Drawn on the Western Front

Sepoy Harnam Singh, 34th Sikh Pioneers, 1914

7 July 2026 - 21 February 2027

Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army

This exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.

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‘Amar Singh - fait a Orléans’, 16 October 1914

Paul Sarrut: Interpreting the Army on the Western Front

Paul Sarrut was a French soldier who was posted to the British Army as a military liaison officer and interpreter during the First World War. Trained as an artist, Sarrut created an important visual record of the 3rd (Lahore) Division in France.

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Sepoy Harnam Singh of the 34th Sikh Pioneers, 1915

Exhibition

7 Jul 2026 - 21 Feb 2027 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army

Through a unique selection of intimate sketches, this free exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.

Workshop

27 Oct 2026 £8.00

Indian Drumming Workshop

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of India in this family activity led by our friends from Primary Workshops. Get your tickets while they last!

Children taking part in a craft activity

Workshop

27 Oct 2026 FREE

Make Your Own Mini Sketchbook

Take inspiration from the French artist Paul Sarrut this October half-term. Make your very own sketchbook, perfect for drafting some mini masterpieces.

Workshop

28 Oct 2026 £10.00

Diya Painting Workshop

Get inspired by Indian culture this October half-term. Design, paint and take home your very own diya oil lamp. Grab your tickets before they run out!

Tour

31 Oct 2026 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Audio-Described Tour

Join us for a curator-led tour of our latest exhibition, 'Drawn on the Western Front', designed for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions.