The Post Office Tower

Date:
1967 - 1980
Location:
Post Office Tower, 45 Maple Street, Fitzrovia, Camden, Greater London Authority
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British Telecom Tower, 45 Maple Street, Fitzrovia, Camden, Greater London Authority, W1T
Reference:
DES01/17/0015
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The tower, which opened in 1966, was constructed as a communications tower intended to support the microwave aerials which were used to carry long distance telephone and television networks between London and the provinces. It became a one of London's top tourist attractions with more than 50000 people visiting the observation gallery or restaurant in the first three weeks of opening. Public access ceased in 1981. Over the years it has been known as the GPO Tower, the Post Office Tower and Telecom Tower.

Content

This is part of the Series: DES01/17 Eileen Deste: London; within the Collection: DES01 Eileen Deste Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Deste, Eileen

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Telecommunication Building, Mid 20th Century Tower