British Raj Movies

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

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

Motorcars take shape - outdoors in a Kolkata yard.

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

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

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

Happy farmers, a wedding and some giant cauliflowers...

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

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

Technicolor scenes from an Indian Durbar, held for the Maharaja of Alwar in Rajasthan.

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

Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta.

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