Blog - Part 3

How to keep calm and carry on in the Barbican

In this two-minute read, we discover five ways to keep calm during these uncertain times. Well it’s fair to say that none of us have ever lived through such uncertain times. The Coronavirus outbreak has caused global uncertainty, panic and anxiety. It would

Barbican Homeschooling

Homeschooling ideas and free resources for families in the Barbican. In this 90 second read we share a useful list of free internet resources which might prove VERY useful as parents and carers in the Barbican start homeschooling. Out of all this uncertainty

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his budget earlier

A two-minute summary of the budget for people in the Barbican and City of London The new Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his budget earlier. From a property perspective, a lot of his thunder was stolen by the big news which broke around five

What Home in Islington Do You Remember the Most?

What Home in Islington Do You Remember the Most? Two years ago, this week, one of the world’s brightest minds passed away on 14 March 2018. Professor Stephen Hawking was a genius and his best-selling book A Brief History of Time introduced readers to

Why Home Comforts In Islington Beat Palatial Living

In this 2-minute read, we discover one of the World’s most expensive palaces and why people in Islington prefer their own simpler home comforts. Close your eyes and imagine the palace of your dreams. On second thoughts, don’t close your

DIY Trouble? Leave it to the experts in Exmouth market EC1R

DIY Trouble? Leave it to the experts in Exmouth market EC1R In this 2 minute read, we will discover some DIY Disasters and why it pays to use professionals. The Do it Yourself industry in the UK is valued at around £7billion a year. But

New Property In Westminster’s Historic Ashley Gardens

New Property In Westminster’s Historic Ashley Gardens Some property buyers are looking for a home with more than a little wow factor. Our new instruction, at London’s stunning Ashley Gardens, more than fits that bill. Based in the heart of

American Icon To Play The Barbican

American Icon To Play The Barbican Cult American rocker Iggy Pop is set to play an exclusive show at local events hub, The Barbican Centre, on the 21st of November. The show, which is part of EFG London Jazz Festival 2019, is set to feature the

The Barbican Estate At 50

The Barbican Estate At 50 2019 marks a very special birthday for one of London’s truly iconic, if underappreciated, works of architecture. We are, of course, talking about the stunning Barbican Estate. While Britain had been victorious in the

Willoughby House, Barbican

Willoughby House, Barbican Sometimes a very rare property comes onto the market. A place that has a real wow factor, and could have only been completed by someone who had the vision to create something totally different. Here at AW Childs, we have been