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Wendy

August 26, 2016 in Ben Jonson House

Can you tell me about yourself?

I moved to London 40 years ago, and lived and worked in many different parts of the city. But I came to stay in the Barbican because it was the place where I felt at home, instantly, and now I can't imagine living anywhere else.

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What is your occupation?

I currently work part time in Bookmarks Bookshop in Bloomsbury and I also work as a Barbican Host in the Centre at least two or three days every week.

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What drew you to move to the Barbican?

I came to the Barbican because it is quite unlike anything else in London. When I worked in the city area it was constantly in my view, all curves and spikes and seemed both intimidating and exciting. It is very enigmatic, and so I decided to find out more about it.

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How long have you lived on the estate?

I've lived here for 11 years.

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What is your favourite feature of the barbican flats?

The attention to detail in the flats is unique - the quality inside the flats reminds me of being inside a luxury car.

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How have you found it living here?

I've heard many people describe the Barbican as cold, impersonal and dystopian; but that's not the way I've found it - in fact its quite the opposite: comfortable, welcoming and stylish in a non-threatening, low key way. At times it can be amazingly beautiful and entirely life enhancing.

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