British Raj Movies

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the...

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

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

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

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

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

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

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

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

Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.

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

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

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.