British Raj Movies

This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.

Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

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

Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

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

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

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

Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.

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.

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

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

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

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

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

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

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

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