Laurence Anderson
Laurence Anderson (b. 11 March 1870, Out Skerries, d. 27 February 1929, Lerwick) was a wine and spirit merchant and a County Councillor for Cunningsburgh between 1919 and 1922.
He unsuccessfully contested the Cunningsburgh seat in the 1922 County Council election.
Biography
Laurence came to Lerwick at a young age and worked under Gilbert Harrison. He was quickly promoted to manager of Harrison's Clickimin Bar, and continued in the role as Gilbert's son William took over following his father's death. Eventually Laurence took over the Commercial Bar on Commercial Road. He held this as a licenced bar until 1921 when the licence lapsed as a result of the first No Licence poll, but he carried it on as a restaurant and billiards room.
In 1923, he added a grocery business at Grantfield, and became a wholesale licensed dealer. He also erected a car garage at Brucefield and rented it out to car owners.
Political Career
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by Francis Pottinger |
Member for Cunningsburgh 1919-1922 |
Succeeded by Thomas Johnston |
