The story of Danzig – now Gdansk

This illustrated talk will provide insight into the complex history of the city of Gdańsk, formerly Danzig.

From major center of the Hanseatic League to important Prussian port city, the city reached a dramatic turning point in the middle of the twentieth century. Now, after a period of traumatic upheaval, it has become a vibrant, attractive Polish city coming to terms with its past. Don’t miss this chance to join the Bath German Society and uncover the remarkable history of a city that witnessed both the rise of fascism and the fall of communism.

Sabine Purshouse