‘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 […]
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 […]
The Statue of Lady Rhondda: Still Celebrating a Notable Welsh Woman
Richard Rhys O’Brien A striking bronze and weathered steel statue of Margaret Haig Thomas, Lady Rhondda, created by artist Jane Robbins, has been erected on Millennium Walk in Newport, at the Rodney Road end of the Millennium Bridge in the city centre. It is the fourth of five statues of Welsh women being erected in […]
Statue Honouring Suffragette Lady Rhondda Unveiled
Sculptor Jane Robbins has honoured Lady Rhondda, a leading suffragette who led a 40-year campaign to allow women to sit in the House of Lords, with a stunning sculpture in Newport. This is the fourth sculpture in a series of five that recognises and celebrates inspirational Welsh women. The other women who have been celebrated […]
Save the Date!
The next Lloyd George Society Weekend will take place on the weekend of 22nd February 2025. Further details coming soon.
All Change! New Lloyd George Society Website & Committee.
As you may know, Graham and Sally Lippiatt have decided to take a well-earned rest from running the Lloyd George Society (LGS). It is no exaggeration to point out that they have given sterling service to the Society and have been key to its success over the years. Thank you Graham and Sally! We are […]
