A TRAGDY IN MOTHERWELL
MOTHERWELL TRAGEDY At about 6.30pm on Wednesday the 24th of February 1904, the Manager of Love’s Market at 111 Brandon Street, Motherwell, was working in the premises on his own, clearing up after a...
Lanarkshire Police Historical Society The History of Policing in Lanarkshire
ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE WILLIAM MUNCIE QPM
ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE WILLIAM MUNCIE QPM One of the most famous officers in the history of Lanarkshire Constabulary was William Muncie.Mr. Muncie was most famously known for leading the investigation into several murders committed...
PILOT OFFICER WALTER HENRY – RAFVR & LANARKSHIRE CONSTABULARY
Today we remember Constable Walter Henry of Lanarkshire Constabulary. Walter was killed in action on the 20th of February 1944 when his Lancaster Bomber was shot down at Essen, Lower Saxony in Germany. CONSTABLE...
TEMPORARY CONSTABLE JAMES WRIGHT
Airdrie Burgh Police Cap Badge and Collar insignia – ealry 20th century TEMPORARY CONSTABLE JAMES WRIGHT AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE – 1914 to 1915 James Wright was born on the 17th of December 1876 at...
In Memory of Constable Arthur Malcolmson
Today, we pay tribute to the memory of Constable Arthur Malcolmson, who tragically lost his life in a road accident eighty-six years ago, on 8 February 1940, whilst carrying out his duties. For many...
Lanarkshire Constabulary Magazines and Lanarkshire Constabulary Centenary Booklet
The Vigilantia Magazine Collection ‘The Vigilantia’ served as the magazine for Lanarkshire Constabulary and forms an important part of the collection curated by the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society (LPHS). Among the notable items are...
Remembering Constable John (Jackie) Currie
Today, we remember Constable John (Jackie) Currie of the Motherwell & Wishaw Burgh Police, who tragically lost his life 73 years ago, on the 23rd of January 1953. He was only 22 years old....
Airdrie Burgh Police – Outstanding Service
CONSTABLE ALEXANDER (SANNY) LUMSDEN AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE – 1903 TO 1946 Alexander Lumsden was born on the 9th of April 1883 at Lintrathen, Forfarshire. His father was a farm worker. He was educated in...