Edna Annie Crichton: First female Lord Mayor of York, 1941-42

Tue Oct 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC+01:00

Room BS/005 - Berrick Saul Building | York

University of York Open Lectures
Publisher/HostUniversity of York Open Lectures
Edna Annie Crichton: First female Lord Mayor of York, 1941-42
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Edna Annie Crichton was York's first lady Lord Mayor 1941-42, only five and a half centuries after the office was created in 1389!
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Edna Annie Crichton was York's first lady Lord Mayor 1941-42, only five and a half centuries after the office was created in 1389! Described as a "little woman with the heart of a lion" her term of office spanned the air raid in York of 29th April 1942. For her handling of that crisis, she was created the first woman alderman in the city's history. As a committed Quaker and a city councillor from 1919. Edna took a great interest in housing.and chaired the housing committee from 1933-54. She was indefatigable in her public service , as was recognised by the granting of the Freedom of the City to her in 1955. She was a truly remarkable woman.

This talk will be followed by a drinks reception.

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