George Broadbridge, 1st Baron Broadbridge facts for kids

George Broadbridge (right) and Eric Phipps in June 1937.

George Thomas Broadbridge, 1st Baron Broadbridge (born February 13, 1869 – died April 17, 1952), was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He was especially well-known for his work in the City of London.

Broadbridge held many important positions in the City of London. He was an Alderman for the Candlewick area. An Alderman is a senior member of a city council. Later, he became the Sheriff of the City of London from 1933 to 1934. In 1936, he achieved a very high honor. He became the Lord Mayor of London. This is a special role, like being the mayor of a very old part of London.

After being Lord Mayor, he was given the title of a baronet. This is a special honor from the King or Queen. In 1938, he became a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the City of London in the British Parliament. He held this job until 1945. That year, he was given an even higher title. He became a Baron, which is a type of noble title. He was then known as Baron Broadbridge. When he passed away in 1952, his son, Eric, took over his title.

Courtyard of Lichfield Court

In 1933, George Broadbridge bought an old building called Lichfield House in Richmond. He decided to replace it with something new. He built two large apartment buildings called Lichfield Court. These buildings had a total of 211 apartments. They were built in a cool style called Art Deco. Today, these buildings are considered important historical structures.

Broadbridge Family Coat of Arms

Every noble family has a special design called a coat of arms. It tells a story about their family. Here is the coat of arms for the Broadbridge family.

Coat of arms of George Broadbridge, 1st Baron Broadbridge

Crest Above the shield, there is a silver dolphin standing upright. On each side of the dolphin, there is a red gilly-flower plant with green leaves. Escutcheon The main shield is red. It shows two pens crossed over each other at the top. At the bottom, there is a stone bridge with one arch over water. This bridge looks very real. Supporters On each side of the shield, there is a dolphin. Each dolphin holds a red sword pointing upwards. Motto Industria Et Perseverantia (By Industry & Perseverance)

The family motto is "Industria Et Perseverantia." This Latin phrase means "By Industry and Perseverance." It suggests that hard work and never giving up are important family values.