The post office tower

The Post Office Tower was officially opened by the British Prime Minister Harold Wilson on 8 October 1965. It was opened to the public by Postmaster-General Anthony Wedgwood Benn the following year. The Tower was a symbol of Britain's telecommunications revolution. Standing at a height of 620 feet, it was also Britain's tallest building and quickly became a major tourist attraction.

This leaflet contains a map of Britain showing the network of radio links that will be needed to cope with the volume of trunk traffic and colour television transmissions by 1970. It also provides information about opening hours and admission charges. It cost four shillings for adults and two shillings for children under fourteen years of age. It also describes the revolving restaurant 'Top of the Tower' which underwent three revolutions an hour. The public could also enjoy panoramic views of London from the three observation galleries located beneath the restaurant. The Tower cost £1, 250, 000 to build.