SettingsBritish people of Polish descent
Adam Ciołkosz
Adam Ciołkosz (; January 5, 1902 - October 1, 1978) was a Polish scout, soldier, publicist and politician, who was one of the most important leaders of the Polish Socialist Party, both in countr...
Adam Ciołkosz (; January 5, 1902 - October 1, 1978) was a Polish scout, soldier, publicist and politician, who was one of the most important leaders of the Polish Socialist Party, both in countr...
Adam Janowski
Adam Janowski is a rugby league player for Harlequins Rugby League in the European Super League.
Adam Janowski is a rugby league player for Harlequins Rugby League in the European Super League.
Adam Zamoyski
Count Adam Zamoyski is a historian and a member of the ancient Zamoyski family of Polish nobility.
Count Adam Zamoyski is a historian and a member of the ancient Zamoyski family of Polish nobility.
Aleks Krotoski
Aleksandra K. "Aleks" Krotoski is an American broadcaster and journalist, currently based in the UK, who writes about technology and interactivity.
Aleksandra K. "Aleks" Krotoski is an American broadcaster and journalist, currently based in the UK, who writes about technology and interactivity.
Aleksander Zawisza
Aleksander Zawisza was the Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exilefrom June 25, 1965 to July 16, 1970.
Aleksander Zawisza was the Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exilefrom June 25, 1965 to July 16, 1970.
Alex Carlile, Baron Carlile of Berriew
Alexander Charles Carlile, Baron Carlile of Berriew, CBE, FRSA, QC (born 12 February 1948) is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Alexander Charles Carlile, Baron Carlile of Berriew, CBE, FRSA, QC (born 12 February 1948) is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Alfred Wolmark
Alfred Wolmark (1877, Warsaw - 6 January 1961, London) was a painter and decorative artist.
Alfred Wolmark (1877, Warsaw - 6 January 1961, London) was a painter and decorative artist.
Andrew Johnson (English footballer)
Andrew "Andy" Johnson is an English footballer who plays for Fulham in the Premier League as a striker.
Andrew "Andy" Johnson is an English footballer who plays for Fulham in the Premier League as a striker.
Andrzej Kowerski
Andrzej Kowerski was a Polish Army officer and SOE agent in World War II.
Andrzej Kowerski was a Polish Army officer and SOE agent in World War II.
Andy Bracek
Andy Bracek is an English born Welsh rugby league footballer, playing at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Leigh Miners Rangers, St. Helens, Warrington Wolves, Barrow Raiders...
Andy Bracek is an English born Welsh rugby league footballer, playing at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Leigh Miners Rangers, St. Helens, Warrington Wolves, Barrow Raiders...
Andy Gorski
Andy Gorski is a rugby league player for Swinton Lions.
Andy Gorski is a rugby league player for Swinton Lions.
Anita Brookner
Anita Brookner CBE is an English language novelist and art historian who was born in Herne Hill, a suburb of London.
Anita Brookner CBE is an English language novelist and art historian who was born in Herne Hill, a suburb of London.
Anita J. Prazmowska
Anita J. Prazmowska is a Professor in International History at the London School of Economics.
Anita J. Prazmowska is a Professor in International History at the London School of Economics.
Anna B. Sheppard
Anna Biedrzycka Sheppard is a Polish costume designer.
Anna Biedrzycka Sheppard is a Polish costume designer.
Ben Helfgott
Ben Helfgott (born 22 November 1929) is a British Holocaust survivor and former champion weightlifter.
Ben Helfgott (born 22 November 1929) is a British Holocaust survivor and former champion weightlifter.
Ben Starosta
Ben Mark Starosta is an English-Polish footballer who is a free agent.
Ben Mark Starosta is an English-Polish footballer who is a free agent.
Bud Flanagan
Bud Flanagan was a popular English music hall and vaudeville entertainer from the 1930s until the 1960s.
Bud Flanagan was a popular English music hall and vaudeville entertainer from the 1930s until the 1960s.
Charles Edward Stuart
Prince Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or The Young Pretender was the second Jacobite pretender to the thron...
Prince Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or The Young Pretender was the second Jacobite pretender to the thron...
Chris Czekaj
Chris Czekaj (born 14 December 1985) is a Wales international rugby union player, who plays on the wing for Cardiff Blues.
Chris Czekaj (born 14 December 1985) is a Wales international rugby union player, who plays on the wing for Cardiff Blues.
Chris Maslanka
Christopher M. Maslanka is a British writer and broadcaster, specialising in puzzles and problem solving.
Christopher M. Maslanka is a British writer and broadcaster, specialising in puzzles and problem solving.
Christopher Fox (actor)
Christopher Fox is a British actor (born 23 June 1974).
Christopher Fox is a British actor (born 23 June 1974).
Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Eric Hitchens was an English American author and journalist whose career spanned more than four decades.
Christopher Eric Hitchens was an English American author and journalist whose career spanned more than four decades.
Christopher Tugendhat, Baron Tugendhat
Christopher Samuel Tugendhat, Baron Tugendhat (born 23 February 1937 London) is a British politician belonging to the Conservative party, businessman, company director and chairman, journalist ...
Christopher Samuel Tugendhat, Baron Tugendhat (born 23 February 1937 London) is a British politician belonging to the Conservative party, businessman, company director and chairman, journalist ...
Coky Giedroyc
Mary-Rose Helen "Coky" Giedroyc (; born 1962 in Hong Kong) is a BAFTA-nominated English director.
Mary-Rose Helen "Coky" Giedroyc (; born 1962 in Hong Kong) is a BAFTA-nominated English director.
Count Geoffrey Potocki de Montalk
Count Geoffrey Wladislas Vaile Potocki de Montalk was a poet, polemicist, pagan and pretender to the Polish throne.
Count Geoffrey Wladislas Vaile Potocki de Montalk was a poet, polemicist, pagan and pretender to the Polish throne.
Craig Kopczak
Craig Kopczak is a rugby league player who currently plays for Bradford Bulls and the Wales national rugby league team.
Craig Kopczak is a rugby league player who currently plays for Bradford Bulls and the Wales national rugby league team.
Dan Antopolski
Dan Antopolski (born 1972) is a British stand-up comic, actor and writer, mostly known for his surreal stand-up.
Dan Antopolski (born 1972) is a British stand-up comic, actor and writer, mostly known for his surreal stand-up.
Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel Finkelstein OBE (born 30 August 1962) is a British journalist and former politician.
Daniel Finkelstein OBE (born 30 August 1962) is a British journalist and former politician.
Daniel Kawczynski
Daniel Robert Kawczynski (born 24 January 1972) is the Conservative Party Member for Parliament (MP) for Shrewsbury and Atcham in Shropshire, England.
Daniel Robert Kawczynski (born 24 January 1972) is the Conservative Party Member for Parliament (MP) for Shrewsbury and Atcham in Shropshire, England.
Daniel Topolski
Daniel Topolski is an author, former rower and rowing coach, and summariser on BBC television.
Daniel Topolski is an author, former rower and rowing coach, and summariser on BBC television.
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Daniela Denby-Ashe is an English actress, best known for playing the character Janey Harper in the sitcom My Family.
Daniela Denby-Ashe is an English actress, best known for playing the character Janey Harper in the sitcom My Family.
David Gaiman
David Bernard Gaiman (1933 – 7 March 2009) was a prominent British member of the Church of Scientology.
David Bernard Gaiman (1933 – 7 March 2009) was a prominent British member of the Church of Scientology.
David Miliband
David Wright Miliband is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for South Shields since 2001, and was the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affair...
David Wright Miliband is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for South Shields since 2001, and was the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affair...
Denis MacShane
Denis MacShane is a British politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Rotherham since the 1994 by-election and served as the Minister for Europe from 2002 until 2005, as well as bein...
Denis MacShane is a British politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Rotherham since the 1994 by-election and served as the Minister for Europe from 2002 until 2005, as well as bein...
Dick Krzywicki
Dick Krzywicki is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international.
Dick Krzywicki is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international.
Ed Miliband
Edward Samuel Miliband (born 24 December 1969) is a British Labour Party politician, currently the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition.
Edward Samuel Miliband (born 24 December 1969) is a British Labour Party politician, currently the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition.
Eddie Niedzwiecki
Eddie Niedzwiecki (; born 3 May 1959 in Bangor) is a retired Welsh footballer of Polish origin who played as a goalkeeper for Wrexham and Chelsea.
Eddie Niedzwiecki (; born 3 May 1959 in Bangor) is a retired Welsh footballer of Polish origin who played as a goalkeeper for Wrexham and Chelsea.
Edmund Charaszkiewicz
Edmund Kalikst Eugeniusz Charaszkiewicz was a Polish military intelligence officer who specialized in clandestine warfare.
Edmund Kalikst Eugeniusz Charaszkiewicz was a Polish military intelligence officer who specialized in clandestine warfare.
Edward Szczepanik
Edward Franciszek Szczepanik, (August 22, 1915 in Suwałki – 11 October 2005, in Worcestershire) was a Polish economist and the last Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile.
Edward Franciszek Szczepanik, (August 22, 1915 in Suwałki – 11 October 2005, in Worcestershire) was a Polish economist and the last Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile.
Eric Hobsbawm
Eric John Ernest Hobsbawm, CH, FBA, FRSL is a British Marxist historian, public intellectual, and author.
Eric John Ernest Hobsbawm, CH, FBA, FRSL is a British Marxist historian, public intellectual, and author.
Esther Kreitman
Hinde Ester Singer Kreytman (31 March 1891 – 13 June 1954), known in English as Esther Kreitman, was a Yiddish-language novelist and short story writer.
Hinde Ester Singer Kreytman (31 March 1891 – 13 June 1954), known in English as Esther Kreitman, was a Yiddish-language novelist and short story writer.
Eva Popiel
Eva Sachiko Popiel (Hangul: 에바 포피엘, Katakana: ), more commonly known as Eva, is a Japanese British actress and model active in South Korea.
Eva Sachiko Popiel (Hangul: 에바 포피엘, Katakana: ), more commonly known as Eva, is a Japanese British actress and model active in South Korea.
Farrer Herschell
Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell GCB, PC, QC was Lord Chancellor of Great Britain in 1886, and again from 1892 to 1895.
Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell GCB, PC, QC was Lord Chancellor of Great Britain in 1886, and again from 1892 to 1895.
Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell
Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell GCB, PC, QC (2 November 1837 - 1 March 1899) was Lord Chancellor of Great Britain in 1886, and again from 1892 to 1895.
Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell GCB, PC, QC (2 November 1837 - 1 March 1899) was Lord Chancellor of Great Britain in 1886, and again from 1892 to 1895.
Gerald Kaufman
Sir Gerald Bernard Kaufman (born 21 June 1930) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1970, first for Manchester Ardwick, and then subsequently for...
Sir Gerald Bernard Kaufman (born 21 June 1930) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1970, first for Manchester Ardwick, and then subsequently for...
Gina Bellman
Gina Bellman is a New Zealand-born British actress, currently starring in the series Leverage as Sophie Devereaux for which she was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress i...
Gina Bellman is a New Zealand-born British actress, currently starring in the series Leverage as Sophie Devereaux for which she was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress i...
Greg Rusedski
Gregory "Greg" Rusedski (born 6 September 1973, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a British Canadian former tennis player who turned professional in 1991 and played until his retirement on 7 April...
Gregory "Greg" Rusedski (born 6 September 1973, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a British Canadian former tennis player who turned professional in 1991 and played until his retirement on 7 April...
Guido Lorraine
Guido Lorraine (2 September 1912-31 December 2009) was a Polish-born actor, musician and singer, known primarily for his roles in war films.
Guido Lorraine (2 September 1912-31 December 2009) was a Polish-born actor, musician and singer, known primarily for his roles in war films.
Halina Korn
Halina Korn, actual name: Halina Julia Korngold – Polish painter, sculptor and writer of Jewish origin.
Halina Korn, actual name: Halina Julia Korngold – Polish painter, sculptor and writer of Jewish origin.
Harold Pinter
Harold Pinter, CH, CBE (10 October 1930 – 24 December 2008) was a Nobel Prize-winning English playwright, screenwriter, director and actor.
Harold Pinter, CH, CBE (10 October 1930 – 24 December 2008) was a Nobel Prize-winning English playwright, screenwriter, director and actor.
Harold Rosen (educationalist)
Harold Rosen (25 June 1919 - 31 July 2008) was an influential educationalist, particularly in regard to the teaching of English, a socialist thinker and a political activist, born in the USA but...
Harold Rosen (25 June 1919 - 31 July 2008) was an influential educationalist, particularly in regard to the teaching of English, a socialist thinker and a political activist, born in the USA but...
Harry Kroto
Sir Harold Walter Kroto, FRS, is a British chemist and one of the three recipients to share the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley.
Sir Harold Walter Kroto, FRS, is a British chemist and one of the three recipients to share the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley.
Hartwig Cassel
Hartwig Cassel (November 2, 1850, Konitz, West Prussia (now Chojnice, Poland) – 1929) was a chess journalist, editor and promoter in Great Britain and the United States of America.
Hartwig Cassel (November 2, 1850, Konitz, West Prussia (now Chojnice, Poland) – 1929) was a chess journalist, editor and promoter in Great Britain and the United States of America.
Helen Czerski
Helen Czerski was born in Manchester and is a physicist and oceanographer based at the Institute for Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton.
Helen Czerski was born in Manchester and is a physicist and oceanographer based at the Institute for Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton.
Henri Tajfel
Henri Tajfel was a British social psychologist, best known for his pioneering work on the cognitive aspects of prejudice and social identity theory, as well as being one of the founders of the E...
Henri Tajfel was a British social psychologist, best known for his pioneering work on the cognitive aspects of prejudice and social identity theory, as well as being one of the founders of the E...
Henry Benedict Stuart
Henry Benedict Thomas Edward Maria Clement Francis Xavier Stuart, Cardinal Duke of York (6 March 1725 – 13 July 1807) was a Roman Catholic Cardinal, as well as the fourth and final Jacobite heir...
Henry Benedict Thomas Edward Maria Clement Francis Xavier Stuart, Cardinal Duke of York (6 March 1725 – 13 July 1807) was a Roman Catholic Cardinal, as well as the fourth and final Jacobite heir...
Henryk Leon Strasburger
Henryk Leon Strasburger (1887-1951) was a Polish economist and a politician in Free City of Danzig (now Gdańsk), a Polish delegate to the League of Nations, and also a member of the Polish gover...
Henryk Leon Strasburger (1887-1951) was a Polish economist and a politician in Free City of Danzig (now Gdańsk), a Polish delegate to the League of Nations, and also a member of the Polish gover...
Hersch Lauterpacht
Sir Hersch Lauterpacht (16 August 1897, Zhovkva (Żółkiew), Austrian Galicia, Austria-Hungary (now in Ukraine) – 8 May 1960) was a member of the United Nations' International Law Commission...
Sir Hersch Lauterpacht (16 August 1897, Zhovkva (Żółkiew), Austrian Galicia, Austria-Hungary (now in Ukraine) – 8 May 1960) was a member of the United Nations' International Law Commission...
Ian Mikardo
Ian Mikardo (9 July 1908 – 6 May 1993), commonly known as Mik, was a British Labour and Co-operative politician.
Ian Mikardo (9 July 1908 – 6 May 1993), commonly known as Mik, was a British Labour and Co-operative politician.
Ilona Yusuf
Ilona Yusuf is an English language poet.
Ilona Yusuf is an English language poet.
Ingrid Pitt
Ingrid Pitt (21 November 193723 November 2010) was an actress best known for her work in horror films of the 1960s and 1970s.
Ingrid Pitt (21 November 193723 November 2010) was an actress best known for her work in horror films of the 1960s and 1970s.
Isaac Deutscher
Isaac Deutscher was a Polish-born Jewish Marxist writer, journalist and political activist who moved to the United Kingdom at the outbreak of World War II. He is best known as a biographer of Le...
Isaac Deutscher was a Polish-born Jewish Marxist writer, journalist and political activist who moved to the United Kingdom at the outbreak of World War II. He is best known as a biographer of Le...
Isaac Wolfson
Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet FRS (17 September 1897 – 20 June 1991) was a businessman and philanthropist.
Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet FRS (17 September 1897 – 20 June 1991) was a businessman and philanthropist.
J. J. Jeczalik
Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik pronounced 'Yencharlik'(born 11 May 1955), better known as J. J. Jeczalik, is a retired electronic musician, and co-founder of the former electronic musi...
Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik pronounced 'Yencharlik'(born 11 May 1955), better known as J. J. Jeczalik, is a retired electronic musician, and co-founder of the former electronic musi...
Jack Cohen (Tesco)
Sir John Edward Cohen (6 October 1898 – 24 March 1979), born Jacob Edward Kohen and commonly known as Jack Cohen, was a British businessman who founded the Tesco supermarket chain.
Sir John Edward Cohen (6 October 1898 – 24 March 1979), born Jacob Edward Kohen and commonly known as Jack Cohen, was a British businessman who founded the Tesco supermarket chain.
Jack Lohman
Jack Lohman or Jacek Lohman was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Royal British Columbia Museum on 26 March 2012.
Jack Lohman or Jacek Lohman was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Royal British Columbia Museum on 26 March 2012.
Jack Lucien
Lucien Jack is an Andorran singer who has had success in Continental Europe under the names Hun, Lucien, and Jack Lucien.
Lucien Jack is an Andorran singer who has had success in Continental Europe under the names Hun, Lucien, and Jack Lucien.
Jacob Bronowski
Jacob Bronowski (18 January 1908 – 22 August 1974) was a Polish-Jewish British mathematician, biologist, historian of science, theatre author, poet and inventor.
Jacob Bronowski (18 January 1908 – 22 August 1974) was a Polish-Jewish British mathematician, biologist, historian of science, theatre author, poet and inventor.
James Gimzewski
James Kazimierz Gimzewski is a Scottish physicist of Polish descent who pioneered research on electrical contacts with single atoms and molecules and light emission using scanning tunneling micr...
James Kazimierz Gimzewski is a Scottish physicist of Polish descent who pioneered research on electrical contacts with single atoms and molecules and light emission using scanning tunneling micr...
Jan Pieńkowski
Jan Michel Pieńkowski (born 8 August 1936 in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish-born British illustrator and author of children's books.
Jan Michel Pieńkowski (born 8 August 1936 in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish-born British illustrator and author of children's books.
Jan Vincent-Rostowski
Jan Vincent-Rostowski (, also known as Jack Rostowski, born April 30, 1951 in London) is a Polish and British economist, academic and the current Minister of Finance of the Republic of Poland.
Jan Vincent-Rostowski (, also known as Jack Rostowski, born April 30, 1951 in London) is a Polish and British economist, academic and the current Minister of Finance of the Republic of Poland.
Janick Gers
Janick Robert Gers (; born 27 January 1957 in Hartlepool, England) is an English musician, best known for being one of the three current guitarists in Iron Maiden, along with Dave Murray and Adr...
Janick Robert Gers (; born 27 January 1957 in Hartlepool, England) is an English musician, best known for being one of the three current guitarists in Iron Maiden, along with Dave Murray and Adr...
Janine Duvitski
Janine Duvitski is an English actress, known for her roles as Jane Edwards in Waiting for God and Pippa Trench in One Foot in the Grave.
Janine Duvitski is an English actress, known for her roles as Jane Edwards in Waiting for God and Pippa Trench in One Foot in the Grave.
Janusz Jankowski
Janusz Jankowski is a doctor of Scottish Polish origin.
Janusz Jankowski is a doctor of Scottish Polish origin.
Joseph Rotblat
Sir Joseph Rotblat, KCMG, CBE, FRS (born Józef Rotblat on 4 November 1908, died 31 August 2005), was a Polish-born, British-naturalised physicist.
Sir Joseph Rotblat, KCMG, CBE, FRS (born Józef Rotblat on 4 November 1908, died 31 August 2005), was a Polish-born, British-naturalised physicist.
Józef Rotblat
Sir Joseph Rotblat, KCMG, CBE, FRS, (born Józef Rotblat on 4 November 1908, died 31 August 2005) was a Polish-born and British-naturalised physicist.
Sir Joseph Rotblat, KCMG, CBE, FRS, (born Józef Rotblat on 4 November 1908, died 31 August 2005) was a Polish-born and British-naturalised physicist.
Kasia Madera
BBC News is the department of the BBC responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs.
BBC News is the department of the BBC responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs.
Kathryn Apanowicz
Kathryn Apanowicz (born 3 June 1960, Horsforth, Yorkshire) is a British actress best known for her 1980s television appearances in the BBC soap operas, Angels, where she played Nurse Rose Bu...
Kathryn Apanowicz (born 3 June 1960, Horsforth, Yorkshire) is a British actress best known for her 1980s television appearances in the BBC soap operas, Angels, where she played Nurse Rose Bu...
Kazia Pelka
Kazia Pelka is a British actress.
Kazia Pelka is a British actress.
Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypeski
Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypecki (or Kay-Skrzypeski) (died on 23 January 1964) was a Polish-born British luge racer.
Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypecki (or Kay-Skrzypeski) (died on 23 January 1964) was a Polish-born British luge racer.
Kazimierz Sabbat
Kazimierz Aleksander Sabbat, was President of Poland in Exile from 8 April 1986 until his death, 19 July 1989, after serving as Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile.
Kazimierz Aleksander Sabbat, was President of Poland in Exile from 8 April 1986 until his death, 19 July 1989, after serving as Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile.
Kevin Rutkiewicz
Kevin Rutkiewicz is a Scottish professional footballer of Polish origin, currently playing for Dunfermline Athletic.
Kevin Rutkiewicz is a Scottish professional footballer of Polish origin, currently playing for Dunfermline Athletic.
Kevin Spiolek
Kevin Spiolek is an English darts player who played during the 1980s and 1990s.
Kevin Spiolek is an English darts player who played during the 1980s and 1990s.
Kirsty Milczarek
Kirsty Milczarek is a professional jockey, riding in thoroughbred horse races.
Kirsty Milczarek is a professional jockey, riding in thoroughbred horse races.
Kris Radlinski
Kris Radlinski MBE is a former English rugby league and who played for his hometown club Wigan Warriors throughout his career and also represented Great Britain.
Kris Radlinski MBE is a former English rugby league and who played for his hometown club Wigan Warriors throughout his career and also represented Great Britain.
Leib Gurwicz
Aryeh Ze'ev (Leib) Gurwicz (1906–20 October 1982) was an influential Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic scholar.
Aryeh Ze'ev (Leib) Gurwicz (1906–20 October 1982) was an influential Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic scholar.
Leon Radzinowicz
Sir Leon Radzinowicz (August 15, 1906 – December 29, 1999) was an academic criminologist and the founding director of the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge.
Sir Leon Radzinowicz (August 15, 1906 – December 29, 1999) was an academic criminologist and the founding director of the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge.
Leonard Wolfson, Baron Wolfson
Sir Leonard Gordon Wolfson, 1st Baron Wolfson, 2nd Bt FRS was a British businessman, the former chairman of GUS, and son of GUS magnate Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet.
Sir Leonard Gordon Wolfson, 1st Baron Wolfson, 2nd Bt FRS was a British businessman, the former chairman of GUS, and son of GUS magnate Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet.
Leopold Spinner
Leopold Spinner (26 April 1906 - 12 August 1980) was a Ukrainian-born, British-domiciled composer and editor.
Leopold Spinner (26 April 1906 - 12 August 1980) was a Ukrainian-born, British-domiciled composer and editor.
Leszek Borysiewicz
Sir Leszek Krzysztof Borysiewicz, FRS (born 13 April 1951) is a Polish British physician, immunologist and scientific administrator.
Sir Leszek Krzysztof Borysiewicz, FRS (born 13 April 1951) is a Polish British physician, immunologist and scientific administrator.
Lisa Dobriskey
Lisa Jane Dobriskey (born 23 December 1983 in Ashford, Kent) is an English middle distance athlete.
Lisa Jane Dobriskey (born 23 December 1983 in Ashford, Kent) is an English middle distance athlete.
Lord Ivar Mountbatten
Lord Ivar Alexander Michael Mountbatten, DL (born 9 March 1963) is the younger son of the 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven and Janet Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (formerly Janet Bryce).
Lord Ivar Alexander Michael Mountbatten, DL (born 9 March 1963) is the younger son of the 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven and Janet Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (formerly Janet Bryce).
Lorraine Stanley
Lorraine Stanley is a ALFS Award-nominated English actress, best known for playing Kelly in the BIFA Award-winning film London to Brighton.
Lorraine Stanley is a ALFS Award-nominated English actress, best known for playing Kelly in the BIFA Award-winning film London to Brighton.
Louis Zangwill
Louis Zangwill (July 25, 1869 – 1938) was an English novelist; born at Bristol, England.
Louis Zangwill (July 25, 1869 – 1938) was an English novelist; born at Bristol, England.
Lukas Jutkiewicz
Lukas Isaac Paul Jutkiewicz is an English professional footballer who plays for Football League Championship club Middlesbrough as a striker, having previously played for Swindon Town, Everton, ...
Lukas Isaac Paul Jutkiewicz is an English professional footballer who plays for Football League Championship club Middlesbrough as a striker, having previously played for Swindon Town, Everton, ...
Lysette Anthony
Lysette Anthony (born on 26 September 1963) is an English film, television, and theatre actress.
Lysette Anthony (born on 26 September 1963) is an English film, television, and theatre actress.
Maina Gielgud
Maina Gielgud (born London; 14 January 1945) is a former British ballet dancer and a veteran ballet administrator.
Maina Gielgud (born London; 14 January 1945) is a former British ballet dancer and a veteran ballet administrator.
Manfred Reiss
Manfred Reiss (1922–1987) was born in Leipzig, Germany, the son of Menahem Reiss & Golda Reiss, who were Jews of Polish descent.
Manfred Reiss (1922–1987) was born in Leipzig, Germany, the son of Menahem Reiss & Golda Reiss, who were Jews of Polish descent.
Manny Andruszewski
Emanuel Franciszek (Manny) Andruszewski, born 4 October 1955 in Eastleigh, Hampshire of Polish parents, is a former footballer who played for Southampton F.C. He played at full back and centre ...
Emanuel Franciszek (Manny) Andruszewski, born 4 October 1955 in Eastleigh, Hampshire of Polish parents, is a former footballer who played for Southampton F.C. He played at full back and centre ...
Marek Kanievska
Marek Kanievska (born 30 November 1952) is a British film director.
Marek Kanievska (born 30 November 1952) is a British film director.
Maria Czaplicka
Maria Antonina Czaplicka (October 25, 1884 - May 27, 1921), also referred to as Marya Antonina Czaplicka and Marie Antoinette Czaplicka, was a Polish cultural anthropologist who is b...
Maria Antonina Czaplicka (October 25, 1884 - May 27, 1921), also referred to as Marya Antonina Czaplicka and Marie Antoinette Czaplicka, was a Polish cultural anthropologist who is b...
Marian Hemar
Marian Hemar (1901–1972), born Jan Maria Hescheles, also Jan Mariański, Marian Wallenrod, was a Polish Jewish poet, journalist, playwright, comedy writer, and songwriter: he himself said t...
Marian Hemar (1901–1972), born Jan Maria Hescheles, also Jan Mariański, Marian Wallenrod, was a Polish Jewish poet, journalist, playwright, comedy writer, and songwriter: he himself said t...
Marie Rambert
Dame Marie Rambert DBE (20 February 188812 June 1982) was a Polish-Jewish dancer and dance pedagogue who exerted a great influence on British ballet, both as a dancer and teacher.
Dame Marie Rambert DBE (20 February 188812 June 1982) was a Polish-Jewish dancer and dance pedagogue who exerted a great influence on British ballet, both as a dancer and teacher.
Mark Brzezicki
Mark Brzezicki is a rock drummer, who is primarily known for his work with Big Country, and was a member of the groups The Cult, Ultravox, and Procol Harum.
Mark Brzezicki is a rock drummer, who is primarily known for his work with Big Country, and was a member of the groups The Cult, Ultravox, and Procol Harum.
Mark Damazer
Mark Damazer CBE is the Master of St Peter's College, Oxford, and a former controller of BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 7 in the United Kingdom.
Mark Damazer CBE is the Master of St Peter's College, Oxford, and a former controller of BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 7 in the United Kingdom.
Mark Lazarowicz
Mark Lazarowicz, (born 8 August 1953) is a British Labour Co-operative politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh North and Leith since 2001.
Mark Lazarowicz, (born 8 August 1953) is a British Labour Co-operative politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh North and Leith since 2001.
Martin Kelner
Martin B. Kelner is a British journalist, author, comedian and radio presenter, educated at Stand Grammar School, in Whitefield near Manchester.
Martin B. Kelner is a British journalist, author, comedian and radio presenter, educated at Stand Grammar School, in Whitefield near Manchester.
Marysia Kay
Marysia Kay (born on 14 December 1975 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish actress and fight performer.
Marysia Kay (born on 14 December 1975 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish actress and fight performer.
Melanie Blatt
Melanie Ruth Blatt (born 25 March 1975) is a singer, actress and television personality and was part of the multi-million selling girl group All Saints.
Melanie Ruth Blatt (born 25 March 1975) is a singer, actress and television personality and was part of the multi-million selling girl group All Saints.
Michael Rosen
Michael Wayne Rosen is a broadcaster, children's novelist and poet and the author of 140 books.
Michael Wayne Rosen is a broadcaster, children's novelist and poet and the author of 140 books.
Mike Wozniak
Mike Wozniak is a comedian, writer and voice-artist.
Mike Wozniak is a comedian, writer and voice-artist.
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films.
Neil Richard Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films.
Nick Osipczak
Nicholas Dominic Osipczak (born December 30, 1984) is an English professional mixed martial artist.
Nicholas Dominic Osipczak (born December 30, 1984) is an English professional mixed martial artist.
Nicky Ladanowski
Nicky Ladanowski is an English actress originally from Cheshire working in television, film and theatre.
Nicky Ladanowski is an English actress originally from Cheshire working in television, film and theatre.
Ola Jordan
Aleksandra "Ola" Jordan (née Grabowska; born 30 September 1982,) is a professional Latin dance specialist best known for her appearances on the British TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Aleksandra "Ola" Jordan (née Grabowska; born 30 September 1982,) is a professional Latin dance specialist best known for her appearances on the British TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Olek Zienkiewick
Olgierd Cecil Zienkiewicz, CBE, FREng, FRS (18 May 1921 – 2 January 2009) was a British academic, mathematician, and civil engineer.
Olgierd Cecil Zienkiewicz, CBE, FREng, FRS (18 May 1921 – 2 January 2009) was a British academic, mathematician, and civil engineer.
Olgierd Porebski
Olgierd Porebski (6 September 1922 – June 1995) was a British Olympic fencer.
Olgierd Porebski (6 September 1922 – June 1995) was a British Olympic fencer.
Olgierd Zienkiewicz
Olgierd Cecil Zienkiewicz, CBE, FREng, FRS (18 May 1921 – 2 January 2009) was a British academic, mathematician, and civil engineer.
Olgierd Cecil Zienkiewicz, CBE, FREng, FRS (18 May 1921 – 2 January 2009) was a British academic, mathematician, and civil engineer.
Oliver Zangwill
Oliver Louis Zangwill (29 October 1913 - 12 October 1987) was an influential British neuropsychologist.
Oliver Louis Zangwill (29 October 1913 - 12 October 1987) was an influential British neuropsychologist.
Paul Konchesky
Paul Martyn Konchesky (born 15 May 1981) is an English footballer who plays as a left back.
Paul Martyn Konchesky (born 15 May 1981) is an English footballer who plays as a left back.
Paweł Abbott
Paweł Tadeusz Howard Abbott is an English-born Polish footballer, currently playing for Polish Ekstraklasa club Ruch Chorzów.
Paweł Tadeusz Howard Abbott is an English-born Polish footballer, currently playing for Polish Ekstraklasa club Ruch Chorzów.
Peter Fudakowski
Peter Fudakowski is a London based film producer.
Peter Fudakowski is a London based film producer.
Peter Morgan
Peter Morgan is an English film writer and playwright best known for writing the films and plays The Deal, The Queen, Frost/Nixon, and The Special Relationship.
Peter Morgan is an English film writer and playwright best known for writing the films and plays The Deal, The Queen, Frost/Nixon, and The Special Relationship.
Peter Serafinowicz
Peter Szymon Serafinowicz is an English actor, comedian, writer, composer, voice artist and occasional director.
Peter Szymon Serafinowicz is an English actor, comedian, writer, composer, voice artist and occasional director.
Peter Suschitzky
Peter Suschitzky BSC, A.S.C. (born 6 April 1940) cinematographer born in London and raised in London, the son of the cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitzky BSC. Among his most known work as directo...
Peter Suschitzky BSC, A.S.C. (born 6 April 1940) cinematographer born in London and raised in London, the son of the cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitzky BSC. Among his most known work as directo...
Phil Jagielka
Philip Nikodem "Phil" Jagielka is an English international footballer who plays for Everton as a defender.
Philip Nikodem "Phil" Jagielka is an English international footballer who plays for Everton as a defender.
Polish migration to the United Kingdom
Polish migration to the United Kingdom describes the temporary or permanent migration of Poles to the United Kingdom.
Polish migration to the United Kingdom describes the temporary or permanent migration of Poles to the United Kingdom.
Ralph Miliband
Ralph Miliband (7 January 1924 – 21 May 1994), born Adolphe Miliband, was a Belgian-born British sociologist known as a prominent Marxist thinker.
Ralph Miliband (7 January 1924 – 21 May 1994), born Adolphe Miliband, was a Belgian-born British sociologist known as a prominent Marxist thinker.
Ray Mielczarek
Raymond "Ray" Mielczarek is a Welsh former professional footballer who gained 1 cap for Wales during his career.
Raymond "Ray" Mielczarek is a Welsh former professional footballer who gained 1 cap for Wales during his career.
René Zagger
René Zagger is an English actor, probably best known for playing PC Nick Klein in The Bill from 1999 to 2004.
René Zagger is an English actor, probably best known for playing PC Nick Klein in The Bill from 1999 to 2004.
Richard Herschell, 2nd Baron Herschell
Richard Farrer Herschell, 2nd Baron Herschell GCVO (22 May 1878-14 October 1929), was a British Liberal politician.
Richard Farrer Herschell, 2nd Baron Herschell GCVO (22 May 1878-14 October 1929), was a British Liberal politician.
Richard Wawro
Richard Wawro (April 14, 1952, Newport-on-Tay, Fife – February 22, 2006) was a Scottish artist notable for his landscapes in wax oil crayon.
Richard Wawro (April 14, 1952, Newport-on-Tay, Fife – February 22, 2006) was a Scottish artist notable for his landscapes in wax oil crayon.
Ridley Haim Herschell
Ridley Haim Herschell (7 April 1807 - 14 April 1864) was an Anglo-Polish minister who converted from Judaism to evangelical Christianity.
Ridley Haim Herschell (7 April 1807 - 14 April 1864) was an Anglo-Polish minister who converted from Judaism to evangelical Christianity.
Robert Kozluk
Robert Kozluk is an English footballer.
Robert Kozluk is an English footballer.
Roman Odzierzyński
Roman Odzierzyński (1892, Lviv - 1975, London) was prime minister in the Polish Government in Exile.
Roman Odzierzyński (1892, Lviv - 1975, London) was prime minister in the Polish Government in Exile.
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, CBE (born 7 May 1927) is a Booker prize-winning novelist, short story writer, and two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, CBE (born 7 May 1927) is a Booker prize-winning novelist, short story writer, and two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
Sam Lesser
Sam Lesser (born Manassah Lesser or Manasseh Lesser and also known as Sam Russell; 19 March 1915 – 2 October 2010) was a British journalist and veteran of the Spanish Civ...
Sam Lesser (born Manassah Lesser or Manasseh Lesser and also known as Sam Russell; 19 March 1915 – 2 October 2010) was a British journalist and veteran of the Spanish Civ...
Samuel Meekosha
Samuel Meekosha VC, who changed his name by deed poll to Samuel Ingham in 1942, was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the ...
Samuel Meekosha VC, who changed his name by deed poll to Samuel Ingham in 1942, was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the ...
Shirley Porter
Dame Shirley Porter, Lady Porter, DBE, is a former Conservative leader of Westminster City Council in London.
Dame Shirley Porter, Lady Porter, DBE, is a former Conservative leader of Westminster City Council in London.
Siegfried Frederick Nadel
Siegfried Frederick Nadel, known as Fred Nadel, was an Austrian-born British anthropologist, specialising in African ethnology.
Siegfried Frederick Nadel, known as Fred Nadel, was an Austrian-born British anthropologist, specialising in African ethnology.
Sobieski Stuarts
John Sobieski Stuart and Charles Edward Stuart were names used by John Carter Allen and Charles Manning Allen, two 19th century English brothers who are best-known for their role in Scotti...
John Sobieski Stuart and Charles Edward Stuart were names used by John Carter Allen and Charles Manning Allen, two 19th century English brothers who are best-known for their role in Scotti...
Solomon Hirschell
Rabbi Solomon Hirschell (1761, London - 31 October 1842, London) was the Chief rabbi of Great Britain, 1802-42.
Rabbi Solomon Hirschell (1761, London - 31 October 1842, London) was the Chief rabbi of Great Britain, 1802-42.
Stanisław Mikołajczyk
Stanisław Mikołajczyk (July 18, 1901–December 13, 1966; ), Polish politician, was Prime Minister of the Polish government in exile during World War II, and later Deputy Prime Minister in postwar...
Stanisław Mikołajczyk (July 18, 1901–December 13, 1966; ), Polish politician, was Prime Minister of the Polish government in exile during World War II, and later Deputy Prime Minister in postwar...
Stephen Jagielka
Stephen Jagielka (born March 10, 1978 in Sale, Greater Manchester, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Market Drayton Town.
Stephen Jagielka (born March 10, 1978 in Sale, Greater Manchester, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Market Drayton Town.
Steve Brzezicki
Steve Brzezicki is a British session bass guitarist and younger brother of drummer Mark Brzezicki who he often forms a rhythm section with ("The Brzezicki Brothers").
Steve Brzezicki is a British session bass guitarist and younger brother of drummer Mark Brzezicki who he often forms a rhythm section with ("The Brzezicki Brothers").
Tadeusz Bór-Komorowski
General Count Tadeusz Komorowski (Korczak Coat of Arms) (June 1, 1895 - August 24, 1966), better known by the name Bór-Komorowski (after one of his wartime code-names: Bór - "The Fores...
General Count Tadeusz Komorowski (Korczak Coat of Arms) (June 1, 1895 - August 24, 1966), better known by the name Bór-Komorowski (after one of his wartime code-names: Bór - "The Fores...
Tadeusz Rybczynski
Tadeusz Rybczynski was a Polish-born English economist who is known for the development of the Rybczynski theorem.
Tadeusz Rybczynski was a Polish-born English economist who is known for the development of the Rybczynski theorem.
Tadeusz Tomaszewski (Prime Minister)
Tadeusz Tomaszewski (26 November 1881, in Sacin (Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą, Grójec County) – 10 August 1950 in London) was a Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile (1949-1950).
Tadeusz Tomaszewski (26 November 1881, in Sacin (Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą, Grójec County) – 10 August 1950 in London) was a Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile (1949-1950).
Tomasz Schafernaker
Tomasz Schafernaker (born 8 January 1979) is a Polish-British metereologist and forecaster for the Met Office, who appeared on BBC Weather until 2010.
Tomasz Schafernaker (born 8 January 1979) is a Polish-British metereologist and forecaster for the Met Office, who appeared on BBC Weather until 2010.
Tomasz Starzewski
Tomasz Starzewski is a Polish British fashion designer, the owner of a well known London couture house.
Tomasz Starzewski is a Polish British fashion designer, the owner of a well known London couture house.
Tracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman is a British stage and television actress, comedienne, singer, dancer, screenwriter and author.
Tracey Ullman is a British stage and television actress, comedienne, singer, dancer, screenwriter and author.
Val Gielgud
Val Henry Gielgud (28 April 1900 – 30 November 1981) was an English actor, writer, director and broadcaster.
Val Henry Gielgud (28 April 1900 – 30 November 1981) was an English actor, writer, director and broadcaster.
Valentine Pelka
Valentine Pelka (born 23 February 1957) is an English actor who has starred in film and on television.
Valentine Pelka (born 23 February 1957) is an English actor who has starred in film and on television.
Vernon Kell
Major-General Sir Vernon George Waldegrave Kell, KBE, CB was the founder and first Director General of the British Security Service, otherwise known as MI5.
Major-General Sir Vernon George Waldegrave Kell, KBE, CB was the founder and first Director General of the British Security Service, otherwise known as MI5.
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg
Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena; 24 October 1887 – 15 April 1969) was queen consort of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena; 24 October 1887 – 15 April 1969) was queen consort of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Wayne Cegielski
Wayne Cegielski is a former Welsh under-21 international soccer player.
Wayne Cegielski is a former Welsh under-21 international soccer player.
Wilfrid Michael Voynich
Wilfrid Michael Voynich, born Michał Habdank-Wojnicz, was a Polish revolutionary, British and American antiquarian and bibliophile, and the eponym of the Voynich manuscript.
Wilfrid Michael Voynich, born Michał Habdank-Wojnicz, was a Polish revolutionary, British and American antiquarian and bibliophile, and the eponym of the Voynich manuscript.
Włodzimierz Brus
Włodzimierz Brus born Beniamin Zylberberg was a communist economist in Stalinist Poland.
Włodzimierz Brus born Beniamin Zylberberg was a communist economist in Stalinist Poland.
Zbigniew Pełczyński
Zbigniew Pełczyński, OBE (born 1925) is an emeritus fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, where he taught politics from 1957 to 1992.
Zbigniew Pełczyński, OBE (born 1925) is an emeritus fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, where he taught politics from 1957 to 1992.
Zygmunt Muchniewski
Zygmunt Muchniewski (1896–1979) was a Polish politician who headed the Christian Democracy party and was the Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile from 16 July 1970–August...
Zygmunt Muchniewski (1896–1979) was a Polish politician who headed the Christian Democracy party and was the Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile from 16 July 1970–August...