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 ...

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 ...