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  Encyclopedia: Lord Lieutenant
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was the head of the British administration in Ireland until the foundation of the Irish Free State in 1922.
The lord lieutenant of a county, in England and Wales and in Ireland, is the principal officer of a county.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (also known as the Viceroy or in the Middle Ages as the Lord Deputy) was the head of England's (pre-1707) or Britain's (post 1707) administration in Ireland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lord_Lieutenant   (565 words)

  
 House of Commons Journal Volume 2: 10 February 1642 | British History Online
Resolved, That the Lord Robarts shall be nominated by this House to be Lord Lieutenant of the County of Cornewall.
Resolved, That the Lord Gray of Warke shall be nominated by this House to be Lord Lieutenant of the County of Cumberland.
Resolved, That the Earl of Pembroke shall be nominated by this House to be Lord Lieutenant of Hantshire, of the Town and County of Southampton, and of the Isle of Wight.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=5287   (1059 words)

  
 BARON CAPEL - LoveToKnow Article on BARON CAPEL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
He at first supported the opposition to Charless arbitrary government, but soon allied himself with the kings cause, on which side his sympathies were engaged, and was raised to the peerage by the title of Baron Capel of Hadham on the 6th of August 1641.
On the outbreak of the war he was appointed lieutenant-general of Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales, where he rendered useful military services, an.d later was made one of the prince of Waless councillors, and a commissioner at the negotiations at Uxbridge ~fl 1645.
Lord Capel, who was much beloved, and who was a man of deep religious feeling and exemplary life, wrote Daily Observations or Meditations: Divine, Morall, published with some of his letters in 1654, and reprinted, with a short life of the author, under the title Excellent Contemplations, in 1683.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CA/CAPEL_BARON.htm   (316 words)

  
 JOHN VI DE SUTTON DUDLEY BIOGRAPHY AND GENEALOGY,BARON DUDLEY,BARON DE SUTTON,LORD DUDLEY, JOHN DE SUTTON VICEROY OF ...
Cheshire), Stow, Dugdale, etc. The first of the Sutton Dudley family, that is worthy of a particular notice is John Sutton, lord Dudley (sixth in descent from Richard and Isabella), who had the honor of bearing the standard at the funeral of King Henry V, 1422.
Lord Dudley fought at the battle of St. Albans, May 23, 1455, where the King was defeated by the Duke of York and taken prisoner.
But as soon as Edward V was suppressed, Lord Dudley attended a chapter of the Order of the Garter in Richard III's palace, at Westminster, in the first year of that tyrant (1483), and obtained from him a grant of eight manors "for his faithtul service in favoring his title to the crown".
www.suttonclonard.com /JohnSutton6.htm   (821 words)

  
 Stanley
Lord of Stanley and Stourton was born abt.
On accession of Henry V he was made a Knight of the Garter, and constituted Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for six years, in which government he died in 1414.
Thomas was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for six years 1432; Comptroller of the Household to Henry VI; Knight of the Garter 1456; Knight of the Shire, summoned as Baron Stanley, Jan. 20, 1456.
todmar.net /ancestry/stanley_main.htm   (1751 words)

  
 Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Right Honourable Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby (September 1531–25 September 1593/1594) was a prominent English nobleman who served as Lord High Steward during the trial of Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel.
Born in Lathom, Henry was the eldest son of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby and his second wife Dorothy Howard.
Lord Derby inherited his peerages, the title Lord of the Isle of Man and the offices of Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire and Cheshire.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Henry_Stanley,_4th_Earl_of_Derby   (377 words)

  
 An Agricultural Testament - Albert Howard - 12
The methods adopted in the study of the population of Cheshire and in the publication of the results are highly original.
The food of the mother is whole-meal bread, raw milk, butter, Cheshire cheese, oatmeal porridge, eggs, broth, salads in abundance, green leaf vegetables, liver and fish weekly, fruit in abundance and a little meat.
Cheshire no doubt will again take the lead and provide a second milestone on the long road which must be traversed before this earth can be made ready to receive her children.
journeytoforever.org /farm_library/howardAT/AT12.html   (3278 words)

  
 Cheshire Life
IT was fighting talk, a county campaign to ‘Save our Shire.’ Lord Grey of Codnor, president of the Cheshire Show took the opportunity of the opening of the show to defend life in Cheshire to the hilt against government plans that many believe could kill the shire stone dead.
‘The very future of the Cheshire way of life is under threat,’ he said voicing his opposition to plans for a regional assembly in the north west which could mean the end of Cheshire as we know it.
William Bromley Davenport, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire is the society patron.
www.cheshirelife.co.uk /?magazineId=217   (571 words)

  
 pp335-340 Draper 'House of Stanley', 1864
The Right Honourable Edward-John, Lord Stanley of Alderley, was born on the 13th November, 1802, and graduated at Christ Church, Oxford, taking A.B. in 1823.
Lord Stanley is a magistrate and deputy-lieutenant of Cheshire, and was M.P., for Hindon from 1831 to 1832, and for North Cheshire from 1832 to 1848, when he was called to the House of Lords as Baron Eddisbury, of Winnington.
Lord Stanley is a states-man of great experience, and his speeches always display good, sound sense, business ability, and a thorough acquaintance with the subject upon which he may be speaking, and they read well.
www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/fulltext/hs1864/p335.htm   (1202 words)

  
 House of Commons Journal Volume 2: 24 March 1642 | British History Online
Resolved, upon the Question, That this House doth approve of the Lord Viscount Say and Seale, Master of the Court of Wards and Liveries, to be Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, and of the City and County of Chester.
Resolved, upon the Question, that this House doth approve of the Earl of Bedford to be Lord Lieutenant of the County of Sommersett.
The Lord Strange desires to be excused for his not Accepting of the Lieutenancy of Cheshire.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=7653   (1295 words)

  
 Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquis of Westminster - Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
As Lord Belgrave he entered parliament at the general election in 1818 as member for Chester.
From 1845 to 1867 he was lord-lieutenant of Cheshire, and acted as lord steward of the household (1850-2) in Lord Russell's administration.
A leading article in the 'Times' states that 'he administered his vast estate with a combination of intelligence and generosity not often witnessed, and his life was illustrated with some noble acts.' Of reserved habits and inexpensive tastes, he disliked any kind of ostentation and extravagance.
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 Early Modern Chester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Between 1580 and 1599 the number of baptisms grew in accordance with the larger population of young adults, but the burial rate was simultaneously rising even faster, and the net natural growth in population fell to nil by 1600.
In 1626 the lord lieutenant of Cheshire was ordered to establish a magazine in Chester castle at the county's expense, and an artillery yard was eventually laid out near Cow Lane, powder and match for the trained bands being bought from city funds despite the Assembly's reluctance to establish a precedent.
The prevailing mood in Chester in summer 1642 was a wish for accommodation between Charles I and parliament, reflected in the city's neutralist petition in August and in its reaction to the parliamentary commission of lieutenancy and the royal commission of array.
www.cheshirepast.net /earlymod_files/modframes1_files/mod.htm   (15425 words)

  
 STAPLETON COTTON, 1st VISCOUNT COMBERMERE - LoveToKnow Article on STAPLETON COTTON, 1st VISCOUNT COMBERMERE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
He was educated at Westminster School, and when only sixteen obtained a second lieutenancy in the 23rd regiment (Royal Welsh Fusiliers).
He was now a lieutenant-general in the British army and a KB., and on the conclusion of peace (1814) was raised to the peerage under the style of Baron Combermere.
When the latter was wounded Cotton was sent for to take over his command, and he remained in France until the reduction of the allied army of occupation.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CO/COMBERMERE_STAPLETON_COTTON_1st_VISCOUNT.htm   (598 words)

  
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$20 EGT #ti Egerton of Tatton Muniments #da 1391-1886 #ah Situated in the parish of Rostherne, immediately to the north of Knutsford in Cheshire, Tatton Park was in the possession of the Egerton family from the 16th century until the death of Maurice Egerton, the 4th and last Baron Egerton of Tatton, in 1958.
The earliest lords who took the manor of Tatton after the Conquest were succeeded in the 12th century by a family who assumed the name Tatton; the estate subsequently passed to the Massy family, then to the Breretons.
He was knighted at the end of 1593, and in 1584 and 1586 he sat as an MP for Cheshire; he was subsequently made Master of the Rolls (1594) and Lord Keeper (1596).
rylibweb.man.ac.uk /data2/archives/egt.txt   (17838 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Order of precedence in England and Wales Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Lord Steward of the Household (The Duke of Abercorn)
HM Lord Lieutenant for Lancashire (The Lord Shuttleworth)
HM Lord Lieutenant for Suffolk (The Lord Tollemache)
www.ipedia.com /order_of_precedence_in_england_and_wales.html   (3339 words)

  
 JAMES STANLEY - Online Information article about JAMES STANLEY
ldfdi, lavedi; the first part of the word is hldf, loaf, bread, as in the corresponding hldford, lord; the second part is usually taken to be from the root dig-, to knead, seen also in " dough "; the sense development fr
Kvpcaxov [&wµa], " the Lord's [house]," and common to many Teutonic, Slavonic and other languages under various forms—Scottish kirk, Ger.
Lord Derby was a man of deep religious feeling and of great See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /INV_JED/JAMES_STANLEY.html   (1324 words)

  
 Lord of the Flies - Biographies
He was present at the sinking of the Bismarck, and finished the war as a Lieutenant in command of a rocket ship.
Lord of the Flies was filmed by Peter Brook in 1963.
Nigel Williams was born in Cheshire in 1948, educated at Highgate School and Oriel College, Oxford and is married with three sons.
www.lordoftheflies.com /biographies.htm   (497 words)

  
 Lord Liverpool
He was leader of the Opposition during Lord Grenville's ministry: this was the only time that Liverpool did not hold government office from 1793 until 1827 when he resigned because of ill health.
On 31 October 1809 Lord Liverpool accepted the post of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies in the new ministry headed by Spencer Perceval, taking a major part in the establishment of the regency that was needed because of the illness of George III.
In March 1815, Lord Liverpool made his first important speech as Prime Minister: he introduced new Corn Laws to improve the agricultural situation in the post-war period.
www.victorianweb.org /history/pms/Liverpool.html   (2326 words)

  
 Burhall's Memorials of the Civil War in Cheshire and the Adjacent Counties
The Temporall Lords, viz: Dorset, Privy Seal, and the Lord Keeper, defended the Act as lawfull, because it had been proved, that that picture had been worshipt by divers, but censured him for the Manner of doing it, and fined him 500£, but the other in a far greater sum.
But the Lord, who is the God of Peace, heard the Prayers of his poor People in both Kingdomes at this Time, and prevented a bloody War which had like to have ensued.
The Cheshire Gentlemen that were imprisoned for the late Insurrection were released, Lambert proclaimed Traitor, endeavouring to raise new Troubles, was defeated by Ingoldsby, brought Prisoner to London, broke out of the Tower, but was again taken, and comitted to close Prison.
www.geocities.com /brigaban/burgmem.html   (7116 words)

  
 University of Chester: Media Information University Status   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Cheshire has had to wait too long for its own University based in the County.
Cheshire has a well-established reputation for high quality education in early years, schools and further education.
The immediate advantages of having expertise and workforce development resources locally available are clear but the longer-term value of an internationally respected ‘seat of learning’ firmly based in Cheshire will be an increasing source of enrichment and strength.
www.chester.ac.uk /mediapack/quotes.html   (1685 words)

  
 Hulley Family History - Publications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Further information on other Hulley family trees in Cheshire can be found in the Family Trees, Cheshire section.
This is based on an article published in the North Cheshire Family Historian in 1991 and as well as a history of One House in Rainow, near Macclesfield, and the Hulleys who lived there for over 400 years.
The results of over 20 years of research, the book is well illustrated and a must if you are related to one of the branches of the family.
www.tiger2.f2s.com /FamilyHistory/publications/longview/index.htm   (1195 words)

  
 Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
By the time of his elevation the family's London property in Mayfair, Belgravia and Pimlico had made it the richest family in the United Kingdom.
He had his main country seat, Eaton Hall (Cheshire) in Cheshire, reconstructed at enormous expense.
He was one of the most successful British race horse owners of all time.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/1st_Duke_of_Westminster   (228 words)

  
 Attractions
Surrounded by 70 acres of beautiful parkland, Bramhall Hall is a superb example of a Cheshire Black and White timber-framed manor house, dating from the 14th century.
Bramhall Hall is regarded as one of the finest houses of its type in Cheshire.
The official opening was performed on Thursday, October 15, 1925 by Prince Henry, younger brother of George V, who was accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, General Sir William Bromley Davenport.
www.fortunecity.com /victorian/christy/1114/attractions/page3.htm   (1539 words)

  
 Warrington Worldwide - The on-line daily newspaper
He has been a loyal, hardworking Member of Parliament and Member of the House of Lords and it is only right and proper that the council recognises his loyal service to the borough and its people.
A scroll, bearing the seal of the council, was presented to Lord Hoyle on his admission as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Warrington and his name was entered onto the Freeman's Roll of Honour at the Town Hall.
Lord Hoyle with the scroll presented to him as a Freeman of the Borough.
www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk /features/features.html   (4097 words)

  
 Cheshire County Council: Health and Well-Being
There is a large number of clubs and societies in Cheshire to cater for almost every interest or activity, from rock climbers to motor enthusiasts.
There are also many classes run by other organisations, for example Cheshire St. John Ambulance who hold first aid training sessions across Cheshire, in addition to providing emergency aid services at public events throughout Cheshire.
District Councils in Cheshire run a number of leisure and sports centres, details are available on their websites.
www.cheshire.gov.uk /aboutcheshire/healthandwellbeing.htm   (786 words)

  
 Photographs of Bunbury, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
In early December 1642, the Royalist James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, who was Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, entered Cheshire to join up with Lord Cholmondeley a Royalist commander in Cheshire.
Marbury of Marbury Hall for Parliament and Lord Kilmorey and Orlando Bridgeman for the Royalists.
Sir William Brereton of Handforth Hall, one of the leading Parliamentarians in Cheshire was in London and was not pleased by the news of the peace treaty.
www.thornber.net /cheshire/htmlfiles/bunbury.html   (1817 words)

  
 Candidates for Shakespeare William Stanley
He was well connected with players and theatre, at first through his brother Ferdinando’s company (the Lord Strange’s Men) which became his own, after the death of the 5th Earl, his brother.
William Stanley’s experience at the Elizabethan Court was plentiful: his aristocratic birth, connected to royalty, his “permission” by royalty to travel, his marriage in 1595 in the presence of Her Majesty – and the assertion that a Shakespeare play was performed at the celebrations, with Elizabeth’s permission, undoubtedly.
In 1601 aged 40 he became a Knight of the Garter, in 1603 a member of the Privy Council, in 1607 Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire and Cheshire, and he received King James at Lathom House in 1617.
www.shakespeareidentity.co.uk /william-stanley.htm   (857 words)

  
 Cheshire County Council: Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff
The Lord Lieutenant is Her Majesty the Queen's representative in the County.
As such he is responsible for the preparation of programmes for Royal Visits to the County, for the presentation of awards to organisations/individuals (eg Queen's Award to Industry), advising on Honours' nominations and generally representing the Monarch.
He is also responsible to the Lord Chancellor for the local appointment of magistrates.
www.cheshire.gov.uk /aboutcheshire/lord.htm   (142 words)

  
 Print Vesrion of Chester Mystery Plays
The board, which traditionally includes the Lord Mayor of Chester and the Dean of Chester, is chaired by John Ross.
Patron of Chester Mystery Plays is the Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire, W A Bromley Davenport.
His passion for mystery plays began when 'as an awe-inspired sixth-former I watched Chester's 1967 production', and continued when as a teacher in Cheshire he inspired students with the subject as part of the syllabus and directed them in performances of the plays.
www.chestercc.gov.uk /main.asp?page=380&theme=print   (1077 words)

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