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EXHIBITION

Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6

A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6

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  • This event is in the past
    Daily (Saturday 11 Mar 2017 - Saturday 17 Jun 2017)

In October 1875, the Prince of Wales set off on a four-month tour of the Indian Subcontinent, visiting over 21 localities, which today encompass India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal.  Developed in collaboration with Cartwright Hall, Bradford, and New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester, Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India tells the story of this grand tour through some of the finest Indian treasures from the Royal Collection that were presented to the Prince during his visit.

The exhibition will be held at:

Cartwright Hall, Bradford 11 March - 18 June 2017

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester 8 July - 29 October 2017

The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse 15 December 2017 - 15 April 2018

Celebrating the long-standing relationship and vibrant cultural history between the UK and India, the exhibition forms part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, a year-long programme of events led by the British Council, in cooperation with the Indian High Commission.

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    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.