It was formed in the aftermath of the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 and continued through WW2 and the subsequent annexation by the Soviet Union. Based in Paris and Angers until France fell, it then moved to London. It returned to Poland after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the election of Lech Walesa as president. The photograph shows a meeting of the government, but none of the participants is identified.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Polish Government in Exile
See Musee de la Resistance for more information on this memorial (in French).
Also known at various times as Diana Guinness and Lady Mosley. An aristocrat, fascist, writer and editor. She was one of the 6 Mitford sisters: Nancy (1904–73), Pamela "Pam" (1907–94), Diana, Unit...
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Person, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Religion, Indian Sub-continent
Furniture designer, founding member of the Design and Industries Association and director of Heals.
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