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The Mitchell Library will present the 'Fronting the Map' exhibition in Glasgow on 22 August 2026. The exhibition explores the history of Polish soldiers in Scotland during the Second World War.
The ‘Fronting the Map’ exhibition explores the history and experiences of Polish soldiers in Scotland during the Second World War through the places, maps and traces they left in the Scottish landscape. It presents history not simply as a sequence of dates and events, but as a living story embedded in the spaces around us—one that can still be encountered, interpreted and rediscovered today. At the heart of the exhibition is the Great Polish Map of Scotland in Eddleston, an extraordinary monument to the wartime Polish presence in Scotland and an enduring symbol of Polish-Scottish friendship and collaboration. The exhibition uses the Map as a point of reference for exploring wider stories of military service, mobility, settlement and cultural exchange, including the experiences of those who remained in Scotland and made it their home after the war. The Exhibition is available in English and Polish
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The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 01:00.
The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition is held at Mitchell Library in Glasgow ( North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN).
Entry to The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition is free.
Tickets for The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition
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The Mitchell Library will present the 'Fronting the Map' exhibition in Glasgow on 22 August 2026. The exhibition explores the history of Polish soldiers in Scotland during the Second World War.
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The ‘Fronting the Map’ exhibition explores the history and experiences of Polish soldiers in Scotland during the Second World War through the places, maps and traces they left in the Scottish landscape. It presents history not simply as a sequence of dates and events, but as a living story embedded in the spaces around us—one that can still be encountered, interpreted and rediscovered today. At the heart of the exhibition is the Great Polish Map of Scotland in Eddleston, an extraordinary monument to the wartime Polish presence in Scotland and an enduring symbol of Polish-Scottish friendship and collaboration. The exhibition uses the Map as a point of reference for exploring wider stories of military service, mobility, settlement and cultural exchange, including the experiences of those who remained in Scotland and made it their home after the war. The Exhibition is available in English and Polish
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition?
The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 01:00.
Where is The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition taking place?
The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition is held at Mitchell Library in Glasgow ( North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN).
How much are tickets for The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition?
Entry to The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition is free.
How do I get tickets for The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition?
Tickets for The Mitchell Library presents Fronting the Map Exhibition can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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