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Photo: hrp.org.ukHampton Court will be putting on a special display that tells the forgotten story of how the Indian Army once camped at the palace, using previously unseen photographs, films, objects and personal testominies.
The Indian Army's first visit to the palace was in 1902 when they were invited to participate in Edward VII's Coronation parade. They returned for George V's in 1911 and George VI's in 1937, and also joined the 1919 peace parade after the end of World War I.
Photo: Historic Royal Palaces/hrp.org.ukThe 1919 encampment was truly huge, housing almost 1,800 officers, soldiers and civilian workers, becoming the largest-ever movement of people from the Indian subcontinent to Britain.
Photo: Historic Royal Palaces/hrp.org.ukThe exhibition will bring to life the experiences of the people who lived within these camps, along with the public reaction to their presence. You'll view early news reels, read press reports, and see photographs of the troops marching through the streets to their camp in Home Park.
You'll also discover how the thousands of soldiers were provided with food and entertainment - including bus tours to the Tower of London and day trips to the River Clyde - and how they were given seperate slaughter pens, kitchens, laundries and latrines to respect the religious requirements of Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus.
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