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