The British Council Movies

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.

Whirring, gliding and twisting machinery produces sumptuous Scottish woollen fabrics, captured in Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Jack...

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

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

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

The timber trade calls on animal help.

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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

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

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

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

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

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

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

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

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

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