Harold Barbour facts for kids
Harold Adrian Milne Barbour (born 1874, died 1938) was an important politician in Northern Ireland. He was known as a "unionist," which meant he supported Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom.
Harold Barbour's Life Story
Early Life and Education
Harold Barbour was born in 1874. His father was J. D. Barbour from Lisburn. Harold went to two famous schools: Harrow School and Brasenose College, Oxford. After his studies, he became a director at a linen company in Glasgow before 1911. Linen is a strong fabric made from flax plants.
A Career in Politics
Harold Barbour became involved in politics. He was elected as a county councillor for the Irish Unionist Party. This party believed that Northern Ireland should stay connected to the United Kingdom. Later, he served in the Senate of Northern Ireland. The Senate was like a special council that helped make laws for Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Senate from 1921 to 1929.
Beyond Politics
Besides his political work, Harold Barbour was also active in the co-operative movement in Ireland. This movement helped people work together to share resources and benefits. He was also a talented photographer. His pictures show what rural areas of north and west Ireland looked like in the early 1900s. These photographs have been shown in many exhibitions.
