Slim Sahib
From May 1920 until his command in Burma, Field Marshal Slim was an Indian Army officer. He was known by the rank and file as Slim Sahib, not Uncle Bill. As a result, when he led the huge 14th Army ...
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Kosovo 25 – A lecture and lunch on the Gurkhas in Kosovo
06th September 2024
The conflict In Kosovo (1989-99) conflict between ethnic Albanians, ethnic Serbs and the government of Yugoslavia led to atrocities gained widespread international attention. In the summer 1999, ...
Paranormal investigation
16th March 2024
Visit the Museum after hours with the Spectral Nights paranormal team and use the latest technology to investigate paranormal activity within the short block at Peninsula Barracks. This ...
Online micro-lecture
The Chindits: Behind Enemy Lines
11th January 2024
We are delighted to deliver this, and our other online lectures, free of charge, however please consider a donation to support the Museum. The Gurkha Museum Trust is a charity that relies on your ...
Peak Performers 2024 – A night with Hari and Krish
An exclusive event on 9 February Details Date – 9 February 2024 from 1800 hrs. Ticket price- This is a fundraising event to support Project Kaida: The Redevelopment of The Gurkha Museum. ...
The Anglo-Nepal Treaty of 1923
Celebrating and reflecting upon one hundred years of an enduring friendship “There shall be perpetual peace and friendship between the Governments of Great Britain and Nepal, and the two ...
George Wheeler VC
Regiment 9th Gurkha Rifles Date 23rd February 1917 See more Gurkha Victoria Cross stories here
Burns Night 2024
Gurkhas have a long history and affiliation with Scotland and Scottish Regiments. From the storming at the Heights of Dargai, where the Gurkhas and the Gordon Highlanders fought together on ...
The significance of Dashain within The Brigade of Gurkhas
Dashain is the most auspicious festival in Nepal and of Hinduism. It takes place in the bright lunar fortnight of September/October every year, ending on the day of the full moon. It lasts for 15 ...
