BT Tower, Birmingham
The BT Tower, formerly known as the Post Office Tower and the GPO Tower, is a landmark and telecommunications tower in Birmingham, England. It is the tallest structure in the city. Its post office code was YBMR.
| BT Tower | |
|---|---|
The tower in September 2021 | |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in Birmingham since 1965[I] | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Telecommunications tower |
| Location | 40 Lionel Street, Birmingham, England |
| Coordinates | 52°29′0.31″N 1°54′15.95″W |
| Construction started | July 1963 |
| Completed | September 1965 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 140 metres (460 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ministry of Public Buildings and Works |
| References | |
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