India's Gateway: Gujarat, Mumbai and Britain

India’s Gateway is a new exhibition opening at Bagshaw Museum, Batley, on Saturday, 16 July, that traces the history of Gujarat and Mumbia as age-old centres of trade and migration and their links with Britain.

The exhibition combines photography and film from renowned UK photographer Tim Smith, which presents a vivid portrait of modern Gujarat and Mumbai today, with historical pictures, objects and materials drawn from Kirklees museum collections and the local Gujarati community.

There is a programme of events and activities to accompany this exhibition which will be on show at Bagshaw Museum in Wilton Park, Batley, until Friday, 23 September. To find out more contact the museum or check out our Facebook page.

There is a programme of events and activities to accompany this exhibition which will be on show at Bagshaw Museum in Wilton Park, Batley, until Friday, 23 September.

Details are:-
Tuesday 16 August, 12noon – 4pm: Indian block printing on the theme of Journeys and Ships, and Tuesday 23 August, 12noon – 4pm: Gujarati puppet making for storytelling. Both activities are part of Bagshaw’s Explore the World theme and are suitable for 5-12 years olds. £1 per child.

Saturday 3 September, 2pm – 4pm: Carrom tournament. Carrom is a ‘strike and pocket’ table game played in Gujarat, similar to billiards and table shuffleboard. Learn the rules and watch the experts! Free admission but booking essential, tel: 01924 324765, email: bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk

Bollywood Film Weekend, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, 1pm-3.30pm both days: special screenings of Bollywood films with the opportunity to let your hair down and sing along. 17 September - Piku film followed by a discussion; 18 September - Chillar Party film, families welcome. Free admission both days but booking essential, tel: 01924 324765, email: bagshaw.musuem@kirklees.gov.uk