The British Council Movies

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

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

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

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

A look at the work of the Scottish artists John Maxwell, Joan Eardley and Robin Philipson.

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

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

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

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

A state welcome for a Handley Page aircraft arriving in Kolkata.

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

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

Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.

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

Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.

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.

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

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

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