40 years for Ugandan Asians

On 5th October, Sanjay Mistry, Sarju Lad and Vandana Soma attended an event at New Walk Museum by invitation from Dharmesh Lakhani, chairman of the Belgrave Business Association. This was the reception evening marking the 40th anniversary of the arrival and achievements of Ugandan Asians in Leicester and their contribution to the city.

The exhibition was a fascinating trip down memory lane for those who were around at the time! For those who came into the world in the 80s onwards, it was fascinating nonetheless. Photos of the Belgrave Road area during the 70s showed just how much the area has developed over the years, along with personal mementos of local Ugandan Asians kindly sharing their lives, journeys and experiences.

We at SKM Design hope to soon contribute to the new wave of regeneration for the area through our work with Leicester City Council.

 

Above: the speakers for the evening.

Above: looking towards Bobby's and the Macdonald Road corner, and what is now the Belgrave Commercial Centre circa 1976.