British Raj Movies

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

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

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

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

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

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.