BT Tower
| BT Tower | |
|---|---|
BT Tower in 2022 | |
Interactive map of the BT Tower area | |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1980[I] | |
| Preceded by | Millbank Tower |
| Surpassed by | NatWest Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Offices |
| Location | London, W1T United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°31′17″N 0°08′20″W / 51.5215°N 0.1389°W |
| Construction started | 1961 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Owner | MCR Hotels |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 189 metres (620 ft) |
| Roof | 177 metres (581 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Eric Bedford |
| Main contractor | Peter Lind & Company |
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The BT Communication Tower, more commonly known as the BT Tower, is a Grade II listed communications tower in Fitzrovia, London, England, owned by MCR Hotels. It has also been known as the GPO Tower, the Post Office Tower, and the Telecom Tower. The main structure is 177 metres (581 ft) high, with aerial rigging bringing the total height to 189 metres (620 ft).
Upon completion in 1964, it was the tallest structure in London and remained so until 1980. Butlins managed a revolving restaurant in the tower from 1966 until 1980. A 360° LED screen displays news across central London.
The BT Tower was sold to MCR Hotels in 2024.