The Sikh Forum Wolverhampton are extremely proud and honoured to have been able to help promote the up and coming Empire Faith & War Project and Exhibition which is a Major Exhibition this Summer in London.

"As the world turns its attention to the centenary of the Great War this summer will see a landmark exhibition by the UK Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) to commemorate the remarkable but largely forgotten contribution and experiences of Sikh soldiers, as well as the families they left behind.

‘Empire, Faith & War: The Sikhs and World War One’ will be held at the Brunei Gallery at the School of Oriental & African Studies’ (SOAS), Russell Square, from 9 July to 28 September, and is the launch event of a three year project to reveal the untold story of how one of the world's smallest communities played a disproportionately large role in the ‘war to end all wars’.

From the blood-soaked trenches of the Somme and Gallipoli, to the deserts and heat of Africa and the Middle East, Sikhs fought and died alongside their British, Indian and Commonwealth counterparts to serve the greater good, gaining commendations and a reputation as fearsome and fearless soldiers.

Although accounting for less than 2% of the population of British India at the time, Sikhs made up more than 20% of the British Indian Army at the outbreak of hostilities. They and their comrades in arms proved to be critical in the early months of the fighting on the Western Front, helping save the allies from an early and ignominious defeat."

For further information about the project and to find out how you yourselves can help out with the project please got the their website by clicking either of the images at the top or bottom of the page.

Thanks to everybody that helped out on the day and here are some photographs from the Wolverhampton Mela 2014.