14-10-2026
History
WW2’s Biggest F.U. – The Tiny Polish Ship That Attacked Germany’s Mighty Bismarck
The Remarkable Story of ORP Piorun
Discover an extraordinary chapter of Polish naval history. In 1941, during the dramatic hunt for the German battleship Bismarck, the Polish destroyer ORP Piorun confronted the vastly more powerful battleship in an act of remarkable courage and defiance.
In this fascinating video, British historian Dr. Mark Felton tells the story of this unforgettable encounter, a true David-versus-Goliath moment of the Second World War.
Watch the story of ORP Piorun and its fearless Polish crew below.
V&A Polish Art & Poster Design Weekend
Two days. One world-class museum collection. This September, V&A Curator Zorian Clayton hosts an exclusive weekend lecture series at POSK. Across two illustrated talks, explore over a century of Polish creative genius—from historical gallery treasures to the iconic, rebellious masterpieces of the Polish Poster School.
26
09.2026
27
09.2026
Events, History, News, Visual arts
Bletchley Park Podcast: E194 – Polish Stories
Celebrate the untold stories of Polish wartime heroism with this special compilation episode, featuring exclusive interviews from Bletchley Park’s inaugural Polish Codebreaking Festival.
28
08.2026
Film, History, News
IWM In Conversation: Elżbieta Moczarska | Conversations
Experience history after hours at IWM London. Book your place for an unforgettable evening exploring the extraordinary wartime survival of Polish freedom fighter Kazimierz Moczarski. Your ticket includes an exclusive panel discussion, audience Q&A, a book-signing, and private, after-hours access to our award-winning Holocaust Galleries.
09
11.2026
Books, Events, History