Discover Sanquhar's rich heritage at the Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum, located in a stunning A-listed 18th century building. Uncover the towns famous knitting tradition and the history of the mines and miners or Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. Learn about life in Sanquhar jail and the daily lives of Upper Nithsdale's past residents. Explore the story of Napoleonic Prisoners of War, including a ship made from bone by prisoners. Families will enjoy the children's activity area, quiz sheets, and finding historical figures recreated as Lego minifigures. The museum is accessed via steps.
Great little museum - lots of local objects are carefully preserved. Clearly people of this area have been industrious and entrepreneurial. Unfortunately the 8m audio-visual presentation was not available when I visited. The lady at the desk dismissed it as it was produced in 1980s. But we expect to see old materials in museum:)!
Great information and social history. I went because of my interest in Sanquhar Knitting. Worth a visit and it's free
A lovely place to visit. The gentleman in the museum was very informative and helpful. The exhibits explained the local history well and there was a very informative video. Extremely interesting information about the Sanquhar pattern. I would recommend a visit to this venue for all.
Interesting wee museum based in a very historic building with lots to read and learn. Don't know who funds this free museum but well worth a visit.
Lovely historical history of the town and area. Complemented by the lovely lady custodian. She was so helpful .
You could not ask for such a charming host of the museum .It was a pleasure to talk to him ..
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Great little museum - lots of local objects are carefully preserved. Clearly people of this area have been industrious and entrepreneurial. Unfortunately the 8m audio-visual presentation was not available when I visited. The lady at the desk dismissed it as it was produced in 1980s. But we expect to see old materials in museum:)!
Great information and social history. I went because of my interest in Sanquhar Knitting. Worth a visit and it's free
A lovely place to visit. The gentleman in the museum was very informative and helpful. The exhibits explained the local history well and there was a very informative video. Extremely interesting information about the Sanquhar pattern. I would recommend a visit to this venue for all.
Interesting wee museum based in a very historic building with lots to read and learn. Don't know who funds this free museum but well worth a visit.
Lovely historical history of the town and area. Complemented by the lovely lady custodian. She was so helpful .
You could not ask for such a charming host of the museum .It was a pleasure to talk to him ..
