128th Death Anniversary of Maharajah Duleep Singh
The Anglo Punjab Heritage Foundation hosted the 128th death anniversary of Maharajah Duleep Singh at Elveden today. The service was conducted by the Reverend Paul Tamms and the Sikh prayers were recited by Giani Baldev Singh of Norwich Gurdwara. Wreaths were laid by Major Daljinder Singh Virdee of the SIkh
Princess Catherine Duleep Singh Exhibition
Ancient House Museum, Thetford 28th October 2021 to 26th February 2022 PLEASE NOTE THSI EXHIBITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 10th July 2022. Brand new exhibitionThe Anglo Punjab Heritage is proud to be a sponsor and supporter of the forthcoming exhibition to celebrate the life of Princess Catherine Duleep Singh at
“Guru Hargobind named sword” amongst 157 artefacts returned from USA to India.
An interesting story has been revealed today, where the Indian Government has received 157 artefacts from the USA. They were handed over to India, by the US during Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit. The USA President Joe Biden expressed commitment to strengthening efforts to combat theft, illicit trade and trafficking
Butten Island to be renamed after Maharajah Duleep Singh
Thetford, Norfolk Part of a river island will be renamed to commemorate the first Sikh known to have settled in the UK. Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah of the Punjab, lived at Elveden Hall, near Thetford, Norfolk, from 1861. Butten Island on the River Little Ouse in Thetford will be
Punjab Cultural Heritage Day 2021
Open Heritage days event brought together many organisations from across the UK together. Saragarhi Day/Punjab Cultural Heritage Event at Thetford, Norfolk took place on Sunday 12th September. There was a great turnout to the big family event on a sunny day at Thetford. There was a 1) wreath laying ceremony
Akali Turban in 3d
Reimagined through immersive technologies The Sikh Museum Initiative/Taran 3d have been working with the Royal Armouries for two years to recreate the Akali Turban in their collection. The other objects which have been 3d modelled include a shield and helmet turban. The Akali Turban represents the third object from the
Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event)
Celebrating Punjab and Sikh history as part of Heritage Open Day with a number of events across Thetford Town centre. Including lectures, guided tours (see flyer for details). There will be a Wreath laying ceremony for Saragarhi Day. The Sikh Museum Initiative will be in attendance: 1) Akali Turban in
Afghan Sikh Relations: The Graveyard of Empires with a Twist
By Gurinder Singh Mann, 18/08/2021 On Monday 16th August as the Taliban had taken over Kabul, last in the line of cities to fall, the USA president addressed the word citing Afghanistan as the graveyard of Empires. There is no consensus on who coined the phrase but the title alludes
Torquay Museum sheds light on Anglo Sikh Wars medal
As part of the celebrations of 175 years since the foundation of Torquay Museum invited the community to choose objects for an exhibition. One item chosen was a medal which was given to British soldiers after the second Anglo Sikh War and focusing on Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert (a descendant
Book review: The Execution of Bhagat Singh: Legal Heresies of the RaJ
by Satvinder Singh JussPublisher : Amberley Publishing , Language : EnglishHardcover : 288 pages, ISBN-10 : 1445689766 ISBN-13 : 978-1445689760Reviewed by Gurinder Singh Mann , Historian and Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative Satvinder Singh Juss is Professor of Law at King’s College London and a practising Barrister-at-Law of Gray’s
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