OPENING THE TOWER
On the 8th October 1965, Harold Wilson, the UK's Prime Minister at the time, officially opened the GPO Tower.  Anthony Wedgwood Benn (Tony Benn), the Postmaster General, was also in attendance.

POEEJ Article on the opening

Harold Wilson signing the visitors book
18th October 1965

 

The Tower is opened

 

Queen Elizabeth II opening the Tower on 13th May 1966
Is he saying "your a bit late Maaaaam"?

 

 
 
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