Warsaw Calling: Uprising 1944 at the Fusilier Museum in Lancashire
Discover the extraordinary story of the Warsaw Uprising, when the Polish underground resistance rose against Nazi occupation on 1 August 1944.
15
09.2026
27
02.2027
Events, History, Visual arts
Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust Opens in Barnet
Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust explores the stories of people who risked their lives to save Jews during the Second World War. Bringing together accounts from 15 European countries, the exhibition highlights acts of courage, solidarity and humanity in the face of persecution.
02
11.2026
14
12.2026
History, Visual arts
WW2’s Biggest F.U. – The Tiny Polish Ship That Attacked Germany’s Mighty Bismarck
The Remarkable Story of ORP Piorun
01
01.1970
History
V&A Polish Art & Poster Design Weekend at POSK
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 with an Executioner by Kazimierz Moczarski
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
Arran International Festival 2026 | Music • People • Place
The Arran International Festival (AIF2026) returns this August with an ambitious programme celebrating Belonging Without Borders, headlined by acclaimed international violinist Magdalena Filipczak. She will take centre stage at the third annual festival on Tuesday, 18th August, performing a world premiere written specifically to honor her Polish heritage.
17
08.2026
23
08.2026
Events, History, Music, News, Theatre
Interview with Ursula Phillips, Literature translator, Found In Translation 2026 awardee.
In this episode, we sit down with Ursula Phillips, a renowned literary translator and academic. Ursula takes us behind the scenes of her incredible career, shares her unique philosophy on translation, and dives deep into her latest monumental achievement: translating Jacek Dukaj’s epic novel, Ice.
11
07.2026
Events, Film, History, Literature, Resources, Videos
Step into an Eternal Winter: Jacek Dukaj’s Ice at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Join author Jacek Dukaj and translator Ursula Phillips as they discuss Ice, a mind-bending alternate history set in a frozen Siberia. Chaired by Uilleam Blacker, this event explores the challenge of bringing an audacious, multi-layered world into the English language.
27
08.2026
Events, History, Literature