Reference collection (Numerical list)
R14-00017: Photo - diesel shunting locomotive at Pumpherston
Copy colour photograph of a Ruston diesel shunting locomotive at Pumpherston detergent works.R14-00018: Photo - diesel shunting locomotive at Pumpherston
Copy colour photograph of a diesel shunting locomotive at Pumpherston detergent works.R14-00019: R14-00019-copy image
Copy of sepia photograph of Robert Harper bowling at Oakbank circa. 1925R14-00020: R14-00020-copy image
Copy of sepia photograph of Scottish bowling team playing Australia 1922, Robert Harper is 3rd from left in the middle row.R14-00021: R14-00021-copy image
Copy of sepia photograph of Robert Harper, principle Royal Arch 389 Chapter, South Queensferry. 1921-1923.R14-00022: R14-00022-digital image
A copy of Thomas Hutchison's marriage registration to Janet Beattie Waddell. The registration records his occupation as a 'railway wagon shunter' and her occupation as a 'domestic servant'. The marriage occurred in the Parish of Kirknewton on the 5th July 1929.R14-00023: R14-00023-digital image
A copy of a black and white photograph of the wedding of the donor's Grandfather, William Hutchison. Thomas Hutchison is the best man standing on the left and his oral history is recorded on the website. The wedding was in East Calder in 1924R14-00024: R14-00024-photograph
6 black and white photographic images of life in Tarbrax and their negatives (x2). .001 - New recreation grounds presented to Tarbrax District by Miss Claasen, opened 24th June, 1933 .002 - Large group of people dressed in their 'Sunday best' standing outside corrugated iron church .003 - Group of men and boys standing next to bowling green .004 - Man and woman dressed in fine clothes in front of gates leading into wooded area .005 - Group of men, women and children standing in front of a car parked in front of a row of 'miner's' cottages .006 - Slightly blurry version of .003 .007 - 2 sets of negatives associated with these photographsR14-00025: R14-00025-newspaper cutting
Newspaper cutting about Pit Pony Prize Winner at the West Lothian Agricultural Show including an image of the winner.R14-00026: R14-00026-newspaper cutting
Newspaper cutting about the demolition of Deans Oil Work including 3 images, one taken before the demolition, one during and a third showing the group of men who carried out the demolition. Dated Thursday 26th July 1973.R14-00027: R14-00027-chart
A chart showing the various products obtained from crude petroleum by Scottish Oils and Shell-Mex Ltd with some of the principle petroleum products by Scottish Oils and Shell-Mex Ltd on the back. No date.R14-00028: R14-00028-photograph
Black and white photograph of 'The Co-operative Buildings, Pumpherston' from the corner. 1904 written on the reverse in penR14-00029: R14-00029-photograph
Black and white photograph showing West Calder Co-operative Society from the corner, 'Pumpherston Branch'R14-00030: R14-00030-photograph
Black and white photograph of Scouts (pack unknown) taken circa 1949, prior to camping holiday in Holland. Back row, left to right: David Millar, Sam Horburgh, Sam Steele, George Wilson, Jackie Grant, Bill Fairley Front row, left to right: John Grey, Alec Hosburgh, Unknown, John Allen, David Newton, Andrew Marr, Jackie Phillips, Unknown (probably McKenzie) 'Reproduction strictly forbidden stamped on the reverse, Copyright / A. Prectice / West Calder, Scotland. 1950 is handwritten on the reverse.R14-00031: R14-00031-photograph
Black and white photograph of the first 2 cylinder, 16 horse powered Pumpherston Oil Company Limited tanker. This image was used on the Shell-Mex and BP Christmas Card 1953 when the driver in the photo (unnamed) was still with Scottish Oils. Circa 1912. Duplicate of LVSAV1998.047R14-00033: R14-00033-newspaper cutting
.001 - Supplementary clothing coupon sheet in the name of Annie Stenhouse (no date) .002 - Newspaper cutting of an image of Pumpherston Oil Refinery (no date) .003 - Newspaper cutting of an article on 'Oakbank - Bid to revive dying spirit of village' from Evening News, Wednesday April 17th 1968.R14-00034: R14-00034-newspaper cutting
.001 - Newspaper cutting of an article 'Paraffin Young's part in putting Bathgate on map' (no date). It mentions that Young published a scheme in 1858 for the construction of the Channel Tunnel. .002 - Newspaper cutting of an article 'The Old Days' about the women who kept the lights in the lighthouses burning around the coast during WWI who were from Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Limited. No date. Includes an image of some of the women .003 - Newspaper cutting with two images on Oakbank Pit, dated January 22nd 1973R14-00035: R14-00035-newspaper cutting
Newspaper cutting of an article on 'Death of Dr. Young, of Kelly' dated 15/05/1883R14-00036: R14-00036-negative
Photographic film negative of 'Philpstoun Oil Works (on the bank of the Union Canal) on the right are see five benches of retorts'R14-00037: R14-00037-envelope
Blue envelope from Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Limited Glasgow with embossed logo on the seal. Originally contained an agreement between William McEwan and The Bank of Scotland dated 1892R14-00038: R14-00038-certificate
Coal mines surveyor's certificate No. 2255 for Thomas Sneddon McWhinnie of 29 East Street, West Calder, Midlothian to show he has passed his exam for a surveyor's certificate under the coal mines. Dated 2nd May 1950.R14-00039: R14-00039-microfiche
.001 - Envelope containing 6 Registrar of Companies' Microfiche for Pumpherston Oil Company Limited .002 - Envelope containing 9 Registrar of Companies' Microfiche for BP Exploration Limited (envelope states 'Broxburn') .003 - Envelope containing 6 Registrar of Companies' Microfiche for Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil CompanyR14-00040: R14-00040-slide
.001 and .002 - 2 photographic slides of the remains of Bathgate Chemical Works in 1998 taken by donor. Shows what used to be the office and stable block. The white gable end is where the laboratory used to be. .003 and .004 - 2 photographic slides of Westwood No. 1 and 2 pits taken in 1998 by donor. The buildings have now been demolished.R14-00041: R14-00041-report
HMSO, Ministry of Fuel and Power publication "Burngrange No.1 & 2 (Oil Shale) Mine, Midlothian. Report on the causes of, and circumstances attending, the explosion and fire which occurred on the 10th January 1947 at the Burngrange Nos 1 and 2 (Oil Shale) Mine, Midlothian" by Bryan, A.M., H.M Inspector of Mines. 20 page report with with 2 loose plans of the mine. File No. OM/LIB/SB/17 written in ink on the front.R14-00042: R14-00042-report
Report 78/28 Institute of Geological Sciences 'The Oil-Shales of the Lothians, Scotland: Present Resources and Former Workings' by I. B. Cameron and A. D. McAdam. Crown Copyright 1978. 21 page report with pull out map, 'The Oil-Shales of the Lothians'.R14-00043: R14-00043-catalogue
.001 - Catalogue of Scottish Shale Mines in Chronological Order of Abandonment. Mentions collieries name and number, seams worked, dates abandoned and plan nunber. 4 pages. .002 - Catalogue of Scottish Shale Mines in Alphabetical Order. Mentions collieries name and number, plan no, seams worked and dates abandoned.R14-00044: R14-00044-list
List of Mine and Safety Dangerous Occurances, East Scotland 1946-58. With 'Tel no. 031-225-3686 contact Mr Caulfield' written in pencil on the front. Lists the dates, mines, type of accident and the company involved in the accidents.R14-00045: R14-00045-photograph
Collection of 22 photographs from donor's family albums / personal collection. Donor's great grandfather, John Hamilton, was a shale miner, lived at 13 Westerton and worked at Newliston No. 29. Her grandfather, Peter Hamilton, was a shale miner / fireman, who lived at 13 Westerton, and worked at Newliston No. 29 and married Mary Sanders in 1914. Her father, John Hamilton, born 1914 and had 2 brothers, Robert and Peter (Junior) in 1921 (Father of Senga Bowers). Grandmother, Mary Hamilton's (nee Sanders) oral history is in the collection. Oldest photograph is circa 1920 to circa 1940. .001 - Black and white photograph of Newliston Mine Rescue team. Peter G. Hamilton (middle back row), fireman circa 1920. Grandfather of donor, Sheena Lamb .002 - Black and white photograph of Mrs Hunter and Nessie Hunter taken at 12 Westerton, Broxburn. Neighbours of family .003 - Sepia photograph of Royal Infirmary Pageant, Broxburn organised by miners to raise funds for the Royal Infirmary. The miners took a bogey and pit pony through the crowds who threw money into the hutch. 3 men in photo are Peter Hamilton, Alexander Cowrie and James Sneddon, who all worked at Westerton. Photo dated 07/07/1928 .004 - Sepia photograph of Mary Agnes Sanders and Nessie Hunter at 12 Westerton, Broxburn .005 - Black and white photograph of the Hamilton family and the Martin(?) family taken at 12 Westerton, Broxburn .006 - Black and white of John McCundy, unknown and Peter Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton Cottage, Broxburn .007 - Sepia photograph of Annie Wilson Forrester Wight or Sanders and her daughter Mary Agnes Sanders on front lawn taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .008 - Black and white photograph of Ann McCundy, John McCundy, Ninian McCundy and Charles McCundy taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .009 - Black and white photograph of Peter Hamilton, John McCundy and George Mitchell taken at Westerton, Broxburn .010 - Colour photograph of John Hamilton and Peter Glen Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .011 - Sepia photograph of Peter Glen Hamilton, John Hamilton, Robert Sanders Hamilton, Peter Hamilton and Mary Agnes Sander or Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .012 - Sepia photograph of Peter Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .013 - Colour photograph of Mary Agnes Sanders or Hamilton and Peter Glen Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .014 - Black and white photograph of John Hamilton, Mary Agnes Sanders or Hamilton, Robert Sanders Hamilton and Peter Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .015 - Black and white photograph of John Hamilton and Annie Sanders taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .016 - Black and white photograph of Robert Sanders Hamilton, Peter Hamilton and John Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .017 - Sepia photograph of Charles Hunter, Nessie Hunter and Mrs Hunter taken at 12 Westerton, Broxburn .018 - Black and white photograph of William Hunter taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .019 - Colour photographic of Robert Sanders Hamilton, Peter Glen Hamilton, Peter Hamilton and John Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn .020 - Sepia photograph of Peter G. Hamilton, John Hamilton, Mary Agnes Sanders or Hamilton, Robert Sanders Hamilton and Peter Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn, West Lothian .021 - Black and white photograph of Annie Wilson Forrester Wight or Sanders and Peter Glen Hamilton taken at 13 Westerton, Broxburn, West Lothian .022 - Newspaper cutting with image of Mr and Mrs James Sneddon of Westerton, Broxburn celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary (undated)R14-00046: R14-00046-digital image
Collection of pictures and documents about Madal Paraffin Olie Company in Norway. .001 - Digital copy of Parafinlamper RisÃbank catalogue including images of lamps on display .002 - Digital copy of RisÃbank Parafinfabrik VÃlund 1980 (Norsk Teknisk Museum) .003 - Black and white digital image of the Parafinfabrikken Factory in 1868 .004 - Black and white digital image of the Parafinfabrikken RisÃbank Factory in 1863 .005 - Copy of article discussing the RisÃbank Jubilee in 2011. Dated 1st June, 2011 .006 - Colour digital image of the main house with facility building of the mansion built by Edvard Salvesen in 1901 .007 - Colour digital image of the garden house of the mansion built by Edvard Salvesen in 1901 .008 - Colour digital image of the main building of the mansion built by Edvard Salvesen in 1901, from the south .009 - Colour digital image of the main building of the mansion built by Edvard Salvesen in 1901, from the south east .010 - Colour digital image of part of the mansion building built by Edvard Salvesen in 1901 .011 - Colour digital image of the main building of the mansion built by Edvard Salvesen in 1901, from the east .012 - Digital copy of newspaper cutting of article about paraffin oil factory at Mandal (no date) .013 - 5 page digital copy of document titled 'RiisÃbank Iron Schooner in Oil Transport' - includes 8 digital images of Scotland and Norway and 2 report on iron shipsR14-00047: R14-00047-reminiscence
Digital copy of BBC recording made by donor's grandfather, John Kean Loch, of his experiences working in the shale mines. "Downcast Kettle" recorded circa 1964 at 95 Dundee Street, Edinburgh. Transmitted on BBC Radio, Jameson Clark involved. John Kean Loch was the grandfather of the donor and was born 10/07/1884 in Pumpherston and worked as a shale miner circa 1892 - circa 1922. From circa 1922 to 1930 he worked as a sales rep in Aberdeen for Scottish Oils before moving to 95 Dundee Street, Edinburgh. The recording was digitised by Almond Valley Heritage Trust from cassette tape for the owner who let us keep a copy of the digital recording for our reference collection. The cassette tape was retained by the owner. John Kean Loch was the grandfather of the donor and born on 10/07/1884 in Pumpherston. His birth certificate states his place of birth as Pumpherston Oil Works. His father, John Loch, was a bricklayer at Pumpherston Oil Works until circa 1886. John Kean Loch started work for Scottish Oils Ltd as a miner in circa 1898 until circa 1922. He was active in the trade union movement and continued to work for Scottish Oils Ltd as a sales rep in Aberdeen and moved to Edinburgh in circa 1930. Although he was a cousin of Sir William Fraser, 1st Baron Strathalmond, John Kean Loch chose not to have a relationship with that side of the family. His grand daughter believes that this may have something to do with his active involvement in the trade union.R14-00048: R14-00048-digital image
Digital copy of John Kean Loch and family circa 1922. Left - Right: Anne Loch (nee Lally), Agnes Loch, Christina Loch, Mary Loch, Margaret Loch and John Kean Loch. John Kean Loch was born 10/07/1884 in Pumpherston and worked as a shale miner circa 1892 - circa 1922. From circa 1922 to 1930 he worked as a sales rep in Aberdeen for Scottish Oils before moving to 95 Dundee Street, Edinburgh. John Kean Loch was the grandfather of the donor and born on 10/07/1884 in Pumpherston. His birth certificate states his place of birth as Pumpherston Oil Works. His father, John Loch, was a bricklayer at Pumpherston Oil Works until circa 1886. John Kean Loch started work for Scottish Oils Ltd as a miner in circa 1898 until circa 1922. He was active in the trade union movement and continued to work for Scottish Oils Ltd as a sales rep in Aberdeen and moved to Edinburgh in circa 1930. Although he was a cousin of Sir William Fraser, 1st Baron Strathalmond, John Kean Loch chose not to have a relationship with that side of the family. His grand daughter believes that this may have something to do with his active involvement in the trade union.R14-00049: R14-00049-digital image
Digital copy of John Kean Loch and Anne Loch (nee Lally) dated 02/06/1932. John Kean Loch was born 10/07/1884 in Pumpherston and worked as a shale miner circa 1892 - circa 1922. From circa 1922 to 1930 he worked as a sales rep in Aberdeen for Scottish Oils before moving to 95 Dundee Street, Edinburgh. John Kean Loch was the grandfather of the donor and born on 10/07/1884 in Pumpherston. His birth certificate states his place of birth as Pumpherston Oil Works. His father, John Loch, was a bricklayer at Pumpherston Oil Works until circa 1886. John Kean Loch started work for Scottish Oils Ltd as a miner in circa 1898 until circa 1922. He was active in the trade union movement and continued to work for Scottish Oils Ltd as a sales rep in Aberdeen and moved to Edinburgh in circa 1930. Although he was a cousin of Sir William Fraser, 1st Baron Strathalmond, John Kean Loch chose not to have a relationship with that side of the family. His grand daughter believes that this may have something to do with his active involvement in the trade union.R14-00050: R14-00050-digital image
Digital copy of photograph of donor's grandfather, Thomas A. Darling and James Roberts taken next to the first Raw holding next to the garage. James Roberst gave Thomas Darling a reference for a job as Forrester with the Earl of Buchan at Almondell and he worked there for 40 years and when he retired they gave him the lodge for free. James Roberts moved to Broxburn Oil Works after Tarbrax shut down and had 2 daughters, Ella and Jean. They stayed at Elms Station Road, Broxburn. Also attached is a photo taken of the power station at Tarbrax.R14-00051: R14-00051-digital image
.001 - Digital copy of extract of marriage between Andrew Paterson and Mary Kirkpatrick on 14th October 1930. Andrew's father, Andrew Paterson, is noted as being an oil worker .002 - Digital copy of extract of birth of Andrew Paterson which notes his fathers profession as ? dated 30th May 1905 .003 - Digital copy of certificate of honour for athletic sports, 10th Linlithgowshire Troop B.P Scouts, awarded to Andrew Paterson of Rhino Patrol, winner of 100 yards over 13 1/2 on May 28th 1921 .004 - Digital copy of certificate of continuation classes in engineering, awarded to Andrew Paterson in 1922-1923 .005 - Digital copy of Andrew Paterson's syllabus for his 3 year engineering course awarded 1922-1923 .006 - Digital copy of a handwritten reference for Andrew Paterson from the Minister of Linlithgow, Robert Coupar. Dated 2 February 1927 .007 - Digital copy of a typed letter of reference for Andrew Paterson from William Aitken Jnr of William Aitken Haulage Contractor and Coal Agent, Stockbridge, Linlithgow. Dated 30th November 1926 .008 - Digital copy of certificate for regular attendance and good conduct from Church of Scotland, Kingscavie Sunday School awarded to Andrew Paterson .009 - Digital copy of invitation to attend funeral of James Orr on 1st November 1957. James Orr was the brother in law of Andrew Paterson and was a shale miner who worked at Bridgend .010 - Digital copy of black and white photograph of Mary Paterson (nee Kirkpatrick) and James Paterson, possibly taken at Philpstoun Miner's Rows (undated) .011 - Digital copy of black and white photograph of Alice Swan, Pat Swan and Betty Swan. Their father, Tom Swan, was a shale miner at Bridgend and brother in law of Andrew Paterson (undated) .012 - Digital copy of black and white photograph of James Orr possibley at Bridgend with pigeon huts (undated) .013 - Digital copy of black and white photograph of Douglas Paterson, Gordon Paterson and Pat Swan at Auldhill Crescent, Bridgend (undated) .014 - Digital copy of black and white photograph of Mollie Orr, Jack Orr and Elsie Orr (undated)R14-00052: R14-00052-photograph
Black and white photograph of the inauguration of BPs Magnus Oilfield by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Margaret Thatcher, M.P., at Britannic House, London. Mrs Thatcher admires a replica, fibre-glass bust of Dr. James 'Paraffin' Young, pioneer of the oil industry (the centenary of whose death was celebrated in 1983) which was presented by BP to No. 10 Downing Street, following the inauguration ceremony. Sticker on the back reads 'The British Petroleum Company Plc. Photograph 11840/25, Photographic Library, Brittanic House, London, EC2 Tel. 01-920-8518. Not to be copied or reproduced without permission.R14-00053: R14-00053-negative
Photographic colour film negative showing images. One of a hutch / wagon on rails and the other showing a pile of hutch / wagon wheels.R14-00055: R14-00055-menu
Menue from The Old Howgate Inn, Wster Howgate, near Penicuik, Midlothian. Circa 1960sR14-00056: R14-00056-article
Magazine article "The Pit is on Fire" about the Mauricewood Pit Disaster in 1889, Shottstown, 4 separate pages circa 1971.R14-00057: R14-00057-booklet
photocopy of booklet "List of Products of the Broxburn Oil Company". Date of original booklet 1884R14-00058: R14-00058-report
report "Scottish Shale Oil" by Fraser M. Cook, dated 17th September 1981, 14 pagesR14-00060: R14-00060-article
Magazine article titled 'What oilfields? Onshore on in the UK' from Geoexpro Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 3. pp.70-74. Discusses the shale oil industry and James Young. 2nd image in article is from our own collection and permission was granted for its use.R14-00061.001: R14-00061.001-list
Digital copy of a list of joining Masons in Australia, 1887. William Dyer is included on this list. He was a shale miner from West Lothian who went to Australia in circa 1885. William Dyer (born circa 1850s) moved to Australia in his 30s c.1885) to work at shale mine in Joadja Creek. Returned to Scotland and continued to work in the Scottish Shale industry. Donor is William Dyers granddaughter. William Dyer also appears in a reference collection image R10-00199 and is in the far left, sitting in the front row.R14-00061.002: R14-00061.002-digital image
Digital copy of photograph of a group of miners at Joadja Creek in Australia. 3rd from the left in the back row is William Dyer, who was a shale miner from West Lothian who went to Australia in circa 1885. His brother John is also in this picture, but donor is unsure as to which one he is. William Dyer (born circa 1850s) moved to Australia in his 30s c.1885) to work at shale mine in Joadja Creek. Returned to Scotland and continued to work in the Scottish Shale industry. Donor is William Dyers granddaughter. William Dyer also appears in a reference collection image R10-00199 and is in the far left, sitting in the front row.R14-00061.003: R14-00061.003-digital image
Digital copy of sepia photograph of a pub in Harthill, Bertrams Pub. 3rd from the left is William Dyer who was a shale miner in West Lothian who went to Australia in circa 1885. William Dyer (born circa 1850s) moved to Australia in his 30s c.1885) to work at shale mine in Joadja Creek. Returned to Scotland and continued to work in the Scottish Shale industry. Donor is William Dyers granddaughter. William Dyer also appears in a reference collection image R10-00199 and is in the far left, sitting in the front row.R14-00061.004: R14-00061.004-compact disc
Copy of a CD 'Joadja Creek, Shale Oil Town, 1870-1990' copied from donor's copy of the CD. William Dyer (born circa 1850s) moved to Australia in his 30s c.1885) to work at shale mine in Joadja Creek. Returned to Scotland and continued to work in the Scottish Shale industry. Donor is William Dyers granddaughter. William Dyer also appears in a reference collection image R10-00199 and is in the far left, sitting in the front row.R14-00062: R14-00062-booklet
31 page booklet entitled 'A brief description of the Operations of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry' by Scottish Oils Ltd. Dated 1951. Cream paper cover with black text. Provides a brief history of the industry, the operations at Burngrange Pit, Westwood Crude Oil Works, Pumpherston Refinery and a list / flow chart of products marketed by Scottish Oils Limited and BP. Sticker on the inside of front cover reads 'Presented to Oil Museum by William Rogers, 27 Harrysmuir, Pumpherston, 20th November 1985'. Has 'File No. OM/LB/55/11' written in pencil on front cover.R14-00064: R14-00064-digital image
Copy of 3 black and white photographs plus copy of the reverse of the first image (R14-00064.001) to show the handwritten note 'The Last Retort'. The three images were taken by David Syme, grandfather of the donor, at the time Deans Works were demolished and show the retort before and during demolition in 1956. The pictures also give an indication of the wider area in the bakcground. David Syme worked in the shale industry and lived most of his adult life at 14 Dean Street, Livingston Station and was a keen amateur photographer.R15-00001: Photo - Oakbank Oil Company Limited Bogie Tank Wagon, No. 66
Black and white photograph of an Oakbank Oil Company Limited bogie tank wagon No. 66 marked up with company's name and address (39 St Vincent Place, Glasgow). Copyright of Historical Model Railway Society Photograph Collection, Ref. No. AB2907.R15-00002: R15-00002-booklet
A5 booklet titled 'Burntisland Oil Shale Works - Description of the Binnend and Burntisland Oil Company: Its geology, origins, operations and social history in the nineteeth century' by Craigencalt Rural Community Trust (www.craigencalttrust.org.uk). Page 18 onwards discusses the shale oil industry and includes some of the museum's images.R15-00004: R15-00004-booklet
A5 booklet titled 'Burntisland Oil Shale Works - Description of the Binnend and Burntisland Oil Company: its geology, origins, operations and social history in the nineteenth century' by Craigencalt Rural Community Trust (www.craigencalttrust.org.uk). Page 18 onwards discusses shale oil industry and includes some of the museum's images.R15-00005: R15-00005-copy image
Copy image of a sepia photograph of a Scottish Oil and Shell Mex tanker, registration number V7362. Donors father, David Houston, drove a Shell Mex tanker after WW1 until forming his own haulage company in 1922. He purchased and converted old army trucks into tankers for his own haulage company. From 1903-1932, registration plates which began with G, S or V were initially restricted to Scotland and followed the sequence of one or two letter code, followed by a sequence number from 1-9999.R16-00001: R16-00001-DVD
DVD of BBC programme 'Scotland's First Oil Rush' about the history of the shale industry in West Lothian. Donated to the museum for their assistance with image, research and other archive materials required for the programme.