'Unveiling of the Chattri by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1st February 1921', (1939). Artist: Unknown.

'Unveiling of the Chattri by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1st February 1921', (1939). Artist: Unknown.

2-693-639 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'Unveiling of the Chattri by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1st February 1921', (1939). The Chattri war memorial in Brighton, Sussex, is unveiled by Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972). During the First World War, wounded Indian soldiers were treated at makeshift military hospitals in the town - some died, and those who were Hindus and Sikhs were cremated, with funeral rites being observed, on the site of the Chattri. From A History of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, by Henry D. Roberts. [Country Life Limited, London, 1939]


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King Edward VIII: British: King of Britain
People Related
  1. Henry D Roberts: British: Writer, author

Medium
  1. Photograph

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World Europe United Kingdom England Brighton and Hove Brighton

  1. 50 50 00 N , 000 09 00 W

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History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 7128x5488
File Size : 38,202kb


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  1. 0580057094
  1. 2-693-639
  1. 2693639

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