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Worms eye view of the new television and radio telephony tower buiilt in the Bloomsbury
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Worms eye view of the new television and radio telephony tower buiilt in the Bloomsbury
Worms eye view of the new television and radio telephony tower buiilt in the Bloomsbury district of Central London, near London University. When complete it will be 619 ft high, with a revolving restaurant at the top.
14 September 1963
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Media ID 11259826
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1960s Building Communication Landmark Nineteen Sixties Sixties Street Light Communications Tower Gpo Tower Under Construction
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This print captures a mesmerizing worms-eye view of the iconic new television and radio telephony tower in the heart of London's Bloomsbury district. Standing tall at an impressive height of 619 ft, this architectural marvel is set to become a prominent landmark near London University. The image showcases the tower during its construction phase on a historic day - 14th September 1963. The sheer magnitude of the structure is awe-inspiring, with its sleek design reaching towards the sky. As one gazes upwards, they can envision the future possibilities that lie within this towering masterpiece. Interestingly, once completed, it will boast a unique feature – a revolving restaurant situated at its summit. This addition promises breathtaking panoramic views for diners lucky enough to secure reservations. Amidst bustling streets and illuminated by streetlights below, this photograph encapsulates both progress and innovation in communication technology during the vibrant era of the 1960s. Known by various names such as GPO Tower or General Post Office Tower, it symbolizes British Telecom's commitment to revolutionize telecommunications. While we admire this remarkable achievement in engineering and architecture through this image captured by TopFoto, let us appreciate not only its physical grandeur but also recognize its significance as an emblematic representation of human ingenuity and advancement in communication systems throughout history.
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