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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.

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