Look at Life: Change at the Tower 1967
A look at the day-to-day running of the historic Tower of London and coping with up to 16,000 visitors each day. A stunning display of the Crown Jewels.
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Look at Life: Fire over London 1966
The film Fire Over London is about the operation of the London Fire Brigade. In an office's switchboard room we see one of the hideous T&N green and ivory telephones supplied by General Telephone Systems. Another shot deep in the bowels of St Paul's Cathedral gives a glimpse of a two-tone grey ATE 'Coffin Phone' as used on Communications Systems private exchange systems.
Look at Life: Figure It Out 1963
The story of computers: from electronic tape and punched cards, to austere-looking robots.
Look at Life: Members Only 1965
A look at the "private clubs" of London. From the famous political clubs of the 18th century to the gambling clubs and the bohemian night clubs of the West End.
Look at Life: Eating High 1966
An examination of the 60's trend of top-of-skyscraper revolving restaurants. First an overview of Europe's best then it's a detailed look at the problems involved in running the restaurant at the top of London's Post Office Tower.
Look at Life: Rising to High Office 1963
A fascinating look at 1963 mod-looking corporate office technology. Punched card data processing centers. The complex infrastructure that supports London's biggest office that attracts visitors from all over the world, not just to see the view, but to study a mid-20th century development.
Look at Life: Market Place 1959
A look into London's street markets and how they're suffering to compete with supermarkets.
Look at Life: Report on a River 1963
A look at the River Thames, its past and present, from source to the sea. An examination of what has been done and is being done to modernize port services and to keep traffic moving—from holiday pleasure seekers to bustling commerce.
Look at Life: Calling the Tune 1964
A look at the popularity of music, both classical and electronic, in the mid-sixties.
Look at Life: Look at Man 1969
A visit to the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence.
Look at Life: Down London River 1959
Take a history tour on the River Thames. Lots of famous footage: Parliament, Big Ben, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Port of London, Cleopatra's Needle and much more!
Look at Life: Top People 1960
An overview of high-rise construction activity in London. From the crane operators who build the new sky-scrapers to the tenants who live in the penthouses, this newsreel provides a colorful birds-eye view of London Town.
Look at Life: Link Up 1969
Demonstrating the police's communications systems.
Look at Life: Shopping by the Ton 1960
A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.
Look at Life: Eagle's Nest 1962
A look at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in the Bavarian Alps; a construction which survived World War II, that has now become a popular tourist attraction.
Look at Life: Woman-Power 1960
Women's influence on the retail trade.
Look at Life: Horse-power Riders 1960
Experts prove that safety on a motorcycle stems from control of the machines. The Royal Corp Signals demonstrate this.
Look at Life: IN Gear 1967
Join the cool kids on the Kings Road and Carnaby Street as youth fashion brings a welcome splash of colour to Britain. “Don't take it too seriously, or you'll be missing the point!”
Look at Life: Everything Stops for Tea 1962
A short documentary about the tea drinking culture in the UK and the industry behind it.
Look at Life: The Cinema Steps Out 1960
A look cinema and its evolution regarding comfort and the different types of films that drew audiences in during the 1950's.
