British Raj Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.

Made by an English family living in north India during the heyday of the Raj, this amateur film reveals the grandeur in which middle-class English...

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.

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

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.

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

Early film of a crowded street scene in an unidentified Indian city.

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.