Lidice shall live!
Stephen Spencer
- Organisation:
- Spencer Languages
- Region:
- East of England
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £75 plus 45 a mile travel from Ip28
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 24th January 2026
In 1942, the Nazis attempted to destroy Lidice and its inhabitants. Its buildings were destroyed and the village's name removed from maps of Czechoslovakia and yet Lidice rose from the ashes.
Stephen has visited Bohemia many times and is keen to share his story. Once the scene of destruction, today's village is not only hallowed ground, but thanks to a philanthropic British MP, also home to an inspirational children's art competition.
About Stephen Spencer
After a first career as an immigration officer at various ports of entry, and having dabbled briefly with the military, I retrained as an interpreter, but somehow became a teacher of modern languages.
My interests include target-rifle shooting, motorcycles, and tinkering with boats. Like many of the recently-retired I engage in a range of voluntary activities. I have also returned to tutoring learners of all ages and find this rewarding.
In 2016 I was awarded the Lidice Memorial Medal for services rendered in the Czech Republic.
The talks that I offer are based around my experiences and interests.
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