BT Tower, Birmingham
| BT Tower | |
|---|---|
The tower in September 2021 | |
Interactive map of the BT Tower area | |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in Birmingham from 1965 to 2024[I] | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower |
| Surpassed by | Octagon and One Eastside |
| General information | |
| Type | Telecommunications tower |
| Location | 40 Lionel Street, Birmingham, England |
| Coordinates | 52°29′0.31″N 1°54′15.95″W / 52.4834194°N 1.9044306°W |
| Construction started | July 1963 |
| Completed | September 1965 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 140 metres (460 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Ministry of Public Building and Works |
| References | |
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The BT Tower, formerly known as the Post Office Tower and the GPO Tower, is a landmark and telecommunications tower in Birmingham, England. Until 2024 it was the tallest structure in the city, being surpassed by the topping out of both the Octagon and One Eastside that year, which now share the title. Its Post Office code was YBMR.