Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown
Encyclopedia
Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown (28 September 1911 24 July 1977) was a British
life peer
. On 3 January 1975, he was created Baron Ashdown, of Chelwood in the County of East Sussex.
Arnold Ashdown was a property developer and developed Ashdown House, on Victoria Street, London
SW1
. He was also involved with the Conservative Party
under Edward Heath
.
He was the brother of Lord Stone
, brother in law of Lord Bernstein.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
. On 3 January 1975, he was created Baron Ashdown, of Chelwood in the County of East Sussex.
Arnold Ashdown was a property developer and developed Ashdown House, on Victoria Street, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
SW1
SW postcode area
The SW postcode area, also known as the London SW postcode area, is a group of postcode districts covering part of southwest London, England. The area originates from the South Western and Battersea districts of the London post town.-Postal administration:The postcode area originated in 1857 as...
. He was also involved with the Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
under Edward Heath
Edward Heath
Sir Edward Richard George "Ted" Heath, KG, MBE, PC was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and as Leader of the Conservative Party ....
.
He was the brother of Lord Stone
Joseph Stone, Baron Stone
Dr Sir Joseph Ellis Stone, Baron Stone was an officer in the British Army, and a doctor, most notably to Harold Wilson. He was given the name of Joseph Ellis Silverstone...
, brother in law of Lord Bernstein.