Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2024 Indian Army Talk
July 20 @ 13:15 - 14:15
Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2024 Indian Army Talk – Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace – by Dr Tejpal Singh Ralmill
Over 4000 soldiers from the Indian Army visited Hampton Court Palace in Southwest London during the period of 1902 to 1937 to take part in coronations and peace parades. In this talk Community curator Dr Tejpal Singh Ralmill tells us about a new exhibition detailing this forgotten story, which explores the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century. Soldiers from the Indian Army camped at Hampton Court Palace on a number of occasions. They were invited to join the coronation celebrations of Edward VII (1902), George V (1911) and George VI (1937) as well as the First World War peace parades in 1919. For some, this would have been their first visit to England. Free Admission. Booking Essential. To reserve your place, email jo@essexcdp.com
The Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2024 will take place in venues across Thetford in Norfolk, with cultural celebrations inspired by the life and legacy of the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in Elveden near Thetford. Join us in Thetford for talks, workshops, curry nights and activities for all to enjoy, as well as the Thetford Mela, the grand Festival Finale on Sunday.
