William Crawford (trade unionist)

In 1862 he actively opposed the attempt of the Northumberland mine owners to impose the system of yearly hiring.

[4] In 1885 Crawford was elected Member of Parliament for Mid Durham and held the seat until his death aged 57.

Crawford was a chief promoter of the College of the Venerable Bede, Durham and acted as its treasurer until his death.

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