Museum Collection (Numerical list)
LVSAV1998.082: Boghead Oil Shale Specimens
2 specimens of Boghead oil shale found on a shipwreck off the coast of Skye.LVSAV1998.083: Light Shale Oil Petrol Can
2 gallon pink, rectangular, petrol can embossed "Light Shale Oil" on the top, c. 1920LVSAV1998.084: Young's Oil Company Check Tally
Miner's token or check tally for miners at Young's Oil Company Mine No.5. No 61, c. 1920.LVSAV1998.086: Certificate - Souvenir for Visitors to Westwood Pit
Paper certificate given to visitors to Westwood Pit who entered the mine and dug a small amount of oil shale, as a souvenir, c. 1950. Signed by John Stein, ManagerLVSAV1998.087: Young's Oil Company Ltd Oil Barrel Plaque
Oil barrel plaque, reads "The property of Young's Oil Coy Ltd. Glasgow".LVSAV1998.088: Wax Melting Kettle
Large iron vat on an iron frame, possibly from Scottish Oils, Middleton Hall, c. 1920LVSAV1998.089: Breathing Apparatus
Breathing apparatus, consisting of a hood covering the full head linked by a tube to foot operated bellows.LVSAV1999.001: Oil Sample in Glass Bottle
Glass bottle containing an oil sample. A paper label affixed to the outside reads "Pumpherston Oil Co. Limited". It has a cork stopper which is sealed with wax and is stamped "Pumpherston Mid Calder"LVSAV1999.002: Photo - Two Workers at base of Retort, Westwood Crude Oil Works
Black and white photograph of two workers standing at the base of the experimental retort GCX2 at Westwood Crude Oil WorksLVSAV1999.002: Photo - Chimneys at Pumpherston Oil Works
Black and white photograph of chimneys at Pumpherston Oil Works / Pumpherston Refinery after preparation for demolition.LVSAV1999.002: Photo - Demolition of Chimney Pumpherston Oil Works
Black and white photograph of chimney at Pumpherston Oil Works / Pumpherston Refinery during demolition.LVSAV1999.002: Photo - Demolition of Chimneys, Pumpherston Oil Works
Black and white photograph of chimneys at Pumpherston Oil Works / Pumpherston Refinery during demolition.LVSAV1999.002.005: Photo - Pumpherston and Westwood Works
One of seven photographs of Pumpherston and Westwood works (1950's??) donated by the depositor's father, David MurdochLVSAV1999.002.006: Photo - Pumpherston and Westwood Works.
One of seven photographs of Pumpherston and Westwood works (1950's??) donated by the depositor's father, David MurdochLVSAV1999.002.007: Photo - Pumpherston and Westwood Works.
One of seven photographs of Pumpherston and Westwood works (1950's??) donated by the depositor's father, David MurdochLVSAV1999.003: Plan of Westwood Works
Print of plan showing layout of Westwood works (1950's?) donated by the depositor's father, David MurdochLVSAV1999.004: Presentation Tray - Presented to Mr & Mrs Wm. Jamieson
Oval brass presentation tray inscribed "Presented to Mr & Mrs Wm. Jamieson by their friends and fellow workmen as a token of esteem on the occasion of his leaving the district to fill a similar situation as assistant mining manager at Broxburn. West Calder January 1888"LVSAV1999.013: Scottish Oils Light Bulbs
Two lightbulbs etched "Scottish Oils" from Calderbank House Mid Calder.LVSAV1999.015: Oil Lamp
Paraffin oil table lamp, with black vitreous base featuring an art nouveau style, fluted brass column. Brass reservoir with Young's 20" court burnerLVSAV2001.001: Shale Miner's Pick
Shale miner's pick, used by William Mutter from Broxburn in No.7 and No.12 mines at Roman CampLVSAV2001.002: Miner's Shovel
Shale miner's shovel No. 4, used by William Mutter from Broxburn in No.7 and No.12 mines at Roman CampLVSAV2001.010: Oil Shale Carving
Oil shale carved into the shape of a book, titled "The Broxburn or main Shale Seam 1899", with lines and letters engraved and coloured goldLVSAV2002.003: Young's Hand painted Candles
Cardboard box for "Young's hand painted candles" containing two ornately decorated candles, c. 1910.LVSAV2002.005: Photo - Three Miners Working an Underground Seam
Three miners working a seam underground, one holding a pick, one holding a shovel and one holding a safety lamp, c. 1925LVSAV2002.005: Photo - Three Miners Working Underground
Three miners working underground with mechanical equipment, c. 1925LVSAV2003.004: Young's Decorative Candles
Cardboard box with red "Young's" label containing three large candles with applied decoration, c. 1910LVSAV2003.005: Uphall Oil Company Time Book
Uphall Oil Company Ltd. time abstract book no 2 covering dates from 01/11/1881-04/10/1882, detailing dates, names, pay for different activities and trades in the company.LVSAV2003.005: Uphall Oil Company Time Book
Uphall Oil Company Ltd. time abstract book no 2 covering dates from 01/11/1881-04/10/1882, detailing dates, names, pay for different activities and trades in the company.LVSAV2003.006: Uphall Mineral Oil Company Time Book/ Scrapbook
Uphall Mineral Oil Company Ltd. time abstract book used as a scrapbook for contributions sent to the local press between 1870-1900, covered in heavy cream fabric.LVSAV2003.006: Uphall Mineral Oil Company Time Book/ Scrapbook
Uphall Mineral Oil Company Ltd. time abstract book used as a scrapbook for contributions sent to the local press between 1870-1900, by John Forrest. Covered in heavy cream fabric.LVSAV2003.006: Uphall Mineral Oil Company Time Book/ Scrapbook
Uphall Mineral Oil Company Ltd. time abstract book used as a scrapbook for contributions sent to the local press between 1870-1900, by James Forrest. Covered in heavy cream fabric.LVSAV2004.001: Engineer's tool.
Seven engineers tools, formerly property of William Brown Gilchrist, a fitter / turner with Scottish Oils at Deans Oil Works and Middleton Hall. He was apprenticed 1935-40 and worked for Scottish Oils until 1962. Various copy letters and reference supplied. The tools comprise dividers, surface gauge, bevel gauge, 2-3 inch micrometer, inside calipers, outside calipers, thread gaugeLVSAV2004.002: Cash Book No. 5, Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
"Cash Book No 5" from the Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd. Entries dated from November 1909 to July 1915LVSAV2004.002: North British Railway Company Invoice to Mr Boyd
Invoice to Mr Boyd, Abernyte for carriage and charges of 9d for 1 box from the North British Railway Company on December 24th 1911, dated 31/01/12 stamped Uphall StationLVSAV2004.002: Carriage License, Inland Revenue to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, no 87, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd., Pumpherston Oil Works, from the Inland Revenue for one carriage, cost £1:1:0, stamped Bathgate, dated 08/01/1910, signed by Jas. PollockLVSAV2004.002: Carriage License, Inland Revenue to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, no 88, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd., Pumpherston Oil Works, from the Inland Revenue for one carriage, cost £1:1:0, stamped Bathgate, dated 08/01/1910, signed by Jas. PollockLVSAV2004.002: Servant License, Inland Revenue to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, no 7, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd., Pumpherston Oil Works, from the Inland Revenue for one male servant, cost 15s, stamped Bathgate, dated 08/01/1910, signed by Jas. PollockLVSAV2004.002: Servant License, Inland Revenue to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, no 8, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd., Pumpherston Oil Works, from the Inland Revenue for one male servant, cost 15s, stamped Bathgate, dated 08/01/1910, signed by Jas. PollockLVSAV2004.002: Servant License, Inland Revenue to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, no 9, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd., Pumpherston Oil Works, from the Inland Revenue for one male servant, cost 15s, stamped Bathgate, dated 08/01/1910, signed by Jas. PollockLVSAV2004.002: Servant License, Inland Revenue to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, no 37, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd., Pumpherston Oil Works, from the Inland Revenue for one male servant, cost 15s, stamped Bathgate, dated 11/05/1910, signed by Jas. PollockLVSAV2004.002: Motor Car License, Customs and Excise to James Caldwell, Pumpherston
Licence, for James Caldwell, Pumpherston, from Customs and Excise for one motor car not exceeding 26 horse power and one male servant, cost £6:6s and 15s, respectively, stamped Falkirk, dated 17/01/1911, signed by J M AndersonLVSAV2004.002: Motor Car License, Customs and Excise to James Caldwell
Licence, probably in the name of James Caldwell, Pumpherston (top section missing), from Customs and Excise for one motor car not exceeding 26 horse power, one motor car not exceeding 33 horse power, 1 dog and one male servant, cost £6:6s, £8:8s, 7s:6d and 15s, respectively, stamped Falkirk, dated 17/01/1911, signed by J M AndersonLVSAV2004.002: Horse Drawn Carriage License, Customs and Excise to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd
Licence, for The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd, from Customs and Excise for one horse drawn carriage and one male servant, cost £2:2s, and 15s, respectively, stamped Falkirk, dated 07/01/1913, signed by J M AndersonLVSAV2004.002: Motor Car, Horse and Servant License, Customs and Excise to James Bryson
Licence for James Bryson, Ballengeich, Pumpherston, from Customs and Excise for one motor car not exceeding 26 horse power, one motor car not exceeding 33 horse power, one dog and one male servant, cost £6:6s, £8:8s, 7s:6d and 15s, respectively, stamped Falkirk, dated 07/01/1913, signed by J M AndersonLVSAV2004.002: Motor Car License, Customs and Excise
Licence from Customs and Excise for one motor car not exceeding 16 horse power, one motor car not exceeding 33 horse power, one dog and one male servant, cost £4:4s, £8:8s, 7s:6d and 15s, respectively, stamped Falkirk, dated 08/01/1914, signed by J M AndersonLVSAV2004.002.014: Invoice -The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd To Miss Boyd
Invoice from the Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd for 1 drum white oil to Miss Boyd, Monifieth, charged to Mr Boyd, Works. Dated 21/01/1911LVSAV2004.002.015: One Motor Licence - From Customs and Excise
Licence no 41 from Customs and Excise for one motor car not exceeding 26 horse power, cost £6:6s, stamped Falkirk, dated 23/07/1915, signed by J M AndersonLVSAV2004.002.016: Invoice -The Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd To Mr Boyd
invoice from the Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd for 1 drum No1W to Mr Boyd, Works, consignee Miss Boyd, Monifieth. Dated 21/01/1911LVSAV2004.002.017: Receipt - IOU for 10 Shillings, Pumperston Oil Company
IOU for 10 shillings receipt dated 27/01/1914 on Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd headed paper, signed by John Stoddart, o/a Abbeyhill Depot also written on paperLVSAV2004.002.018: Credit Note - From Robert Rough & Sons to Pumpherston Oil Company
Credit note from Robert Rough & Sons, Cawburn Chemical Works, Cawburn Siding, Drumshoreland Station, North British Railway to Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd dated 2 February 1911 for payment of £- 7 6 for a pony carcase.LVSAV2004.003: Record Book - "Tenants occupying Pumpherston Oil Co. houses".
Tenancy record book titled "Names of tenants occupying Pumpherston Oil Coy's Houses".LVSAV2004.004: Company Seal Press
Three company seal presses given by BP on "indefinite loan". a) James Ross & Co; Philpstoun oil works, in large floral patterned press "The sinker, Cunningham, Glasgow" in wooden box with two keys b) Scottish Oils Ltd., label with note "registered 2nd September 1919, name changed from 2nd Jan 1954 to Grangemouth Petroleum Refinery'' c) Dalmeny Oil Company, in wooden box.