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  • 1916
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    Wonderful Temples of India

    Wonderful Temples of India

    1 1916 HD

    A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

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  • 1947
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    Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal

    Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal

    1 1947 HD

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

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  • 1947
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    Old Barak

    Old Barak

    1 1947 HD

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

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  • 1929
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    India

    India

    1 1929 HD

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

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  • 1934
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    Ukhrul Medical Tour

    Ukhrul Medical Tour

    1 1934 HD

    A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.

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  • 1944
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    Taj Mahal, Local Indian Scenes and a cruise to Port Said

    Taj Mahal, Local Indian Scenes and a cruise to Port Said

    1 1944 HD

    Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.

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  • 1937
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    Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally

    Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally

    1 1937 HD

    Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

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  • 1903
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    State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy

    State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy

    1 1903 HD

    Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.

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  • 1946
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    Dancers at Trivandrum Gopinath

    Dancers at Trivandrum Gopinath

    1 1946 HD

    Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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  • 1905
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    Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India

    Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India

    1 1905 HD

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

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  • 1912
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    A Sword Dance Performed before the King and Queen in India

    A Sword Dance Performed before the King and Queen in India

    1 1912 HD

    Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

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  • 1904
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    Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.2

    Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.2

    1 1904 HD

    Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.

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  • 1933
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    Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal

    Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal

    1 1933 HD

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

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  • 1935
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    Boat Repairs - Sunderbans

    Boat Repairs - Sunderbans

    1 1935 HD

    Boats and steamers on the mud flats and lakes of the Assam district, India.

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  • 1922
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    Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bikaner, Lucknow, Benares, Nepal and Great Tiger Shoot

    Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bikaner, Lucknow, Benares, Nepal and Great Tiger Shoot

    1 1922 HD

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

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  • 1935
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    Delhi to the North West Frontier

    Delhi to the North West Frontier

    1 1935 HD

    Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.

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  • 1922
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    Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi

    Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi

    1 1922 HD

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

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  • 1947
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    Delhi and The North

    Delhi and The North

    1 1947 HD

    Grand buildings and missionary work come together in the 1947 Indian tour of construction magnate John W. Laing.

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  • 1937
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    Ajmer

    Ajmer

    1 1937 HD

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

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  • 1928
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    Khyber Pass; Kashmir; Agra

    Khyber Pass; Kashmir; Agra

    1 1928 HD

    Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

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