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
Innovative all-day-dining bar and canteen
Out of the Barbican from the North West Blake Tower exit, up Goswell Road past our precious City Hardware, turn right into Old Street and just over the road on the North side is the new Fare … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Barbican-based coming-of-age film
‘Soundtrack to Sixteen’ is a quirky coming-of-age film about growing up in London in the noughties. It is set in the Barbican and at Queen’s College London. It is being featured on the opening night … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Great New St. John Street wine bar
Le Cellar, St John Street’s newly opened wine bar is definitely worth frequenting. Antonin Charlier, co-owner/managing partner is a wine expert with impressive credentials, including former buyer and … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Le Cellar Wine Club
Tuesday 26th March is the next Wine club meeting at Le Cellar, 130 St John Street, London EC1V 4JS This time is all about WHITE GRAPES. Try some wine, talk & learn about wine, try more wine. … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
New Italian restaurant in Shoreditch
Shoreditch is definitely becoming one of the trendiest areas for new restaurant openings in London, and perhaps the newest, which was due to open on 22nd February, is Gloria which styles itself as a … 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