June 2 Jubilee Fun Day

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Bishopsgate Institute. Free Course Places

Bishopsgate Institute is offering bursaries to cover the costs of its courses programme. Classes include arts and culture; words and ideas; performing arts; and body and exercise. Details at www.bishopsgate.org.uk or call 020 7392 9200

Events

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with new photographs by James O. Davies and drawings from the architects’ newly revealed archive, most previously unpublished.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.

THEFT FROM UNATTENDED VEHICLES

Over the last few weeks there has been an increase in thefts from unattended cars in the City, including several near Golden Lane Estate. This has taken place in both car parks and where the vehicles have been parked on the street. Some of the items stolen had been left on view within the vehicle.

Along with proactive policing activity (both uniform and plain clothed operations) to deter theft and catch thieves, there are some things you can do to reduce the chances of your car being broken into. (bear in mind the cost of getting your broken window fixed is often more costly than the items stolen).
If you can, take your belongings with you rather than leaving them in the car. If you can’t, lock everything out of sight in the boot.

You should never leave the following anywhere in your car:
– Removable radio fronts (don’t leave them in the glove box)
– Portable satellite navigation systems and their mounting cradle
– Mobile phones
– MP3 players
– Handbags (under seats)
– Laptop computers and briefcases
– Cheque, credit and debit cards
– Items of clothing
– Driving documents and personal correspondence

Always try and remove these items if you can. That old coat on the back seat may be worthless but thieves won’t know that. They may break in to see if you’ve left any money or cards in one of the pockets.

It's also worth permanently marking items with your postcode.
Consider leaving your glove box open to show that it is empty.

For emergencies or where a crime is being committed please dial 999. Alternatively please contact the City of London Police switchboard to report any other concerns on (020) 7601 2222.

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