Monte Cassino 80 Podcast series.
On the 80th anniversary of the WWII Battle of Monte Cassino, a podcast series created by Ognisko Polskie and supported by the Polish Cultural Institute in London to reflect on and consider the contribution of Poles to this key battle and broader Italian Campaign.
04
06.2024
History
Commemorative Plaque Unveiling for Polish Nation Hero, Freedom Fighter & Abolitionist – Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Bristol
Kosciuszko was one of the most famous men in the world at the time of his Bristol visit, following his earlier role in the American War of Independence and his role in movements against serfdom and slavery. A plaque will be unveiled on the 11th June at 2:30pm on the site of his stay.
11
06.2024
Events, History, News
Talk: The Cultural Lives of Central and Eastern European Migrants in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire in the Twentieth Century – CEE NOTTS
Join Elysia Louise Heitmar for this fascinating talk, charting the lives and cultural activities of migrants arriving in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire, from Central and Eastern Europe throughout the course of the twentieth century.
11
06.2024
Events, History
New exhibition tells story of migrant communities
CEE Notts is launching a new exhibition in Mansfield Central Library as part of its Capturing Shadows
programme, sharing the history of Central and Eastern European communities from 1940’s to the present day, and the town's relationship with the region.
01
06.2024
10
07.2024
Events, History, Visual arts
Lecture Series – Polish Japonisme
A series of three lectures (29th May, 12th June & 19th June) on Polish Japonisme exploring this fascinating movement and its influences on art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
29
05.2024
19
06.2024
Events, History
Applications Open – The “Ambassador of Polish History” award for individuals & organizations outside of Poland
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
Book Talk – Agent Zo: The Life of Resistance Fighter Elżbieta Zawacka @ Clapham Library
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
Commemorating 80 years since the Battle of Monte Cassino – A Concert of 1930s Polish Songs
A concert of 1930s and wartime Polish songs to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino - Organised as part of this year's #PolishHeritageDays
05
05.2024
Events, History, Music
Polish Air Force Day Programme of Events at the Battle of Britain Bunker 11th May
A full day of events and exhibitions to remember and celebrate the contribution of the Polish Air Force during the Second World War. Part of the annual #PolishHeritageDays taking place across the UK.
11
05.2024
Events, History