British Raj Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

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

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

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun