The Forgotten Army

The Forgotten Army is a five figure bronze sculpture honouring soldiers of multiple faiths including Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Catholic and Gurkha communities who served in the First and Second World Wars. Commissioned in partnership with Southbank Centre and the Royal British Legion and supported by Arts Council England, the work addresses a long standing absence within Britain’s public memorial landscape.

Through detailed research and consultation, the sculpture restores visibility to those whose service and sacrifice have too often been marginalised within national memory. Rather than presenting a singular narrative, the work acknowledges shared histories of duty, courage and belonging across diverse communities.

Launched in Liverpool with the support of Liverpool John Moores University, the bronze has toured nationally including presentations at the National Memorial Arboretum during the Festival of Light, Gallery Oldham and Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. The project continues to tour across the United Kingdom and remains available for future presentation beyond 2026 and into 2027.

The work was featured in the Channel 4 documentary The Soldiers That Saved Britain (2024), bringing national broadcast attention to the histories explored through the commission and to the wider call for a permanent memorial.

Conceived as both monument and platform for dialogue, The Forgotten Army invites reflection on who is remembered, how history is constructed and how collective memory can be made more inclusive. Support for a permanent memorial continues through a national petition. Those wishing to lend their voice can do so here: Change.org

To accompany the commission, we created a short film that explores the inspiration, research and community engagement behind The Forgotten Army. The video features interviews, reflections on the work’s meaning, and passages that speak to the urgency of recognising diverse contributions to Britain’s military history. Press play below or visit YouTube to watch in full: The Forgotten Army