Libraries

West Lothian Council Heritage Services
Library Headquarters
Connolly House
Hopefield Road
Blackburn
West Lothian
EH47 7HZ
website : Institution Website
information : www.museums@westlothian.gov.uk
tel : 01506 776347

West Lothian is the birthplace of Dr James Young Simpson who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic and David Waldie, the Linlithgow pharmacist who recommended this chemical. Our Local History Libary has a few images relating to both individuals.


opening months
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opening hours
mon : 10.00 to 4.00
tues : 10.00 to 4.00
wed : 10.00 to 4.00
thurs : 10.00 to 4.00
fri : 10.00 to 4.00
sat : closed
sun : closed



admission
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child : n / a
senior citizen : n / a
student : n / a
other concession : n / a
family : n / a
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other : n / a

facilities
Toilets : Yes
Disabled Access : Yes
Cafe / Restaurant : No
Hearing Loop : No
Gift Shop : Yes
Car Park : Yes

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Collections
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Waldie Cup
This loving cup was presented to the Town of Linlithgow in memory of ... more
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James Young Simpson
A portrait of James Young Simpson more
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James Young Simpson's bed
James Young Simpson was born in this bed in 1811 situated in Main Stre... more
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West Lothian Council Heritage Services
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