New Lanark View of junction between Mill No.1 and Mill No.2

Description New Lanark View of junction between Mill No.1 and Mill No.2

Date 1968

Collection Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland

Catalogue Number SC 608118

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content New Lanark Mills, South Lanarkshire New Lanark Mills were established by David Dale and Richard Arkwright, the first mill being opened in 1786. Four mills were built before Robert Owen took over the management of the mills in 1799. In 1881 they were adapted to make fishing nets and canvas, as well as continuing to spin cotton. This shows the curved link block between Nos 1 and 2 Mills, probably built in Robert Owen's time. No 1 Mill is on the left. This block allowed easy communication between the mills at all levels, facilitating movement of materials and staff. This photograph was taken after the Gourock Ropework Co Ltd, owners of the mills, had closed them, and dismantling of machinery had already begun. The mills have had a chequered history since then, but have been largely restored, and achieved World Heritage Site status in 2001. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

External Reference H68/442/2B

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