Celebrating 30 years of freedom through memories of Poles in the UK.
30 years ago, the events of 1989 redrew the political map of Europe, affecting the lives of millions.
Looking at those historical moments and their aftermath from today’s perspective the TOUCHING 1989 project combines videoed personal stories of Czech, Slovak, Polish and British people of all backgrounds and of all ages currently living in the UK into one strong voice, testifying to the changes we have experienced within the last 30 years.
Watch the most inspiring stories from Poles living in the UK above or visit Touching1989 website to watch all video contributions HERE.
Lecture – An Introduction to Polish Japonisme
The first in a series of three lectures on Polish Japonisme exploring this fascinating movement and its influences on art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
15
05.2024
Events, History
Applications Open – The “Ambassador of Polish
The Polish Institute of National Rememberance (IPN) invites nominations for individuals and institutions active outside of Poland and involved in cultivating Polish history. Deadline 30th April 2024.
30
04.2024
Events, History, News
Book Talk – Agent Zo: The Life
Join award-winning author Clare Mulley to discuss the incredible story of Elżbieta Zawacka, the WW2 resistance fighter known as Agent Zo, who is the subject of her latest book.
21
05.2024
Events, History, Literature