Museum Collection (Numerical list)
LVSAV2007.010: Newspaper Cutting of Burngrange Disaster, Edinburgh Evening News, January 11th 1947
One of six newspaper cuttings related to the Burngrange Disaster. From the Edinburgh Evening News, January 11th 1947. Titled 'Faint Hopes for 14 / Entombed Men/Rescuers Foiled by Flames/in Lothian Mine/Last Bid to Master Fire Before Sealing'LVSAV2007.010: Newspaper Cutting of Burngrange Disaster, The Scotsman January 13th 1947
One of six newspaper cuttings related to the Burngrange Disaster. From The Scotsman, January 13th 1947. Titled 'Rescue Efforts at West Calder Pit'LVSAV2007.010: Newspaper Cutting of Burngrange Disaster, The Sunday Post, January 12th 1947
One of six newspaper cuttings relating to the Burngrange Disaster. From The Sunday Post, January 12th 1947. Titled 'Blazing Shale Pit Baffles Rescuers'.LVSAV2007.015: Horse tack decorated with studs
Badge of an upturned horseshoe with Clydesdale horse in the centre, originally on a red background. Two quick release clips at each end. Made by 'Russell / West Calder / Saddler', stud on each end piece.LVSAV2007.016: Letter - Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Co Ltd to Messrs Glen & Henderson
Letter from the general manager of Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd, John Fyfe, Registered Office 7 West George Street, Glasgow, to Messrs Glen & Henderson, referring to a dangerous chimney and correspondence with Mr McKnight.LVSAV2008.002: Book - "West Lothian Tourist Handbook"
"West Lothian Tourist Handbook" published by Ed. J. Burrow & Co., c.1960, 32pp.LVSAV2008.004: Paraffin Oil Lamp
Paraffin oil table lamp, black vitreous base, brass stand and yellow painted glass reservoir with orange / green flowers and gold gilt. Branded "Young's Screw No 2"LVSAV2008.006: Wick
Ball of wick, used by miners for lighting tilly lampsLVSAV2008.007: West Calder Co-Operative Paper Bags
Seven paper bags from West Calder Co-operative.LVSAV2008.010: Wax
Six slabs of wax shaped as trays from Pumpherston, c. 1950LVSAV2008.011: Booklet - Scotland's Oil
Colour, open out booklet "Scotland's Oil" with a foreword from A.W. Hardie, Managing Director, Scottish Oils and Shell-Mex Ltd. Explains the process of oil: how it began, how it is today, c. 1959LVSAV2008.012: Brick, Miniature
Miniature SOL "Scottish Oils Limited" brickLVSAV2008.012: Pamphlet "The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Glasgow"
Pamphlet entitled "The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited Glasgow" by The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, 135 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, 1900LVSAV2008.013: Plan - Pumpherston Oil Works
Plan of "Pumpherston Oil Co's Works, Jany 31st 1905". On the reverse, left side written in blue ink "PUMPHERSTON - 1905", top right side "Plan of P.O. Works" in pencil.LVSAV2008.013: Chart - Processes at Pumpherston Oil Co.
Chart detailing processes at Pumpherston Oil Co. Handwritten, titled "Process in the manufacture of oil as carried out at Pumpherston Oil Works / 1888 111. 6% crude oil treated with about 11% acid tar, loss 12.14%".LVSAV2008.013: Plan - Arrangement of oil refining plant, Assam Oil Company
Blueprint plan "Arrangement of oil refining plant / for the / Assam Oil Company / September 29th 1899", "Scale 3/8" = 10 feet". Showing the layout of the plant between River Digboi and Blind Nullah.LVSAV2008.013: Plan - Pumpherston Patent Retort
Half section of blueprint plan of "Pumpherston Patent Retort" / Scale 1/2" - one foot". Written on the reverse "Pumpherston Patent Retort", "Pumpherston", 1910LVSAV2008.016: Miner's Lamp
Miner's carbide lamp. Brass body, with a silver coloured metal lamp. Top part branded "Auto Lite", base part branded "Premier Lamp & Eng Co Ltd / Leeds England".LVSAV2009.002: Book - "Oil Shale: An Historical, Technical, and Economic Study"
Book "Oil Shale: An Historical, Technical, and Economic Study" Washington Government Printing Office, 1924, Author: Martin J Gavin, Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines, Bulletin 210, 199 pages.LVSAV2009.004: Booklet - "The World's First Commercial Oil Industry"
"The World's First Commercial Oil Industry - Where it all Began" booklet produced by the Livingston Development CorporationLVSAV2009.004: Booklet - "Make it in Livingston, Your Scottish Base for Oil Support Industries"
"Make it in Livingston, Your Scottish Base for Oil Support Industries" booklet produced by the Livingston Development CorporationLVSAV2009.004: Booklet - "Oil Supply Industries, Make it in Livingston"
"Oil Supply Industries, Make it in Livingston" booklet produced by the Livingston Development CorporationLVSAV2009.004: Booklet - "Make it in Livingston, Your Scottish Base for Oil Support Industries"
"Make it in Livingston, Your Scottish Base for Oil Support Industries" booklet produced by the Livingston Development CorporationLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Green Grassy Slopes Bloom on Industry Desert
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Undated, unknown newspaper "Green Grassy Slopes Bloom on Industrial Desert" donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - The Scotsman "Shale Bings Used in Construction of Roads at Livingston"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. The Scotsman 08/08/1968 "Shale Bings used in Construction of Roads at Livingston" donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cuttting - The Post "Photograph of Oakbank Pit and Bridge House, Mid Calder"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. The Post 22/02/1973, copy of photograph of Oakbank Pit and copy of photograph of Bridge House, Mid Calder which was built on top of the former Oakbank pithead donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newpaper Cutting - West Lothian Courier "Man Who Started It All"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. West Lothian Courier 29/09/1969 "Man who Started it all", article discussing James "Paraffin" Young and the oil industry of the West Lothian Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Explanation and Photograph of Uphall Oil Works
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Explanation and copy of photograph of Uphall Oil Works. Undated, unknown newspaper, donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Explanation and Photograph of The Old Miners Cottages, Livingston Station
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Explanation and copy of photograph of the old miner's cottages, Main Street, Livingston Station. Undated, unknown newspaper Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Explanation and Photograph of The Old Miners Cottages, Livingston Station
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Explanation and copy of photograph of miner's cottages, Glen Road, Livingston Station. Undated, unknown newspaper Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - The Herald "Why It's Cool to Be a Bing Bagger"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. The Herald 27/05/2005, article "Why it's Cool to be a Bing Bagger" by Jennifer Cunningham discussing the history and current and future use of the 19 shale bings in West Lothia. Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Explanation and Photograph of Demolition Team at Hopetoun Crude Oil Works
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Undated, unknown newspaper.LVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - "North Sea Oil Completes a Historic Circle"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry.LVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Explanation and Photograph of Members of Uphall Work's Bowling Club
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Unknown, undated newspaper. Explanation and copy of photograph of members of Uphall Works' Bowling Club when John Bagshaw was President Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Explanation and Photograph of Oil Works Family Outside Their House in Oakbank
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Unknown, undated newspaper. Explanation and copy of photograph of part of an oil worker's family outside their house in Oakbank Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Caption and Copies of 3 Photographs "Demolition of Old Deans Oil Works"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Post dated 26/07/1973. Caption and copies of 3 photographs "Demolition of Old Deans Oil Works" Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.006: Newspaper Cutting - Scottish Memories "The Shale Rush"
Newspaper cutting relating to the West Lothian shale oil industry. Scottish Memories, March 2005 article "The Shale Rush" by James Malcolm discussing the history of the shale oil industry and the publication of a new book "Hail Philpstoun's Queen and Other Tales from the Shale" by Barbara and Marie Patullo Donated by former Chairman of the Livingston Mill Restoration GroupLVSAV2009.007: Booklet - "Burgh of Bathgate Sesquicentenary 1824 - 1974"
Commemorative booklet celebrating the Sesquincentenary of the Burgh of Bathgate, 1824 - 1974LVSAV2009.008: Minute Book - Uphall Oil Company Limited Minute Book Vol 2
Uphall Oil Company Limited minute book vol 2. Blank, unused, green hardback cover with impressed gold lettering on spine and frontLVSAV2009.010: Catalogue - Illustrated Lamp Catalogue, Pattern Book 1911
Illustrated lamp catalogue, lamp pattern book 1911 from Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd. 142 pages, red cover with gold and black lettering Donor was former employee of BP Oil (Grangemouth) Refinery Ltd.LVSAV2009.011: 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.LVSAV2009.012: Report - "An Assembly of Evidence to Describe the State of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry in the Decade 1910/20.
29 page report . Handwritten "An Assembly of Evidence to Describe the State of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry in the Decade 1910/20.LVSAV2009.013: Printing Block - "The Scottish Shale Oil Industry Reprinted from Wonders of World Engineering"
Engraved copper printing block mounted on wood from Scottish Oils Ltd with illustration of front cover of "The Scottish Shale Oil Industry reprinted from Wonders of World Engineering" (1933).LVSAV2009.013: Printing Block - Spent Shale Being Tipped from a Hutch onto a Bing
Engraved copper printing block from Scottish Oils Ltd with illustration from Wonders of World Engineering (1933) of spent shale being tipped by hand from a hutch onto a bing.LVSAV2009.013: Printing Block - Pit Head of a Shale Mine.
Engraved copper printing block from Scottish Oils Ltd with illustration of the pit head of a shale mine.LVSAV2009.013.004: Printing block - Miners Below Ground with a Rake of Hutches
Engraved copper printing block from Scottish Oils Ltd with illustration of miners below ground with a rake of hutches.LVSAV2009.014: Conference paper - "Exploitation of Oil Shale in Australia"
Institute of Petroleum conference paper presented at the Second Oil Shale and Cannel Coal Conference held at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, July 3-7, 1950 entitled "Exploitation of Oil Shale in Australia"LVSAV2009.014: Conference paper - "Oil Shale and Shale Oil"
Institute of Petroleum conference paper presented at the Second Oil Shale and Cannel Coal Conference held at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, Dated July 3-7, 1950.LVSAV2009.014: Conference paper - "Investigations for Production of Oil Shale on a Commercial Scale"
Institute of Petroleum conference paper presented at the Second Oil Shale and Cannel Coal Conference held at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, July 3-7, 1950 entitled "Investigations for Production of Oil Shale on a Commercial Scale"LVSAV2009.014: Conference paper - The Mining of South African Torbanite"
Institute of Petroleum conference paper presented at the Second Oil Shale and Cannel Coal Conference held at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, July 3-7, 1950 entitled "The Mining of South African Torbanite"LVSAV2009.014: Conference paper- "The Development of the Oil Shale Industry at Glen Davis, New South Wales, Australia"
Institute of Petroleum conference paper presented at the Second Oil Shale and Cannel Coal Conference held at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, July 3-7, 1950 entitled "The Development of the Oil Shale Industry at Glen Davis, New South Wales, Australia"LVSAV2009.014: Conference paper - "The Adoption of a Modified Stoop-and-room Method of Production with Mechanical Conveying Aids in Scottish Oil Shale Mines"
Institute of Petroleum conference paper presented at the Second Oil Shale and Cannel Coal Conference held at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, July 3-7, 1950 entitled "The Adoption of a Modified Stoop-and-room Method of Production with Mechanical Conveying Aids in Scottish Oil Shale Mines"