British Raj Movies

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

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

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

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

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

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

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

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

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

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

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

The timber trade calls on animal help.

From the arrival of a new viceroy to street markets, this amateur film captures the diversity of life in colonial India.

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

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

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