Dr Barnett Stross Criticises Chamberlain and the Munich Pact 1942

Dr Stross addressed the Czech people – “The British people did not betray you, but would have gone to war on your behalf. It is not likely that the people of these islands will ever again allow any men to say that what happens in a far-off country to a free people is no concern of theirs.”

Expressions of Discontent and Delight in The Potteries – 1942

Not everyone was happy with efforts to rebuild Lidice. An article, anonymously penned by “The Calcutta Statesman” and published in the Evening Sentinel in October 1942, was keen to point out Britain’s lack of obligation towards the Czech people

Crewe Creates Activities and Exhibitions in Support of Lidice – 1944

The campaign was realised when The Exhibition of Czecho-Slovakian Friendship opened at the Prudential Buildings on Monday the 9th of October 1944 by a Czechoslovak Army Captain, in the presence of Dr Victor Fischl, the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs, an associate of Jan Masaryk, and a company of Czech infantry from nearby Cholmondeley Castle.

The Lidice Shall Live Committee – Ready to Campaign – 1942

The inaugural Lidice Shall Live Committee was formally constituted in Stoke-on-Trent in early October 1942 and comprised a mix of elected representatives, miners’ delegates, and members of the Czecho-Slovak – British Friendship Club, Rotary Club, North Staffordshire Architectural Society and influential members of the public…

Olive Marion Baker – Bohemian Lover of The Arts 1898 – 1961

Born on the 7th of September 1898, Olive Marion Baker was effervescent, reflecting the in-vogue art deco fashions and designs of the 1920s perfectly. The free-spirited, often outspoken former art student became Barnett’s companion for the majority of his life…

Launching Lidice Shall Live at Victoria Hall, Hanley – 1942

Reporting about the launch of the Lidice Shall Live movement the day before, the Stoke-on-Trent Evening Sentinel wrote:
The Victoria Hall has been the scene of many noteworthy gatherings and many famous people have spoken from its platform. But never has the hall held an assembly so remarkable in its significance…