Baron Gridley, of Stockport in the County Palatine of Chester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1955 for the Conservative politician Sir Arnold Gridley, who had earlier represented Stockport and Stockport South in the House of Commons. As of 2010 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baron, who succeeded his father in 1996.
Richard, the present Lord Gridley, is married to Marie, Lady Gridley. They live in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
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