The Girls of Handlówka in Cieszyn: Class III.B of 1936
This project focuses on a 1936 pre-war photo album that belonged to my mother, Aniela Szkawran, who studied at the Miejska Szkoła Handlowa (Handlówka in Cieszyn).
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The Rebuilding of Warsaw After the Destruction of WWII
Bellotto was known for his almost photographic precision, which he achieved by using a camera obscura (a precursor to the camera). This level of detail made his paintings an invaluable architectural blueprint for the rebuilding of Warsaw.
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Jumbo in Worthing
The baby elephant, Jumbo in Worthing, found washed up at Worthing’s Splash Point, commemorates a genuine, albeit tragic, historical event in the town’s history.
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Battle of Racławice Panorama in Wrocław
In June 2025, my wife and I visited Wrocław to see the impressive Battle of Racławice Panorama. Created by artists Jan Styka and Wojciech Kossak, it depicts the 1794 battle led by General Kościuszko. The immersive 15×114 meter painting is a must-see for history buffs. Check out the photos I took.
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Kraków Old Town – An Unforgettable Visit
In July 2025, my wife and I made a short visit to Kraków Old Town in Poland. I want to share some photographs I took during our stay. I was up and about with my camera between 6 and 7 a.m. to take advantage of the better light suitable for photography.
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The Bernheim Petition
Find out how a Jewish employee, dismissed from his position in Germany, was able to take his grievance to the League of Nations and win his case for anti-Jewish discrimination. Updated 23 May 2025.
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Charles Dickens Museum – Our Visit
Our visit to The Charles Dickens Museum was unforgettable. This historical house, where Dickens once lived, showcases his life and works with captivating exhibits. The enthusiastic staff enhanced our journey through time, making it one of our best museum experiences. If you haven’t visited yet, prepare to be enthralled!
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Leonhard Posner Betrayed by Britain’s Enemy Aliens Policy
Two people fleeing Nazi persecution could not have imagined that they would be so cruelly betrayed by the UK, a country they would have obviously regarded as a safe sanctuary.
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Teletex System of Document Transfer Abandoned in The 1990s
This post is about the obsolete teletex system, not to be confused with teletext or telex. Teletex was in operation from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s.
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German Kriegslok War Locomotives Are Still Working in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This post is about the last Kriegslok war locomotives in commercial, but not in heritage service. These locomotives still haul coal wagons at coal mines in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Updated 15 July 2025.
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Telex World Letter – A 1980s Speedy Letter Delivery System
The Telex World Letter was an innovative way to send a letter from a telex machine, to be delivered anywhere in the world, free of charge.
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The Tarring Folly – A Grade II Listed Building, Sadly Decaying
At one time, the Victoria Tea Gardens, with their splendid view of the adjacent Tarring Folly, were an oasis of tranquillity.
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