Delhi Durbar The State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, The Viceroy, Accompanied by the Duke and Du

Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947
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Bring on the elephants! The spectacular opening of the 1902-03 Durbar.

The pomp and circumstance seen here kicked off the celebrations, marking Edward VII's accession as Emperor of India, known as the Delhi Durbar. The Vice-regal party, Indian Princes and troops all feature in this glimpse of the opening procession - photographed well so as to evoke the sheer scale of the spectacle.

This footage was taken by the Warwick Trading Company. Cameras from Gaumont and Paul's Animatograph Works were also present. Each filmed from a different distance and position, and at a different moment of the procession, leaving us complementary historical records of a highly visual occasion.


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