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Did you know our public galleries are being renova

Did you know our public galleries are being renovated?

As part of Project Kaida, in September the Gurkhas' collection will be removed and placed into secure storage, and the tired 30 year old displays will be stripped out from the public galleries on the ground and first floors.

Don't worry! The #Gurkha Museum will remain open and operational! We will continue our offer of engaging #exhibitions, events, #lectures and supporting our visitors.

Find out more about our renovation and events in our website

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#Onthisday in 1944, the 2/7 Gurkha Regiment arrive

#Onthisday in 1944, the 2/7 Gurkha Regiment arrived in the village of Tavoleto. This village was significant for defense due to its elevated position, which offered excellent views for artillery placement. The Gurkhas were assigned the task of capturing Tavoleto because of their expertise in taking steep and heavily fortified locations.

Although they arrived on August 30, they struggled to make progress due to heavy enemy fire. On the night of 2 September 1944, they attacked again, this time with support from the Cameron Highlanders.

The battle involved tough fighting as the Gurkhas worked to clear Tavoleto street by street. They faced a German counterattack on 4 September but managed to hold the town until tank support arrived, securing Tavoleto for the Allies.

On 30 August 2018, the Brigade of Gurkhas celebrated the formation of Gurkha Company (Tavoleto) during a parade at Warminster, remembering this important battle.

#WWIIStories #GurkhaHistory #MilitaryHeritage #RememberingTheFallen #GurkhaMuseum #History #MilitaryHistory #WWII #NeverForget #BritishArmy #Gurkhas

🌟 #FundraisingFriday - Today, we want to take a

🌟 #FundraisingFriday - Today, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to those who dedicate their efforts to raise funds and support our small military museum. 🙏

Big THANK YOU to Mathew and Grace from Chatsworth Education who made a donation towards Project Kaida. If you’re curious about how you can get involved with fundraising for Gurkha heritage, check out our website! 🌐 https://ow.ly/lwtC50VXGAf

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⚠️ Tomorrow is the last day of our Summer Exhi

⚠️ Tomorrow is the last day of our Summer Exhibition: Victory in 1945⚠️ Join us for our poignant Summer exhibition and discover fascinating insights into Gurkha history with our collection team.

As you explore role of Gurkha units and individual soldiers in 1945 in securing the end of the Second World War through our summer exhibition, take the opportunity to engage in conversations with our collection team on 22 August . They can provide additional historical context and help deepen your understanding of the significance of the Gurkhas’ contributions in that pivotal year.

To find out more about once in a while opportunity, visit our website

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Invitation to all veterans for a morning of connec

Invitation to all veterans for a morning of connection, conversation and coffee. Join the outreach team on TOMORROW (Thursday 28 August) between 1000 hrs and 1200 hrs in The Gurkha Museum’s library.

There will be an opportunity to meet the outreach team, hear from the Director, explore the summer exhibition, Victory in 1945, that celebrates the service of Gurkhas eighty years ago and enjoy a brew with fellow veterans. We look forward to welcoming you at any time on Thursday 28 August between 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs.

Find out more in our website.

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Wishing everyone a joyful Teej! Happy Teej to ever

Wishing everyone a joyful Teej! Happy Teej to everyone celebrating! Teej is a festival in Nepal that honours the goddess Parvati, and serves as a significant cultural celebration of womanhood and community. During this time, women come together to sing, dance, and share their experiences.

Credit to the @gurkha_brigade_association and Jerry Tamling for the image.

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