Festival of East Anglia and the Punjab concludes
Finale weekend- part of the Festival of East Anglia and the Punjab. Another 10 day festival concluded with talks, digital displays and a mela in the heart of Thetford. it was a great weekend with the finale of the Festival in Norfolk. Saturday saw dancers and a circus act outside
New Book: The Rise of the Sikh Soldier
THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 (Helion and Company). By Gurinder Singh MannGeneral – Pages : 290 | Images : 15 colour & 32 b/w illustrations, 16 colour & 22 b/w photos, 10 maps ISBN-191507052X ISBN-978-1915070524 The book is unique in that it
Sobroan Day-Special Lecture Report
Special lecture by Gurinder Singh Mann2nd Battalion The Ranger RegimentKeogh Barracks in Ash Vale, Surrey25th March 2022 The Sobroan Day event took place on 25th March at the Army barracks in Surrey, England. Here Gurinder Singh Mann historian of the Sikh Museum Initiative gave a lecture on the Anglo-Sikh Wars
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
“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
Sikh Museum Initiative 2020 in review
The Sikh Museum Initiative-a year in review 2020 It has been a difficult year with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. However we still managed to undertake a number many showcases and completed phase 1 of the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum Phase 1 with great fanfare and global coverage. We
New book: The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900
THE BRITISH AND THE SIKHS C1700-1900Discovery, Warfare and FriendshipHelion & CompanyISBN: 9781911628248Images: 8pp colour section & 23 b/w images By Gurinder Singh Mann A newly published book weaves readers through anecdotes and important events highlighting the remarkable relationship between the British and the Sikhs which exists to this day. In
Sikh Museum Initiative 2019 Review
We had a great 2019 undertaking showcases, research, lectures and ensuring that Sikh history was explored with all age ranges and diverse audiences across the UK. We contributed towards the Alice Hawkins and Votes for Women exhibition at New Walk Museum. Together with a “Legacy of Sophia Duleep Singh” panel
Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum BBC Live
Live interview from New Walk Museum, Leicester at the launch of the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum. Gurinder Singh Mann Interviewed by Kamlesh Purohit (BBC).
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