Baron Thomson of Cardington in Bedfordshire is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.
Summary
1924. Christopher Thomson 1st Baron Thomson [aged 48] created.
5th October 1930. Christopher Thomson 1st Baron Thomson extinct. See 1930 R101 Crash.
In 1924 Christopher Thomson 1st Baron Thomson [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Thomson of Cardington in Bedfordshire.
On 5th October 1930 the airship R101 crashed in France during its maiden overseas voyage, killing 48 of the 54 people on board. Christopher Thomson 1st Baron Thomson [aged 55]died. Baron Thomson of Cardington in Bedfordshire extinct.