Most Viewed From The British Council

Lady Pamela Lytton, wife of the Governor of Bengal, visits the grand marble Victoria Memorial in Calcutta.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.

Remarkable amateur footage of Mahatma Gandhi shot by his great nephew in 1947.

Amateur film of the passage to India - complete with guest appearance by Gandhi.