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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
RECENT ARTICLES
The Barbican Estate
Former Barbican resident, Stefi Orazi is marking the 50th Anniversary of the first residents moving into the estate, with a new book, due out in October, which is a comprehensive guide to the estate … continue reading
FLATWATCH
Flatwatch Autumn 2018 – Prices to Stabilise in 2019
Of the local estate agents serving the Barbican and surrounding areas, Hurford Salvi Carr (HSC) always comes up with some interesting research on both the sales and lettings markets at … continue reading
BARBICAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
The Grill at Smiths – Steaking a claim
Smiths’ bar + café (ground floor), cocktail bar (1st), grill (2nd) and restaurant and terrace (3rd and 4th) have a busy but spacious home in a recently refurbished Grade II listed warehouse sprawling … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Local hospitals to star this week in Operation:Live on TV
Local hospital staff and patients will step into the limelight this week (13-15 November 2018), starring in Channel 5's Operation:Live. Viewers will go behind the scenes to join surgeons and their … 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
IDENTITY Exhibition explores body dysmorphia
IDENTITY TEN ARTISTS EXPLORE BODY DYSMORPHIA IN POWERFUL EXHIBITION Zebra One Gallery challenged ten artists to explore body dysmorphia and self-image for Identity, a powerful group exhibition … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
Bloomberg Arcade restaurants
The latest major restaurant destination in the City is the new Bloomberg Arcade, which joins the two sections of the brand new Bloomberg development near Bank. It puzzles the editor where the … 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