1977 archive photograph of New Lanark Mill World Heritage Site in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Founded in 1785 by David Dale in partnership with Richard Arkwright, it bacame a successful business during a period of partnership with Robert Owen and only finally closed in 1968. The Utopian principles of the early development as a planned settlement have made it an important location in the historical development of urban planning. It is now managed by the New Lanark Trust and the mills and village have been restored as a tourist attraction.

1977 archive photograph of New Lanark Mill World Heritage Site in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.  Founded in 1785 by David Dale in partnership with Richard Arkwright, it bacame a successful business during a period of partnership with Robert Owen and only finally closed in 1968.  The Utopian principles of the early development as a planned settlement have made it an important location in the historical development of urban planning.  It is now managed by the New Lanark Trust and the mills and village have been restored as a tourist attraction. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

sjag / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2T9H99P

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27.4 MB (938 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3800 x 2517 px | 32.2 x 21.3 cm | 12.7 x 8.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 April 1977

Location:

New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

NB: Photograph was taken in April 1977, exact day is not known.