Chattri visit

A Day trip to Brighton & Chattri where a Memorial Service in remembrance of the Indian Soldiers who were cremated in Brighton during the First World War. They were brought over from the Western Front and hospitalised in Brighton to recover from their wounds.

The Service will take place on Sunday 14th June at 2.30 pm. at the Chattri, Patcham, Standean Lane, Brighton, BN1 8ZB. Prayers and the laying of the wreaths should last approximately half an hour. Cars/coaches are able to drive right up to the Chattri on this day across the fields.

Following the Ceremony, refreshments will be served at the Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, BN1 9BL. On arrival, please head to the Mayo Wynne Baxter Lounge located in the stadium’s West Reception entrance (signposted).

The Chattri exhibition, tracing the role of the soldiers from India to Brighton will be on display as well as stands from the National Army Museum, Imperial War Museum, RBL and UK Punjab Heritage Association.