William Crawford (1833 – 1 July 1890) was an English miner, trade unionist, and aLiberal politician.

Crawford was born atCullercoatsNorthumberland^[1] and worked in Hartley Coal Mines from the age of 10. In 1862 he actively opposed the attempt of the Northumberland mine owners to impose the system of yearly hiring. He became Secretary of the Durham Miners' Association in 1863,^[2] and spoke frequently at the Durham Miner's Gala^[3] He was briefly secretary of the breakaway Northumberland Miners' Mutual Confident Association.^[4]

In 1885 Crawford was electedMember of Parliament forMid Durham and held the seat until his death aged 57. From 1889 to 1890 he was a member of the Institute of Mining Engineers. Crawford was a chief promoter of theCollege of the Venerable Bede,Durham and acted as its treasurer until his death.^[5]

• Hansard 1803–2005:contributions in Parliament by William Crawford

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