Together Through Time – A Tribute to Polish Heritage
05.05.2025 – 01.06.2025
This May, Tea Amantes – Tearoom & Gallery is proud to host a special exhibition as part of the Polish Heritage Days celebrations.
This year, we’re inviting not only those with Polish roots, but also anyone who feels connected to or inspired by Polish culture, history, or community life.
We’re looking for:
📸 Photographs (old or new)
📖 Family stories and memories
🎞️ Suggestions for items or materials to display
Whether you were born in Poland, have Polish relatives,
or simply appreciate Polish traditions, art, or people—we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s come together through time to honour the spirit of shared history, friendship, and cultural appreciation.
📩 Send your contributions to teaamantes@mail.com by 17th April.
Space is limited, but selected submissions will be creatively transformed and featured in the exhibition.
Maj. Sergiusz Papliński, known by his nom de guerre ‘Kawka’ (Jackdaw), was a living legend of the Polish community in Britain. After the war, he found a passion for painting. This photo was taken in his private gallery. He passed away in 2022.
Link to his story.
A part of the exhibition (from a private collection) at Polish Heritage Days at Tea Amantes in 2024.
Polish Heritage Days Celebration at Tea Amantes in 2024.
Captain Jan Martens, born on 16th November 1916 in Wąsewo, a participant in World War II, a prisoner of Soviet labor camps, and a pilot in the 300th Bombardment Squadron of the Mazovian Land (service number 704622). For his merits, he was awarded numerous Polish and British decorations. He passed away on 14th October 2015 in Blackpool.