British Raj Movies

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fashionably attired folk attend the races in Kolkata.

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

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

The race is on - for the Viceroy's Cup.

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

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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

Military occasions around India and Pakistan, featuring the Khyber Pass, Srinagar, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.

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