Barbican Life
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RECENT ARTICLES
Liveries unmasked
Helen Hudson unravels the mysteries of the City’s Livery Companies and Guilds and the origins and history behind the formation of these venerable City institutions. The impressive … continue reading
RECENT ARTICLES
New Era for the Charterhouse
Barbican residents should perhaps be well aware of the nearby historical and architectural gem which is the Charterhouse. It is now entering a new era with the appointment of its first female ‘Master’ … continue reading
FLATWATCH
Flat Watch Spring 2019 – Are Brexit Doubts Being Overblown?
Brexit negotiations are dragging on and both major UK political parties seem to be in turmoil over a variety of potential outcomes . The EU is seemingly staying intransigent on their negotiation … continue reading
BARBICAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Classy Italian dining in the Barbican Centre
Barbican residents are pretty well served with places to eat across the price spectrum without even having to leave the complex. There are three licensed restaurants within the Arts Complex itself … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Sound Unbound this weekend
The weekend-long classical music festival takes place 18-19 May and, for the first time, will be completely free. The festival features over 100 short performances in a relaxed festival atmosphere … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Street food burger transition in Shoreditch
It’s a bit of a stroll from the Barbican, but you’ll enjoy your burger all the more, Burger & Beyond is true street food turned restaurant. Created by Craig Povoas and Tom Stock, the beef comes … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Van Gogh & Japan
In cinemas nationwide from 4 June 2019 EXHIBITION ON SCREEN, the award-winning series that explores the biographies of history’s most revered artists, concludes its sixth season with Van Gogh & … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
Angler Terrace Collaboration with Cambridge Distillery
Having started from the 7th May and running until the end of August, Michelin-starred Angler’s rooftop terrace has launched a picturesque summer bar in collaboration with international award-winning … continue reading
BARBICANIA
Our first issue each year is this one we produce in March so although it’s a little late, may I wish you all the best for the remainder of 2019. Here at Barbican Life base camp, as your new editor, I … continue reading