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...
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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...
The Day Santa Was Arrested
Baillieston, December 1947 Retired police officers often trade stories about the strangest cases they encountered during their service. Burglaries, impostors, mistaken identities—none are in short supply. But few can claim they once locked up...