Explorers Family Festival: Sultana’s Dream

Join us at the Natural History Museum to celebrate the contributions South Asian women have made to help us understand the natural world better.

THE GREAT DEFIANCE: HOW THE WORLD TOOK ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE

THE GREAT DEFIANCE: HOW THE WORLD TOOK ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-great-defiance-how-the-world-took-on-the-british-empire-tickets-639633881157 ? Fri 9 Jun ⏰ 2pm BST Most of us are familiar with stories of how Britain conquered the world, imposed its will, laws, bureaucracy and the railways across the globe. But what do you know of the misadventures, mishaps, and defiant resistance […]

The First Indian Victoria Cross Recipient: Khudadad Khan VC

Khudadad Khan wasn’t just the first Indian Victoria Cross recipient; he was a symbol of courage that transcended borders. Born in 1888, in what is now Pakistan, Khan joined the British Indian Army.

The Flying Sikh of Biggin Hill – Hardit Singh Malik

Known as The Flying Sikh of Biggin Hill, Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian pilot of the First World War and would go on to become a distinguished diplomat.

From Mountains to Warfare: Gabar Singh Negi VC

More than a century after his death, Rifleman Gabar Singh Negi’s courage continues to inspire his homeland.

The First Indian Awarded the DFC: Indra Lal Roy

Indra Lal Roy, a name often lost to history, was a remarkable young man who soared into the skies of the First World War as India’s sole flying ace.

The Eyes of the Army: Squadron Leader Mohinder Singh Pujji

Mohinder Singh Pujji was a remarkable man who defied stereotypes and soared into aviation history.

The Unbreakable Gurkha – Lachhiman Gurung

Havildar Lachhiman Gurung, a Nepalese Gurkha soldier serving in the British Indian Army, was not your typical war hero.

The Sufi Spy Who Defied the Nazis – Noor Inayat Khan

In the shadows of Nazi-occupied France, a gentle yet indomitable woman wielded her radio as a weapon of defiance and hope – her name was Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan.

Jungle Warfare and Bravery – Rambahadur Limbu VC

Lieutenant Colonel A.G. Rangaraj is renowned for his pioneering contributions as a paratrooper and his distinguished service during the Second World War and the Korean War.