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Butten Island to be renamed after Maharajah Duleep Singh

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Statue of Maharaja Duleep Singh unveiled in 1999. 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 known as The Park of Maharajah Ranjit and Duleep Sin...
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Punjab Cultural Heritage Day 2021

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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 with regards to Saragarhi 2) many lectures 3)organised tours of...
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Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event)

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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 3d-You will be interact with our 3d Sikh relics and artefacts on our digital touchscr...
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New book: The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900

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british and the sikhs
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 this deeply-researched book, M...
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