British Raj Movies

This portait of life on the tea plantations is decidedly rosy – clearly, there are no exploited workers here. However, the film provides an intriguing...

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

Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.

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

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

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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

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

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

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

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

Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.

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

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

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

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

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

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

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Botanical gardens in Bombay plus the highly decorative Jain Temple in Calcutta.