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31.01.2026 - 27.06.2026 Events, Literature

A series of six free lectures on Polish literature, held in a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful central London location at Smithfield Market

You are invited to a series of six free lectures on Polish literature, held in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in a beautiful central London location at Smithfield Market.

You are invited to a series of six free lectures on Polish literature, held in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in a beautiful central London location at Smithfield Market.

The lectures will be delivered in Polish by Joanna Strelnik, who holds a Master of Arts degree in Polish Literature from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.

Tea and coffee will be provided during a break, and participants are welcome to stay for lunch afterwards.

Location:
1 East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9PT, London

Time:
10:00–12:00 (please arrive at 9:45 so we can start on time)

Dates (Saturdays, once a month):
31 January 2026
28 February 2026
28 March 2026
18 April 2026
30 May 2026
27 June 2026

Admission: Free

Please email Justyna Strzeszewska-Pezik to register at: polskiwlondynie@gmail.com

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