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1916
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Wonderful Temples of India
Wonderful Temples of India1 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 Mahal1 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 Barak1 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
India1 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 Tour1 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 Said1 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 Rally1 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 Viceroy1 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 Gopinath1 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 - India1 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 India1 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.21 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 Mahal1 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 - Sunderbans1 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 Shoot1 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 Frontier1 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 Delhi1 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 North1 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
Ajmer1 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; Agra1 1928 HD
Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.