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What does Robert Owen have to do with the New Lanark textile mill?
In July 1799 Owen and his partners bought the New Lanark mill from David Dale, and Owen became the New Lanark mill's manager in January 1800.
When did Robert Owen stop being the manager of the Lanark textile mill?
What was working in a textile mill like for Robert Owen?
Owen tested his social and economic ideas at New Lanark, where he won the confidence of his workers and continued to have great success due to the improved efficiency at the mill.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the article about Robert Owen?
Relying on his own judgement, Owen considered his view of human nature to be original and the most basic and necessary constituent in an evolving science of society. “
Is the New Lanark textile mill around today?
The mills are not operational, but the buildings have been preserved as a tourist site.
What other interesting facts can you tell me about this article about Robert Owen?
In addition to his leadership in the development of cooperatives and the trade union movement, he also supported passage of child labour laws and free, co-educational schools.

Question: What did New Lanark's residents do about the textile mill?
Self-contained rewrite: What did New Lanark's residents do about the New Lanark textile mill?