Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1905-2007 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
10 metres
Books; paper; plans; maps
Context area
Archival history
The material was assembled by the former Planning Exchange in order to build a comprehensive database on the development of the UK new towns and to carry out research projects.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by I-Document Systems in 2002.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection of around 500 items relating to new towns in Britain and internationally. The material mostly dates from the 1920s until the present and includes reports, town plans and planning proposals, and maps. The collection also includes archival material relating to new towns in Scotland, with particular emphasis on Livingston.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
The books in this collection are catalogued on SUPrimo the University of Strathclyde Library's integrated search service.
Search "MLSPNT" to find a full list of titles in the New Towns collection