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Two fathers, one war
As I research my family's experiences in World War II, I've been reflecting on my two fathers, and the very different ways in which they...
Halina St James
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Piecing together the jigsaw of my life
Part of my heritage is a farming region in eastern Poland centred on the community of Zareby Koscielne. For at least eight generations it...
Halina St James
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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I could have been a Lady
It was a shock to learn that my father came from Polish nobility. But then, surprises have been coming thick and fast since I set out...
Halina St James
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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