What do you get when you mix a utopian vision, a position in the heart of London, and thousands of tons of concrete? The answer is the brutal beauty of the Barbican Estate. Home to theatres, cinema, art galleries and about 4000 residents, I took a fascinating tour to discover some of the stories and intriguing details about this huge site.
London Winter Cool List 2016/17
That’s right… my seasonal #LondonLists just keep on coming! I’ve got a couple of carryovers from last year but mostly fresh new fun that’s on my list for October to March. What do you like the sound of most?
London Summer Hot List – 2016 Results
I love my seasonal #LondonLists – always inspiration for an activity and a reminder of the mindblowing scope of fun to be had in (or near) this great capital. This year, summer was a little slow to get going, but when it finally arrived, it was a mix of gorgeous sunshine, great eats and a few drinks in beer gardens, rooftops and parks – ideal! But how did I do on the all-important London Summer 2016 Hot List?!
A Royally Good Day Out
‘Cause we’ll never be royal, royal
It don’t run in our blood,
That kind of luxe just ain’t for us,
We crave a different kind of buzz…
As I trod softly through the red and gold embellished carpets of Buckingham Palace, the words of Lorde’s song Royals echoed through my head. The Royal Day Out, which allows you to visit the Queen’s Gallery, Royal Mews and State Rooms of Buckingham Palace for a few months each summer in London, was a fascinating glimpse into royal life. It was also a reminder of the history, privilege, scandals and triumphs of this centuries-old establishment.