The History of Policing in Lanarkshire
VICE-COMMANDANT JOSEPH ROBINSON AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE – SPECIAL CONSTABULARY Joseph Robinson was born on the 16th of September 1880 at St.Mary, Kirkdale, Lanacashire. His father, William Robinson, was a brick layer who travelled the...
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...
CONSTABLE ALBERT WRIGHT LANARKSHIRE CONSTABULARY – 1938 to 1943 Albert Wright was born on the 28th of October 1915 at 64 Fernie Street, Glasgow, the son of William and Rachel Wright. His father was...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...