The LPHS in Ayrshire
The LPHS in Ayrshire Our member and committee member Jim Manson, assisted the Ayrshire Division of Police Scotland at the Cumnock Christmas Fayre and switching on of the Christmas lights. He was dressed in...
Lanarkshire Police Historical Society The History of Policing in Lanarkshire
PC Archibald Johnston – Lanarkshire Constabulary
PC Archibald Johnston Lanarkshire Constabulary 1895 to 1927 Archibald Johnston was born on the 12 March 1873 at Broad Street in Campbeltown, Argyll. He joined Lanarkshire Constabulary on the 30th September 1895 and was...
Lanarkshire Policewoman Bravery Award – 1955
On the 3rd of June 1955, two young Glasgow neds escaped from a Borstal in the East Lothian area. John Robinson (18) and Gilbert McCawley (17) headed back to their roots in the...
Ancestry Biography – Constables John & Elizabeth McCormick – Lanarkshire Constabulary
CONSTABLE JOHN MCCORMICK Lanarkshire Constabulary – 1929-1959 CONSTABLE ELIZABETH PAUL or MCCORMICK Lanarkshire Constabulary – 1949-1957 John joined Lanarkshire Constabulary in 1929 having previously served with the...
LANARKSHIRE CONSTABULARY REMEMBRANCE DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE – 2017
LANARKSHIRE CONSTABULARY REMEMBRANCE DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE The service was held today (Sunday 12 November 2017) at the Lanarkshire Constabulary War memorial sited within the grounds of Hamilton Sheriff Court, Beckford St, Hamilton. This...
Death of retired Constable William Swan
I regret to inform you of the death of retired Constable William Swan, affectionately known as ‘Big Bird’, who passed away suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 16 September 2017. Unfortunately, Willie suffered from diabetes...
Ancestry Biography – Chief Superintendent McIntyre Wilson McPherson
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT MCINTYRE WILSON MCPHERSON Lanarkshire Constabulary 1938 – 1975 Strathclyde Police 1975 – 1979 McIntyre was born in 1919 in Carnock, Fife. He joined Lanarkshire Constabulary on the 14th September 1938 when...
Lanarkshire Police Ancestry Requests
We have received a number of interesting requests recently for research into former Lanarkshire Constabulary officers. The requests have came from England, Canada x 2 and Australia. We will be posting the details of...
Police Scotland Open Day – Motherwell Police Office – Saturday 13 August 2016
The LPHS will be providing their largest display of memorabilia to date. Bring the family along and enjoy the day.
Scottish Police Recreation Association (SPRA) Family Day – 12 June 2016
The LPHS will be at the SPRA Family Day at the Police Scotland College, Tulliallan, Fife on Sunday 12th June 2016. This is always an excellent event welcoming the police family and with lots to...