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To celebrate the 270th Anniversary of the Wanlockhead Miners’ Subscription Library,

the Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead invites you to –

‘Books Open – for you to read and enjoy’

Our Library books are historic and special. They need to be handled with care, but you can come and have a read!

• Buy a ticket and collect your special ticket from Reception

• Choose two numbers on the ticket

• At the Library, discover which two books match your two numbers

• Two historic books will be issued to you, with ‘How to Handle’ guidance

Books Open sessions will each be strictly limited to 6 readers. Adults only.

Books Open Days are:

3rd Friday at 13.00 and 3rd Sat 11:15 in April, May, September 2026

3rd Friday at 13.15 and 3rd Sat at 10:15 in June, July, August 2026

You can book tickets on-line or at Reception, always subject to places being available. Cost £10 per person.

For further details, please contact: anne.buddle@leadminingmuseum.co.uk

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