The Post Office Tower: symbol of a new Britain?

When the Post Office Tower was opened officially on 8 October
1965, it was London's tallest building. It was also seen as
symbolising a new, exciting technological revolution and a new
spirit of optimism, successfully capturing the public
imagination. In this talk, Mark Dunton draws on the public
records held by The National Archives to explore aspects of the
Tower's history, design and construction and its wider
significance.


Mark Dunton is principal records specialist in contemporary
history. His research interests include post-1945 British
political, social and economic history and the policies of the
Heath government in the early 1970s.