How you can use this image
This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).
Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.
The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.
Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.
Notes
Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.
Sir Crawford McCullagh was a Unionist politician and Belfast’s longest serving Lord Mayor. Crawford, the son of Robert McCullagh of Fortland, Aghalee, County Antrim, was born on 14th December 1868. He came to Belfast aged 14 and served an apprenticeship in the drapery trade. McCullagh opened his own drapery store and directed a number of other firms, including the Maguire & Patterson match factory, and the Classic Cinema. McCullagh entered the Belfast Corporation in 1906 as Councillor for Cromac Ward and was appointed High Sheriff of Belfast in 1911. He occupied the position of Lord Mayor on 17 separate occasions, more than any other individual. McCullagh first served as Lord Mayor in 1914, and was re-elected in 1915 and 1916. He returned to the position in 1931 and was re-elected for 11 consecutive years.
McCullagh was elected as a member of the Northern Ireland Parliament in 1921. As Lord Mayor he was made an ex offico member of the Senate of Northern Ireland.
He was granted a knighthood in 1915 and a baronetcy in 1935. In the King’s Birthday Honours of 1941, McCullagh was created a Privy Councillor.
Title
Sir Crawford McCullagh, Lord Mayor of Belfast (1914–1916 & 1931–1945)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 175 x W 125 cm (E)
Accession number
1946-001
Work type
Painting