Gomulin

Gomulin is a village in Poland, located in the Łódź Voivodeship, within Piotrków County. Its history dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by the Gomoliński family. The first mention of the village comes from 1481. Over the centuries, the name Gomulin took various forms, and after 1945 it settled into its current version. In the 16th century, the village became a residence for Queen Bona Sforza, who stayed here during the Sejm in Piotrków. She left behind a valuable relic of St. Nicholas, who is now the patron of the local church. The church, built between 1871 and 1874, was constructed from materials donated by the local community. Its architecture is single-nave with a semicircular presbytery and a tower on the southern side. The village also has a wooden chapel dedicated to St. Roch from 1766, which is the oldest building in the municipality. Gomulin is home to a Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1917, and a brass band, which has been active since 1894. Gomulin also witnessed the development of education in the 19th century when the first elementary schools were established, and in 1961 a new school building was erected. During both World Wars, the village suffered destruction and tragedies, and in 1939 about 40% of its buildings burned down due to warfare. In 2011, a middle school was opened, and in 2013 a monument commemorating Wawrzyniec Wiśniewski and the insurgents of 1863 was unveiled. Gomulin is a place rich in local culture and history, preserving many traditions and historical relics.