‘Confessions of an Executioner. A Memoir of the Polish Home Army’ book release
Read a shocking testimony of the Polish Home Army platoon-leader who join the resistance movement at the age of 16 and quickly became a seasoned executioner. Book released in April 2024 by Greenhill Books, with Roger Moorhouse foreword.
01
04.2024
History, Literature, News
Polish Folk Music – new single release by Birmingham-based singer
Karolina Węgrzyn, an established Polish folk singer based in Birmingham, has recently unveiled a single from her upcoming debut album which will include arrangements of mostly Polish Subcarpathian traditional songs
04
03.2024
News
New CEE community heritage project comes to Mansfield
A CEE NOTTS project which aims to preserve the living history of CEE communities, tracing their roots from post-WW2 migrations to the recent EU accession waves. Residents are invited to participate in various events, celebrating working-class narratives that have shaped the region's rich cultural tapestry.
28
02.2024
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06.2024
Blogs, Events, History, News, Resources
Kinoteka Polish Film Festival announces 2024 Programme
The annual celebration of the best of new and classic Polish cinema is back for its 22nd edition, featuring 20 cinema screenings in leading venues around London including BFI Southbank from 6 March - 28 March
06
03.2024
28
03.2024
Events, Film, News
The 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
Poland's largest charitable fundraiser which also takes place abroad. Find out more about volunteering opportunities at collection centres abroad.
28
01.2024
Events, News
20 Letters to Joseph Conrad up for Auction
Letters to Joseph Conrad up for auction as part of the sale of Library collection of founder of Foyles bookshop.
31
01.2024
Events, Literature, News
The 52nd Polish Ball
Open to all, the traditional Polish Ball is a highlight in the calendar of the UK's Polish community. A charitable event, the ball's aim is also the building of British-Polish relations.
20
04.2024
Events, News
Holocaust Memorial Day: Resistance at Auschwitz
Jack Fairweather on the life of Polish resistance hero Witold Pilecki as part of a joint event organised by the Polish Cultural Institute and the British Library to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
22
01.2024
Events, History, Literature, News
Found in Translation Award 2024: Nominations Open!
With a prize including a one month residency in Krakow and a cash prize of 16, 000 PLN, the FiTA award honours the best translation of Polish literature into English in 2023.
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01.2024
06
02.2024
Events, Literature, News