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2026 Gurkha Museum Calendar

2026 Gurkha Museum Calendar

2026 Gurkha Museum Calendar

2026 Gurkha Museum Calendar

2026 Gurkha Museum Calendar

2026 Gurkha Museum Calendar

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Do you love curry? 🤔🍛We can't get enough of

Do you love curry? 🤔🍛We can't get enough of curry and love sharing it with everyone! Why not have a curry with us in the new year?

Join us in the grand McDonald Gallery to dive into the rich and vibrant flavors of Nepal without leaving #Winchester. ✨Don't miss out on this delicious experience and secure your spot today on our website.

#Hampshire #TasteOfNepal #WinchesterEats #Gurkha #CurryLovers #WinchesterEvents #FoodInHampshire #CurryNight 🍽️🥳@visitwinchesteruk

Curator's Corner 🏛️ : After the #FirstWorldW

Curator's Corner 🏛️ : After the #FirstWorldWar, which claimed around 880,000 British lives, discussions arose on how to honour these sacrifices. One initiative was to create bronze Memorial Plaques for every British serviceman who died, distributed to their next of kin.

Memorial Plaques were also distributed for fallen British Empire soldiers, including the families of British Indian Army personnel. Challenges arose in delivering plaques to the families of approximately 6,000 Gurkha soldiers due to name similarities and difficulties contacting their next of kin in rural Nepal. Undelivered plaques were melted down and recast into Memorial Bells by several Gurkha regiments, including the 4th Gurkha Rifles (4GR). 4GR had two bells cast, one for each of its two battalions, which were unveiled in a special ceremony on 21 October 1927.

These Memorial Bells were of great importance to 4GR. Kept at their regimental centre, the bells were used to mark the hours of the day and to muster soldiers to their duties. When India became independent in 1947, 4GR became a part of the Indian Army. Subsequently, the Memorial Bells remain in India. A silver miniature of one bell, commissioned by British officers, is now part of the Gurkha Museum’s collection and a part of our temporary exhibition.

To learn more about Gurkha and learn about their incredible history, sign up to our newsletter and get Gurkha facts and knowledge straight to your inbox: https://thegurkhamuseum.co.uk/newsletter/

#GurkhaHistory #BritishArmy #MilitaryHistory #WorldWarMemorials #Gurkhas #BritishArmy #WW1 #WWI

Did you know that JP Cross is our most dedicated n

Did you know that JP Cross is our most dedicated newsletter reader? He mentioned that what we publish is of great interest to him and keeps him updated about current events in the Brigade.

Sign up for our FREE newsletter, and stay informed about everything #Gurkha heritage and history: https://thegurkhamuseum.co.uk/newsletter/

#GurkhaHistory #GurkhaHeritage #BrigadeOfGurkhas #BritishArmy #MilitaryHistory #HistoryMatters

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude t

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Rifleman Ronal Lawati and Private Bikal Tamang from Gurkha Company (Sittang). They raised £1,680.86 through a Doko Race charity event. We are immensely grateful for their incredible effort, strength, and support.

This #FundraisingFriday, let’s celebrate the service and sacrifice of the Gurkhas while supporting their strength and spirit. Thank you very much to these dedicated soldiers! 🙏

If you are interested in getting involved with fundraising for Gurkha heritage, please visit our website for more information

#FundraisingForHeritage #SupportGurkhas #Gurkhas #GurkhaPride #HeritageSupport #CommunityGiving #SupportHistory #GurkhaHeritage

This festive season step into the sparkling space

This festive season step into the sparkling space where courage, craftsmanship, and ceremony shine in silver. Soldiering in Silver celebrates The Gurkha Museum Trust’s stunning collection of regimental and commemorative silver.

Every piece displayed tells your Gurkhas’ story of loyalty, bravery, and brotherhood spanning more than 200 years of service and sacrifice to Britain. Join us in our second-floor gallery and admire the Gurkhas’ rare and historic silver collection

Find out more in the link in our bio!

#GurkhaMuseum #MilitaryHistory #Gurkhas #HeritageExhibition #ExploreHistory #winchester #winchesterevents #BrigadeOfGurkhas #BritishArmy

Burns Night at The Gurkha Museum: Nepali dinner wi

Burns Night at The Gurkha Museum: Nepali dinner with a Scottish twist. Gurkhas have a long affiliation with Scottish regiments. Gurkha and Scottish troops fought side-by-side throughout the world. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇵

For Burns Night 2026 on Saturday 24 January, The Gurkha Museum is celebrating the legacy of this relationship, as well as the great poet Robert Burns, with a black-tie event in the McDonald Gallery and a three-course Nepali dinner with a Scottish twist.

Head over to our website and be sure to grab your ticket now before it sells out : thegurkhamuseum.co.uk/whats-on/

#winchester #winchesterevents #GurkhaHistory #HeritageEvent #WhatsOnInWinchester

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