W Warszawie, na Ochocie

This book delves into the nostalgic memories of Warsaw and the Ochota district during the 1950s to 1970s—a version of these places that no longer exists today. While photographs remain, the everyday lives were rarely documented. The author transports readers back to his childhood and youth, wandering through the familiar courtyards of his past. He paints a deeply personal portrait of Warsaw, sharing his experiences of Ochota as he perceived it then alongside his now silver-haired friends. Occasionally, he escapes to other districts such as Śródmieście, Powiśle, and Mokotów, perceived as "better" worlds, yet his heart remains anchored in Ochota. This narrative is crafted not only for the older generation but also serves as a reminder to younger readers that everyday life, often overlooked, gains importance with time. The book is enriched with photographs from the author’s collection and the National Digital Archive. We journey with the author from the bustling Hala Kopińska, through Grójecka, and toward Aleje Jerozolimskie. The imagery includes iconic shots of the EKD railway, vibrant neon signs like the famous Soviet Railways, and myriad scenes of Ochota, Śródmieście, Mokotów, and Powiśle from four to five decades ago.