BT Tower 1965 - 2015
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Lucky ITP members were treated to a 'behind the scenes' tour of the BT Tower during the 50th anniversary celebrations. |
As the chefs were preparing lunch for my BT colleagues on the 34th floor, members of the ITP (Institute of Teleccommunications Professionals) were taking part in a very special behind the scenes tour...
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The International Media Centre (IMC) monitors, switches and schedules TV feeds throughout the UK. |
| Light Straw Galore | |
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At about (level) T17 we visited a disused equipment floor which was filled with Light Straw transmission kit. |
| Out and Up | |
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We inspected one of the working aerial gallery floors and then climbed onto the roof for a spectacular view of London. |
A (1998) quote from Tony Benn (Postmaster General) sums it all up:
"Well this of course is the best view of all, from the very top of the Tower, you don't have the windows. And you see the whole city (of London) and all the various monuments. There's St. Paul's Cathedral, where they worship God, and next to it is The Bank of England, where they worship money. And of course, all buildings symbolise for people, what it is they really worship, and I suppose... Today, society worships communication, television, radio, mobile phones, Internet - It is communication that symbolises this period of civilisation, combined with the money-men."
References
The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP)
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