BT Centre, Corporate headquarters at Newgate Street, London, England
Description
The BT Centre is a ten-story office building on Newgate Street with Portland stone and granite facades. It stands directly across from St Paul's Underground station in central London, forming part of the cityscape near the historic cathedral.
History
The site originally housed the Central Telegraph Office starting in 1874 and suffered damage from air raids during both world wars. The original structure was demolished in 1967 to make way for the current building.
Culture
The building's name reflects its original purpose as the headquarters of British Telecom. Today, visitors can see how communication technology shaped the identity of this central London location.
Practical
The building is located right next to St Paul's Underground station, making it easy to reach by public transport. Its central London position means visitors can walk to many other landmarks and attractions in the area.
Did you know?
Guglielmo Marconi used a room in the previous building on this site in 1897 to transmit wireless signals to the public for the first time. A plaque marks this pioneering moment in the history of radio technology.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (United Kingdom).
London Stock Exchange
101 m
Postman's Park
134 m
Christ Church Greyfriars
96 m
Paternoster Row
102 m
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice
142 m
General Post Office, London
61 m
Goldsmiths' Hall
133 m
Greyfriars
141 m
St Vedast Foster Lane
139 m
St Anne and St Agnes
131 m
Paternoster
131 m
Statue of John Wesley
160 m
St John Zachary
165 m
St Leonard, Foster Lane
94 m
St Nicholas Shambles
37 m
King Edward Building
109 m
St Paul's Cross
152 m
Statue of Rowland Hill
99 m
Panyer Alley Boy
91 m
Paternoster Square Column
154 m
London Wall: section of Roman wall and Roman, medieval and post-medieval gateway at Aldersgate
141 m
Gate And Railings To Former Churchyard Of Church Of St Botolph
153 m
Newgate Street Clock
83 m
General Post Office North
98 m
Police Call Box At North East Angle Of Number 1
144 m
St Martins House
75 m
The London Greyfriars, site of, Newgate Street, Farringdon
117 m
General Post Office New Building
6 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes