Sports in the Indian Army

The remarkable story of one woman raising an army of over 10,000 people to help save one of the rarest birds on Earth from the depths of extinction.

A noble English dance tradition is preserved in Hertfordshire.

Rare insight into the health work of Methodist missionaries in rural Shaoyang, Hunan Province, South Central China.

Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.

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

Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

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

Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

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

Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.

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

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

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

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.