Commemorating Polish war hero, General Władysław Sikorski
On 4 July 1943, a plane crashed on take off in Gibraltar. On board this aircraft was the Commander in Chief of the Polish Forces, his daughter Zofia, and other eminent dignitaries including an English MP. That man was General Władysław Sikorski, Polish Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Armed Forces in exile. *** […]
Wit Stwosz Altarpiece receives prestigious European Heritage Award for Conservation
The restoration of the Wit Stwosz altar in St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków has been honoured as one of the recipients of this year’s European Heritage Award in the conservation category. The commendable endeavours of the parish and a team of experts in reviving one of Europe’s significant Gothic treasures have been recognized and lauded. […]
A statue of General Władysław Sikorski will be unveiled in Newark
A statue of General Władysław Sikorski will be unveiled at Newark’s cemetery on the 4th of July – the 80th anniversary of his tragic death. The statue has been sculpted by Andrew Lilley, the artist who already designed the statue of Irena Sendler — the Polish social worker who saved 2,500 children during the second […]
Derby man makes 1,500-mile journey to Poland by buses
Andrew Cowell took seven buses and two international coaches to get to Kraków in Poland, spanning a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 kilometres) within a remarkable timeframe of three days. Andrew Cowell set off from his home in Derby on Wednesday morning. Employing a combination of seven buses and two international coaches, he persevered through […]
Poland wins international road safety award
In recognition of its remarkable progress in reducing road fatalities, Poland has been honoured with the 2023 Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Award, Europe’s most significant road safety award. Poland has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Award by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) for the very first time. […]
Polish „Grodziskie” takes the top spot on the list of 50 best beer styles in the world!
A new beer style is taking the top spot on the list of the best beers in the world. Polish beer style „Grodziskie”, also known as Grätzer, has been named the best beer style in the world, beating out over 50 different styles from around the globe. For beer lovers, there’s nothing quite like the […]
Successful 9th Polish Historical Conference in Royal Leamington Spa
On 21st May 2023, the 9th Polish Historical Conference took place in the picturesque location of Royal Leamington Spa. The event, organized by The Polish Centre in Royal Leamington Spa in collaboration with the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), brought together distinguished historians, scholars, and researchers from England, Poland, and the USA, who shared their […]
Polskie stoisko przy jednym z największych kościołów katolickich w Anglii znowu podbiło serca londyńczyków
W sobotę 24 czerwca w ogrodach kościoła katolickiego Brompton Oratory w Londynie odbył się coroczny piknik pod nazwą „Summer Fête”. Polskie stoisko, zorganizowane już kolejny raz przez portal British Poles, odniosło wielki sukces i zgromadziło tłumy chętne do degustacji naszych znakomitych rodzimych produktów. Kościół raz do roku otwiera swoje ogrody, by zaprosić wspólnotę katolicką na […]
Spectactor: „Berlin remains in denial about its full role in the horrors of the twentieth century”
The wounds of World War II and the German occupation continue to fester as the call for reparations grows louder. However, Berlin’s steadfast denial only deepens the historical wounds, leaving these nations to grapple with the consequences of a painful past. The German occupation of Greece and Poland during World War II left lasting scars […]
Nabór do wyborów Miss Polski i Nastolatki UK & Ireland
Konkurs Miss Polski to wydarzenie, które tradycyjnie cieszy się wieloletnim doświadczeniem i niepodważalną renomą wśród znawców świata piękna i mody. Miss Polski to niewątpliwie najbardziej rozpoznawalna marka na rynku. Organizatorzy wydarzenia systematycznie wprowadzają uzasadnione innowacje, prowadzą aktywną działalność charytatywną, rozbudowują formę samego konkursu oraz dbają o jego nienaganny przebieg. Wszystko to wpływa na stabilny rozwój […]
