The British Council Filmes

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

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

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

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

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

Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

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

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

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

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

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

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, 'Papworth Village Settlement' is an account of the varied medical and social...

Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.

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

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

Julian Henriques' urban musical showcases the style, vernacular and vibrancy of British Caribbean Dancehall culture. Filled with undeniable style,...

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

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.