In the last week of May, the whole of India prays for the onset of the monsoon. Without its life-giving rains, the nation would become a land of dry wells and deserts. Writer Alexander Frater awaits the 'burst' at the southernmost tip of India, then travels with it on its dramatic journey north, witnessing the monsoon's towering influence on every aspect of Indian life.
A motorist's excursion captures a world made by hand in the environs of Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.
Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.
This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.
The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun
The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour
Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.
Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.
This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.
Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.
Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.
Life in the bustling Punjabi city of Rawalpindi before partition.
Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.
In this superbly produced, two-part documentary, you'll trace the holy city's prophetic history and explore what the Bible professes regarding Jerusalem's fate.
Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.
A Day in TOKYO in 1968, Nostalgic bygone era. Planned by Japan National Tourism Organization. Produced by Koga Production. This film was produced to explain Tokyo for foreign tourists.
Early film of a crowded street scene in an unidentified Indian city.