Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Bignold

Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Edward Bignold, J.P., D.L., (1831-1895) was the second son of Sir Samuel Bignold, son of Thomas Bignold, the founder of Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Bignold served as Mayor of Norwich between 1894-1895 and a member of parliament for the Conservative Party for Norwich, England.
Early Life and Family
Bignold was the son of Sir Samuel Bignold and Elizabeth Jex Atkins (1797-1860), only daughter and heir of William Atkins of Walcott Hall and Ridlington Hall, Norfolk. He was one of 6 sons and 7 daughters. Bignold was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School and Cambridge University. Bignold’s eldest son, Charles Arthur Bathurst Bignold served as Assistant Secretary to the Norwich Union Fire Office married Henrietta Charlotte Longe, youngest daughter of Robert Bacon Longe of Spixworth Park, Norfolk on 3 June 1891. Henrietta’s brother was the Rev. John Charles Longe. Bignold’s eldest son and his wife lived at Eaton Hall, Norwich (now Eaton Old Hall).
Career
On 2 June 1875, the then Major Bignold was granted the horary rank Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1876, Bignold resigned his Commission. Bignold was permitted by Queen Victoria to retain the rank Lieutenant-Colonel and to continue to wear the uniform of his regiment on retirement. Bignold served as leader of the Conservative party for Norwich and Mayor of Norwich between 1894-1995. He also served a Norfolk County magistrate.
Death
Bignold died at his residence, Harford Lodge, Norwich on 19 May 1895.
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