Lahore

Lahore 1936

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Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

1936

Aka and Daffla Dances

Aka and Daffla Dances 1934

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

1934

Border Weave

Border Weave 1942

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Whirring, gliding and twisting machinery produces sumptuous Scottish woollen fabrics, captured in Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff.

1942

Calcutta Pageant

Calcutta Pageant 1912

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Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

1912

Benares Chungking Ichang

Benares Chungking Ichang 1916

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

1916

Delhi - Jubilee

Delhi - Jubilee 1935

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Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

1935