David Lloyd George speaking in Rochdale 1923

David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor (1863 - 1945), Welsh Liberal statesman, addressing a large crowd at Rochdale during the election campaign of 1923. Forgetting he was using a microphone to address the people of Rochdale (previously represented by Richard Cobden), Lloyd George asked aside to a supporter Was Cobden a Lancashire man?'. The microphone picked up the aside, causing a great deal of laughter in the crowd

Address Addressing Asked Causing Cobden Dwyfor Laughter Picked Previously Represented Rochdale Supporter

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