The Battle of Vienna (Odsiecz Wiedeńska), led by King Jan III Sobieski of Poland #OTD in 1683, was a turning point in history. It marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Christian world. Sobieski and his army, including the legendary Winged Hussars, saved

Helena Marusarz was a Polish alpine skiing champion, soldier and ski courier for the Home Army in WW2. She bravely smuggled reports and people across the mountains out of German-occupied Poland. At just 23 years old, she was captured by the Germans and executed #OTD in 1941 after

🇬🇧 ‘I came, I saw, God won’ (Venimus, vidimus, Deus vicit), wrote John III Sobieski to the Pope after the victorious Battle of Vienna. The battle of 1683 was one of the greatest clashes between the Christian and Ottoman armies. The Polish hussars, played a key role in smashing

#OTD in 1939, women picking potatoes just outside Warsaw got attacked by the German planes. Two of the seven women were killed. American reporter Julien Bryan captured a photo of 10-year-old Kazia Mika, crying over her sister's body. This picture became a symbol of Warsaw under

What an unforgettable evening of music! We savoured every moment of last night’s @BBCProms at the enchanting Royal Albert Hall. It was a true honour to hear Grażyna Bacewicz’s brilliant "Ouverture", masterfully conducted by Jamie Martin with his BBC NOW, the BBC National Orchestra

Blessed father Jerzy Popiełuszko was born #OTD in 1947. He was a charismatic priest, a martyr, the Solidarity chaplain and a symbol of faith and fighting for freedom. Murdered by communist secret agents in 1984. Read more: britishpoles.uk/a-hero-to-reme…

It is worth remembering the Polish contribution to the UK's war effort in WW2. #BattleOfBritainDay Read more: britishpoles.uk/polish-airmen-…

4-year-old Patrycja pays tribute to the Polish airmen of the #BattleOfBritain at the Polish Air Force Memorial in London. Her mum handmade this beautiful checkerboard wreath. It’s so touching to see the little one being taught by their parents to remember and show respect!

The 303 Squadron was credited with 126 kills and rated the highest-scoring fighter squadron of the #BattleOfBritain. britishpoles.uk/polish-airmen-…

Today is Battle of Britain Day. 145 Polish fighter pilots flew for the Royal Air Force in the #BattleOfBritain. No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron, credited with 126 kills, was the highest-scoring fighter squadron of the Battle. Winston Churchill said: "Never was so much owed by so

🇬🇧 Under communism, when the Church was persecuted, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, became a symbol of resistance. Wyszynski helped the Church to survive and strengthened its role in society. He supported Solidarity and invested in education and Catholic culture. 🇵🇱 W czasach

Czy Polonia chce wesprzeć powodzian, którzy tracą dobytek życia i dach nad głową? TAK! Nie możemy patrzeć obojętnie na ich dramatyczną sytuację. Wszystkie środki z naszej "skarbonki" trafią na konto fundacji Siepomaga.pl, która przekaże je poszkodowanym. siepomaga.pl/polonia-na-wys…

Krystyna Skarbek, aka Christine Granville, was the first and longest-serving female special agent for Britain during WWII. She risked her life on multiple occasions in support of the Allied forces' military efforts. #OTD in 2020, English Heritage installed a blue plaque in London

What joy and pride to see a photo of the Polish WWII hero Krystyna Skarbek, aka Christine Granville, on display for the first time at the National Portrait Gallery in London (room 27)!

🇬🇧 Did you know that during the darkest days of World War II, in London, there was a fully functioning Polish government operating in exile? 🇵🇱 Czy wiesz, że podczas II wojny światowej, w samym sercu Londynu, działał polski rząd? #polska #solidarność #polish #polishhistory

#OTD in 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east, 17 days after the German attack, fulfilling the secret protocol of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact. Poland was caught between two ruthless war machines. Read more: britishpoles.uk/the-day-russia…