Penpont Archives

The Project is keen to extend its collection of memorabilia relating to Penpont and the surrounding area. In addition, materials and information relating specifically to Joseph Thomson would be most welcome. Please do email us if you feel that you have any material which would be of interest to us.

Sales

The Project already has amassed a considerable collection of material relating to Penpont  and the surrounding area and also to Joseph Thomson. Copies of this material is available at a modest cost.

Penpont ULU Bear

These adorable limited edition bears, approx. 250mm high, locally handmade in black acrylic fur commemorate the African heroine of novel ULU.

Each bear is numbered and comes with her own travelling bag and birth certificate, and story of Joseph Thomson.

ULU bears cost £35 + postage and packing and are available from the Project from the address below.

Contact

Joseph Thomson Project, PO Box 7912, Thornhill, DG3 4WW

Joseph Thomson Project                email mailto@penpontheritage.co.uk 

                                                (PLEASE ENTER 'PENPONT' IN SUBJECT BOX)

Local Links

Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum    www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

Creetown Heritage Museum             www.creetown-heritage-museum.com

Carsphairn Heritage Centre            www.carsphairnheritage.co.uk

Drumlanrig Castle                         www.drumlanrig.co.uk

Moniaive Village Site                    www.moniaive.com