The British Council Movies

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

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

Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.

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

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

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

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

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

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

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

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

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

Grand buildings and missionary work come together in the 1947 Indian tour of construction magnate John W. Laing.

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

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

Hear the Lama band, see the sacred dances: welcome to Sikkim, in the shadow of the Himalayas.

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

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

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