New Buildings

New Buildings was built in 1798 by David Dale as a centre-piece in a plain classical style. Its main function was to act as a home for the factory workers, though a room on an upper floor was also used for religious purposes.
The famous Bell Tower contains a bell used by Dale to herald the start of the day’s work in the mills.The popular story about the bell is that it was brought by the Highlanders from their storm-bound ship when Dale persuaded them to come and work for him at New Lanark.

ACTIVITY

1. What was the main function of New Buildings?

2..What else was these buildings used for?

3. Explain the connection between New Buildings and the start of your school day.

4. According to legend, where did the bell in the Bell Tower originate?

5. Look carefully at the image of the bell in the photograph. Sketch or draw it.

6. If the bell was to have a name, what do you think would be an appropriate name for it? Use your knowledge of its origins and where it is situated to complete this task.