Baron Martonmere

Baron Martonmere, of Blackpool in the County Palatine of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1964 for the Conservative politician Sir Roland Robinson.

As of 2017, the title is held by his grandson, John Stephen Robinson, 2nd Baron Martonmere, who succeeded in 1989. He is the eldest son of the Hon. Richard Anthony Gasque Robertson (1935-1979), only son of the first Baron.

Barons Martonmere (1964)

• (John) Roland Robinson, 1st Baron Martonmere (1907–1989)
  • The Hon. Richard Anthony Gasque Robertson (1935–1979), only son of the 1st Baron
• John Stephen Robinson, 2nd Baron Martonmere (b. 1963), eldest son of the above

The heir apparent is the present holder's son, the Hon. James Ian Robinson (b. 2003)

Line of Succession

• John Roland Robinson, 1st Baron Martonmere (1907—1989)
  • Hon. Richard Anthony Gasque Robinson (1935—1979)
    • John Stephen Robinson, 2nd Baron Martonmere (born 1963)
      • (1) Hon. James Ian Robinson (b. 2003)
      • (2) Hon. Andrew Roland Robinson (b. 2005)
    • (3) David Alan Robinson (b. 1965)

Arms

Coat of arms of Baron Martonmere

Crest A lion's head erased Or in the mouth a crescent Gules. Escutcheon Argent a three masted merchant ship of early eighteenth century date the mainsails furled Proper on a chief Azure a portcullis chained between two roses Or. Supporters Dexter a lion Or collared flory counterflory Gules sinister a stag Gules attired and unguled collared flory counterflory Or.

References

• Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
• Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Roland Robinson, 1st Baron Martonmere
• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Stephen Robinson, 2nd Baron Martonmere