British Raj Movies

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.

This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

This portait of life on the tea plantations is decidedly rosy – clearly, there are no exploited workers here. However, the film provides an...

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

Documentary detailing a farmer’s visit to the market in Rawalpindi.

Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

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

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

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

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.

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

Life on the road in India, showing the traffic, people and animals.

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.