The British Council Movies

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

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

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

Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.

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

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

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

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

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

The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.

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