Public art: Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield

Artist: Luke Perry

Location: Memorial Park in Wednesfield near Rookery Street and Well Lane, opposite a Sikh temple called the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Wednesfield.

A memorial to the Sikh Regiment was unveiled in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, in September 2021. The 3-metre (9.8 ft) statue by artist Luke Perry commemorates the Battle of Saragarhi.

The Sikh community of Wednesfield, Wolverhampton acknowledge the heroic actions of NEC Camper Khuda Dadh and regiments cook who took up arms and fought alongside his brothers to the end.

Dedicated to the brave men of the 36th Sikh Regiment who fought to the last man defending their outpost at the Battle of Saragarhi. 12th September 1897.

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Saragarhi Memorial, Wednesfield (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Maquette of the Saragarhi Memorial

You can find a maquette of the Saragarhi Memorial at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Maquette of the Saragarhi Memorial at Wolverhampton Art Gallery (August 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown