"I started working in the Lady Victoria at age 15. This was my first ever job. This was the start of my working life which I thoroughly enjoyed."

In memory of those who lost their lives.

"A challenging, but enjoyable and rewarding career from early days at ‘The Lady’ to managing the huge complex of Annesley/ Bentinct in Nottinghamshire and being awarded the Lord Edward Cavendish medal for services to the Mining Industry."

"I started work in the Lady in April 1960, aged 16. I went on the bus from Edinburgh, and it felt like I was entering a new country passing by all the villages. My first week was at Lingerwood Training Centre and then I went to Dungavel for underground training. At Newbattle Colliery I worked in the pit bottom, then the coal face on the Parrot Side (a type of coal ideal for gas production). I then went to Bilston for 'Face Training, and ended up in coal face, brushing at first, then on the Chucks. I left the ‘Lady in 1974 and went to Monktonhall on mine driving. The last 11 years there I was a Deputy Shotfirer – I had to leave in 1987 due to ill health. I look back and say hard times, but happy times... This donation should help."

"I started working in the Lady Victoria at age 15. This was my first ever job. This was the start of my working life which I thoroughly enjoyed."

In memory of my grandparents Harry & Isobel Nimmo. Harry was a Mining Area Manager in Midlothian in the 1950s & 60's.

In memory of George, who started his career at the age of 14 at the pit head of the local colliery and worked his way up to become Deputy Director of Scottish Coal. In his retirement, he volunteered at the museum for many years. Loved his job. Loved being underground. Loved the industry. Dedicated by his family.

To our Papa, Dad and Hero - John Costello. Missed every day but will never let your memory fade.

In memory of my dad who worked most of his working life in the Lady Victoria Colliery, before moving to Bilston Glen when the 'Lady closed - Lynne Reid.

In tribute to our grandfather, James Knight, who died aged 50 on 2nd February 1926 as a result of an accident at Easthouses drift mine. His name is recorded on the Easthouses mining memorial along with the names of 16 others who died as a result of industrial accidents at the mine during its operation from 1906 to closure in 1969. His death left his widow and family in penury. He did not live to see his children (Nan, Jessie, Bessie, Rob, Tom and Isa) grow up nor meet his grandchildren. The photo shows his grandson, also James Knight, at the Easthouses mine memorial shortly after its inauguration.

Son of Jenny Scott Black and Jerzy Bielski, proud son of Newtongrange. Jan came from a long line miners on his mother's side. His father was engine-man in the Lady Vic, and was welcomed by the people of Nitten with open arms. Based on academic merit, Jan was king of the Gala Day. He refused to wear the traditional outfit which was related to the dress of the king of his father's country of origin. When it arrived it was baggy, moth eaten, unflattering. He elected to wear a kilt, from that day to this, the gala king has always worn a kilt. His strength of character stayed with him. Jan became an art teacher at Newbattle school and coached rugby, keen to give back to a community that had shown much kindness. A well kent face. His heart belonged to Nitten.