The British Council Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.