The
museum was opened in 1992 houses paintings on Sikh history ranging
from portraits of the
Sikh Gurus, the
Sikh scholars, paintings relating to Sikh rule in the Panjab
in the 19th Century and the
persecution
of the Sikhs.
1993
In this year the museum won third
Heritage Award
organised by Leicester Mercury and Leicestershire County
Council.
1994
The mamgement Committee of the museum was formed in 1994
with the members Mr Sarup Singh (President), Mr. Jagpal
Singh (General Secretary), Mr. Balbir Singh (Assistant Treasurer),
Mr. Ranjit Singh Jassal Treasure), Mr. Sarbjit Singh (Assistant
Secretary) and Mr. Karam Singh (Vice President)
1995
In April 1995 the Vaisakhi 95 Exhibition was held which
attaracted a number of visitors. It was an annual event
since 1992.
1996
In the month of April Vaisakhi Exhibition was held.
1997
Vaisakhi Exhibition 1997 Leicester Mercury Report concerningh
the Exhibition.
1998
Photos of Vaisakhi Exhibition 1998 opening
2000
Vaisakhi Exhibition was held which was well attended
by visitors.
2001
In June the museum achieved full registration and became
the first registered Sikh Museum in Europe
1999
This year marked the 300th Anniversery of foundation of
Khalsa and the museum hosted an Exhibition in the museum
and another Khalsa Exhibition was supported in the New Walk
Museum by Leicester Museum Service.
2002
The museum was visited on 1August by the Queen. Museum
celebrated the 10th anniversary on 28 November. This website
was launched. In November Heritage Exhibition was held.In
November Heritage Exhibition was held. In December the museum
was awarded a three year grant by Heritage Lottery Fund
to provide Education Service.
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