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A message from our President, General Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank
'I am delighted to be associated with the work of the Polish Heritage Society and very honoured to serve as its President. The Society's work highlights the enormous contribution which generations of Poles have made to their adopted country. Preserving and celebrating that heritage will only further strengthen the ties between Poland and the United Kingdom.
I worked closely with the Society on the project to build a memorial to the Polish Forces at the National Memorial Arboretum and saw at first hand the energy and dedication of those involved.
I encourage you to explore this website and learn about the many other projects the Society has sponsored. Do please contact us if you would like to be involved in any way'.
General The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB LVO OBE
A Debt of Dishonour is a unique documentary film dedicated Major General Sosabowski and all ranks who served in the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade Group and to their Comrades-in-Arms of the 1st British Airborne Division that fought in the ill-fated “Operation Market Garden” at Arnhem and Driel during September 1944.
Sto Lat-Albert Hall
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Debrett’s People of Today 2017
The latest Debrett’s People of Today book is dated September 2017. Debrett’s consists of 1 Volume which lists over 25,000 names (1,928 pages).
The list of people may be considered as the part of the successful "Establishment" of the United Kingdom. Most appear to have achieved the top of their careers.
Interestingly, the informative details of each personality is written by the each individual. Thus, 2 informative areas have been listed on the PHS Summary :
Education
Summary
80 Polish surnames have been identified
But only 6 have received official Honours (as per the London Gazette):
Steven Przybylski CBE
Marek Stella-Sawicki MBE
John Studzinski CBE
Leading Backgrounds (100%)
University Professors = 19
Solicitors, Barristers, QC & 1x Judge) = 14 (Inc 3 Law Professors + 3x QC)
Artists, Art Dealers & Designers = 18 (inc 1 Art Professor)
Medicine= 9 (inc 5 Medical Professors)
Journalists / Authors = 9
Bankers= 6
Members of Parliament (MPs) = 4 (3 Labour + 1 Conservative)
Music Conductors = 2
Higher Education Statistics (93% attendees)
Polish Universities = 10 (inc 2x Warsaw Conservatoire, 2x Warsaw Fine Art)
Cambridge University = 15
London University = 14
Oxford University = 6
Other UK Universities = 21 (all different)
UK Art Colleges = 9
Doctorates (PhD / DSc) = 15
MBA = 3
No Higher Education = 6
Debrett’s data –2017
BrudnizkiMartinArchitect & Designer of Design StudioBA Stockholm, BA American University, London
| Polish Names in Debrett's (September 2017 ed.) (Names which have received Civil Honours are highlighted in Red) |
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| Baranski | Zygmunt | Professor of Italian, Cambridge University | St. Bede's Manchester, BA Hull University | ||||
| Barylski | Patricia | Author, Books on Asia | BA Illinois University (USA) , MA [SOAS] | ||||
| Bninski | Kazimierz | GP Doctor & Director Polish Harley Clinic | MD University of Gdansk | ||||
| Blazwick (Blaszczyk) OBE | Iwona | Director Whitechapel Art Gallery | BA Exeter University | ||||
| Borsuk | Teresa Anna | Architect Partner, Pollard Thomas Edwards | BA University College, London | ||||
| Borysiewicz Sir | Leszek | Vice Chancellor, Cambridge University | MB ChB Welsh National School of Medicine | ||||
| Buczacki | Stefan Tadeusz | Plant Pathologist / Gardening Journalist | Ecclesbourne Sch Duffield, BSc Southampton, DPhil Oxford (Linacre) | ||||
| Brudnizki | Martin | Architect & Designer, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio | BA Stockholm, BA American University, London | ||||
| Chruszcz | Charles | Barrister QC, Exchange Chambers, Manchester | Brookway HS, LLB Queen Mary College (London University) | ||||
| Ciechanowiecki | Andrzej Stanislaw | Antique Dealer Art History | MA Jagiellonian University | ||||
| Cierach | Lindka Wanda | Costume Designer | St. Leonards & Mayfield Sch., London College of Fashion | ||||
| Danczuk | Simon Christopher |
Labour MP for Rochdale | BA University of Lancaster | ||||
| Deregowski | Jan Bronsilaw | Professor of Art, Aberdeen University | BSc BA Phd London University, DSc. University of Aberdeen | ||||
| Dominiczak | Marek Henryk | Professor of Biochemistry, Glasgow Univ. | MB PhD Medical Academy of Gdansk | ||||
| Filochowski | Jan Edward | Professor & CEO, NHS Hospital Trust (W. Herts) | MA Cambridge University, MA University of Newcastle | ||||
| Filochowski CMG, OBE | Julian | Solicitor & Partner, Martin Pendergast | St. Michael's College Leeds, MA Cambridge (Churchill) | ||||
| Franckowiak | Richard Stanislaw | Professor of Medicine, Lausanne University | Latymer Upper Sch, MA MD Cambridge (Peterhouse), DSc [UCL] | ||||
| Gontarski | Steven | Artist | BA Brown University (USA), MA Goldsmith (London University) | ||||
| Grabacz | Robert | Athlete (High Jump) | Longsands College, St. Neots | ||||
| Grocholski | Alexander | Art & Antique Valuer | Lycee Francais, Study Centre of Fine & Decorative Arts, London | ||||
| Grosz | Stephen | Solicitor & Partner, Bindmans LLP | William Ellis Sch, MA Cambridge (Clare) | ||||
| Gryk | Wesley Casimir | Solicitor & Partner, Wesley Gryk LLP | BA Harvard, JD Harvard Law School (USA), Warsaw (Fulbright Fellow) | ||||
| Hajducki | Andrew Michael | Barrister QC, Scottish Legal Aid Board | Dulwich College, MA Cambridge (Downing) | ||||
| Haluch | Stefan James | Business Consultant | St. Mary's Academy Bathgate | ||||
| Jackowski | Andrzej Aleksander | Artist | Holland Park Sch, Dipl, Camberwell College of Art, MA [RCA] | ||||
| Jankel | Mark | Gastronomer | KCS Wimbledon, BSc University of East Anglia | ||||
| Janowski | Andy | CEO, Smythson | n/a | ||||
| Jolowicz | John Anthony |
QC, former Law Professor Cambridge University | Oundle School (Northamptonshire) MA Cambridge (Trinity) | ||||
| Jung | Roland Tadeusz | Professor, Chief Scientist Scottish Exec. Health Dept. | St. Anselm's Sch Birkenhead, MA MB MD Cambridge (Pembroke) | ||||
| Kaletsky | Anatole | Economics Editor, The Times | BA, DipEcon Cambridge (King's) | ||||
| Kantorowicz-Toro | Donald | Investment Banker, MD Merrill Lynch | MBA Hohschule fur Welthandel Vienna | ||||
| Kaspszyk | Jacek | Music Conductor | Warsaw Conservatory | ||||
| Kawczynski | Daniel | MP Conservative Party | University of Stirling | ||||
| Kocen TD | Roman Stefan | Doctor, Consultant Neurologist | Roundhay School Leeds, MB Leeds School of Medicine | ||||
| Kondracki | Henry Andrew | Artist | Bellevue Secdy Sch, BA Slade School of Fine Art | ||||
| Kornicki | Peter Francis | Japanese Professor, Cambridge University | St. George's Sch Weybridge, BA BSC DPhil Oxford Univ (Lincoln) | ||||
| Kosciuszko | Stefan Henry | Investment Banker, CEO AMAS-IPS | Gordonstoun Sch, DMC Fawley Court, BA University of Keele | ||||
| Kowalski | Gregor | Parly Counsel, Scotland | Airdrie Academy, LLB University of Strathclyde | ||||
| Lasok | Karol | QC, Chairman VAT Practitioners Group | MA Cambridge (Jesus), LLM PhD Exeter University | ||||
| Lazarowicz | Mark | MP Labour Party | MA University of St. Andrews, LLB Edinburgh University | ||||
| Ligenza-Mildenhall | Gabriela Maria | High Fashion Hat Designer | MA Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw | ||||
| Lomnicka | Ewa Zofia | Law Professor, King's Coll. London University | MA LLB Cambridge University (Girton) | ||||
| Lutostanski | Matthew | Commercial Banker, launched Barclaycard | Cardinal Vaughan Sch, BA City University | ||||
| Maksymiuk | Jerzy | Conductor, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra | Warsaw Conservatory | ||||
| Malinowski | Antoni Pawel | Artist | Academy of Fine Arts Warsaw, Chelsea College Of Art | ||||
| Massey | Rupert John | Barrister & Journalist | Claysmore Sch, BA Oxford University (Balliol) | ||||
| Michna-Nowak | Krysia Danuta | Artist & Charity Activist | Noter Dame Sch Sheffield, BA Ealing College | ||||
| Misiewicz | J. J. | Doctor, Consultant Gastroenterologist | Lord Weymouth's GS, BSc MB BS University of London, St. Bartholomews College | ||||
| Nawrat | Christopher John | Sports Journalist | Salesian College London, BA University of Essex | ||||
| Ogorkiewicz | Richard Marian | Consultant Editor & Armoured Tank specialist | BSc MSc Imperial College, University of London | ||||
| Pawlak | Witold | Circuit Judge | St. Joseph's College Beulah Hill, MA Cambridge (Trinity) | ||||
| Pawlowski | Mark | Law Professor, University of Greenwich | St. Benedict's Sch Ealing, LLB Univ. of Warwick, BCL Oxford (Wadham) | ||||
| Posnansky | Jeremy | Solicitor & Partner Farrer & Co LLP | St. Paul's Sch London, College of Law | ||||
| Przybylski CBE | Steven | Crown Prosecution Service, Head of Resources | Weymouth Grammar School | ||||
| Pytel | Walenty | Artist (Sculptor) | Leominster Sch, Hereford College of Art | ||||
| Rencki FRAI | Christopher, Marek | Director, Polish Heritage Soc., Director, Polish Cultural Foundation Ltd | BA University of Bolton (Manchester), MA University of Buckingham | ||||
| Rozicka | Jeffrey | Banker & Director State Street Bank | BA Colgate University (USA), MIM Columbia University (USA). | ||||
| Sachrajda | Tadeusz Czeslaw | Physics Professor, University of Southampton | Finchley GS, BSc University of Sussex, PhD Imperial College, London University | ||||
| Sawczuk | Basil | Architect | Chosen Hill GS, Leicester Polytechnic, Open University (MBA) | ||||
| Serwotka | Mark Henryk | Gen. Secretary, Public & Com. Services Union | Bishop Healey RC Comprehensive Sch, Merthyr Tydfil | ||||
| Sikora | Karol | Medical Prof & Dean, University of Buckingham | Dulwich College, MA MB BChir Cambridge (Corpus Christi) PhD (Stanford) | ||||
| Skorupski | John Maria | Philosophy Professor, University of St. Andrews | St. Benedict's Sch Ealing, MA PhD Cambridge University (Christ's) | ||||
| Sliwerski | Trevor Zygmunt | Banker & Director, MSG and Partners Ltd | John Fisher School, Purley | ||||
| Sloboda | John Anthony | Psychology Professor, Keele University | St. Benedict's Sch Ealing, MA Cambridge (Queen's), PhD [UCL] | ||||
| Smosarski | Lisa | Editor, Stylist Magazine | London College of Printing | ||||
| Sobolewski | Stanislaw | Doctor, Consultant Haematologist | MB BS Bialystok Medical Academy, PhD Bradford University | ||||
| Stella-Sawicki MBE | Marek Andrzej | Professor UCL, Chairman of Polish Heritage Society | MSc Krakow Technical University, PhD King's College (London Univ) | ||||
| Studzinski CBE | John | Investment Banker, Dir. Blackstone Group | BA Bowdoin College (USA) , MBA University of Chicago (USA) | ||||
| Topolski | Daniel | Chief Coach, Oxford University Boat Race | Lycee Francais, Westminster Sch, Oxford University (New College) | ||||
| Trynka | Paul | Journalist, Editor MOJO Magazine | Hymers College Hull, BSc University of Hull | ||||
| Tuge-Erecinska | Barbara | Polish Ambassador | MA Gdansk University | ||||
| Turlik | Piotr Zbigniew | Surveyor, VP Docklands Business Club | John Fisher School Purley, College of Estate Management | ||||
| Turzynski | Gregory Stefan | Media Director, Founder of Experience | St. Mary's RC Sch, BSc Bedford College, University of London | ||||
| Ulijaszek | Stanley | Professor of Anthropology, Inst. Soc. Cult. Anthrop. | BSc University of Manchester, MSc [QEC], PhD [KCL] | ||||
| Wegenek | Robert Jan | Solicitor & Partner, Squire Sanders Hammonds | Wolverhampton GS, BA Durham University, College of Law Chester | ||||
| Wiszniewski | Adrian Ryszard | Artist | Mackintosh School of Architecture, BA Glasgow School of Art | ||||
| Wiszowaty | Nick | Commercial Pilot, Freud Communications | Tomlinscote School, Camberley | ||||
| Zakrzewska | Joanna Maria | Doctor & Professor of Oral Medicine, UCL | BDS KCL Dental School, MB BChir Cambridge University (Newnham) | ||||
| Zamoyski | Adam Stefan | Professional Historian | Downside Sch, Oxford University (Queen's) | ||||
| Zarnecki | Jan Charles | Professor of Space Research, Open University | MA Cambridge University (Queen's), PhD [UCL] | ||||
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