Politics & Public Office

Politics & Public Office

This section will explore some of the individuals who have been moved to serve their communities, or to advance the rights of certain groups in society by being active in the world of politics and public office.

James Maxton (1885-1946)

James Maxton was best known as a charismatic socialist politician and champion of the ordinary man

Alexander, 10th Earl of Eglinton (1723-1769)

Alexander, 10th Earl of Eglinton is best remembered locally as a great agricultural improver.

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