The Barbican Centre is often described as Marmite: you either love it or hate it. For some, the massive concrete estate is a ‘soulless’, maze-like ‘hellscape’. But, for others, it’s an ...

2. The Duchess of Kent declared the York Barbican open in September 1991, ending years of talks about the need for such a centre in the city. 3. Many famous faces have appeared at the venue over ...

Whether you love or loathe the concrete geometry of the iconic Barbican estate, it tends to inspire strong feelings ... this city within a city now contains a huge performing arts centre, a tranquil, ...

2. The Duchess of Kent declared the York Barbican open in September 1991, ending years of talks about the need for such a centre in the city. 3. Many famous faces have appeared at the venue over the ...

Devotees of brutalism are desperate to snap up these ‘ugly’ flats in the capital (Credits: Getty Images) Early critics branded the buildings, with their distinctive service towers, eyesores.

Science fiction books on display at Into the Unknown: A Journey through Science Fiction, Barbican Centre 3 June – 1 September. Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images The wider story of sci-fi and its ...