Sunday 14 June 2026, 2.30pm
Location
The Chattri Memorial
Standean Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZB
The Chattri Memorial Group invites everyone to attend the annual Chattri Memorial Service, held in remembrance of the Indian and Nepalese soldiers from Undivided India who died in Brighton during the First World War.
The service will include prayers and the laying of wreaths at the Chattri Memorial, where soldiers were cremated after being brought from the Western Front to hospitals in Brighton.
The ceremony is expected to last around 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend, including family and friends.
Access
Cars will be able to drive up to the Chattri across the fields on the day. Please note that the memorial is on farmland, so the ground may be uneven.
There is limited seating, no shelter and no facilities at the site. Visitors are advised to bring a foldable chair if needed.
Refreshments and exhibition
After the ceremony, refreshments will be served at:
Brighton and Hove Albion Football club
American Express Stadium
Village Way
Brighton, BN1 9BL
Please go to the Mayo Wynne Baxter Lounge, located by the West Reception entrance.
A Chattri exhibition will also be on display, tracing the story of the soldiers from India to Brighton. Stands will include the National Army Museum, Imperial War Museum, Royal British Legion and UK Punjab Heritage Association.
Further information
There is no need to reply or book a place. Please attend on the day.
For more information, visit:
www.chattri.org
