Jenny Grant
silenceinpolish.bsky.social
Jenny Grant
@silenceinpolish.bsky.social
Just language - the Polish format is almost identical, except for the inclusion of saints' days and references to Polish anniversaries.
November 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Much like Jadwiga Harasowska in Glasgow, Polish women writers and editors were fundamental in identifying the practical and cultural needs of Polish servicemen, as well as building bridges with the English and Scottish communities in which the Poles found themselves.
November 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Without being all Philomena Cunk, the diary was the smartphone of the day - schedules, reminders, contacts.

Amelia overheard two Polish soldiers complaining that they couldn't use the English diaries. She approached a number of Edinburgh publishers - who willingly signed up.
November 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
And some 'Loch Lomond' as a chaser: youtu.be/r3Rz42eaCAk?...
Polish Army Choir - THE ROAD TO THE ISLES and LOCH LOMOND
YouTube video by cdbpdx
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Crocheters have been given the benefit of the doubt for too long
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Yup - though not in the UK as a whole as Welsh pips Polish
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The book cover in the link isn't the actual book - I'm keeping that under wraps for now. Apologies for the subterfuge - but I will reveal all, I promise.
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Rapid return to health 🤞
October 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Everywhere!
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thank you 😍
September 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM