permeate (v)
(of an idea, an influence, a feeling, etc.) to affect every part of sth:
[vn] a belief that permeates all levels of society
[v + adv. / prep.] Dissatisfaction among the managers soon permeated down to members of the workforce.
Czyli tak jak by się kolokował trochę.
Czyli lepiej : The city(Gdańsk) was pervaded by the spirit of freedom at the time ?
(but not any longer :(