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The disused Thameslink platforms at Barbican station, London
Posted on Monday, Jun 17, 2013 | No CommentsThe former Thameslink railway tracks running through Barbican station now lie abandoned and covered in weeds, with metal gates blocking access at each end. -
OMA Progress architecture exhibition at the London Barbican
Posted on Monday, Feb 20, 2012 | 1 CommentThe first UK major show to showcase the work of co-founder Rem Koolhaas’ 37 year old architectural practice, OMA/Progress was a fascinating way to spend a rainy London Saturday afternoon. -
![It has to be said that parts of it are looking a bit run down these days, although the vast Barbican estate in the City of London remains a desirable […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/barbican-london-photos-13-115x115.jpg "A spring strut through the Barbican estate, London")
A spring strut through the Barbican estate, London
Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2011 | 4 CommentsIt has to be said that parts of it are looking a bit run down these days, although the vast Barbican estate in the City of London remains a desirable […] -
A walk through the Barbican, London
Posted on Friday, Dec 3, 2010 | 7 CommentsI love walking along the elevated walkways around the Barbican on a weekend when there’s barely a soul around.