Representatives from Birmingham and Midland towns were among the delegates who left London by air for Czechoslovakia this morning. The delegation is flying to Prague to attend the official laying by President Benes of Foundation Stone of Lidice, which takes place on June 15th. Picture shows: pictured at Airways terminal, London, before leaving for the airport this morning are left to right - Mr Harry Baker - Sec Birmingham Trades Council, Cllr C.G.Spragg, J.P. - President of the National Federation of Building Trades Operatives Midlands Area, Cllr J Briggs - Mayor of Coventry, Ald. George Hodginson - Sec Coventry Labour Party and Mr Charles Harratt - Town Clerk of Coventry. 13 June 1947