FRM563576: Leszek Balcerowicz, minister finansow, wicepremier / Bridgeman Images

FRM563594: Czestochowa, 03.05.1957. cardinal Stefan Wyszynski on Jasna Gora. / Bridgeman Images

FRM563648: Vilnius, Pilsudski's First Division foot legion (Vilnius Army) at a parade for General Stefan Dab-Biernacki, Vilnius 1937-39 / Bridgeman Images

FRM563657: Warsaw, Poland, 1971. Militia officers at the scene of a car accident that took place on Marszalkowska street near the editorial office of 'Life of Warsaw' (Zycie Waszawy) - daily newspaper. / Bridgeman Images

FRM563675: Warsaw, 1983. Martial Law, leaflet action. / Bridgeman Images

FRM563681: Warsaw, Poland, 1978. Building site. A construction worker in Ursynow district lying on a piece of concrete constructing slab and resting. / Bridgeman Images

FRM563708: Warsaw, 1930s. Bird's eye view of Theatre Sqaure. Great theatre, city hall, Jablonowski Palace, Blanka Palace. / Bridgeman Images

FRM563711: Warsaw, 1945. What was left of Adam Mickiewicz's statue. Adam Bernard Mickiewicz (24.12.1798-26.11.1855). Polish romantic poet, author of poetic novels 'Dziady', 'Konrad Wallenroad' and 'Grazyna'. Adam was active in the struggle for independence from the Russian empire. arch. / Bridgeman Images

FRM563756: Leszek Balcerowicz - ekonomista Warsaw - Brodno 12.1986 / Bridgeman Images

FRM565278: Pope John Paul II's first Pilgrimage to Poland, infront of PZPR (Polish United Workers' Party) building. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565290: Andrzej Wajda on the filmset of 'Conductor'. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565296: Darlowo, Noth-Western Poland, Marian Church, crypt 07.2008 / Bridgeman Images

FRM565317: Warsaw, Poland, 18.06.1979. Fashion show of Barbara Hoff's collection in 'Centrum' department stores. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565341: Warsaw, Poland, 30.11.1970. Passers- by at walkway by department stores 'Centrum'. Above people there is a neon advertising department store “Juniorâ€ù. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565350: Legionowo, Poland, 06.04.1973. Marketplace at time before Easter. Old woman selling clothes. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565356: Warsaw, Poland, 18.08.1974. Central Cellars of Imported Wines. Female workers at the pouring section. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565371: Pope John Paul II on his way to mass at Kiele airport. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565377: 07.06.1979. Zebrzydowska Calvary, Pope John Paul II's first Pilgrimage to Poland. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565413: Warsaw, King's Castle. Senator's room. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565434: Gniezno, Central-Western Poland, Cathedral, Basilica, coffin of St Wojciech's hand reliquary Piotr Gelhor 1507 historic first capital of Poland, Greater Poland province, the cathedral known for its twelfth-century (circa 1175), two-winged bronze doors decorated with scenes of martyrdom of St. Wojciech. 2008 / Bridgeman Images

FRM565470: Warsaw, 1969. 10th Anniversary Stadium. Hurdle race. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565497: 1957-1960. Polish People's Army Training drills. Photographed: party and government dignitaries observing the drills. From left: Marian Spychalski, Wladyslaw Gomulka and Jozef Cyrankiewicz. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565503: Warsaw-Praga, 1960s. 10th Anniversary Stadium. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565515: Grabarka, Orthodox holy hill and pilgrimage destination every pilgrim crawls on the knees round the hill. Transfiguration of Jesus celebrations. 2000 / Bridgeman Images

FRM565530: Katowice, 1930. PKO bank. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565533: Cieszyn, Southern Poland, on the border with Czech Republic, market square, the old town, postcard dated 1927 / Bridgeman Images

FRM565551: Gniezno, Central-Western Poland, Cathedral, Basilica, tomb of St Wojciech's historic first capital of Poland, Greater Poland province, the cathedral known for its twelfth-century (circa 1175), two-winged bronze doors decorated with scenes of martyrdom of St. Wojciech. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565566: Vilnius Poland (now Lithuania), 1930s. Jozef Pilsudski's mausoleum, cemetery in Russia. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565626: Warsaw, Poland, 05.1971. Barber's in the Old Town. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565695: Warsaw, 13.05.1982. Martial Law in Poland. ZOMO soldiers take a 'walk' across Marszalkowska street during a municipal transport strike. It lasted 15 minutes. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565701: Warsaw 10-11.1956. Blood donation by Warsaw residents for the injured during the Hungarian uprising. Reacion after Hungarian Red Cross appeal broadcast by Polish radio on 28.10.1956. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565725: Gniezno, Central-Western Poland, Cathedral, Basilica, St Wojciech's relics. historic first capital of Poland, Greater Poland province, the cathedral known for its twelfth-century (circa 1175), two-winged bronze doors decorated with scenes of martyrdom of St. Wojciech. 2009 / Bridgeman Images

FRM565746: Sopot, 04.06.1989. Lech Kaczynski with his wife Maria Kaczynska and daughter, Marta Kaczynska on their way to vote in the Contract Parliamentary elections, also known as the June Elections. / Bridgeman Images

FRM565806: Paczkow, 05.1957. Women speaking on the street. / Bridgeman Images

FRM566214: Lezajsk, 31.12.1939. New Year Celebration for San bridge builders. / Bridgeman Images

FRM566235: Grodno, Russian Empire (at the time), (present day Belarus) 1915. Partitions of Poland. Street in a Jewish district. On the left side and in the background, wooden synagogues are seen. / Bridgeman Images