Edna Annie Crichton

Edna Annie Crichton

Lord Mayor of York
In office
1941–1942
MonarchGeorge VI
Preceded byWilliam Horsman
Succeeded byEdward Lacy
City of York Councillor
In office
1919–1955
Personal details
Born
Edna Annie Crichton

1876
Died1970
Political partyNone (independent)
OccupationPolitician

Edna Annie Crichton (1876-1970) was Lord Mayor of York from 1941 to 1942, the first woman to hold that position.[2] As lord mayor, she led the city through the Baedeker raids. She was a member of the City of York Council from 1919 to 1955, serving as one of the two first female members of the council. Crichton was also the first Alderman in York and the second woman to receive the Freedom of the City of York.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "York's first woman Lord Mayor". York Press. Retrieved 2018-10-22.
  2. ^ "Lord Mayors of York 1801-2000". York Mansion House. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  3. ^ "The indomitable Mrs Crichton of York". York Press. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  4. ^ "York's blue plaques: Edna Annie Crichton". York Press. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  5. ^ "Edna Annie Crichton(1876-1970) | York Civic Trust". yorkcivictrust.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-11.


Civic offices
Preceded by
William Horsman
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Lord Mayor of York

1941–1942
Succeeded by
Edward Lacy

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