Sheldon Memorial Lecture 21st October at 7pm

Edna Mary Crichton: York’s First Lady Mayor

Dr Dorothy Nott

Tuesday 21st October at 7pm. In person only. Room BS/005, Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD

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Edna Annie Crichton was York’s first lady Lord Mayor from 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 on York of 29 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. Dorothy Nott will explore the life and career of this truly remarkable  woman.