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David Lloyd George crowning the May Queen at Llandudno
  • This diary is one of a series kept by David Lloyd George while he was working as a solicitor in Criccieth. It is, perhaps, the most fascinating, as it was written just as Lloyd George was on the brink of launching into a political career. The diary contains lengthy entries giving details of Lloyd George's personal life and public activities. In particular, he describes his first public speech at Blaenau Ffestiniog on 12 February, which made a deep impression locally and led to speculation that he might be invited to stand as a Liberal candidate for Meirionethshire that year. During subsequent entries Lloyd George describes his political activities, aspirations and ambitions candidly and in some detail. There are also a number of revealing references to his courtship with Margaret Owen of Mynydd Ednyfed, Criccieth. Lloyd George was elected to Parliament in 1890 and became Prime Minister during the First World War, in December, 1916. He resigned in 1922 but remained a Member of Parliament until 1944.
Diary of David Lloyd George for 1886, front cover [image 1 of 146]
Alex Carlisle by Dorrien
David Lloyd George speaking at a meeting in the Pavilion, Caernarfon, c. 1900-10
  • This photograph of David Lloyd George was taken in 1944, shortly after his retirement to Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy.
David Lloyd George on the bridge at Llanystumdwy, 1944
  • The caption at the bottom of this postcard reads: 'Winston - Lloyd George's youngest canvasser'. The child is wearing a tunic with the slogan 'Vote Lloyd George'.
David Lloyd George with supporters, including a young child, early 20th century