Leisure Centre timetables now available

Details have now been published of the new facilities at Golden Lane Leisure Centre which is due to reopen in February. Details of offers for Golden Lane residents together with pool and exercise class timetables are on the GLSF page. Details>>>>.

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Book

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, the first book on the architects of the Golden Lane Estate and Barbican, written by Elain Harwood and published by RIBA Publications with English Heritage and the Twentieth Century Society, is to be published on 8 November. 

Based on new archival research and interviews with the architects’ families and surviving partners and their assistants, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon gives incisive accounts of the development of these two key post-war estates.  Together the estates illustrate the changing styles of post-war architecture in Britain and offer a model for modern urban living today.  The book also describes in detail CP&B’s other major commissions, beginning with Joe Chamberlin’s work at the Festival of Britain and including New Hall, Cambridge (now Murray Edwards College) and their major extensions to Leeds University, which show their interest in technical innovation as well as planning on a grand yet liveable scale. 

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon is beautifully illustrated with new photographs by James O. Davies and drawings from the architects’ newly revealed archive, most previously unpublished.

Elain Harwood is a historian with English Heritage and an authority on post-war architecture.

Cost £20

 

Using goldenlaneestate.org

goldenlaneestate.org is a social networking site open to anyone who lives or works on or in connection with Golden Lane Estate. Anyone who has a particular interest in the estate, for example, as a student, is also welcome to join.  Postings in the forum are ordered by category followed by date of discussion. Users of the site can set up new discussions within any category.

 

The Forums are moderated.  Any comments which appear to be abusive or potentially libellous or which contravene the terms of service under which this site is licensed to goldenlaneestate.org by our service provider Ning will be removed.

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Chamberlin Powell & Bon

Elain Harwood, author of a new book on Chamberlin powell & Bon, architects for Golden Lane Estae and the Barbican is giving a talk on them at the Museum of London on Feb 29th - 1-2 pm - free admission.  Residents may be interested in attendingSee More
Discussion posted by Lawrence Williams 21 hours ago
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Jonny Hazell replied to Jonny Hazell's discussion '“Our Common Place” on the Golden Lane Estate'
A quick reminder about Saturdays Give and Take day and Community Cafe. It's from 11am - 2:30pm, donations from 11:00-12:30 and collections from 12:30-2:30. Anything electrical or electronic to be taken at the owners own risk but if there are…
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Give and take community cafe at Golden Lane Community Cente

January 28, 2012 from 11am to 2:30pm
For the third community cafe, we’ll be encouraging people to donate any things they no longer want, and perhaps take something for free from what other people have brought. The event will be structured so that 11:00-12:30 is for people to bring any reusable items they no longer need and 12:30-2:30 for people to take something they need home for free.Essentially, anything reusable is welcome, including household items such as books, CDs, DVDs, electrical and electronic items (to be taken at…See More
Event updated by Jonny Hazell Wednesday
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nathan replied to Paul Lincoln's discussion 'Tripod wanted'
i have a tripod i found , manfrotto
Sunday
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Ikea Two Seater Sofa for Sale: £20

Like this: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S99826281/Klippan sofa, contemporary design. In good condition. Perfect for small flats. Has removable red cover. This could do with a wash. Also a spare powder blue cover is included.Width: 180 cmDepth: 88 cmHeight: 66 cmSeat depth: 54 cmSeat height: 43 cmMust go this week. Can be moved easily by two people.Email: rohapps-home@yahoo.co.ukSee More
Discussion posted by Crescent Res Sunday
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Great Arthur House Flat wanted to huy!

A friend of mine has just lost out a buying a flat in Great Arthur House......if anyone's thinking of selling let me know and I'll put you in touch.... timothy.chapple@btinternet.com See More
Discussion posted by Tim Chapple Jan 21
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nathan replied to Emanuel De Freitas's discussion 'Cable - Virgin Media'
what kind of dab radio do you have? does it have its own aerial or do you have to plug an aerial into it? if you know someone with a portable dab radio you could test the reception in your flat.
Jan 21
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nathan replied to Lee Studley's discussion 'Crescent house Windows'
I did read somewhere printed on the corporations garbled unfathomable web site last week, wish i had have recorded where, but they are more than aware of the woeful thermal design and performance of the estate, I think it was to do with…
Jan 20
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Maria Elizabeth Prior commented on Ian David Dowsett's blog post 'Golden Lane Estate Guest Flats'
Hi. Have still not had a reply to my questions on this post.  Would appreciate a response.  Thanks!
Jan 20
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Maria Elizabeth Prior replied to Roland Jeffery's discussion 'Free Swims for Residents'
Well, that is interesting Roland. I didn't know this.  I am not yet 60, nor am I a tenant!!!  Feel very left out!  As this new complex still sits in our Estate, existing free residents swim should still apply.  If it does…
Jan 20
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Roland Jeffery replied to Lee Studley's discussion 'Crescent house Windows'
Part of the problem in my flat and one or two others of near neighbours where we have discussed this seems to be an incompetent attempt at draught-proofing (a decade or so, ago I am told) using those dark brown hard plastic strips. These strips…
Jan 20
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Roland Jeffery replied to Roland Jeffery's discussion 'Free Swims for Residents'
What is this about free swims being for only over 60s!? Before the swimming pool closed we were clearly told that the existing free residents swim sessions would be maintained.  For these there was never previously an age limit or other…
Jan 20
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jacqui replied to Bill Clifford's discussion 'Barbican Art Classes'
great to know but I need evenings.
Jan 20
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James Whybrow replied to Roland Jeffery's discussion 'Free Swims for Residents'
To Clarify, the free swim sessions are for over 60's only.   A rent letter will be fine, as I say, you only need it the once as we will upload you onto the system.   Thanks,
Jan 20
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Emanuel De Freitas replied to Lee Studley's discussion 'Crescent house Windows'
I have had the same issue. And have said how cold it is. They really dont care. Their reply was people these days feel the cold much quicker than in the olden days. I could guess from his reply he doesnt live on the estate. We have tried putting in…
Jan 20
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Emanuel De Freitas replied to Roland Jeffery's discussion 'Free Swims for Residents'
That's good news and I never knew about the free swims during the week before. Use to pay everytime. How do you prove you are a resident. Rent letter? Get those all the time lol!
Jan 20
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Emanuel De Freitas replied to Emanuel De Freitas's discussion 'Cable - Virgin Media'
Thats really strange I'm using the standard area and can pick up Freeview HD fine. Would of thought you would need a better coverage for that than DAB radio. But maybe im wrong??
Jan 20
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James Whybrow replied to Roland Jeffery's discussion 'Free Swims for Residents'
Hi Maria,   Concession covers those over 60, students, people in receipt of benefit and those with disabilities.   Memberships can be taken out for just swimming or for the whole centre, we have options for anytime usage plus off…
Jan 20
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Maria Elizabeth Prior replied to Roland Jeffery's discussion 'Free Swims for Residents'
Thank you James for your reply. May I ask what the 'concessions' price of £2 applies to?  Is this for people over a certain age, or benefit related, at all? Also, what does the monthly membership consist of?  Is this just…
Jan 19
 
 
 

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