Barbican Life
The website for Barbican Residents
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
Christmas Issue Barbican Flatwatch – Different Strokes
It’s amazing how the same piece of research can generate what appear to be totally different stories in the media. It makes one wonder if all the accusations of ‘fake news’ which have been appearing … continue reading
BARBICAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
All-Day Eating at LINO
On the newly redeveloped Bartholomew Close, by Barts Hospital and at the end of the road round the bend after the Neaman Practice, you will find LINO, a new all-day every day restaurant in the Barts … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Barbican Music Library hosts exhibition by Making Music 16 Jan – 23 March
Celebrating leisure-time music in the UK, this exhibition features quotes, posters and film from Making Music member groups and a specially commissioned series of portraits of leisure-time … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Helix/Iris – Searcy’s Gherkin flagship with great views
Our principal Barbican Centre restaurant (now Osteria) used to be, arguably, the original signature venue in Searcy’s portfolio of restaurants. Their new Helix on level 39 of the Gherkin, coupled … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
New glass globe welcomes you to the Charterhouse
As you may know, as a local, The Charterhouse opened its garden square and a new museum early in 2017. A reminder of the fascinating history of the place... set in the heart of Clerkenwell, the … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
New Duck Pop-Up in Spitalfields
Monsieur Le Duck is a new pop-up restaurant that brings the food and wine of South-West France to the heart of London. Inspired by the douceur de vivre of Gascony, it offers a simple but alluring … continue reading
BARBICANIA
Just over a year ago in a Barbicania article entitled Mortality and Succession (those with internet access can read this by entering the following link into their web browser - https://wp.me/p4Ev7N-Ww … continue reading