So what is a Lordship today?

Bearing in mind lords have not been responsible for tax collection for many years.  All...

07 June, 2014

What was a Lordship?

This is more difficult to answer than you would expect.  Many experts will provide a...

04 June, 2014

What were the Remonstrance’s?

The Remonstrance’s were a set of complaints presented by some of the nobles of England...

31 May, 2014

What was Pontage?

  Pontage is derived from English custom law in the same way that lordship titles are. ...

28 May, 2014

What is history, our view?

History is the overall picture of what has happened in the past based on what...

22 May, 2014

Manorial Land and Manorial Rights

Manorial Land only differs from other classifications of land by its legal classification. Other land prior...

19 May, 2014

Lady Braunston; Guest Blog

  Yes M'Lady Here I am sat on the top deck of my cruise ship, not my...

15 May, 2014

Title Perceptions; Lord and Lady of Champneys?

There are many reasons for selecting a certain title.  However, Manorial Counsel thought it might...

13 May, 2014

Manor Houses and Manorial Land

Contrary to popular belief manorial rights are not automatically part of a manor house. A manor...

07 May, 2014

Coats of Arms and Titles

One of the most frequently asked questions Manorial Counsel receive is “Do I get a...

03 April, 2014