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The Culture Mile, Beech Street and the RSC
Went to see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Tempest – a quite remarkable staging. The special effects were awe inspiring and was pleased to hear a week or two earlier that the RSC was being … continue reading
RECENT ARTICLES
The Culture Mile
How the City sees its cultural centre growing over the next decade The Barbican Centre, with its Theatres, Galleries, Cinema and Library, is arguably the most significant cultural centre in … continue reading
First residents move in to Blake Tower
Named after the poet, artist and mystic William Blake, who is buried in nearby Bunhill Fields, and not the Marvel Comics lawyer for the righteous of the same name, Blake Tower, is, as readers of … continue reading
FLATWATCH
SDLT impacting top end properties
In the last issue of Barbican Life we commented that the Barbican sales and lettings market was getting back to normal given all the uncertainty ahead of the June general election, the start of Brexit … continue reading
BARBICAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Rabezzana revisited
We last reviewed Enoteca Rabezzana on Long Lane a little over 2 years ago (See Enoteca Buonissima) but were tempted back with the news that the Wine Bar/Restaurant was now under new management with a … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Affordable Art Fair 19-22 Oct Battersea Park
For more details, to book tickets and browse art: affordableartfair.com … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Eating on the Ned’s rooftop
The brand new Ned hotel, which has been opened in the old Grade 1 listed Midland Bank HQ building and which occupies a big area opposite the Bank of England between Princes Street and Poultry, has no … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Barts Health NHS Trust – taking the Emergency Department to patients
Key points · Emergency patients saved a trip to hospital with new seven-day service · Physician Response Unit staffed by emergency doctors and an ambulance crew will carry … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
The Full English Ruby Murray
The Full English Ruby Murray Will Bowlby of Soho’s modern Indian restaurant ‘Kricket’ will join Mark Hix for a one-off dinner at HIX Oyster and Chop House on Monday 16th October. Sharing a love for … continue reading
BA DISCOUNT SCHEME
A list of organisations offering discounts or other incentives to Barbican Association members. If you are not already a BA member, make sure you join the Barbican Association to qualify – for most … continue reading