Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear
Encyclopedia
This is a complete list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant
of Tyne and Wear
, since the creation of the county on 1 April 1974:
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
of Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in north east England around the mouths of the Rivers Tyne and Wear. It came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972...
, since the creation of the county on 1 April 1974:
- James Steel 1 April 1974 – 1984
- Sir Ralph Carr-Ellison 1984–2000
- Nigel Sherlock 2000–present
External links
- Tyne & Wear Lieutenacy - official site