Alexander Morrison
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Alex Morrison, in jovial mood, outside the door of the original shop of his business.<br>Photo from Shetland Museum and Archives
Alexander 'Alex' Morrison (b. 25 September 1914, Lerwick, d. 29 October 1980, Lerwick) was proprietor of a grocer/greengrocer/confectioner retail shop in Brown's Buildings, Lerwick which traded under the name "Alex Morrison", and which continues today trading as "Morrisons".
He was a Lerwick Town Councillor between the years from 1945 until his death in 1980, a stalwart of the Labour cause. Morrison Dock which was completed in 1981 is named after him.
His father, John was a stonemason, builder and Lerwick Town Councillor, and his 3rd cousin George was a Zetland County Councillor.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council By-Election February 1945
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1945
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1947
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1951
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1954
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1957
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1960
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1963
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1966
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1969
- Lerwick Town Council Election May 1972
- Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974
- Shetland Islands Council Election May 1978
External Links
| Shetland Islands Council | ||
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| Constituency created | Member for Lerwick North 1974-1982 |
Succeeded by Leonard Groat |
