British Raj Movies

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

Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

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

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

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

A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boats and steamers on the mud flats and lakes of the Assam district, India.

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

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

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

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

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

Motorcars take shape - outdoors in a Kolkata yard.