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Mortality and Succession
A lengthy spell in hospital does tend to focus one’s mind and emphasises one’s mortality. Certainly an eight week stint following a stroke has caused your editor to consider his future involvement … continue reading
RECENT ARTICLES
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
The London Symphony Chorus
Barbican resident Liz Reeve tells us how she ended up joining the London Symphony Chorus and what is involved. When Liz Reeve moved into the Barbican 20 years ago, she cannot have realised how many … continue reading
FLATWATCH
Barbican flat sales market nearing normal again
We read a lot in the media about property prices falling across the board, although still up by a small percentage year-on-year. However, talking to the local estate agents, who probably have the … 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
Londinium: Three-month events programme to celebrate the Roman history of London (July-October)
To celebrate the unique Roman heritage at the heart of the capital, the City of London Corporation is staging a three-month season of exhibitions, walks, talks, theatre, film and special events, … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Piano Works in Farringdon – one for the bucket list
The Piano Works is on Farringdon Road a short walk up from the tube station and on the left hand side in a listed Victorian basement. It is perhaps as much a night club as a conventional restaurant … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Culture Mile: Invitation to consultation pop-ups
With the proposed Cultural Hub linking the proposed new Museum of London site in Smithfield, the Barbican Centre and the proposed new state-of-the-art concert hall on the current MoL site being … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
Exciting Long Term Pop-Up Eateries in Broadgate Containers
British Land has announced the launch of a new pop-up food concept at Broadgate, EC2. Shipping containers in Finsbury Avenue Square have become home to an exciting line-up of five independent … 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