The heraldic arms of Uniejów have been the subject of intensive studies and monographic publicatins, and review works on town seals from Greater Poland contain extensive sections on the cross and three lilies of Uniejów. A key issue in the research on Uniejów’s identifying logo is the origin of the town seal. In the first half of the 16th century, five towns in the Gniezno Chapter within the historical area of Greater Poland (Grocholice, Grzegorzew, Piątek, Turek and Uniejów) had identical seals made, in which the graphic element – a Latin cross and three double lilie, which is the emblem of the Gniezno Chapter coat of arms – was combined with a pious motto and the name of the respective town. The uniform design for the seals was authored by cathedral canons from Gniezno. The style of the seal as well as preserved documents containing stamps of the seal indicate that it was made in the 1st half of the 16th century.
When we consider water in the cultural context, it allows us to understand and appreciate its role and importance in the life of people in the present-day civilisation. It is the main element of many family and annual rituals. It pervades the material, social and spiritual aspects of culture with the same intensity in the 21st century as in the past. Water allows man to move from one space to another and to transgress boundaries without negative consequences for himself and for the environment in which exists. In the past our ancestors used water to propitiate Nature, making also use of their bodies for that purpose, thus creating cultural codes which form cultural sequences connecting the past with the present. The inscription on kitchen towels „Fresh water will make you healthy”, no longer known to the youngest generations in the visual form, still remains actual. Each of us likes fresh water for drinking; we also seek water for its therapeutic properties, and prefer recreation in places with water reservoirs, both natural and artificial. In this way we get closer to the Beginning.
Between the years 1921-26 a school functioned in Uniejów, the main aim of which was to prepare students for education in teacher seminars. This institution has fallen into oblivion. Reminding its history is a significant element in reconstructing the history of education in Uniejów and its region.
The article presents the history of the exploitation of geothermal waters in Uniejów. Interest in the use of geothermal waters in the area Uniejów began in the late 1960s, when the parameters of water examined during the drilling of the well Koło IG-3 were found to be satisfactory. The first hydrogeological well was drilled in Uniejów in 1978. The next two wells were drilled in the early 1990s as part of a large project, which aimed at creation of two doublets and multi-variant use of geothermal waters in Uniejów. Unfortunately, the opening of geothermal installations had to wait until the year 2001. The article also describes the current development of geothermal energy and water in Uniejów.
Artykuł dotyczy aktualnego stanu i potencjału turystyki kulturowej w Uniejowie. Po uzasadnieniu znaczenia eventu dla rozwoju tego typu turystyki, autorki dokonują diagnozy stanu turystyki eventowej w Uniejowie i perspektyw z nią związanych. W dalszej części pracy przedstawiają wyniki przeprowadzonych badań, analizę przykładowych wydarzeń cyklicznych oraz sylwetki odbiorców i motywy ich uczestnictwa w poszczególnych zdarzeniach. Na podstawie kwestionariuszy ankiet oraz analizy SWOT dokonują oceny podstawowych kwestii związanych z aktualnym stanem atrakcyjności turystycznej badanego obszaru w kontekście turystyki eventowej.
Tourism and recreation are a very topical issue in Uniejów – a city which only recently introduced and developed these functions. This article is devoted to the tourists-residents relationship. Apart from a review of selected theoretical issues it also presents findings of surveys which examined the attitudes of the inhabitants of Uniejów and its region to the growing numbers of tourists, and their opinions about the effect of the new functions on the situation of the city. The present level of development of Uniejów's tourist functions as measured by the Baretje-Deffert index is low. The city is currently in the growth stage (according to Butler's stages of tourist areas evolution). This is in line with the positive attitude of the resident population to tourists. The respondents to the questionnaire survey reported good or fairly good relations with tourists visiting the city. Also, the majority of Uniejów's inhabitants have a positive opinion about the influence of the changes taking place in the city on the quality of life. However, some negative effects of increased tourist traffic have also been poined out, such as higher prices of goods in the shops.
This paper addresses selected issues relating to Uniejów archdeaconry in the Old Polish period. The town of Uniejów was the central place – a seat of the archdeaconry, decanate and, most importantly, the collegiate chapter comprising 4 prelacies and 6 canonries, and the requisite number of curacies. The vice-provost was also the village vicar, and the vice- archdeacon was the town vicar. The collegiate church ran a school and fraternities. In the town there also were: church and hospital of Holy Spirit, Oratories of St. Nicolaus, Corpus Christi, St. Adalbert, and St. Anthony the Abbot. The nearby town of Sieradz with its chapter also was one of the main archdeaconry centers. The Uniejów archdeaconry77 was a part of Gniezno archdiocese, and most probably was formed as a result of administrative reforms carried out by archbishop Jakub Świnka. In our times it was devided into four, next five and finally into six decanates comprising between 86 and 106 parishes. The Uniejów chapter was reactivated in 1990.
It does not often happen in the history of urban development that conditions in which towns are functioning are radically changed. Uniejów on the river Warta, with a population of a little above 3000, is one of such urban centres – its development path is now taking a new turn due to intensive development of tourism and recreation functions. The changes that are taking place in Uniejów are primarily affecting its residents. To find out their opinions on the new situation a survey has been conducted on a random sample of the inhabitants of the city and its region. The responses received show that generally the perception of the changes is positive – 100% of the respondents appreciate the improved appearance of the city and 76% point to increased economic growth. On the other hand, there are opinions indicating limited participation of the inhabitants in the success of the city – there are persons who feel to be affected negatively or not at all. This may be due to the fact that Uniejów has only very recently started the new development trajectory and it is too early for all the residents to feel its impact.
The paper presents general features of the climate and bioclimate of Uniejów assessed from the point of view of the possibility to apply them to climate therapy. The authors have used multiannual data from meteorological stations located in the vicinity of Uniejów. It was found that the climate and bioclimate of the city are suitable for climate therapy. The most useful is the period from the beginning of May to the middle of October when the majority of patients can practice one of several forms of climate therapy (aerotherapy, heliotherapy, terrain therapy).
The aim of this paper is to present festivals, serving as operations activating public spaces and increasing the periodic influx of tourists to Uniejów. Due to the dynamic development of geothermal investments and increase investment in tourism, Uniejów region becomes an attractive place to leisure and recreation. A large number, of events (over 77 festivals) in the city (including 5 national festivals) requires not only the physical shape of public spaces (such as squares, parks, castle and others), but also must socialize physical public space for cultural purposes. It's more dynamic festivals in Uniejów periodic tourist traffic for such a large number of tourists it is necessary to meet the conditions for the use of public space. Seasonal festivals (POW WOW Spring Festival of Song and Dance Company of North America, National Water Festival, the Grand Knight of the Castle Tournament in Uniejów, Indian Summer - Day Avenue of them. Tue-Okha), enliven the newly created city space. Designed around recreational areas, must be not only friendly but clear to read. The public space around the term is diverging from the historical center of novelty, which integrate with the rest of the city is extremely difficult.
The article discusses the basis for development of spa and recreational functions in Uniejów. The town has favourable natural (geothermal water, climate) and historical conditions (medieval town center). Currently, in connection with the above-mentioned assets, a new morphological unit intended for leasure activities is developing in the left- bank part of Uniejów. Maintaining the balance in the development of the emerging left- bank section and the right-bank (of medieval origin) section of Uniejów seems to be the right path to ensuring sustainable growth of the town. The spatial policy and spatial planning of Uniejów should be oriented to promoting the development of both parts of the town to obtain the synergy effect.
Głównym celem autorki artykułu jest zaprezentowanie wizerunku gminy Uniejów oraz analiza działań promocyjnych. W pierwszej części pracy autorka przedstawiła profil łódzkiego studenta oraz źródła jego wiedzy o występowaniu wód geotermalnych, powstaniu Term Uniejów czy uzdrowiska Uniejów Park. W dalszej części artykułu zostały poruszone kwestie promocji gminy. Opinia publiczna ma istotne znaczenie, ponieważ umożliwia sprawniejsze zarządzanie tym procesem.
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The main purpose of this article is to present the image of Uniejów and analyze promotional activities. In the first part the author presents the profile of students from Lodz and sources of knowledge about geothermal water, Termy Uniejów and Spa Uniejów Park. Next, an analysis of activities promoting the commune of Uniejów is provided. Public opinion is very important because it allows the efficient management of this process.
Celem artykułu jest analiza społecznych uwarunkowań (czynników) rozwoju sektora usług w małych miastach na przykładzie Uniejowa w 2011 r. W szczególności, przeprowadzone badania zmierzają do odpowiedzi na dwa podstawowe pytania: 1. kim jest człowiek (przedsiębiorca), który współcześnie kreuje w Uniejowie sektor usług, 2. jakie motywy i wybory kierowały nim, gdy podejmował decyzję o rozpoczęciu własnej działalności gospodarczej?
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This article aims to analyze the social determinants (factors) the development of the services sector in small towns as an example Uniejów in 2011, in particular, carry - duced the study aimed to answer two basic questions: 1. Who is the person (entrepreneur), which tod ay creates a Uniejow services sector; 2. M otives and choices that guided him when he made the decision to start their own economic activity?
Ważnym warunkiem rozwoju miast są czynniki lokalne (endogeniczne). Obecnie wiele miast właśnie w lokalnej tradycji i tożsamości oraz w oparciu na wewnętrznym potencjale przyrodniczym i społecznym poszukuje pomysłu na kształtowanie nowego, unikalnego wizerunku miasta, jego promocję czy docelowo rozwój. Artykuł koncentruje się na ukazaniu roli, jaką czynniki endogeniczne odgrywają w rozwoju miasta na przykładzie dwóch wybranych jednostek: Uniejowa położonego w województwie łódzkim oraz Dąbia nad Nerem zlokalizowanego w województwie wielkopolskim. O ich wyborze zadecydowało z jednej strony podobieństwo pod względem warunków przyrodniczych, z drugiej zaś znacząca różnica w obecnym poziomie rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego. Kapitał endogenny jest identyfikowany przede wszystkim z istniejącym potencjałem historycznym oraz społecznym.
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Local (endogenous) factors are important elements in the development of cities. Today, many cities look at local traditions and identity as well as local natural and social potential as a source of ideas for shaping a new, unique image of the city, its promotion and future development. This paper focuses on highlighting the role that endogenous factors have in the development of a city on the example of two chosen urban units: Uniejów, located in Łódź voivodship, and Dąbie in Wielkopolska voivodship. The choice was guided, on the one hand, by similarity of their natural conditions, and on the other – by a significant difference in their socio-economic development. Endogenous capital is mainly identified as the historical and the social potential.
W 1808 roku wprowadzono na ziemiach polskich instytucję publicznego notariatu. Pierwsze transakcje zawarte w 1809 r. w Uniejowie zapisano w księdze notarialnej powiatu warckiego. Większość z akt zarejestrowanych w 1809 r. dotyczyła inwestycji jednego z najbogatszych mieszczan uniejowskich Stanisława Pieczyńskiego. S. Pieczyński zakupił wówczas 20 składów stajowych ziemi przy drodze niewieskiej oraz browar w Uniejowie. Kupił także zrujnowany dom mieszczan Ptaszkiewiczów oraz od burmistrza Uniejowa posesję dawniej należącą do miejscowego duchownego. Pieczyński przekazał również w postaci legatu znaczną sumę na utrzymanie szpitala w Uniejowie, w którym przebywali najubożsi mieszkańcy miasta. Suma ta została ulokowana na hipotece domu burmistrza. Transakcje S. Pieczyńskiego świadczą o jego zamożności pozwalającej na inwestowanie w nieruchomości i działalność dobroczynną.
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In 1808, the institution of public notary was introduced on Polish territories. The first transactions conducted in 1808 were entered in the notarial register of the Warta district. The majority of those records concerned the investments of one of the richest citizens of Uniejów, Stanisław Pieczyński. He made many purchases at that time, mostly in Uniejów, including land, a brewery, a ruined house owned by burghers named Ptaszkiewicz, and a property formerly belonging to a local clergyman. S. Pieczyński also donated a large sum of money to a hospital in Uniejów which catered for the poorest inhabitants of the city. These transactions are testimony to his affluence, which allowed him for investing in real estate and for charitable actions.
The article describes stages in the formation of voluntary fire brigades on the territory of former communes of Skotniki and Kościelnica in 1918. Examples of localities where such fire brigades were organized are Czepów, Wilamów, Orzeszków, Ostrowsko and Wielenin. The managing body of the joint Czepów-Wilamów unit was almost entirely composed of Czepów residents. When this fire brigade was divided into two units, the firemen from Wilamów joined the National Fire-Fighting System. As the centenary of the existence of these fire brigades is approaching, it is worthwhile to remind their organizational beginnings, which took place at the time of re-creating Polish statehood after a long period of partitions.
W pracy za główny cel przyjęto ocenę ryzyka powodziowego terenów szczególnego zagrożenia powodzią na przykładzie Uniejowa. Oceny dokonano na podstawie analizy aktualnego zagospodarowania, wyodrębniając cztery obszary problemowe: obiekty o znaczeniu społecznym, tereny cenne przyrodniczo oraz obiekty dziedzictwa kulturowego, obiekty stwarzające wtórne zagrożenia oraz tereny generujące straty ekonomiczne. Zróżnicowanie ryzyka powodziowego stanowi bardzo istotne zagadnienie w kontekście ochrony przeciwpowodziowej. Niestety szacowanie tego ryzyka jest niezwykle trudnym zadaniem, podobnie jak problematyka właściwej ochrony dolin rzecznych. Zabudowa występuje przede wszystkim w granicach wody 100-letniej na obszarze miasta, dlatego też to właśnie tam w przypadku nadejścia powodzi straty są największe. Wpływ na to w przypadku Uniejowa ma jego położenie poniżej zbiornika retencyjnego, które doprowadza do intensyfikacji zagospodarowania.
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The main objective of this article is to assess the flood risk on the area exposed to floods in Uniejów. The assessment was made based on the analysis of the land use. In the article the 100-year water was divided into four problem areas: objects of social importance, valuable natural areas and objects of cultural heritage, objects posing hazard for human and environment, areas that generate economic losses. Differentiation of flood risk is a very important issue in the context of flood protection. Risk assessment is an extremely difficult task, as same as issue of protection of river valleys. Buildings occur on the area of 100-year water in the city. During a flood event, the biggest losses are over there. The implication is the location of Uniejów, below the storage reservoir, which leads to the intensification of land use.
The main purpose of the paper is to analyze the size and structure of housing stock located within the borders of Uniejów, as well as studying the existing dwelling conditions. In the first part of the article the authors present a brief historical overview of housing development and contemporary location of residential areas in the examined small town. Analysis of housing conditions, the results of which were presented in the second part of the paper, were based on surveys conducted in 2013, which also allowed to obtain an inhabitants’ opinions on the subject. The collected data and performed analysis of dwelling conditions in Uniejów lead to the conclusion that, in general, they have improved slightly in recent years (this is also a feature of the whole set of small towns in Poland).
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