British Raj Movies

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

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

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

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

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

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

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.

Attractive travelogue filmed in and around Delhi's Qutb complex.

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

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

Richly detailed amateur ethnographic film on the agrarian economy and society in rural Punjab.

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

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

The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.

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

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

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

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

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