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Mystery surrounding fate of Wrocław’s historic 18th century Neptune statue solved after it is found lying in a BUSH

The location of the statue eluded researchers for years until a team that included Dr Tomasz Sielicki and conservator Joanna Biniek traced it to a palace park in Wielowieś. Tomasz Sielicki

Sculpted by Johann Baptista Lemberger, the figure of Neptune was installed on Wrocław’s Plac Nowy Targ in 1732. Replaced a century later the original then disappeared – until now!

All on board for sneak peak at newly renovated Orient Express carriages found in Polish village

VIDEO: Originally discovered in 2015 decaying in the eastern village of Małaszewicze, the carriages have since undergone a stunning renovation and are set to go back into service in 2025 with the launch of the new Orient Express train. 

Meet the Englishman whose home really is his castle

Jim Parton converted the 700-year-old building into a family home for their six children, a place to stay for tourists wanting that little bit extra and also the improbable location of an international rugby festival.

Delightful little wooden train station restored to former prewar glory

Making a visual impact with its smart wood finishes, restored ceramic agas, and jaunty green-trimmed windows, the station in the village of Zajezierze is being hailed as more than simply an aesthetic triumph.

Conservators seek to unravel mysteries behind 18th century Poznań frescoes

Lead conservator Dr Eliza Buszko said that although they had been able to identify  images of the saints, “inscriptions under the cardinal portraits were damaged, so whilst we have been able to ascribe names to some, others remain unidentified.”

Long-lost burial place of 15th century King Jan I Olbracht found

Although it was known that King Olbracht had been buried in Wawel Cathedral, the exact location had until now remained a mystery, believed only to have been under the floor somewhere in the middle of the chapel.

Piano restorer says working to bring back original sound of Chopin’s last piano is ‘the most exciting thing I have ever done’

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: The aim of the work is to recreate as closely as possible the sound of the piano that Chopin would have heard when he played and composed on it 172 years ago. Evaluating his chances of success, expert piano restorer Paul McNulty who has been entrusted with the historic task said: “We are within the parameters of the piano at that time.

Capital’s ‘grand dame of hospitality’, the Hotel Bristol celebrates its 120th birthday

Opened on 19 November, 1901, the Hotel Bristol has become a place where modernity and heritage meet. TFN’s Alex Webber looks back at its glitzy history.

Tomb restored for WWII hero dubbed ‘father’ of top secret unit of special agents called Silent Unseen

Born on the 27th of October 1898 in Kielce, Józef Hartman’s significant role in training and mentoring the young Polish soldiers who had volunteered for the special undercover mission, came soon after his arrival to Great Britain in 1940.

Toruń restorer reveals stunning results of ‘magic’ chapel restoration in Notre-Dame Cathedral

Devastated by fire in 2019, since 2020 the specialist has been helping to lovingly restore the world’s famous Cathedral.

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Chilling new book reveals meticulous planning behind Auschwitz death camp

The Polish-English book “Auschwitz Bauleitung. Designing a Death Camp” sets out in shocking detail how the full potential of German technology and industry took part in building the death apparatus that claimed the lives of 1.3 million victims.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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