British Raj Movies

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

The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.

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

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

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

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

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

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

Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Why was he killed and what events occurred before and after his murder?...

Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.

Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.

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

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

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

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

Early film of a crowded street scene in an unidentified Indian city.