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

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.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

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

Military occasions around India and Pakistan, featuring the Khyber Pass, Srinagar, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.

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

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

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

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

Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

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

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

The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

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

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