On Saturday 13th November 2021, Lidice and all those who knew him, raised a final glass to Václav Zelenka. A great loss, but Václav's impact on humanity will remain impressed on the beating heart of communities around the world for generations lidicelives.org/2022/11/14/rem…

Alan Gerrard 🇪🇺🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇿 The announcement to rebuild #Lidice was made on the 10th June 1945 by Czechoslovak Minister for the Interior Vaclav Nosek. In June 1947, the new Lidice was inaugurated and the #LidiceShallLive movement presented their contribution at the event. Stoke-on-Trent CC Czech Centre London

Lots Road power station next to The Balloon pub, 1951 © Charles Hewitt/Getty Images

🎅 Santa is coming to Hanley market 🎅 💰 Santa is free to see and all children will receive a small present 🎁 🖌We also have free face painting and balloon modelling on the same days. 🕘Hanley market open Monday to Saturday from 9am.

A Potteries Playground

Dr Beneš visited Durham on Sunday 22nd November 1942, at the invitation of Durham Miners' Association. On his way he made several stops, first calling at Chester Moor & South Pelaw Aged Miners' Homes, where men straight from the pit had gathered to receive him. Czech Embassy London 🇨🇿 #ThePathtoLidice

November 1942, the Newcastle News reported how Lieutenant Josef Kalla, Czech flier & air attache to the British Government, was guest speaker at a special matinee concert at #NewcastleCityHall to raise funds for the #LidiceShallLive fund Czech Embassy London 🇨🇿 Newcastle City Council #ThePathtoLidice

Looking festively fantastic in Albert Square this evening for Fenton's Christmas Tree Light Switch on tonight. Thank you to Cllr Cheryl Gerrard, Restoke & Wayne Fenton for making the occasion a warm & memorable event.

It's clear and chilly❄️this festive Saturday evening in Fenton's Albert Square but the sight of the lights from the Christmas tree, Friends of Fenton Town Hall & Theartbay Gallery shining brightly warms the cockles of our hearts ❤️☃️🎁🎄 Stoke-on-Trent CC Stoke-on-Trent Regen

👨‍👨‍👦Some people think Stoke-on-Trent's place is with the North.⬆️ 👨‍👨‍👦Some people think Stoke-on-Trent's place is with the South.⬇️ Well here's a case for the Midlands.☑️ 📢An inspirational message for all this Christmas time 🎄🎁🎅☃️ amzn.eu/d/508UVdz Stoke-on-Trent CC

'London Snow' || 1955 || Iain Macnab (Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art)

On 5 December 1945 the British Government reluctantly approved the best loan offer John Maynard Keynes (seated left) could secure from the US: $3.75 billion @ 2% Eventually paid back 29 December 2006 Buy #ThePathtoLidice for more on post-war CZ/UK/US relations Stoke-on-Trent CC

It was Thursday, 10th July, and the audience with Marshal Stalin had been arranged for 9.30am. Masaryk and Drtina met half an hour earlier in one of the rooms of the State residence put at their disposal, but Gottwald was late. They became impatient... lidicelives.org/2022/12/07/ris…

Christmas at Home

🎄Christmas at Theartbay Gallery with Harry Davies🎅 ❄️The Last Drop & The Sound of Silence❄️ ☃️Outstanding paintings available as fine art geclee prints and greetings cards🎁 🎨Check out Harry's full catalogue at the website🎄

Born and Bred & Pride of the Potteries 2023 fine art calendars showcasing the emotive artwork of Sid Kirkham.🖌️🎨 From the gallery in the heart of the 6 towns of the Potteries.🏙️ Buy now for Christmas (limited stock available).☃️🎄🎁 Stoke-on-Trent CC theartbay.co.uk/index.php/sid_…

It is now!

Feeling festive in the gallery. Remember to pop in next week. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 till 5 @shawsteve5 Sid Kirkham Art Alan Gerrard 🇪🇺🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇿 Cheryl Gerrard Fenton Heritage and Arts

There's Nowt Like The Potteries

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