July 2010 the interior of the Barbican flat Three days have been devoted to redecoration of the hall and main bedroom, in advance of new carpets that have now been laid. They were down just in time for a weekend guest, David Monks. Hannah has chosen a new colour scheme that is very successful.  Sheila's annual barbeque had children from three families present. Geoffrey spoke to a US summer school, whose students came round for a party. We have also been to the annual Civic Dinner at the Barbers. Geoffrey, who has created quizzes for many years, has now placed access to two on a website, www.artsquiz.co.uk

This site is about

• The Barbican, the Barbican Centre and the neighbourhood facilities, is now Grade II listed.  It is about 50 years since the first ideas were proposed to develop the bomb-damaged site.  The 12.5 million face-lift to the public areas has been completed, but changes continue, with the opening of flats in Frobisher Court, development of the Heron Tower on the site of the old fire station, and the movement of two cinemas.

• The views from the towers are great and from the balcony one can see a panorama  including St. Paul's and new office building.  Within walking distance are modern office buildings by virtually all of the finest architects of the day.

• The home in Olney

• Family and friends

• Map of the Barbican