British Raj Movies

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

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

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

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

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

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

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

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

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

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

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

Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.

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

Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

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

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

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

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

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