Our Collections – New Lanark Visitor Centre
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Our Collections
Our Collection
Discover the New Lanark collection in person by booking an appointment to visit our Search Room. Many items from our collection are also accessible online through
eHive
, where you can conveniently browse artifacts, documents, and more. To arrange an in-person viewing of a specific item, please email us at
Heritage@newlanark.org
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Search Room
The New Lanark Search Room contains a diverse collection of archive material including:
Historic & modern photographs
Archival documents
Architectural drawings
Maps
Drawings and prints
Artefacts
Family history records
Oral histories
The collection helps to tell the fascinating story of New Lanark, from its days as a
working mill, to its decline, restoration and inscription as a World Heritage Site. From
Pauper Apprentices to Robert Owen, millworkers to mill managers and residents to
famous visitors, the collection also gives us an insight into the lives of the thousands
of people who lived in, worked at and visited the village.
Donating to the Collection
Where possible, we gladly welcome gifts and loans of items related to the history of New Lanark to help us share the remarkable story of the village and its people. If you’re interested in donating or loaning materials, please email us at
Heritage@newlanark.org
Other Collections Related to New Lanark
The Robert Owen Museum
The Robert Owen Museum holds artefacts which have a direct link with Owen. You can visit the museum at The Cross, Broad Street, Newtown, Powys SY16 2BB or
find out more here
The Co-operative Heritage Trust
The National Co-Operative Archive in Manchester is home to a range of records relating to the history of the worldwide co-operative movement. You can find out more and
explore the archives here
Historic New Harmony
The Indiana State Museum holds material relating to New Harmony and the Owens in America. You can find out more
find out more here
The University of Southern Indiana
The University of Southern Indiana archive holds material relating to New Harmony and the Owens in America. You can
find out more here
Scran
Scran provides educational access to digital materials representing Scotland’s material culture and history and holds many images of and relating to New Lanark. Registration and a login are required to view the images
online
New Lanark Mills Archive at University of Glasgow Archive Services
Many of the original business records and material from the New Lanark Mills are held by the New Lanark Mills Archive at the University of Glasgow Archive Services.You can
view the catalogue online
or visit the Search Room at 13 Thurso Street, Glasgoe, G11 6PE. E-mail
enquiries@archives.gla.ac.uk
or phone 0141 330 5515.
Historic Environment Scotland
Hundreds of drawings and photographs of New Lanark are held by Historic
Environment Scotland. Search the collection online or by visiting the Search Room at John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh, EH8 9NX. E-mail
archives@hes.scot
or phone
0131 651 6872
Publications & Resources
Chronology of the restoration & development programme at New Lanark, 1963 – 2009
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Colleges & Universities
New Lanark is a unique and stimulating destination for field and study visits.
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Secondary School
For a valuable and stimulating day of learning, combine a guided tour with access to the Visitor Centre.
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