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Museum of the Poznań Bambers

The museum is run by the Society of Poznań Bambers. It tells the story of the settlers from the Bamberg area in Franconia who in 1719–1753 came to the villages around Poznań, devastated by the Great Northern War and the plague.

Who the Bambers were

The first settlers came to Luboń in 1719. Others settled in Dębiec and Bonin (1730), in Rataje and Wilda (1746–1747) and in Jeżyce and Górczyn (1750–1753).

They were farmers and supplied the city with food. They were given favourable terms: a lease of land, building materials, seed grain and several years' exemption from taxes.

In the 19th century a characteristic women's costume took shape, with a flowered bonnet that could weigh as much as 3 kg. By the end of the 19th century most of the Bambers had become Polonised.

Good to know

The guided tour of the museum is free of charge. Organised groups should register their visit in advance.

The museum is accessible to people with disabilities.

Sources (in Polish)

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