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Dead Lead: Lead and the Funeral Furnishing Trade 1600-1900

Lead has paid an important part in high-status burials in England since Roman times, learn more about the Dead Lead from a talk with Dr Julian Litten FSA.


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TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2024

What a way to continue to celebrate our 50th Anniversary!


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The Anniversary Weekend is here!

Reduced admission and tour prices on 20th and 21st July – book on-line to avoid disappointment.


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Come and look into the next 50 years!

Come and find out more for the next 50 years in our ‘green tent’ sited on the Old Bowling Green.


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Museum closed Tuesday 9th July

Museum of Lead Mining is closed to the public on Tuesday 9th July, 2024.


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The National Lottery Heritage Fund Supports the 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Wanlockhead Museum Trust are delighted to announce a supportive grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards the 50th Anniversary celebrations, running throughout 2024.


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The Museum of Lead Mining
Wanlockhead Village
Dumfries and Galloway
ML12 6UT

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