New Lanark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New Lanark
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 New Lanark Mill Hotel and Waterhouses by River Clyde |
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 New Lanark
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| Population | 200 (approx.) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LANARK |
| Postcode district | ML11 |
| Dialling code | 01555 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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| Scottish Parliament | |
New Lanark is the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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History
New Lanark is a 18th century village and model industrial community with cotton mill buildings, workers' housing, and school. The small town was built by Robert Owen as an experiment in utopian idealism.
Between 1785 and 1968, some buildings were torn down or burned; and some new buildings were built. However, the overall appearance of the village stayed much like it was in the first half of the 19th century.
In 1975, the New Lanark Conservation Trust was established to prevent demolition of the village.
In 2001, New Lanark was named a World Heritage Site.
Gallery
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Mill buildings needing repair, 1980
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Mill building is in bad shape, 1983
Related pages
Images for kids
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Rosedale Street with Long Row to left, Double Row to near right and Wee Row to middle right
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Robert Owen's house
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust visitor centre for the Falls of Clyde nature reserve.
See also
In Spanish: New Lanark para niños
