BT Tower, Birmingham

BT Tower
The tower in September 2021
Record height
Tallest in Birmingham from 1965 to 2024[I]
Preceded byJoseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower
Surpassed byOctagon and
One Eastside
General information
TypeTelecommunications tower
Location40 Lionel Street, Birmingham, England
Coordinates52°29′0.31″N 1°54′15.95″W / 52.4834194°N 1.9044306°W / 52.4834194; -1.9044306
Construction startedJuly 1963
CompletedSeptember 1965
Height
Roof140 metres (460 ft)
Technical details
Floor count31
Design and construction
Architect(s)Ministry of Public Building and Works
References

The BT Tower, formerly known as the Post Office Tower and the GPO Tower, is a landmark and telecommunications tower in Birmingham, England. It was the tallest structure in the city, but was surpassed by the topping out of both the Octagon and One Eastside in 2024, which now share the title. Its Post Office code was YBMR.