Forgotten Army Roadshow, Oldham: South Asian Service in the World Wars
Event type: Public eventDate: 31/03/2026
Location: Gallery Oldham, 35 Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL
British Future, alongside the Royal British Legion, hosted a special daytime event at Gallery Oldham on 31 March to honour the vital role played by South Asian soldiers during Britain’s World Wars.
As part of this unique experience, British Asian families across the North of England were invited to bring stories, medals and memorabilia of ancestors who served. Experts from the Imperial War Museum were on hand to review family artefacts and medals.
Children had the opportunity to ‘build your own Spitfire’, while adults engaged in panel discussions about the importance of inclusive remembrance and understanding our shared history.
This special event coincided with the launch of the Royal British Legion’s ‘Forgotten Army’ exhibition, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which launched on Thursday, 26th March at the Gallery. The exhibition unveils a bronze sculpture created by British artist Mahtab Hussain, which depicts five figures in uniform, representing the diverse nature of the British Indian Army, including Gurkhas, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus.
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