British India Collection

British Viceroy of India entering Delhi, 1902
Lord Curzon, British Viceroy of India, entering Delhi on an elephant, with Lady Curzon, 1902. Photograph

In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Leisure Hours, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Leisure Hours, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

The Red Shutter, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
The Red Shutter, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

King George of England in uniform, Rotary Photo, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King George of England in uniform, Rotary Photo, 1911

King George of England in uniform, Rotary Photo, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
King George of England in uniform, Rotary Photo, 1910

King Emperor's Hunt in India, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King Emperor's Hunt in India, 1911. Shows George V of England, who traveled to India in December 1911 to be installed as King-Emperor of India, on a hunting trip in Nepal, December 1911

Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Creator: John Dower
Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Map showing...the progress of telegraphic communication from England in the directions of India, China

Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, [India], 1865. Participants in...competitive trials in skill as marksmen...The gentlemen grouped around this table are

Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, [India], 1864. The exhibition...was opened by Sir Robert Montgomery, K.C.B

The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs

Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, [India], 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Howard, Shepherd, and Bourne, of Calcutta, taken at Government House

Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, [Lucknow, India], 1864. Engraving of a photograph, of...the scene on Saturday, the 2nd of January

Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. [This type of carriage]...was first tried in the early part of the year 1862

The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. B. Smith, of the...portraits of eleven members of the Madras Cricket Club who lately went to

Illustration showing a Mance Heliograph, a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight
5311590 Illustration showing a Mance Heliograph, a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code) reflected by a mirror

Portrait of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie
3523072 Portrait of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie; (add.info.: Portrait of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1812-1860) a Scottish statesman

Sir Richard Temple, 1st Baronet
3586147 Sir Richard Temple, 1st Baronet; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Richard Temple, 1st Baronet (1826-1902) an administrator in British India and a British politician

Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Creator: C. R
Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Messrs. Raybon

Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, [modern Karachi, Pakistan], 1864....the European residents...gave a farewell entertainment to that gallant corps...the whole regiment

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence

Lawrence Hall, Lahore, founded in honour of Sir John Lawrence, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lawrence Hall, Lahore, founded in honour of Sir John Lawrence, 1864. As a sequel to the Illustrations in our last Number of the visit of Sir John Lawrence, Governor-General of India

Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Engraving from a photograph. The group consists of the district Superintendent, two Inspectors, a head constable, a constable, and a sowar

A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. The Illustration affords another evidence of the elephant's sagacity

Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India: Sir William Denison, Governor of Madras, planting the first tree in a new plantation, 1862. Mr

The Punjaub Exhibition Building at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition Building at Lahore, [India], 1864. An exhibition of the products, manufactures and arts of the Punjaub is about to be held...The building is of brickwork...with two small

View of the town of Guzerat, in the Punjaub, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
View of the town of Guzerat, in the Punjaub, [India], 1864. We have been favoured by Captain Edward Paske, of the Bengal Staff Corps, and Deputy Commissioner of the District of Guzerat

Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. Captain A. E. Paske, the Deputy-Commissioner of the district [of Gujarat, has sent] a photograph, taken at his request by Messrs

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. The cross, designed and constructed by Mr

Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd. Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900
Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. British Army officer who served in India, Burma and South Africa; Governor of Gibraltar. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

The New Indian Council Chamber, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The New Indian Council Chamber, 1858. Meeting room in India House, London. View of...the chamber in which the new Council of India now holds its deliberations

Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Parting. The centre of attraction was, of course, the magnificent bungalow

Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Engraving from a photographs by Mr. Parting, of a ceremony performed...by his Excellency Sir Henry Ward, the Governor of the Island

Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. The British entertaining themselves in Burma. The officers of the garrison at Rangoon wound up their Monsoon Meeting with two pony steeplechases

Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858....the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges...have just been constructed for the East Indian Railway Company by Messrs

Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Major-General Carmichael

The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for the picturesque;

The Prince of Wales's Elephant charged by a Tiger, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales's Elephant charged by a Tiger, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India

Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India. The following telegram was published in London on Thursday: "Camp of Nepaul, Feb. 21

Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. Creator: C.R
Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. The future King Edward VII rides in a canopied howdah during a royal visit. A triumphal arch is inscribed: God Bless the Prince of Wales'

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay...on board the Serapis...1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay taking leave on board the Serapis, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England

Improvements in Calcutta: The Dunkin Bustee, in Chowringhee, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Improvements in Calcutta: The Dunkin Bustee, in Chowringhee, 1860. Europeans in India. The Calcutta Municipality has commenced clearing the European, quarter of the town from its native inmates

The Prince of Wales landing at the town of New Goa, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876 Creator: L.B
The Prince of Wales landing at the town of New Goa, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876....the Prince embarked with his suite on board the May Frere, the Governor of Bombay's yacht

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British India: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and complexities of British India, as we delve into captivating moments captured by renowned artists and photographers. In 1902, the British Viceroy of India makes a majestic entrance into Delhi, symbolizing the power and influence that Britain held over this vast subcontinent. The Temple of Amritsar, depicted in Mortimer Luddington Menpes' artwork from 1905, showcases the spiritual heart of Punjab where devotees seek solace amidst its magnificent architecture. Transportation was an integral part of daily life during this era; a native bullock-cart painted by Menpes in 1905 reminds us of simpler times when traditional means were relied upon for travel. Meanwhile, leisure hours were cherished by both locals and colonizers alike - Menpes captures these tranquil moments beautifully with his painting aptly titled "Leisure Hours. " The vibrant streets come alive through Menpes' lens once again with "The Red Shutter, " offering a glimpse into everyday life within bustling cities like Calcutta or Bombay. Moving further back in time to 1851, we encounter an image representing early British presence on Indian soil - marking the beginning stages of what would become known as British India. Fast forward to 1936; R. L. Lekhi's masterpiece "At Close of Day" transports us to twilight scenes where laborers return home after another day's work under colonial rule. In contrast, Folkestone witnesses an exciting moment as the Indian Mail-Express Omnibus arrives - connecting distant lands through trade and communication. As New Delhi emerges as the capital city during the 1930s, we are guided through sentry-guarded gateways towards its beautiful government buildings - showcasing architectural marvels that still stand tall today.