The
BT Tower, built in the early 1960s, is one of London's most iconic structures, soaring 191 metres into the sky.
Once London's tallest building, it can still be seen from many locations across the city, its thin, cylindrical design easy to spot.
Sadly, due to security issues, the central London tower was closed to the public in 1981, and remains closed despite occasional rumours that it will once again admit visitors.
So you may be interested to know that on one day in August, you can, if you're quick off the mark, take a trip to the top of the tower - for charity.
The opportunity has been organised by
Freedom from Torture, which, on 8th August, will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of John McCarthy's release after being
held captive by a militant group in Lebanon.
McCarthy, who was working as a journalist in Lebanon at the time of his abduction, was snatched by the group in 1986 and held for more than five years.
A ticket for the event costs £30, every penny of which goes to Freedom from Torture, a medical foundation that supports survivors of torture.
The celebration gives everyone who signs up the chance to take the lift to the top of the tower. Best sellotape your jaw in place before you go because if you don't, it's going to hit the floor - the stunning views are among the best you'll get from anywhere in the city.
The event includes refreshments, though you'll probably find yourself too busy gazing in awe at the dazzling vistas to waste time seeking out a cheese and pickle sandwich.
A number of time slots are available throughout the day, starting at 10am, with the last group being taken to the top at 3.30pm.
This is such a rare event that tickets are bound to be snapped up fast, so now you're at the end of the article, click
here to bag yourself a ticket.
