Northern Whig

The Oxford Companion to Irish History | 2007 | 661 words | Copyright

Northern Whig, founded in Belfast in 1824 by Francis Dalzell Finlay. During the 19th century it became one of the foremost liberal Ulster papers. It was the first platform for Sharman Crawford's views on tenant right. From 1866 to 1891, under the editorship of Thomas Macknight, who had been influenced by the Christian Socialist F. D. Maurice, the paper held a unique position in Ulster, advocating civil and religious equality, and endeavouring to stand above sectarian argument, supporting causes and candidates on their merits. In 1874 it was bought by the industrialist Sir John Arnott. It ceased publication in 1963.

Marie‐Louise Legg

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