In this episode, Josie Long uncovers a group of daring Polish soldiers and their secret wartime history in Essex.

She visits Audley End House, known during the Second World War as Station 43, to find out about the Cichociemni: elite special forces soldiers who volunteered to go above and beyond for their nation and Allied victory.

Josie meets Dr Peter Moore, Curator of Collections and Interiors, to find out more about Audley End’s wartime history and the enormously important role the Polish heroes played in winning the war.

Denise Hall, a research volunteer, tells Josie about the training and tasks the Poles undertook at Audley End, before author Ian Valentine takes her through the grounds with stories of the highly skilled individuals selected to carry out and undertake training.

Josie also meets Anthony Massey and Danusia Kellett, who are both children of Polish special forces soldiers.

Danusia relates her father Antoni’s incredible story, from his training at Audley End to his role in the Polish resistance and daring escapes from danger.

And Anthony shares his father Lewis’s story as an officer in the Polish Special Operations Executive during the Second World War.

Speaking with Shadows is an English Heritage podcast.

You can find out more on these stories by going to www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows or head to the English Heritage website to find out how you can visit Audley End House and Gardens.

And if you think this story should be heard, share this podcast on your social media with the hashtag #speakingwithshadows.

In this episode, Josie Long uncovers a group of daring Polish soldiers and their secret wartime history in Essex.
She visits Audley End House, known during the Second World War as Station 43, to find out about the Cichociemni: elite special forces soldiers who volunteered to go above and beyond for their nation and Allied victory.
Josie meets Dr Peter Moore, Curator of Collections and Interiors, to find out more about Audley End’s wartime history and the enormously important role the Polish heroes played in winning the war.
Denise Hall, a research volunteer, tells Josie about the training and tasks the Poles undertook at Audley End, before author Ian Valentine takes her through the grounds with stories of the highly skilled individuals selected to carry out and undertake training.
Josie also meets Anthony Massey and Danusia Kellett, who are both children of Polish special forces soldiers.
Danusia relates her father Antoni’s incredible story, from his training at Audley End to his role in the Polish resistance and daring escapes from danger.
And Anthony shares his father Lewis’s story as an officer in the Polish Special Operations Executive during the Second World War.
Speaking with Shadows is an English Heritage podcast.
You can find out more on these stories by going to www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows or head to the English Heritage website to find out how you can visit Audley End House and Gardens.
And if you think this story should be heard, share this podcast on your social media with the hashtag #speakingwithshadows.

When you’re wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school – or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard?

Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian’s Wall in the far North, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England’s history. 

When you&rsquo;re wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school &ndash; or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard?
Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall in the far North, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England&rsquo;s history.&nbsp;

Speaking with Shadows

When you're wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school - or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard? Speaking with Shadows from English Heritage is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian's Wall in the far north, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England's history.

Read more about the series.

When you're wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school - or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard? Speaking with Shadows from English Heritage is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian's Wall in the far north, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England's history.
<a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/speaking-with-shadows/">Read more about the series</a>.

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