Wow!! Thank you, Peter, for such a fast answer. I really appreciate it. I'll pass the info on at our next meeting. Pauline ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter J Richardson" <pjrich.ntl@googlemail.com> To: <ENG-WORCESTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [WOR] Nobility > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Pauline Flewett" <flewett@embarqmail.com> > To: <ENG-WORCESTER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:26 PM > Subject: [WOR] Nobility > > >> Is it possible to actually buy the title of earl, baron, etc? Personally >> I >> didn't think so but rather >> than assume felt I should get the facts. Any info on this would be >> greatly >> appreciated. > > You cannot buy hereditary titles (ie dukedoms, earldoms, etc) for obvious > reasons (not unless you find a politican with the power of patronage who > is > open to bribary) :-). > > I believe that you can buy "Lord of the Manor" and similar titles. > > Regards > Peter > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-WORCESTER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message