Lloyd George Society Marks the 162nd Anniversary of Lloyd George’s Birth
ON THIS DAY 17th January 1863:
Birth of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor, Liberal leader 1926-31.
Born in Manchester, David Lloyd George grew up in Wales. Originally trained as a solicitor, he was selected to fight the Conservative held seat of Caernarvon Boroughs in January 1889. He fought a by-election there the […]
Lloyd George, Herbert Samuel and Palestine- Historical Liberal Culpability for the Events in Gaza?
This was an informative, provocative and interesting talk by Dr Peter Shambrook in July 2024. It was hosted by the Liberal Democrat History Group and was chaired by Layla Moran MP, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for foreign affairs.
The question posed was the historical Liberal culpability for the current events in Gaza. It was a timely […]
New Social Media Sites
Following the new committee taking over the running of the Lloyd George Society, we were unable to access the previous social media sites. So, we have created some new accounts.
Please follow:
X – @LloGeoSocNew
Facebook – Lloyd George Society New
Bluesky – @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social
I’ll post all new updates to these sites too.
The Lloyd George Society says a Sad Farewell to Baroness Jenny Randerson
The Lloyd George Society was very sad to hear of the passing, at 76, of Baroness Jenny Randerson. Jenny was a friend and former speaker at the Lloyd George Society weekends. We pass on our condolences to her husband, Peter, and their children and grandchildren.
The Welsh Liberal Democrats’ press release provides a wonderful summary to […]
1st January 1945: David Lloyd George becomes Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor in the New Year’s Honours List
From the Liberal History website:
By this time Lloyd George, who had been a member of the House of Commons since 1890, was approaching 82 years of age, declining in health and powers. Changes to his Caernarfon Boroughs constituency meant it was in danger of going Conservative at the next election, as indeed it did. This, together with […]
1st January 1909 : Old Age Pensions are Introduced
From the Liberal History website:
ON THIS DAY: 1st January 1909 introduced by Prime Minister Asquith and Chancellor David Lloyd George :The first state-provided Old Age Pensions can be drawn in the UK. Pensions are paid at a maximum of five shillings a week for single people and seven and six for married couples payable […]
Mark Pack Elevated to the House of Lords
The Lloyd George Society would like to congratulate Mark Park, a friend of the Society and our former after dinner speaker, on his elevation to the Lords.
Mark is the current President of the Liberal Democrats, author, tireless campaigner and blogger.
‘I Am Lloyd George – Which Version of Lloyd George Will You Choose to Remember?’ New English Language Play in North Wales
News reaches us of a brand new, one character, English language drama play that guides the audience through the life of David Lloyd George. Written by Manon Steffan Ros, starring Llion Williams and directed by Simon Watts, it promises to be a stimulating evening.
There are four performances:
26/11/24 at 7:30pm – Berea Newydd Chapel / Capel, […]
The General Election of 1924
Professor Russell Deacon, Chair of the Lloyd George Society, marks the centenary of the 1924 General Election.
Unlike the general election of 2024 the one a century again saw the Liberals lose both a substantial number of seats and their chances of leading a government again. The October 1924 General Election in the United Kingdom was held on 29 […]
