The British Council Movies

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

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

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, 'Papworth Village Settlement' is an account of the varied medical and social...

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

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

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

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

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

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour

Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

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

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

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

The timber trade calls on animal help.

The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.

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