James came to Toruń, driven by the history and memories of his grandfather, who spent many years in German captivity as a prisoner in Stalag XXA, enduring long years of suffering and the cruelties of war.
As a young soldier, he was captured near Arras and transported to Toruń. Until now, we didn't have detailed information about the exact locations of the internment, but thanks to the incredible fragments of memories shared by James, we were able to add more details to our understanding of the camp.
Stories about the Germans burning boots, the dramatic events on the frozen Vistula River during the Long March, and the touching story of our guest's mother's name will stay with us forever. We hope that James also found what he was looking for.
We all the best o allow him to touch the history that has left so many traces in our city, even if only for a moment. Thank you for your visit. You can count on us in your further searches...
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