Joseph William Lionel, 17th Lord Petre (5 June 1914–1989) succeeded to the Barony of Petre in 1915 and was the patron of three livings but, being a Roman Catholic, could not present.
Mr. W.J. Rogers, Mayor of Wanganui in New Zealand, wished to adopt the Petre coat of arms in its city seal. A letter granting formal permission for the Borough to adopt the Petre Arms was written by Lord Clifford of Chudleigh, resident of Ealing, on the 7th August 19...
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Joseph William Lionel, 17th Lord Petre (5 June 1914–1989) succeeded to the Barony of Petre in 1915 and was the patron of three livings but, being a Roman Catholic, could not present.
Mr. W.J. Rogers, Mayor of Wanganui in New Zealand, wished to adopt the Petre coat of arms in its city seal. A letter granting formal permission for the Borough to adopt the Petre Arms was written by Lord Clifford of Chudleigh, resident of Ealing, on the 7th August 1923. His Lordship stated in his letter of authority that the then Lord Petre was a minor and it was necessary to obtain the assent of the Trustees, which had caused considerable delay. ‘I have now been informed by the solicitors (who are also my family solicitors) that the Trustees have been pleased to give their consent, so that is all that is necessary’. In concluding his letter Lord Clifford expressed his pleasure, that of his family and his grandfather’s family, at the honour the town of Wanganui had conferred upon them in desiring to adopt...
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