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Tuesday 14 July 2009 8:00 pm

CITY EYE

By: admindrupal

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The Barbican estate was looking resplendent yesterday, despite turning 40 years old earlier this month. When the first resident moved in, the concrete giant had just as many critics as it did admirers. But now the three towers, which dominate the heart of the City, are widely recognised as a fine example of post-war architecture.

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