Look at Life was a regular series of short documentary films produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of Rank Organisation and screened in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. This release compiles 54 memorable films which offer a fascinating snapshot of transport in 1960's Britain. A look at road building in the United Kingdom in the 1950's.

A visit to three of the most famous British public schools, showing their background and prospects for the future.

A look at the people who prepare salvaged steel to be re-used, also with a glimpse at the steel foundries which melt it all down again.

A look at the plans to make the Isle Of Man a tourist attraction once more.

A look at the dredging of the River Thames so the new big ships can sail along.

A look at a number of different sights, including the Manchester Whitweek walks, liners, pet-shop windows and holes.

A visit to the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence.

Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which 507 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.

A unique look at silver and the extraordinary jobs it is used for today.

A look at the British overseas territory, one that has served as a British outpost since 1704, as it transforms into a holiday destination.