Anglo-Sikh Wars Exhibition review by Suburban Militarism

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition review by the Military website: Suburban Militarism! My local museum is currently housing an exhibition dedicated to the Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1849. I’ve been a member of the Victorian Military Society since the age of 14 and so was naturally thrilled when I heard of this exhibition

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The Lions Teeth: Sikh Artillery from the Anglo Sikh Wars

The Lions Teeth Sikh Artillery from the Anglo Sikh Wars. 1st April 2017: Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester Another hard hitting lecture took place on the 1st April as part of the exhibition Anglo Sikh Wars Battles Treaties and Relics. Neil Carleton, Senior Documentation Officer from the Victoria and Albert Museum

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Empire in the balance: Chillianwallah and Gujarat Lecture

Empire in the balance: Chillianwallah and Gujarat Lecture report Amarpal Singh Sidhu, Newarke Houses Museum Leicester, 22nd March 2017 Another great lecture was delivered as part of the exhibition Anglo Sikh Wars Battles, Treaties and Relics. Hosted by Gurinder Singh Mann head of the Sikh Museum initiative. Amarpal Singh Sidhu, historian and

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Anglo Sikh Wars on BBC Asian network

BBC Asian network interview by Nomia Iqbal with Gurinder Singh Mann and Amarpal Singh Sidhu. The Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition was discussed together with the importance of the Anglo Sikh Wars. Click on the link below.   Exhibition runs until 4th June 2017 www.anglosikhwars.com www.sikhmuseum.org.uk  

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Rare Sikh maps displayed as part of Anglo Sikh Wars lecture

  Sikh Empire and the causes of the Anglo Sikh Wars lecture report Bobby Singh Bansal-Documentary maker and historian. Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester 11th March 2017. The first lecture as part of the exhibition Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, treaties and Relics was undertaken by Bobby Singh Bansal. The lecture kicked

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Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition Sikh Channel

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition was the focus of discussion on the Sikh Channel broadcast on Sky channel 843 and broadcast live to millions around the world. Kartar Singh, Taranjit Singh and Gurinder Singh Mann were interviewed as as part of the programme on the Breakfast show by Tina Balnain. The

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Ancient relics from Anglo Sikh Wars ITV Central News

Ancient relics from battles in India have gone up on display in Leicester. Photo: ITV News Central Ancient relics from battles in India, known as the Anglo Sikh Wars, have gone on display in Leicester. The new exhibition at The Newarke Houses Museum uncovers a hidden part of British and

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Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition on BBC radio Leicester

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition on BBC Radio Leicester Gurinder Singh Mann interviewed by Kamlesh Purhoit on 13/03/2017.   The project Anglo Sikh Wars Battles, Treaties and Relics is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Exhibition sheds light on British history to critical acclaim

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition reviewed by De Montfort University student Journalists. The Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition has also caught the attention of students undertaking courses on Journalism. Gurinder Singh Mann, head of the SMI was interviewed for the University Journalism website, Leicestershire Press. by Ollie Heppenstall An ongoing exhibition at

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Anglo Sikh Wars project and exhibition on the Akaal Channel

The Anglo Sikh wars exhibition and project was discussed on the Akaal Channel on 3rd March 2017. The show featured SMI’s Gurinder Singh Mann, Taranjit Singh and Kartar Singh.    

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