09 Apr 2006
The Sufi and the Scientist
The Sufi and the Scientist is the collective story of Sufi healer Sayyid Arif Hussain, the medieval Sufi Sheikh Haji Ali, and Dr. Thornton Streeter, a scientist working in the realm of human consciousness.
Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.
09 Apr 2006
The Sufi and the Scientist is the collective story of Sufi healer Sayyid Arif Hussain, the medieval Sufi Sheikh Haji Ali, and Dr. Thornton Streeter, a scientist working in the realm of human consciousness.
01 Oct 1922
The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun
01 Feb 1922
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
02 Apr 1916
A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.
01 May 1916
Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.
03 Jun 1934
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.
01 Mar 1925
Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.
01 Sep 1925
The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.
14 Feb 1950
A humorous documentary about a historic hunt in 1929 through the African savannah and Indian jungle with lots of animal footage.
01 Jun 1933
Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.
01 Feb 1935
Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.
01 Aug 1937
This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.
01 Jul 1934
Hear the Lama band, see the sacred dances: welcome to Sikkim, in the shadow of the Himalayas.
01 Dec 1922
The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.
06 May 1934
A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.
02 Apr 1940
Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.
01 Dec 1921
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
01 Feb 1932
The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.
10 Jan 1922
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
13 Jan 1922
This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.