An Icon of Brutalist Architecture

A City Within a City: Radical Living Redefined

"There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart" - Kenzo Tange

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The Barbican Estate - Shakespeare Tower - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• An Icon of Brutalist Architecture

• Three Days in London

• Around The Web: A Trickling Waterfall And Roving Peacocks; London’s Hidden Foodie Haven; Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media - Hampton Court palace in Richmond, London, UK

• Yum Recipes - Pork Chops with Cider Cream Sauce

• Extra - The Barbican in Brief

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An Icon of Brutalist Architecture

Working with a site almost completely razed by the Blitz, the Barbican’s architects, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, seized the opportunity to propose a radical transformation of how we live in buildings and cities.

The result is one of London’s most ambitious and unique architectural achievements: a city within a city that is raised above street level and draws on a rich palette of references, from ancient Roman fortresses and French Modernism to Mediterranean holidays and Scandinavian design

The Barbican Center (1982) is a largest performing arts centre in the Europe. Barbican Centre, designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon in the famous Brutalist style - Shutterstock

Three Days in London

Three days in London gives you time to breathe between bucket-list landmarks and brilliant local discoveries. You’ll walk in royal footsteps, see the world from sky-high towers, dip into world-class museums, and dine under railway arches buzzing with global flavours.

From Westminster Abbey to the West End, and from the South Bank to Soho, this is your ultimate 72-hour adventure. It’s a mix of history, art, food, and fun—designed for travellers who want it all without rushing through.

Have you ever done London in three days—or would you give it a go now?

St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus - Shutterstock

Around The Web

A Trickling Waterfall And Roving Peacocks

Over in West London, nestled within Holland Park, is a charming, hyper-Instagrammable, oasis of calm. Kyoto Garden is found almost smack in the middle of the park

London’s Hidden Foodie Haven

Tucked beneath Bermondsey’s railway arches, Maltby Street Market is a weekend gem where old London charm meets bold global flavours. Expect sizzling street food, artisan treats, and a vibrant flag-lined alley full of atmosphere

The Prince of Teck

Welcome to The Prince of Teck! Looking for the perfect place to grab a relaxing drink? Or even a spot of Breakfast come joins us for the most flavoursome , best value food in Earl's Court

Visiting Devon & Cornwall

Flanked on three sides by the sea, they offer visitors over 1200 miles of coastline to explore. Towering cliffs drop down to secluded coves or long sandy beaches. With a long history in fishing and seafaring, there are hundreds of small harbours to see too, boats bobbing on the water

Pollock’s Toy Museum

Pollock’s Toy Museum is one of the oldest toy museums in the UK – founded in 1956, although the origins of the collection date from much earlier. The collection is home to an extensive and much-loved collection

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

Buckingham Palace - Love to Visit London

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From Social Media

Hampton Court palace in Richmond, London, UK

Yum

Pork Chops with Cider Cream Sauce

Extra 

The Barbican in Brief

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