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Residents477Waitrose supports local communities in Barbican area
Those of us who live in the City of London, like others living in Greater London, know that London is really just a collection of villages.
By Ian Burleigh -
Residents373It’s not who you know, it’s Huguenot
These remarkable people, Protestants fleeing persecution in France in the 16th-18th Centuries, originated the term ‘refugee’ and made an immeasurable contribution to the life of this country.
By Ben Brown -
Residents461City’s zero emission road dubbed “vanity project”
Our man in Golden Lane, Billy Mann, discusses the importance of the Culture Mile project for Square Mile residents as well as the contentious Beech Street plans.
By Billy Mann -
Residents516St Botolph’s church improvements hide art installation
‘Sanctuary’, a large fibreglass sculpture by Naomi Blake, formerly sat prominently by the main entrance to the church but it has since been moved to the fire escape.
By Ian McPherson -
Residents503Residents await execution of plan for Golden Lane estate office
Our man in Golden Lane, Billy Mann, discusses the proposals in place for the estate office, and what it means for the future of the community centre.
By Billy Mann -
Residents638Golden Lane Estate residents celebrate 60th anniversary
Our man in Golden Lane, Billy Mann, explains how the estate’s residents are doing their bit to preserve the rich and varied history of this historical area.
By Billy Mann -
Residents911London residents establish energy production business
Residents of the Middlesex Street Estate have banded together to establish an energy production business - starting their own green energy micro-revolution in the City of London.
By Ian McPherson -
Residents868Laundrette scare gets residents talking about facilities
Our man in the Golden Lane Estate, Billy Mann, explains why the local Barbican Estate Laundrette is such an important facility for those living on Golden Lane.
By Billy Mann -
Residents896Barbican@50 Festival brings residents together
Barbican resident and City Matters contributor, Helen Hudson, brings us up to date on the major issues affecting locals, including the Barbican@50 Festival.
By Helen Hudson -
Residents824Growing angst over new Petticoat Tower plans
Middlesex Street Estate resident and City Matters contributor, Ian McPherson, says a lack of information around public health is causing local concern.
By Ian McPherson