Miners' Library
The Miners' Library is a former library in the village of Wanlockhead in the Scottish Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1986 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The Miners' Library opened on November 1, 1756 as one of the first public libraries in Scotland. It was initially open to miners from the surrounding mines. It was financed through contributions from readers and grants from the mining companies. The Duke of Buccleuch also supported the institution. In addition to promoting education, the library should also contribute to calming the rough miners. Borrowing was only possible after a briefing and subsequent issue of a certificate. As in the year it was founded, in 1784 the library had a total of 32 male members. It should be emphasized that she also had a female member this year, so that the facility can be considered progressive for its time. Over the years it has moved three times. Today the library is part of the Museum for Lead Mining .
description
The building is located at the confluence of Manse Road and Goldscaur Row in the center of the village. The one-story, elongated building was built in 1850. It is designed in the style typical of the country. The south-facing front is three axes wide and designed with twelve-part lattice windows with colored bezels . On the east side there is a small extension with the entrance door. The masonry consists of quarry stone and is limed along the facades.
Individual evidence
Web links
- Description of the library
- Entry to Miners' Library in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 55 ° 23 '52.4 " N , 3 ° 46' 46.9" W.