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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · 22d

New post on our website.
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For Your Viewing Pleasure - TV Programmes on Lloyd George & the National Library of Wales - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

We’d like to bring to your attention a programme on S4C and the S4C/Clic website that delves into the secrets of the National Library of Wales. Our Chair, Professor Russell Deacon, writes: Cyfrinachau...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hi All,
if you would like to answer our questionnaire and have a say on next year's Lloyd George Society Weekend, please go to the follow the link: esp01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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LiberalHistoryToday @libhistorytoday.bsky.social · Aug 30

#OTD 1919: David Lloyd George told General Bridges that the League of Nations was a humbug and a sham. Lloyd George noted that the League would apply to every nation but America, adding that whilst the League was not to interfere with American affairs, America would have a voice in Europe.

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

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We're proposing a new 5-star venue & accommodation, plus a brand new date for 2026!
Let us know what you think via the questionnaire in the article.
Members have had this emailed to them too.
Here's some photos:

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Jul 28

New post on our website:

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National Library of Wales Buys 'Lost' Lloyd George Diary - Found by Society Secretary - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

David Lloyd George was the Prime Minister who ‘Won the War,’ started the Welfare State and championed radical policies that are the bedrock of Liberalism and our society. Yet, there is another aspect ...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Jul 8

New post on our website:
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40th Anniversary of Richard Livsey's Brecon & Radnorshire By-Election Win - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society would like to mark the 40th anniversary Richard Livsey’s historic win in the Brecon & Radnorshire By-election. The by-election was called after the dea...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Jul 2

New post on our website. Portrait of Megan Lloyd George to be auctioned on the 26/07.
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Portrait of Megan Lloyd George For Sale by Auction - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Richard O’Brien, the biographer of Margaret Lloyd George, has been in touch to say that he has noticed a portrait of Megan Lloyd George is up for sale. It was painted by Evan Walters and has been in t...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Jun 5

New post on our website.

Former Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford will be delivering the Darlith Goffa David Lloyd George Memorial Lecture in Criccieth on the 15/06/2025.

Full details on our website and tickets from
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Mark Drakeford to Deliver the Darlith Goffa David Lloyd George Memorial Lecture - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Mark Drakeford, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language and former First Minister of Wales is to deliver a speech on “Lloyd George: Taxation and the Land.” The speech will take place at t...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Jun 5

New post on our website:

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Lloyd George Museum Re-Opens Following Investment - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society is pleased to here that the Lloyd George Museum in Llanystumdwy has reopened following a £280,000 refit. Please support this vital piece of Welsh polit...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · May 23

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It's all happening on Powys Council - Llongyfarchiadau / Congratulations Bill Powell, on being named Chairman of the council.

It's All Happening on Powys Council - Former MS, Councillor William Powell is Named Chairman - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Councillor and former Member of the Senedd William (Bill) Powell has been named Chairman of Powys County Council for the next year. Bill is a committee member, a good friend of the Lloyd George Societ...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · May 22

Following on from our previous post about the retirement of Cllr Gareth Morgan, we have an update:
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Powys Cllr Gareth Morgan to Pass the Baton onto Cllr Glyn Preston - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Following on from our post about the retirement of the longest-serving member of Powys Council, Cllr Gareth Morgan, we are delighted to see that he has passed the baton to Powys’ youngest councillor, ...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · May 20

New post on our website by Richard Rhys O'Brien - How to Handle Rivals - Report of Meeting Between Damian Collins and Tim Bouverie.
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How to Handle Rivals - Report of Meeting Between Damian Collins and Tim Bouverie - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Author and historian Richard R. O’Brien reports on the recent meeting between Damian Collins and Tim Bouverie. During the 14-17th May Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words, Damian Collins, author of ...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · May 19

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Congratulations to Gareth Morgan! 52 years representing Llanidloes on Powys County Council.

Lloyd George Society Member Recognised for a Period of Elected Service Worthy of Lloyd George Himself - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Councillor Gareth Morgan is standing down after 52 years of service to Llanidloes on Powys County Council. First elected as a Liberal to Montgomery County Council in 1970, he is the only councillor to...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · May 13

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Memorial Service for Baroness Jenny Randerson - A Message from Jenny's Family - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We wanted to contact you to thank you if you attended Jenny’s funeral in February, and for your kind messages of condolence following her death. In collaboration with Jen...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Apr 23

Damian Collins, the former Conservative MP and author of the well-received 'Rivals in the Storm', will be in conversation with Tim Bouverie about the latter's new book 'Allies at War'. 10% discount for Lloyd George Soc. members on our website:

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Rivalry Amongst Allies: Damian Collins and Tim Bouverie in Conversation at the Fleet Street Festival of Words. - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Damian Collins, the former Conservative MP and author of the well-received Rivals in the Storm: How Lloyd George Seized Power, Won the War and Lost his Government, will be in conversation with Tim Bou...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Apr 13

Author Richard Rhys O'Brien has kindly given permission for his speech 'Remembering Margaret and David Lloyd George' to be reproduced on our website. The speech was delivered to the National Liberal Club on 26/03/25.

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Apr 6

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I Am Lloyd George - New Dates Added *Update!* - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

News reaches us of a brand new, one-character English language drama play that guides the audience through the life of David Lloyd George. I am Lloyd George, has been written by Manon Steffan Ros, sta...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Apr 6

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NEW DIRECTIONS IN LIBERAL HISTORY - Summer Workshop at University of Leicester - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

The Lloyd George Society has been advised of the following summer workshop at the University of Leicester on Saturday 14 June 2025. If you’d like to attend as a spectator or to present a paper, (there...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Mar 21

Just a reminder about the Remembering Lloyd George Anniversary Dinner taking place at the National Liberal Club - 26/03/25 at 7pm. Details:
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Remembering David Lloyd George: A Special Anniversary Dinner at the National Liberal Club - SUPPORTED by The Lloyd George Society - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Remembering David Lloyd George: A Special Anniversary Dinner at the National Liberal Club Wednesday 26th March – 7.00pm Join the National Liberal Club for an extraordinary evening to mark 80 years sin...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Mar 21

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New performance of the one-man play 'I am Lloyd George' in London. It will take place on the 29/03 at 7:30pm. The venue is Lloyd George's former church - The Welsh Church of Central London, London, W1W 8DJ.
Link to tickets is above.

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Feb 28

Remembering David Lloyd George: A Special Anniversary Dinner at the National Liberal Club - Supported by Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society.
Wednesday 26th March at 7pm - details on our website.

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Remembering David Lloyd George: A Special Anniversary Dinner at the National Liberal Club - SUPPORTED by The Lloyd George Society - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Remembering David Lloyd George: A Special Anniversary Dinner at the National Liberal Club Wednesday 26th March – 7.00pm Join the National Liberal Club for an extraordinary evening to mark 80 years sin...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Feb 16

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Good luck to Richard and his new book on Margaret Lloyd George, 'The Woman Who Helped Win the War: The Welfare Campaigns of Margaret Lloyd George.'
A prequel to his well-received 'The Campaigns of Margaret Lloyd George.'
Available from @ylolfa.bsky.social

New Book on Margaret Lloyd George from Richard O'Brien - Cymdeithas Lloyd George

Richard O’Brien’s new book, The Woman Who Helped Win the War: The Welfare Campaigns of Margaret Lloyd George 1914-1918, is out now, published by Y Lolfa. It is a prequel to Richard’s well received The...

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Cymdeithas Lloyd George/The Lloyd George Society @lloydgeorgesociety.bsky.social · Feb 12

The 40th Anniversary School in Llandrindod Wells is now sold out!! We've had a fantastic response.
Keep an eye on our social media (X and Facebook) and our website: lloydgeorgesociety.org.uk for updates on the talks and photos.
Looking forward to the 22/23rd February!!

Cymdeithas Lloyd George

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