https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-67284564
A Borders music venue is searching for more information about the Polish soldiers believed to be behind folk art paintings on its ceiling.
The designs were only highlighted by architects during a recent survey of the former church in Galashiels.
Research by staff at the MacArts venue suggests Polish soldiers billeted in the church hall were responsible.
MacArts manager Chris Wemyss said: “We are told the ceiling was painted by the soldiers as a thank you.”
Tens of thousands of Polish soldiers were billeted in the Borders during and after World War Two.
Many were used to guard the east coast of Scotland from a Nazi invasion, while others prepared for a return to the frontlines of Europe at local training camps.
