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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Commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day in Worthing on 27 January 2026
On Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2026, local communities will gather at the Holocaust Memorial Tree in Worthing.
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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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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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Peter Fouché R.I.P. | Peter was destined to be a Powerful Advocate for Ukraine
Two months before combat medic Peter Fouché fell on a frontline in Ukraine, Olga Butko, a TV presenter from Ukraine’s Rada TV Station, crafted a powerful TV interview with Peter.
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Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine Killed – Rest In Peace
British Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine fell on the battlefield on 27 June 2024. This post was updated on 27 June 2025 on the first anniversary of Pete’s death.
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Minute’s Silence at Worthing Town Hall in 2024
The Minute’s Silence at Worthing Town Hall to commemorate the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine took place on Saturday, 24 February 2024.
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Adoration by Florence Price
Florence Price composed Adoration for organ in 1951. As we celebrate Christmas, this music perfectly celebrates the coming of Jesus Christ.
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In memoriam to Olena Stolpakova
Pavlo used to attend school in Izyum with Olena Stolpakova, who, together with her family, was in the block of flats when it was bombed.
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Battle of the Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing
This is a post about the Battle of the Boar’s Head Memorial, located in the beautiful and tranquil setting of Beach House Park in Worthing.
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Warrior Birds Memorial in Worthing
In Worthing, West Sussex, stands the Warrior Birds memorial, dedicated to the war pigeons — birds used during World War II to transport messages and explosives.
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