Okay, forgot to mention I visited this ideal little town my first weekend in Glasgow. Margaret & Don took me there on the way back from an overnight wedding trip. New Lanark was a cotton mill village in the 18th century set on the River Clyde in Southern Scotland that was a century ahead of its time.
Why? The owner, Robert Owen, implemented revolutionary practices in the areas of childcare, education, healthcare, cooperatives & the trade union movement for the workers in his village. This guy was way way ahead of the game, realising that taking good care of his workers equated to greater profits - a visionary capitalist.
A World Heritage Site, New Lanark gives a great feel into what it was like to live in this village. Although dear Robert was a bit of a control freak, he did introduce compulsory education for all kids (phasing out child labour) & even developed an Institution for the Formation of Character.
A nice day out!
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