Please note that the Journals and bargain books are best viewed on Tablet or Desktop.
Mining Journals – 1738 – 1766
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Mining Journal No.1/A
LML 001
1738 – 1742
Mining Journal No.1/B
LML 002
1742 – 1746
Mining Journal No.1/C
LML 003
1749 – 1751
Mining Journal No.1/D
LML 004
1752 – 1756
Mining Journal No.1
LML 005
1759 – 1762
Mining Journal No.2
LML 006
1762 – 1766
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
