A Walsall businessman is calling out for community stories about the early contributions and lasting impact of the Sikh community in Walsall.
Ranjit Singh Sohal, popularly known as "Ran", former lecturer at Walsall College and owner and inventor of Flexiled at Magiled, said "I am exploring Sikh contributions in Walsall and I am calling out for community stories about the lasting impact of the Sikh community in Walsall.
"From what I understand families like the Kheras and Sidhus were among the first to settle here and helped lay the foundations for a vibrant Sikh presence in the borough. My father was here in the 1950`s."
The Khanda (pictured) is a prominent Sikh symbol found in Walsall, often displayed on flags and at Sikh temples (gurdwaras). The Khanda represents the Sikh faith and is an amalgram of 3 symbols - a double edged sword (khanda), a circular disc (chakkar) and 2 single edged swords (kirpans). It is also the military emblem of the Sikhs.
"If you or your family were part of this early journey or have stories, photographs or background you`d like to share" explained Ran Sohal "I would be very interested in hearing from you.
Please contact me with a brief family background via email:
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