William Lane-Mitchell

Sir William Lane-Mitchell (born Mitchell; 24 January 1861 – 20 June 1940) was a Scottish Conservative Party politician and businessman in London. He was elected as the member of parliament (MP) for Streatham in 1918, and held the seat until his resignation in 1939 by becoming Steward of the Manor of Northstead. He was also a two-term Mayor of Camberwell and a magistrate.

Sir William was born William Mitchell in the parish of Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to William Mitchell and Mary Diack. He made his career in the frozen produce industry in the early days of refrigeration, joining the Cold Storage and Ice Association in 1907. He came to London to manage Messrs. R. and W. Davidson, importer of frozen meat. He joined John Layton and Co., importers of Chinese produce, before starting Lane Mitchell, Ltd.

In 1884, he married Jane, daughter of William Lane of Aberdeen, and adopted her name.

Two portraits of Lane-Mitchell are held by the National Portrait Gallery.