New Lanark is a village on the River Clyde, approximately two kilometres from the Royal Burgh of Lanark, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It was founded in 1786 by David Dale, who built cotton mills and housing for the mill workers. Dale built the mills there to take advantage of the water power provided by the River Clyde. Under the ownership of a partnership that included Dale's son-in-law, Robert Owen, a philanthropist and social reformer, New Lanark became a successful business and an epitome of utopian socialism. The River Clyde, looking eastwards upstream, as it passes beneath the Kingston Bridge in Central Glasgow. ... A kilometre (American spelling: kilometer), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A Royal Burgh is a type of Scottish burgh (town or city), used today for ceremonial purposes only. ... This article describes the town in Scotland. ... South Lanarkshire (Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, covering the southern part of the traditional county of Lanarkshire. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... David Dale, (1739 - 1806) is a remarkable example of the fluidity of Scottish society in the 18th century. ... The cotton mill is a type of factory that was created to house spinning and weaving machinery. ... The River Clyde, looking eastwards upstream, as it passes beneath the Kingston Bridge in Central Glasgow. ... Robert Owen Robert Owen continues to be looked up to in this Manchester statue Robert Owen (May 14, 1771 – November 17, 1858) was a Welsh socialist and social reformer. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Reform movement is a kind of social movement that aims to make a change in certain aspects of the society rather than fundamental changes. ... It has been suggested that utopianism be merged into this article or section. ... Socialism refers to a broad array of doctrines or political movements that envisage a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to social control. ...

The New Lanark mills operated until 1968. After a period of decline, the New Lanark Conservation Trust was founded in 1975 to prevent demolition of the village. As of 2006, most of the buildings have been restored and the village has become a major tourist attraction. It is one of four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scotland. 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... UNESCO logo UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Site #86: Memphis and its Necropolis, including the Pyramids of Giza (Egypt). ...

History

The Falls of Clyde by J. M. W. Turner.

The New Lanark cotton mills were founded in 1786, by David Dale. Dale was one of the self-made "Burgher Gentry" of Glasgow who, like most of this gentry, had a summer retreat, an estate at Rosebank, Cambuslang, not far from the Falls of Clyde, which have been painted by J. M. W. Turner and many other artists. A dam was constructed above New Lanark and water was drawn off the river to power the mill machinery. The water first travelled through a tunnel, and then through an open channel called the lade. Water power is still used to provide electricity for the tourist areas of the village. The Falls of Clyde by J.M.W. Turner The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public domain in the United States and in those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... The Falls of Clyde by J.M.W. Turner The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public domain in the United States and in those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... Corra Linn in full spate For the only surviving iron-hulled, full rigged ship, and the only surviving sail-driven oil-tanker, in the world, see Falls of Clyde. ... Self portrait, oil on canvas, circa 1799 Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19, 1851) was an English Romantic landscape artist, whose style can be said to have laid the foundation for Impressionism. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Cambuslang (Scottish Gaelic: Camas Long) is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. ... Corra Linn in full spate For the only surviving iron-hulled, full rigged ship, and the only surviving sail-driven oil-tanker, in the world, see Falls of Clyde. ... Self portrait, oil on canvas, circa 1799 Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19, 1851) was an English Romantic landscape artist, whose style can be said to have laid the foundation for Impressionism. ... Scrivener Dam, in Canberra, Australia, was engineered to withstand a once-in-5000-years flood event A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment. ...

Dale sold the mills, lands and village in the early 19th century (for £60,000, repayable over 20 years) to a partnership that included Dale's son-in-law Robert Owen. Owen was an industrialist who carried on his father-in-law's philanthropic approach to industrial working and who subsequently became an influential social reformer. New Lanark, with its social and welfare programmes, epitomised his Utopian socialism. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert Owen Robert Owen continues to be looked up to in this Manchester statue Robert Owen (May 14, 1771 – November 17, 1858) was a Welsh socialist and social reformer. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Reform movement is a kind of social movement that aims to make a change in certain aspects of the society rather than fundamental changes. ... Socialism refers to a broad array of doctrines or political movements that envisage a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to social control. ...

Some 2,500 people lived at New Lanark, many from the poorhouses of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Although not the grimmest of mills by far, Owen found the conditions unsatisfactory and resolved to improve the workers' lot. He paid particular attention to the needs of the 500 or so children living and working at the mills, and opened the first infants' school in Britain in 1816. A poorhouse is a publicly maintained facility for the support and housing of dependent or needy persons, typically run by a local government entity such as a county or municipality. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ...

The mills thrived commercially, but Owen's partners were unhappy at the extra expense incurred by his welfare programmes. Unwilling to allow the mills to revert back to the old ways of operating, Owen bought out his partners.

New Lanark became celebrated throughout Europe, with many leading royals, statesmen and reformers visiting the mills. They were astonished to find a clean, healthy industrial environment with a content, vibrant workforce and a prosperous, viable business venture all rolled into one.

As well as the mills' connections with reform, socialism and welfare, they are also representative of the Industrial Revolution that occurred in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries and which fundamentally altered the shape of the world. A Watt steam engine in Madrid. ...

In 1825, control of New Lanark passed to the Walker family. The Walkers managed the village until 1881, when it was sold to Birkmyre and Sommerville. They, and their successor companies, remained in control of the village until the mills closed in 1968.

Dereliction in New Lanark in 1983.

The New Lanark mills operated until 1968. After the mills closed people started to move away from the village, and the buildings began to deteriorate. In 1975 the New Lanark Conservation Trust was founded to prevent demolition of the village. By 2005 most of the buildings have been restored and the village has become a major tourist attraction. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1710x1158, 359 KB) Summary Dereliction at New Lanark in 1883. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1710x1158, 359 KB) Summary Dereliction at New Lanark in 1883. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...

New Lanark now

It has been estimated that over 400,000 people visit the village each year. The importance of New Lanark has been recognized by UNESCO as one of Scotland's four World Heritage Sites, the others being Edinburgh, Skara Brae and St Kilda. UNESCO logo UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Site #86: Memphis and its Necropolis, including the Pyramids of Giza (Egypt). ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... SKARA BRAE IS ALSO TH E NAME GIVEN TO A WORLD FAMOUS IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC BAND FROM RANAFAST CO.DONEGAL, IRELAND. THE TWO MAIN VOCALISTS ARE SISTERS Maighréad Ní Dhomhnaill and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill and their brother Mícheál ó Domhnaill is a lead member. ... Mercator projection map of the St Kilda Island group with inset of the British Isles. ...

Of the residential buildings, only Mantilla Row and Double Row have not been restored. Some of the restoration work was undertaken by the New Lanark Housing Association, who now manage the tenanted properties. Braxfield Row and most of Long Row was restored by private individuals who bought the houses as derelict shells and restored them as private houses. It is estimated that about 250 people now live in the village.

Buildings

Rosedale Street with Long Row to left, Double Row to near right and Wee Row to middle right

New Lanark Mill Hotel and Waterhouses by River Clyde

Robert Owen's house

Mills and lade

School

• Braxfield Row [built c1790] – a row of ten houses. There are nine four storey properties and one five storey property. All the houses are owner occupied.
• Long Row [built c1790] - a row of fourteen houses, all three storey. Ten of the houses are owner occupied and four are tenanted.
• Double Row [built c1795] – a row of five storey back to back houses. The row is currently derelict.
• Mantilla Row [built c1795] – this row of three houses was demolished when it became structurally unsafe. New foundations and a retaining wall have been laid, but the row has not been rebuilt.
• Wee Row [built c1795] – a row of houses which has been converted to a youth hostel. The hostel is operated by the Scottish Youth Hostels Association.
• New Buildings [built 1798] – a four storey building containing the clock tower. The building has been converted to tenanted flats.
• Nursery Buildings [built 1809] – a three storey building which has been converted to tenanted flats. The buildings were once used to house the orphan children who worked in the mills.
• Caithness Row [built 1792] – a row of three storey houses which have been converted to tenanted flats. Caithness is a district in the Scottish Highlands. The row was named for a group of Highlanders who were recruited to work in the mills.
• Village Church [built in 1898] – now used for social purposes.
• Mill Number One [built in 1789] – this building became derelict and was rebuilt as the New Lanark Mill Hotel.
• Waterhouses – a row of one and two storey buildings which lie next to Mill Number One and have been converted to holiday flats.
• Mill Number Two [built in 1788] – this building is now used for tourist purposes.
• Mill Number Three [built in 1824] – this building is now used for tourist purposes. The building also contains a turbine which generates electric power for parts of the village.
• Mill Number Four – this building was destroyed by fire in 1883 and has not been rebuilt.
• Institute for the Formation of Character [built in 1816] – a four storey building which is now used for tourism and business purposes.
• Engine House [built in 1881] – this building is attached to the Institute for the Formation of Character and contains a restored steam engine.
• School [built in 1817] – a three storey building which is now used as a museum. This building housed the first school for working class children in Scotland.
• Mechanics Workshop [built in 1809] – a three storey building which once housed the crafstmen who built and maintained the mill machinery.
• Dyeworks [built in ?] – these buildings now contain shops and a visitor centre.
• Gasworks with octagonal tower [built at some time before 1851] - this building is used as a store.
• Owens House [built in 1790] – this building is now used as a museum.
• Dales House [built in 1790] – this building is now occupied by a firm of book publishers.
• Mill Lade - built to carry water from the River Clyde to power the mill machinery.
• Graveyard - the graveyard is on the hill above New Lanark, between the village and the visitors car park. Many of the first villagers are buried there.

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Visiting

Location of New Lanark.

The village has a three star hotel New Lanark Mill Hotel, a number of holiday flats (let by the hotel) and a youth hostel operated by Scottish Youth Hostels. There are restaurants and shops in the village, and a visitors centre. Image File history File links Mapnl. ... Image File history File links Mapnl. ... Youth hostel in Rome. ...

There is a large free car park on the outskirts of the village. Only disabled visitors may park in the village. There is a bus service from Lanark, about two kilometres away. Lanark has a railway station with half hourly services from Glasgow.

The geographical coordinates of New Lanark are

Longitude -3.7827301025390625 Latitude 55.664999540381345

Annotated map of Lanark and New Lanark

References

Historic New Lanark, I. Donnachie and G. Hewitt. Edinburgh University Press, 1993. ISBN 0748604200.

See also

• Tourism in Scotland

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External links

• World Heritage site
• Annotated aerial view of New Lanark
• Photographs of New Lanark

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