British Raj Movies

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

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

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

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

The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

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

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

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

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

Motorcars take shape - outdoors in a Kolkata yard.

Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.

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

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