The British Council Movies

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

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

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

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

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

The life of the people of the Naga Hills, Assam, including sports activities and tribal ceremonies, presented within a fictional framework.

King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.

The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour

Fashionably attired folk attend the races in Kolkata.

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

Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

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

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.

Life in the bustling Punjabi city of Rawalpindi before partition.

The timber trade calls on animal help.

Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

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