Calcutta Pageant 1912
Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.
The British Council
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner 1922
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
Simla and Lahore 1933
Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.
Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal 1947
This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.
Mysore 1940
Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.
Delhi Durbar 1911
A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.
India - Hardwar 1931
Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.
Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh 1933
Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi 1922
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
Annual Inspection of the Bodyguard by His Excellency Lord Lytton 1925
The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.
Taj Mahal, Local Indian Scenes and a cruise to Port Said 1944
Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad 1922
This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.
Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India 1905
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
Ajmer 1937
Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi 1922
The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour
Our King Emperor and Queen Empress Hold a Durbar in Delhi 1912
King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.
Border Weave 1942
Whirring, gliding and twisting machinery produces sumptuous Scottish woollen fabrics, captured in Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff.
Scenes at his Excellency the Viceroys's Garden Party at Belvedere 1926
Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.
Montreal and India 1922
The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi 1921
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
