Museum of London Update
*** Sharon Ament updates us on what comes next for the Museum of London *** January has been a hive of activity at the museum following a jubilant and emotional closing celebration for London Wall in December. So many visitors, friends, colleagues, volunteers and supporters joined us for a [...]
St Giles’ Book Fair 3-21 May
Dear friends and neighbours, St Giles' Book Fair will open this Wednesday 3 May and run until 21 May. 11am-4pm, but until 6.30pm on Wednesdays, Thursday and Saturdays. From Thursday 18 May to the end there'll be our Flash Sale with books beneath the organ loft £1 each. Otherwise, [...]
City Carers Community
*** Navigating your way whilst supporting someone *** Our lives are busy. When asked “How are you?” in the lift or on the podium, the chances of an automatic response “I’m well” or “Good, thanks” are pretty high from a fellow resident. Underneath the surface of the automatic response, [...]
The Brutal Reality
*** How growing up in the Barbican pushed me closer to nature, by Jacob Collett *** When architect trio Chamberlin, Powell and Bon began to draw up the first sketches of the Barbican Estate, they had a vision of city living which was bold, exciting and futuristic. Their striking [...]
Dear Auntie Ann
*** Kevin Kiernan presents a selection of letters received by Ann Drewes, Barbican’s own agony aunt *** Dear Auntie Ann Lengthy waits at the GP or A+E can be a worry, but I think I can help. I am a clairvoyant, I use Precision Tarot which is like normal [...]
‘Blest is the man …
whose bowels move and melt with pity to the poor'… is a marvellous hymn by the great Isaac Watts. It is obviously true - especially for any of us (man or otherwise) that have had times of suffering the opposite. But clearly, Watts isn’t talking about digestive rhythms, he [...]
Life After London Wall
Firstly, thank you to everyone who has been to one of our Lease Extension Information sessions. We will continue these regularly to make sure that everyone has all the information they need to get them done in time. The next one is on the 16th May so let us [...]
It’s that time of year again!
With the changes announced in the autumn budget, a thorough review of your financial arrangements is more important this tax year end than ever. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowances are being reduced starting from April as well as tax on dividend income being set to increase. This is in [...]
St Giles’ Book Fair
Tuesday 21 February to Friday 10 March Open Daily 11am to 4pm and until 6pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If travelling far, call Jake on 07766 202 731 to check we aren't unexpectedly closed. Flash Sale and other prices On Wednesday 8 March we'll have a flash sale with books [...]
Interview with a Local
*** Erin Summers interviews Emma Markiewicz, Director of the London Metropolitan Archives, London’s Largest Treasure Trove *** A short twenty-minute walk from the Barbican, you’ll find the London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) just north of Farringdon. Although I used to be quite a regular to their events and exhibitions, I [...]
INSIGHT Exhibition Review
Janet Wells’ quarterly review of the Arts, Gallery and Museum scene. Tate Modern The EY Exhibition: Cezanne 5th Oct to 12 Mar 2023 Paul Cezanne (1839 -1906) It is always my plan to arrive at any popular exhibition when the doors open for the day, however the entrances for [...]
It’s a horse thing!
Suzy Waite gives us some background on the City of London police horses and their welcome autumn trample through our Barbican Wildlife Garden. Horticultural Horses “Clyde and Trug are outside!” Jo Rodgers exclaimed. “Come say hello!” Clyde and Trug visit the Barbican Wildlife Garden during London Open Gardens [...]