British Raj Movies

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

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

Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Why was he killed and what events occurred before and after his murder?...

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

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

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

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

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

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

Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

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

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