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However, the Bradford title was revived in 1794 when Sir Henry Bridgeman, 5th Baronet, was created Baron Bradford. He was the son of Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 4th Baronet, and Lady Anne Newport, daughter of the 2nd Earl and sister of the 3rd and 4th Earls of Bradford. In 1815 he earldom was also revived, when Orlando Bridgeman, 2nd Baron Bradford, was created '''Viscount Newport''' and '''Earl of Bradford'''. The family seat is Weston Park in Shropshire . They also held Castle Bromwich Hall , a manor in Warwickshire , along with the adjoining Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens . The Hall has been sold to a private owner, but the Gardens have been restored by a Trust and are open to the public. BARONS NEWPORT ( 1642 )
EARLS OF BRADFORD, FIRST CREATION ( 1694 )
BRIDGEMAN BARONETS, OF GREAT LEVER ( 1660 )
BARONS BRADFORD ( 1794 )
EARLS OF BRADFORD, SECOND CREATION ( 1815 )
Heir Apparent: his son, Alexander Michael Orlando Bridgeman, Viscount Newport (b. 1980 ) SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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