Bravery in Burma – Evening Lecture with The Director and Assistant Curator
Only 6 days left until our exciting lecture! Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now before they’re all gone.
In 1945, as the Second World War was nearing its end, General William “Bill” Slim’s 14th Army was gearing up to reclaim Burma from Imperial Japan
In this lecture, we’ll dive into the story of Riflemen Bhanbhagta Gurung and Lachhiman Gurung, who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their heroics during the Burma Campaign.
Join us as our museum Director, Daren Bowyer, and our Assistant Curator, Doug Henderson, share these the stories behind the bravery of these two Gurkhas and reconquest of Burma in 1945
The event
Delivered in the Gurkha Museum’s library, this lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer (Q&A) session. There are two ticketing options to experience this lecture:
1. Arrival drink, lecture, Q&A (£15pp).
2. Arrival drink, lecture, Q&A and bhat (£40pp). This option includes an authentic two-course Gurkha curry in the grand McDonald Gallery, surrounded by The Gurkha Museum’s impressive art and silver collection.
Please select your option when booking.
Timings are:
1800 – Drinks on arrival
1830 – Lecture followed by Q&A
1930 – Two-course Bhat dinner with a complimentary drink
