British Raj Movies

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

Botanical gardens in Bombay plus the highly decorative Jain Temple in Calcutta.

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.

Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.

The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.

Amateur film of the passage to India - complete with guest appearance by Gandhi.

Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.

A state welcome for a Handley Page aircraft arriving in Kolkata.

Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta.

Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.

Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.