12/06/2026
*Gentle Reminder* This Sunday
*Annual Chattri Memorial Service 2026*
In remembrance of the Indian and Nepalese Soldiers from Undivided/Pre-partitioned India who were cremated in Brighton during the First World War. Some 12,000 troops from Undivided India were brought over from the Western Front and hospitalised in Brighton to recover from their wounds. The memorial is unique and the commemoration is the only one of its kind in Britain.
When: Sunday 14th June
Time: 2:00pm (Arrive Early)
Where: Standean Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZB
Free Parking available on the fields next to the Chattri Memorial.
Cars are able to drive right up to the Chattri on this day, so please arrive at least half an hour earlier. Please note the Memorial is situated on farmland and therefore the ground will be uneven and there are no facilities or shelter available at the site. Seating will be limited so please bring your own foldable chairs if required.
Refreshments & Exhibition:
Following the ceremony, there will refreshments served and Chattri exhibition at a nearby location; Brighton & Hove Albion FC, West Reception, Mayo Wynne Baxter Lounge, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL (Free Parking)
The Chattri exhibition tracing the role of the soldiers from India on the Western Front to Brighton will be on display as well as stands from National Army Museum, Imperial War Museum, RBL and UK Punjab Heritage Association at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, West Reception, Mayo Wynne Baxter Lounge.
Select link for The Chattri Memorial Service programme; https://dev.zone1creative.co.uk/chattri/
All are welcome:
We hope you will be able to attend with your family and friends. Everyone is welcome so kindly forward this to your contacts who would be interested in attending.
Donations:
Please note the Chattri Memorial Group is a community voluntary group which relies solely on grants and donations from well-wishers to hold this event. Therefore, your support would be much appreciated and should you wish to make a donation, please go to the website and open the ‘Donation’ link on www.chattri.org
