Ancestry in Poland

14/07/2026

🎙️ New Podcast (E192): From Warsaw to Hemel Hempstead

What happened to Poland’s Enigma codebreakers after the invasion of 1939?

Joining Head of Content Erica Munro is Bletchley Park Trust's Research Historian, Dr David Kenyon, who follows the journey of Polish cryptanalysts from Warsaw to Britain, exploring their continued intelligence work and collaboration with Bletchley Park.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Listen here: https://ow.ly/c7RF50ZhsjH

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Till 1914 Westerplatte was a popular seaside resort

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13/07/2026

🏛️ Amber Story – The Gold of the Baltic Sea 🟠

Long before modern luxury jewelry, a golden treasure from the Baltic coast was already connecting Poland with the world.
Amber, often called the “Gold of the Baltic,” has been collected along the Polish coastline for thousands of years. Its beauty made it valuable not only as a gemstone, but also as a symbol of craftsmanship, trade, and cultural identity.
During the medieval period, Gdańsk became one of the most important centers of amber trading in Europe. Merchants, sailors, and craftsmen helped carry this golden treasure across ancient trade routes.
From the shores of the Baltic Sea to royal collections and handmade jewelry, amber became a small piece of Polish history that traveled around the world.
A treasure created by nature, shaped by people, and preserved through generations. 🟠

📍 Gdańsk, Poland

💬 Did you know Poland is one of the world’s most famous places for Baltic amber? 🟠

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Coming soon

13/07/2026

From the Port to Stutthof Museum.