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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
HIX Oyster Celebration 16 September
HIX Oyster Celebration 16 September A free event for anyone to pop down to between 11 and 5pm Details at http://www.hixrestaurants.co.uk/event/hix-oyster-chop-house/ … 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
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
RESTAURANT NEWS
Bird’s summer menu and Spritz garden
Bird of Smithfield’s relatively new Head Chef, Tommy Boland, has now been successfully cooking there since October 2016. He has a strong background of working at Michelin starred restaurants and this … 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