1977
TQ2981 : The Post Office Tower (BT Tower)
taken 47 years ago, near to Marylebone, Westminster, England
This is 1 of 4 images, with title The Post Office Tower (BT Tower) in this square
The Post Office Tower (BT Tower)
Known as the Post Office Tower when first opened in 1965, this is now known as the British Telecom Tower or BT Tower. This view is from Fitzroy Square.
It was the first purpose-built tower to transmit high frequency radio waves, and it serves as a functional telecommunications centre designed to relay broadcast, Internet and telephone information around the world.
It stands 188 metres high and has 34 floors. Despite the being one of most recognisable and conspicuous landmarks in London, it was classed as an 'official secret' for almost 30 years. The tower was even omitted from all Ordnance Survey maps until the mid 1990s.
It was the first purpose-built tower to transmit high frequency radio waves, and it serves as a functional telecommunications centre designed to relay broadcast, Internet and telephone information around the world.
It stands 188 metres high and has 34 floors. Despite the being one of most recognisable and conspicuous landmarks in London, it was classed as an 'official secret' for almost 30 years. The tower was even omitted from all Ordnance Survey maps until the mid 1990s.
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- Grid Square
- TQ2981, 2724 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- November 1977 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 2 April, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 292 819 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:31.2854N 0:8.3330W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 291 820
- View Direction
- Southeast (about 135 degrees)
