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Some Family Memories

Life in Translation - Some Family Memories

We first visited Poland in the summer of 1962 when I was 12 years old. Here I met for the first time, all seven of my father’s brothers and sisters along with my grandfather and numerous cousins (more of this visit later).  Among these was Józef’s youngest sister Łucja, who I went on to meet … Continue reading Some Family Memories →

Jane Emms Uncategorized Leave a comment March 28, 2018February 22, 2021 2 Minutes

I’m still here!

Life in Translation 1939

I had hoped to post something more on the blog sooner than this, but I have been trying to improve some translating I did several years ago at the start of this project. I want to post a short extract about my father’s time at the army training school in 1938/1939. He describes a little … Continue reading I’m still here! →

Jane Emms Uncategorized 1 Comment March 14, 2018February 7, 2021 1 Minute

My Father’s Obituaries

Following my father’s death in London in 1952, two Polish language newspapers – Myśl Polska (printed in England) and Słowo Polskie (printed in France) – published obituary notices. I was intrigued to read these and learn more about my father's activities as a student in Poland and after he settled in England. Below are excerpts … Continue reading My Father’s Obituaries →

Jane Emms Uncategorized 1 Comment February 18, 2018February 19, 2021 2 Minutes

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