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CLIP 7045
Highland Clearances - Robert Owen's Vision for a Better Life
Key Info
- Highland Clearances - Robert Owen's Vision for a Better Life
- Duration: 01:05
- A dramatisation set in 1825 depicts how the quality of life improved for some after their removal in the Highland Clearances, thanks to the pioneering work of Robert Owen. In New Lanark he realised his vision for a community with good housing, secure employment, good sanitary arrangements and free schooling.
- Subject:
History
Topic:Scottish History
- Keywords: Robert Owen, New Lanark, Highland Clearances, clearances, Victorians, River Clyde, Falls of Clyde, mills, Industrial Revolution, Scotland, history
Ideas for use in class
- This could introduce study of Robert Owen and a visit to New Lanark. It could link to a study of the Industrial Revolution and the changes it brought. A study of New Lanark could link to general study of the River Clyde. New Lanark could be compared to other model villages, such as Bournville and Port Sunlight.
Background details
- Clip language : English
- Aspect ratio : 16x9
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