These are authentic, inheritable titles that instantly turn any recipient into landed gentry, the Lord or Lady of the Manor of a particular town or village in England. If that town’s name were Nobleshire, for example, the recipient would be entitled to the address “Lord [or Lady] Nobleshire.” If purchased for a married man, his wife automatically becomes Lady of the Manor at no extra charge. Actual residence in England is not required, though they may very well want to schedule a visit to see th...
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