Sunday, 6 December 2009

Upper Sixth - Hear Gladstone Speak

The Liberal Democrat History Group site is a useful resource and can be found here. If you follow the 'audio sources' link on the left you will be able to hear a rare recording of Gladstone's voice.
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6 comments:

  1. Mr. C.7 December 2009 at 22:44

    First person to confirm that they have heard this (by commenting on here - with some evidence) wins a book on Fascism.

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  2. max8 December 2009 at 20:09

    I have listened to it but can't really tell what he says, I think its along the lines of;
    i fear mr BLANK that the request which you have just made of me, to receive the records of BLANK BLANK is one which (lots of blanks) in my powers... etc hopefully thats enough as evidence.

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  3. max8 December 2009 at 20:14

    I also found a transcript:
    'Dear Mr Edison, - I am profoundly indebted to you for, not the entertainment only, but the instruction and the marvels of one of the most remarkable evenings which it has been my privilege to enjoy. The request that you have done me the honour to make - to receive the record of my voice - is one that I cheerfully comply with so far as it lies in my power, though I lament to say that the voice which I transmit to you is only the relic of an organ the employment of which has been overstrained. Yet I offer to you as much as I possess and so much as old age has left me, with the utmost satisfaction, as being, at least, a testimony to the instruction and delight that I have received from your marvellous invention. As to the future consequences, it is impossible to anticipate them. All I see is that wonders upon wonders are opening before us. Your great country is leading the way in the important work of invention. Heartily do we wish it well; and to you, as one of the greatest celebrities, allow me to offer my hearty good wishes and earnest prayers that you may live long to witness its triumphs in all that appertains to the well-being of mankind.
    i think i was very, very wrong but i tried.

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  4. Mr. C.9 December 2009 at 08:37

    And did he sound how you thought he would?

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  5. jono66929 December 2009 at 14:06

    does that mean i'm going to get my book sometime soon then sir

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  6. max9 December 2009 at 16:38

    Yes, very austere, gravelly, astute and slow.

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