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.

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

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

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

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

Lady Pamela Lytton, wife of the Governor of Bengal, visits the grand marble Victoria Memorial in Calcutta.

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

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

Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.

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

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

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

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

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

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

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