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The Lloyd George Museum in Llanystumdwy, Wales, has opened its doors to the public after undergoing a £280,000 redesign helmed by Mather & Co
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2025
The museum showcases the history of David Lloyd George, who served as UK prime minister from 1916 to 1922 Credit: Mather & Co
The Lloyd George Museum in Llanystumdwy, Wales, has reopened to the public after undergoing a £280,000 (US$379,000, €333,000) renovation project.
First opened in 1960, the museum showcases the history of David Lloyd George, a Welsh politician who served as UK prime minister from 1916 to 1922. It is located in his hometown and incorporates his boyhood home, Highgate Cottage.
The redesign was helmed by museum and experiential design firm Mather & Co. It was funded by a £250,000 (US$338,000, €297,000) grant from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), with additional funding provided by the Countess Lloyd George Fund and Cyngor Gwynedd (Gwynedd Council).
As part of the project, the museum has been divided into four themed areas: The Politician, The People, The Man and The Legacy.
The Politician presents key moments from Lloyd George’s political career, spanning his early days in Parliament, his role in the First World War and his later years. The People, meanwhile, examines how media coverage of political figures shapes public opinion.
The Man showcases Lloyd George’s early life and personal background, while The Legacy explores the long term impact of his political decisions.
Exhibits include Lloyd George’s Chancellor of the Exchequer uniform, his draft copy of the Treaty of Versailles, the first copy of the People’s Budget from 1909, as well as several freedom casks gifted to the politician from cities and towns across Scotland, England, and Wales.
Mather & Co’s thematic approach is designed to give visitors a more comprehensive understanding of Lloyd George’s life and legacy, shedding light on both the celebrated and more controversial aspects of his career.
“With this investment, we are able to present historical facts alongside supporting artefacts in a thoughtful manner,” said Megan Cynan Corcoran, museums development officer at Cyngor Gwynedd.
“This marks only the beginning of our ongoing effort to narrate the life and times of David Lloyd George and the legacies he left behind.”
Councillor Medwyn Hughes, Cyngor Gwynedd cabinet member for Economy and Community, added: “Lloyd George remains a significant and controversial figure in Welsh, British and world history – and it all started at Highgate Cottage.
“We now offer a contemporary experience with engaging graphics and immersive audiovisual activities, encouraging reflection on Lloyd George’s significant decisions and their lasting legacies.
“I’m delighted that the museum continues to attract visitors from near and far.”
Hanna Lorenz, 3D designer at Mather & Co, said: “Working on the redevelopment of the Lloyd George Museum has been a profound privilege.
“Breathing new life into spaces that stand beside his childhood home and within sight of his final resting place is to connect past, present and future. It’s more than a museum – it’s a living tribute to one of Britain’s most influential figures, rooted in the very landscape that shaped him.”
The Lloyd George Museum is now open to the public, with an official opening event hosted by the Friends of the Museum scheduled for June 26, 2025.
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