David Lloyd George

David Lloyd George (1863‑1945) became British Prime Minister in December 1916, having previously been Chancellor of the Exchequer, Minister for Munitions and Secretary of State for War. He served as Prime Minister until 1922 and oversaw the latter half of the First World War. Many regard him as the most successful Welsh politician of all time. In 1945 he received the title Earl Lloyd‑George of Dwyfor two months before his death.

The National Library of Wales produced a new digital exhibition commemorating the life and work of David Lloyd George, in particular his contribution to British politics. This gives people across the world access to numerous and significant resources relating to David Lloyd George which are held at the National Library of Wales, and insight into the professional and personal life of one of Wales’ most famous sons. The items include photographs, film, audio tapes, letters, diaries, print material, ephemera and works of art. The Library houses important archives about him which include his family papers; his brother William George’s archive; the Dr. Thomas Jones (his Deputy Cabinet Secretary) papers; the collection of his personal secretary AJ Sylvester; the collection of Dame Olwen Carey Evans and the letters of Megan Lloyd George (his daughters); the papers of Frances Stevenson (his second wife); and the archive of the appeal to erect a memorial to Lloyd George in London. See the digital exhibition: www.library.wales/digital-exhibitions-space/ digital-exhibitions/david-lloyd-george

Left: Sir Douglas Haig and General Joffre talking to Lloyd George with Albert Thomas looking on © National Library of Wales