If you know the area, this map is fascinating. Whitecross Street, now famed for its street food market, once extended all the way to St Giles's church at the heart of the modern Barbican.

Barbican Station was closed and the area around it was placed on lockdown as police dealt with a suspect package. Sign in. News Sport Business Lifestyle Culture Going Out Homes & Property Comment.

The Barbican is more than just grey – the area is also home to great coffee, delicious restaurants and fascinating museums. If you fancy exploring the City’s concrete playground, look no further.

The building, which sits opposite the Barbican Arts Centre, would provide 91,100 sqm of commercial space and 2,189 sqm of retail and community space, as well as a new public area.