“I was Lloyd George’s land girl” – Tory peeress lights up the celebrations
On 17 January 2013, at the National Liberal Club, the premiere was heard of Why Should We Not Sing? This piece was specially composed by Nicholas O’Neill, Composer in Residence to the Parliament Choir. The piece intertwines readings from texts by and about Lloyd George with music designed to illustrate the various phases of LL.G’s […]
Lloyd George celebrations a great success
Celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the birth of David Lloyd George on 17 January have been widely reported and represent a a fitting memorial to the Welsh Wizard. LL.G’s grandson, Lord Tenby (pictured) and members of the George family, decended from LL.G’s brother, William were present at the statue in Parliament Square for the […]
Hear Ming Campbell and K O Morgan discuss Lloyd George and his legacy, 150 years after his birth
BBC Wales have interviewed the former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell and Lloyd George scholar Professor Lord Kenneth Morgan about the political legacy of David Lloyd George and how it sits with the actions in government today of Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.
You can hear the interview, conducted by BBC presenter […]
Lloyd George Museum announces its celebrations for David Lloyd George’s 150th birthday
The Lloyd George Museum at Llanystymdwy has announced its plans to hold an exhibition, graveside commemoration and lecture on 17 January to honour the 150th anniversary of the birth of David Lloyd George, former British prime minister and MP for the old Caernarfon boroughs. This will be a unique opportunity to see some of the […]
Sesquicentennial anniversary of the birth of David Lloyd George – 17 January 2013
The statue of David Lloyd George in Parliament Square will be the focus for celebrations of the sesquicentennial anniversary of the birth of Britain’s last Liberal prime minister on 17 January 1863. Roger Roberts (Lord Roberts of Llandudno) has organised a series of commemorative events for LL.G’s 150th birthday to take place on the afternoon […]
Exhibition about Lloyd George at Cardiff’s Pierhead Gallery set to open on 16 January
An exhibition about the life and work of David Lloyd George will open at the National Assembly’s Pierhead Gallery in Cardiff Bay on 16 January. The exhibition is to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great Welsh prime minister on 17 January 1863. The exhibition, sponsored by William Powell AM, has been […]
The Society welcomes well-deserved award for Roger Williams MP
Roger Williams, the MP for Brecon and Radnor and a regular panellist at Society weekend schools has been awarded the CBE in the New Years’ Honours list. Roger, who was a founder member of the Social Democratic Party, has represented Brecon and Radnor since 2001, taking over from former Society Vice-President Richard Livesy.
Richard said that […]
Get a souvenir of Lloyd George’s 150th anniversary – and help the Society
Protest and Survive is an online shop for anyone wishing to purchase political and historical gifts for themselves, their, family or friends. To commemorate Lloyd George’s 150th anniversary in 2013, they have produced a special ceramic mug featuring two portraits of the Welsh Wizard and the dates of his premiership of the United Kingdom. This […]
Sad news for Society members
It with great sadness that the Society has learned of the death of Rhona Tremaine of Llandeilo. Rhona died peacefully at Gangwili Hospital in Carmarthen on 24 November. She was aged 93. Rhona was one of our most stalwart members and a familiar face at many weekend schools, where she made many friends and where […]
Dates and costs of 2013 Weekend School announced
The next Society weekend school will take place from Friday 15 – Sunday 17 February 2013. The venue will be the Hotel Commodore, Llandrindod Wells. Costs are broadly similar to last time.
The following speakers have confirmed; Dr Graham Jones, Head of the Welsh Political Archive on Jennifer Longford; David Melding (Conservative AM) on the Coalition […]
