The Birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia

Snowdon Lodge is the birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia. Thomas Edward Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was born at Tŷ Lawrence ( Snowdon Lodge ) in Tremadog on 16th August 1888. T.E Lawrence gained notoriety leading an Arab rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. He was celebrated as the hero Lawrence of Arabia. Unfortunately, he passed away on 19th May 1935, following a motor cycle accident. You can find out more about T.E Lawrence’s life here.

The Lawrence of Arabia Bronze

Carl and Anja Borum, the owners of Snowdon Lodge, commissioned international sculptor David Williams-Ellis to design a statue for the grounds at Snowdon Lodge.