Leith Police Commissioners - Circa 1877 - Last Meeting

Category

Library Item

Item no

38172

Title

Leith Police Commissioners - circa 1877 - last meeting

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1877

Size

15.3 x 21.2 cm

Type

Photograph; Reproduction

The Leith Police force was set up in 1806. There were 35 commissioners, who were annually elected by holders of sufficient property, and held four general meetings a year. Leith Police were absorbed into the City of Edinburgh Police force in 1920.

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Clothing and dress > Garments > Suits

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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