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A SQUARE nex to Liverpool Street
Station may be renamed after a
London-based stockbroker who
saved hundreds of Jewish children
from the Nazis. Sir Nicholas
Winton, who died in 2015 and was
the inspiration for the Anthony
Hopkins film One Life, organised
the evacuation of more than 650
children from Czechoslovakia
in the late 1930s, writes Local
Democracy Reporter Ben Lynch.
He had visited Prague in 1938 to
see the camp set up after the area
became overwhelmed with refugees
fleeing the German invasion.
He subsequently asked the British
Government to relax immigration
laws and a low some Czech children
to enter the UK. This was agreed, on
the proviso each child was matched
to a host family, and had £50.
Sir Nicholas Winton and a group
of volunteers, including his mother,
a ranged for 669 children to relocate
to the country over the next
few months, finding host families
and raising funds to pay for their
travel.
In recognition of these efforts,
the City of London Corporation is
proposing a section of Liverpool
Street, a square next to Liverpool
Street Station, which is where the
children would have journeyed into,
be renamed the Sir Nicholas Winton
Square. The Sir Nicholas Winton
Memorial Trust, established in 2018
to store documents and other
memorabilia, has spoken positively
abou the plans.
Laurence Winton, the grandson
of Sir Nicholas Winton and a
trustee of the group, told the Local
Democracy Reporting Service
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Liverpool Street square
to be renamed after man
AFTER MAN WHO HELPED BRING MORE THAN 650
CHILDREN FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA TO THE UK IN THE LATE
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(LDRS): “We are truly grateful for this
initiative, which wi l serve as a lasting
tribute to Sir Nicholas Winton’s
humanitarian efforts.
“We believe that a permanent
renaming wi l not only honour
his legacy but wi l also serve as an
educational landmark. It wi l remind
passers-by of the virtues of compassion
and bravery, and the significant
impact one individual can make in
the lives of many.”
The consultation is cu rently
open, and is due to run until April
25. The film, One Life, was shown
in the UK earlier this year. It sta red
Sir Anthony Hopkins as Sir Nicholas
Winton, with Helena Bonham Carter
and Sir Jonathan Pryce also among
the cast.
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Helping deliver a ‘world-class’ organisation
The City of London Corporation has unveiled its new
five-year Corporate Plan with six outcomes to guide
its leadership at local, London-wide, national, and
international levels.
The plan, which took effect from the beginning of
April, is designed to ensure that the City Corporation
focuses on its mission to be a world-class organisation
that fully embraces the needs and diversity of the
communities it serves.
The six outcomes are:
Diverse Engaged Communities
Dynamic Economic Growth
Leading Sustainable
Environment
Vibrant Thriving Destination
Providing Excellent Services
Flourishing Public Spaces
In the plan, the City Corporation’s Policy Chairman,
Chris Hayward, has pledged to continue the
revitalisation of the Square Mile and strengthen the
organisation’s role in London, pressing forward with
its Vision for Economic Growth to unlock a £225 billion
investment to boost prosperity, create jobs, and help
fund UK public services.
He said the City Corporation is partnering with the
Greater London Authority to build a “new world-class
London Museum” in the former Smithfield market
buildings, creating leading cultural and learning
experiences, and building an “international justice hub”
and future City of London Police headquarters through
a new development at Salisbury Square.
He said the City Corporation would work to promote
and secure the Square Mile as a “magnetic place that
attracts businesses and people alike, being a successful
and safe area – a world-leading business district and
leisure destination”, with thriving, seven-day-a-week
retail, leisure, and business services.
City of London Corporation Policy
Chairman, Chris Hayward
“Over the next five years,
this plan’s six outcomes
will guide our leadership
at local, London, national,
and international levels and
ultimately ensure everything
we do aligns to our mission
to be world-class.”
City of London Corporation Town Clerk and
Chief Executive, Ian Thomas CBE
“The City of London
Corporation is a unique
organisation. For 900
years, we’ve served as
custodians of the nation’s
trading centre, the beating
heart of London.”
The Plan was approved following an extensive
engagement process and will be supported by
the City Corporation’s first People Strategy.

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Square near Liverpool Street
Station could be renamed
SIR NICHOLAS WINTON HELPED TO BRING HUNDREDS OF
CHILDREN FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA TO THE UK IN THE 1930S
A SQUARE next to Liverpool Street
Station may be renamed after a
London-based stockbroker who
saved hundreds of Jewish children
from the Nazis. Sir Nicholas
Winton, who died in 2015 and was
the inspiration for the Anthony
Hopkins film One Life, organised
the evacuation of more than 650
children from Czechoslovakia
in the late 1930s, writes Local
Democracy Reporter Ben Lynch.
He had visited Prague in 1938 to
see the camps set up after the area
became overwhelmed with refugees
fleeing the German invasion.
He subsequently asked the British
Government to relax immigration
laws and allow some Czech children
to enter the UK. This was agreed, on
the proviso each child was matched
to a host family, and had £50.
Sir Nicholas Winton and a group
of volunteers, including his mother,
arranged for 669 children to relocate
to the country over the next
few months, finding host families
and raising funds to pay for their
travel.
In recognition of these efforts,
the City of London Corporation is
proposing a section of Liverpool
Street, a square next to Liverpool
Street Station, which is where the
children would have journeyed into,
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be renamed the Sir Nicholas Winton
Square. The Sir Nicholas Winton
(LDRS): “We are truly grateful for this
initiative, which will serve as a lasting
impact one individual can make in
the lives of many.”
Memorial Trust, established in 2018 tribute to Sir Nicholas Winton’s The consultation is currently
to store documents and other
memorabilia, has spoken positively
about the plans.
Laurence Winton, the grandson
of Sir Nicholas Winton and a
trustee of the group, told the Local
humanitarian efforts.
“We believe that a permanent
renaming will not only honour
his legacy but will also serve as an
educational landmark. It will remind
passers-by of the virtues of compassion
open, and is due to run until April
25. The film, One Life, was shown
in the UK earlier this year. It starred
Sir Anthony Hopkins as Sir Nicholas
Winton, with Helena Bonham Carter
and Sir Jonathan Pryce also among
Democracy Reporting Service
and bravery, and the significant the
cast.
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City to recommend plans to replace
Museum of London with office blocks
THE CITY of London has indicated it will
recommend approving the controversial
London Wall West scheme – days before
the public consultation is due to end, writes
Local Democracy Reporter Ben Lynch.
The Corporation issued a letter on April 2 to
‘contributors’ to the proposed redevelopment
project in which it states it will advise
the plans be given the green light, despite
the consultation due to run until April 6.
Campaigners have called on members
to “reject the application for what it is: unfit
for purpose, unworkable, damaging to the
City’s reputation and, most alarming of all,
injurious to the future of people and the
planet”.
A City of London spokesperson said a
formal recommendation will not be made
until a week prior to the planning committee
meeting on April 17, at which members will
be able to decide for themselves whether
to approve or refuse the proposal.
The City is looking to demolish both the
Museum of London and Bastion House,
a 1970s Brutalist office block on the edge
of the Barbican estate, and replace them
with three new buildings between five and
17-storeys tall. A number of public realm
improvements are also to be delivered.
Planning documents detail how the
redevelopment will be less carbon-intensive
over the long-term than retaining the
current buildings, which it says are unwelcoming
and unused. These claims have,
however, been contested by campaigners
against the scheme, who are pushing for
a retrofit and reuse approach and for the
existing buildings to be put to ‘cultural,
creative and educational/learning use’.
Since the proposal went live on the City’s
planning portal, which is both applicant
and local authority, hundreds of objections
have been filed, with the potential redevelopment
described as ‘shameful’ and
‘ill-considered’.
Technical difficulties meant the public
consultation’s initial end-date of early
February was extended to April 6. However,
despite it still running at the time of writing,
the Local Democracy Reporting Service
(LDRS) has seen correspondence from
the City dated April 2 in which it states its
Chief Planning Officer will recommend
the scheme be approved. A decision is due
to be made at the Planning Applications
Sub-Committee meeting on April 17.
A spokesperson for the Barbican Quarter
Action (BQA) group, which was formed to
fight for ‘responsible’ planning in the City,
said: “The story of London Wall West highlights
serious concerns about the custodianship
of the built environment in the City
as well as a flawed planning consultation
process. It throws light on a system of
governance that appears to play with due
process and ignores significant factors
other than financial gain.
“The City of London’s conduct since
the inception of its plans for a mammoth
office development, on a site of immense
heritage significance at London Wall West
and a core part of the Barbican Estate,
reveals a story of questionable governance,
flawed processes, financial incoherence,
cultural vandalism and most notably disregard
for its own policies for urgent climate
action.”
They added the City has dumped ‘a
tsunami of additional documents’ onto its
planning portal since extending the public
consultation, and that the platform had
frequently been down, preventing access
to the files.
“Consequently Barbican Quarter Action
hopes that when the Committee sits on
April 17 it will reject the application for
what it is: unfit for purpose, unworkable,
damaging to the City’s reputation and,
most alarming of all, injurious to the future
of people and the planet. We continue to
believe that this great City can and should
do better and that it should retain and
adapt these fine buildings in line with its
own policies on sustainable development.”
A City of London Corporation spokesperson
said: “No officer recommendation
Image: Jan Marc Petroschka.
has been cast in relation to this planning
application.”
The LDRS previously reported how
the two buildings are to potentially be
occupied by the City of London Police
and School for Girls Sixth Form. A spokesperson
for the City confirmed it is working
with the City of London Police to find ‘an
interim facility’ while Guildhall Yard East is
being refurbished, though that no decision
had been made. They would not comment
on the School for Girls sixth form, currently
located in the Barbican estate, though said
requests had been received to use both of
the buildings.
Opinion: Chris Hayward
City of London Corporation launches new five-year Corporate Plan and People Strategy
THE City of London is unique. Our blend of
ancient history with modern skyscrapers,
first-class business ecosystem and thriving
residential communities, mean that we are
one of the world’s great cities.
The Square Mile’s story is one of
Image: Jenny Green and
City of London Corporation
evolution – a place that people and firms
the world over have made home. Time and
again, the City has proven its resilience, its
adaptability, and its leadership.
Today’s challenges demand that we
rise to this historical standard. We have
problems to solve like economic growth,
the climate crisis, and technological
transformation.
The Square Mile must chart a course
that engages with these big issues because
where the City succeeds, our communities
succeed, and the country succeeds.
To support the City along the continued
path to success, the City of London
Corporation – the governing body of the
Square Mile – has launched its new fiveyear
Corporate Plan and People Strategy.
We have set out our priorities for the
next five years, strengthening areas that
matter across the City: our communities,
economic growth, the environment, our
competitiveness, our public services, and
our green spaces.
These priorities are interlinked: better
economic growth will boost the City’s
competitiveness and public services, which
strengthens our communities, open spaces,
and environment. Likewise, improving our
environment and open spaces, strengthens
our communities, public services, and
competitiveness, which will provide better
economic growth.
Taken together, our Corporate Plan
and People Strategy are opportunities to
provide a world-class experience for all
those who live, work, learn, and explore
in the Square Mile and use our services
further afield.
We have been guided by the principle
that the Square Mile means many things to
many people.
Locally, the Square Mile is home to
around 8,600 residents and 22,000 businesses.
There are many reasons why
people and firms choose the City: we are a
safe and secure place to be, our unrivalled
history and heritage, our cultural offer, and
our leading business network to name just
a few.
Globally, the City is the leading light of
commerce, the historic home of financial
and professional services. We are full of
talented people from across the world,
all working to strengthen trade not just
between cities and countries, but across
continents.
Nationally, the Square Mile is the engine
in the economy. A record high 615,000
people work here, covering everything
from food and finance to science and
social media.
And the City is a vital partner in the capital’s
success. We work with the boroughs,
City Hall, and others, to speak with one
voice, ensuring that London is well represented
both domestically and abroad.
As the custodians of the City, we have
a duty to deliver excellence. Whether it is
delivering brilliant basic statutory duties like
any other local authority, or supporting an
unrivalled commercial infrastructure, we
deliver for people.
I do not underestimate the challenges
that lie ahead. But we should relish the
responsibility that comes with being part of
a great global city.
We have a huge contribution to make, so
together, let’s take the City into a brighter,
more prosperous, and more sustainable
future for all.

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BUSINESS FOCUS
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten
Trinity Square, Rotunda Bar and Lounge
INTERVIEW:
MARIE FLEURY
WE sat down with Marie
Fleury, General Manager
at Four Seasons Hotel
London at Ten Trinity
Square. In this interview
we discuss her work at
the hotel, what she admires most about
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity
Square and her hopes for 2024. Read on
to find out more.
Tell us about yourself and how you
got into the hospitality sector?
I have always been driven by a passion for
making a positive impact on people’s lives
and a desire to explore different cultures.
When I was deciding on a career path, I
didn’t have a specific industry in mind, but
knew I wanted something that would allow
me to travel and connect with people.
A relative of mine who was a pastry chef
in Geneva, and my only connection to
the hospitality sector, suggested I enrol in
hospitality school in Switzerland. I was so
inspired and fascinated by my experience
there, that it confirmed to me instantly that
this is what I wanted to do.
The City is full of amazing hotels.
What makes Four Seasons Hotel
London at Ten Trinity Square
unique?
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity
Square distinguishes itself through the
exceptional care and dedication of our
team, and the ambiance we work tirelessly
to cultivate to ensure each and every guest
has a memorable stay with us.
The hotel is situated within a beautifully
restored, 100 year building with a history
that is truly unique to this part of the city.
In addition to this, we’re proud to provide
guests with a diverse array of experiences
and offers, from the culinary excellence
of our restaurants which includes two
Michelin-starred La Dame de Pic London,
Mei Ume and Rotunda Bar and Lounge, to
our tranquil spa and wellness facilities and
expansive guest rooms, suites and longstay
residences.
Talk us through the experience
that guests can expect with an
overnight stay at Four Seasons
Hotel London at Ten Trinity
Square?
Guests of the hotel can expect to be
welcomed warmly like family, and enjoy
the royal treatment from the moment they
enter the building. We have many repeat
guests who express that they experience a
genuine sense of a home away from home
when staying with us.
What do you love most about
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten
Trinity Square?
There is really so much to love about this
hotel. I have a huge amount of respect
and admiration for our passionate team,
whose care for our guests is at the forefront
of everything they do. I’minspired
by the building’s splendour, which had
been meticulously restored to preserve
its historical significance, and the diversity
of experiences on offer within. It is truly
a jewel in the crown of the Four Seasons
hotel portfolio.
What are the characteristics of a
successful General Manager?
First and foremost, it’s critical to foster a
culture of support and enjoyment amongst
staff, to ensure they enjoy the work they’re
doing. Hospitality is an industry of the heart
and without a happy and fulfilled team, no
hotel will get very far. This goes hand in
hand with guest satisfaction, which I also
consider a key measure of success. We can
learn so much from positive and constructive
feedback, and it’s important to take the
time to consider what our guests are saying
closely. It is also very important to ensure
our ownership company is satisfied with
the way we manage their asset.
These things take a great degree of
tenacity, patience and thorough commitment
to achieve on top of managing the
day-to-day operations of a luxury hotel.
Talk us through your biggest
achievements?
Being appointed to my first General
Manager position here at Four Seasons
Ten Trintiy Square has been a significant
achievement for me, and something I’ve
built upon a lifetime of hard work. I’m
especially proud of this as I feel I’m a living
testament to those who have warned me
that it’s not possible to have a normal life in
a position like mine.
I want to dispel the misconception that
it’s not possible to be married with children
and be a General Manager, although it
does require sacrifice, perseverance and
patience. I want to give hope to other
aspiring women in hospitality who are
made to feel its inaccessible or that they
won’t have a fulfilling personal life. If you
set yourself a dream, you can get there.
What are the biggest challenges
you face and how do you
overcome them?
Managing work-life remains a perpetual
challenge, but one that can be mitigated
by fostering a cohesive and supportive
team. This became particularly apparently
as we began to rebuild post- COVID, and
we were able to achieve great momentum
as everyone began to align. Another
challenge we face is the extremely tough
competition we face in the industry, in a
vibrant city like London. We distinguish
ourself from the competition through the
light-hearted luxury hospitality that guests
enjoy in our hotel, and the distinctive and
excellent offering across our restaurants,
bars and spa.
Which other hotels in the City do
you think are fabulous?
In the city of London, properties such as
Rosewood and The Ned stand out as
vibrant and exceptional contenders. Each
offers a distinct ambiance that contributes
to the City’s diverse hospitality landscape.
What advice would you give to any
aspiring General Managers?
I would encourage aspiring General
Managers to believe in their capabilities,
and recognise the incredible opportunities
for growth and enrichment within
this fascinating industry. The multifaceted
nature of the role means that no two days
are the same, and you’ll be able to try your
hand at so many different areas of the business
- from sales and marketing to rooms,
finance, food and beverage and more.
Also… I highly recommend joining Four
Seasons, as the company is expanding
so rapidly and there are so many exciting
prospects available within the company!
What’s in the pipeline for 2024?
Our primary focus for 2024 is to align with
the company’s new and robust strategic
vision, while consolidating everything we’ve
worked to achieve over the past two years
following the hotel closure during Covid.
We’re really looking forward to continuing
to deliver the excellence synonymous with
the Four Seasons brand, and having fun
while we’re at it.

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ELEVATED VENUE FOR LARGE CONFERENCES
AND EVENTS NOW OPEN IN THE CITY
CONVENE SANCROFT, ST. PAUL’S CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 1,200 GUESTS
IF you fancy a change of scenery
from your office or the typical hotel
ballroom space, finding somewhere
suitable for your most important team
gatherings and in-person events can
be tricky. Does the space meet your
requirements? Do you have to pay for extra
technology? What food will be suitable for
your guests, and who will prepare it?
Cue Convene, a network of
one-stop-shop venues in London.
Convene is a global hospitality company
that designs and manages premium
meeting, event, and flexible office spaces,
and is celebrating the grand opening of its
newest UK venue, Convene Sancroft, St.
Paul’s this month.
Located in Paternoster Square in the City
of London, this expansive new venue spans
45,000 square feet across two floors and
can accommodate a total of up to 1,200
guests. The space is ideal for major conferences
with large main-stage sessions and
breakouts, trade shows, exhibitions, or
large corporate receptions.
Anyone who plans conferences and
events knows how important it is to find
the perfect location - one with enough
space, great food, and technology that
actually works. What you’ll find at Convene
Sancroft, St. Paul’s is all of this and more:
• Seven unique meeting spaces - each
of which can be custom-configured to
accommodate various event types;
• Robust gallery space for networking and
food breaks;
• Unlimited snack and beverage stations
throughout the space for attendees;
• And café seating to enjoy meals prepared
by a Convene Executive Chef.
The centerpiece of the venue is unquestionably
the 900-person grand hall, the
largest space within the Convene global
portfolio of brands, and the largest single
above-ground meeting room in the City of
London.
Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s was designed
in partnership with acclaimed architecture
and design firm Woods Bagot and was
inspired by the Elizabethan era. Key design
elements include:
• A bar made from elegant marble from
Northern Italy;
• Columns reminiscent of those in the
surrounding Paternoster Square to break
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up and frame built-in seating and snack
bar elements;
• Floating ceiling timber rafts boasting
a quintessential Elizabethan diamond
pattern;
• Bold moments of color through the furniture
elements and lighting fixtures;
• Varying floor finishes including a basket
weave-inspired timber floor at reception
and carpets with detailed tapestry and
textile feel;
• And floral wallpapers and fabrics
throughout.
Convene recently acquired the storied
UK event company etc.venues and now
has a combined 14 venues across the
UK, including in London, Birmingham,
and Manchester. As a hospitality-oriented
meeting and event provider, Convene
venues include everything needed for a
turnkey conference or event, including:
• A dedicated hospitality team that provides
full-service event production resources
• Meeting and event spaces designed to
maximize collaboration and productivity,
each of which can also be customconfigured
to accommodate various
event types and sizes
• In-house catering run by seasoned
executive chefs with a focus on providing
delicious and nutritious meals and snacks
meant to energize and invigorate
• In-room A/V tools and technology inclusive
of high-resolution projection screens,
built-in cameras and microphones for a
seamless hybrid experience, and top-ofthe-line
theater-lighting systems
Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s
• Digital signage screens and totems
throughout each location, providing
event branding opportunities
• Established relationships with preferred
external vendors for everything from
entertainment, impressive high-end
decor, gifting and favors, step-andrepeats
and branded signage, and more
At Convene and etc.venues, you can always
expect premium hospitality, with food and
technology handled in-house.
•Learn more about the Convene
portfolio of brands, which includes
etc.venues, at www.convene.com and
enquire about hosting your next event at
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ARTS & CULTURE
ANDREW PIERRE HART
BIO-DATA FLOWS AND OTHER RHYTHMS - A LOCAL STORY
BETHAN Putnam interviews
Andrew Pierre Hart
on his new exhibition,
Bio-Data Flows and Other
Rhythms – A Local Story. The
exhibition runs until 7 July
2024 at Whitechapel Gallery.
Tell us a bit about the exhibition.
‘Bio-Data Flows and Other Rhythms –
A Local Story’ is a multi-layered show
that explores ideas and experiences
whilst in the Whitechapel area. Drawing
on a conversation with a local restaurant
worker most of the ideas were generated
from this conversation. Painting, mural,
sculpture and video and sound all work
together to create an installation. The
show thinks through information and
stats and reconfigures them into an
installation that speaks of the process of
thinking that is the show – an example
of this in the painting Bio-Data Flows
– Tower Hamlets Ward. The painting
utilises population statistics, flags and
the map of Whitechapel as the structure
and abstracted visual for the painting.
Why did you choose
Whitechapel as the focus of the
exhibition?
As I stepped out of the station to meet
the director Gilane Tawadros to discuss
the show, the initial rhythm and tempo
of Whitechapel High St, with its big city
skyscrapers, modernist architecture and
local feel, instantly inspired me as my
research sparked by the conversation, the
histories began to unfold and when learning
that Whitechapel was the 1st place a lot of
travelling, sea-faring and emigrated people
lived, worked and built lives. This was the
first place people of Caribbean and African
heritage would have lived in the UK.
Please could you walk us through
the process of creating the
soundscape that accompanies the
visual artwork?
The soundscape/soundtrack from the film
is an exploration of sound and my particular
interest in experimental sound and
recording practices. From the sound of the
train that runs through the underbelly of
Whitechapel Gallery to the quiet noise of
streets at night, the soundscape attempts to
take you through a journey of sounds and
rhythms that spill out as I move around
Whitechapel. I have also composed electronic
rhythmic works to create the intensity
of the hustle and bustle as well as a nod to
alternative music scenes that have been
part of a wider music culture that took
over, like the graffiti in the streets of the
surrounding area. Acoustic instruments,
sax by blue cloud and a clarinet solo by
Shabaka offer meditative times and odes to
London streets.
What would you like for visitors to
take away from the exhibition?
I had a recent conversation around the
structure of language and the way it guides
our thinking and the way we engage. It’s
more about what the viewers bring also.
The show is now open for a week and to
brilliant moments. 1) Two small families
were sat together on the ground, drawing
the mural peacefully, enjoying the time
together. 2) Three generations of a family
were sitting watching the film. These
moments that people bring to the work are
important to me and also to the ethos of
the gallery. I want people to know that
they are welcome to explore their local
gallery.
Did you have a favourite part of
the process when creating the
exhibition?
Researching Whitechapel through lived
experience of walking, taking, hanging out,
late night walks to explore the different
tempos, light and architecture, this was very
valuable; having time to explore but also to
have a wide-range of research tools and
putting those at play – the ears, eyes and
memory as data-capture interests me
particularly as I teach. The making of the
mural was a meditative time spent with two
other artists/students Sondliwe and Afoditi
– three days of Jazz fm, eating together,
conversation and focus time on drawing
the ebbs and flows between quiet, conversation,
laughing and supporting was and
is as much the art for the viewer as the art
for us.
What challenges have you faced
while creating the exhibition, and
how did you overcome them?
Time was of the essence – good scheduling,
timetabling and organisation from
us all helped to actually have a smooth and
well-timed install. I travelled a bit last
year for shows all organised before I was
commissioned, I had to work around and
with that, the video was produced and the
texts written whilst abroad, this all had to be
factored in – in a way travelling at the same
time as working on the show, I consider
still part of the show, you can see this in
clips that show a wider relation to the work
– visual connections in Barbados, Taiwan,
Lagos and Italy.
Which other artists inspire you?
I have a staple of artists who never
put a foot wrong with the work they do and
even when they shift it’s just me having to
catch up and I find this particularly with
one of my favourites Chris Ofili and the list
starts there:
• Hurvin Anderson
• Kerry James Marshall
• Alvaro Barrington
• Peter Doig
• Frank Bowling
• Oscar Murillo
• Simeon Barclay
• Jennifer Packer
• Sonia Boyce
• Barbara Walker
• Torkwase Dyson
• Alma Thomas
• Helen Frankenthaler
• Larry Achiampong
• Christian Marclay
What’s in the pipeline for the rest
of 2024?
I will be in a group show at Lisson
Gallery and Gallery 1957, both in London.
Also in talks with a couple of potential
shows.
A podcast coming with San Clemente
with Grace Bailey – it’s a very warm conversation
on all sorts of topics – think a good
conversation of tea or coffee (although I
drink neither).
An interview with Francesca Gavin on
NTS radio at the end of March.
And finally, alongside the screening
event at Whitechapel, there will be a durational
sound event at least six hours where
Remer Cier and I will explore sound that
relates to the area and more.

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FOOD & DRINK
BURGER TIME
IN THE CITY
BY ANGELA SHARDA
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Jugad
A wonderful spot for lunch nestled in Broadgate
Circle that deserves to be tried this
month is Jugad. If you’re looking for a casual
spot to get your Indian food fix during your
lunch break then this is it. With generous
portion sizes, diners won’t be leaving this
place disappointed. The team at City Matters
recently had the pleasure of visiting and felt
immediately comfortable by the casual feel
of this spot. We ordered the samosa chaat
to share which comes in a generous portion
size – tasty and filling. However, if you’re just
Cinnamon Kitchen
opting for one dish of the menu during your
lunch break then the aloo gobi wrap is a great
shout. The naan bread is generously filled
with potatoes and cauliflower with spices that
are wonderfully balanced. However, if you’re
more of a meat lover then the chicken wrap
is a fantastic choice. Not only does this spot
offer great value for money but also gives
diners a chance to grab some authentic
Indian food during their lunch break. One to
check out this month.
•1 Finsbury Avenue EC2M 2PF
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WHO doesn’t love a good burger?
Whether it’s beef or chicken – we’ve got
you covered. Here’s our pick of the finest
burger joints in the City.
Boom Bap Burger
If you’ve been to Leadenhall Market you’ll
know that there are no shortage of food
joints to try. Boom Bap Burger delivers on
hearty burgers that not only taste delicious
but are also perfect for those social media
shots. But Boom Bap Burger doesn’t stop
at just burgers. For sides, be sure to check
out the onion rings or the cheesy fries -
both are a fantastic choice. The chicken
wings here are also fabulous and are
generously portioned. The staff at Boom
Bap Burger are attentive, friendly and pay
close attention to detail. The team at City
Matters highly recommends this burger
joint as one to be added to your list for the
next time that you are craving a delicious
burger in the heart of the City.
•Leadenhall Market EC3V 1LR
boombapburger.com
Honest Burgers
As you’ll notice there are a fair few Honest
Burger joints dotted around the City.
Whether you’re in the mood for a smashed
beef patty or the buffalo chicken - this
restaurant does cater to all your burger
dreams. The casual feel of this burger joint
does really make you feel comfortable,
quite easily. The customer service is also
fantastic. You simply can’t go wrong with
Honest Burgers - whether it’s a casual date
night or you’re meeting friends after work,
this burger spot really does hit the spot.
•12 Widegate Street E1 7HP
honestburgers.co.uk
Shake Shack
Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite at
lunch or meeting friends in the evening
- you need to check out Shake Shack.
Situated a short walk from Mansion House
Station this food joint is super casual but
perfect for getting your burger fix. They
host a mouthwatering menu of burgers,
hot dogs, fries, and shakes. If you’re a
cheese lover then the cheesy fries need
to be tried. The milkshakes at Shake Shack
are incredible and they have a great selection.
This is a wonderful burger joint in the
City that won’t disappoint next time you’re
craving a mouthful of deliciousness.
•45 Cannon Street EC4M 9AL
shakeshack.com
All images courtesy of each venue
Brigadiers
Boom Bap Burgers
Credit: Matthew Lisle

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ARTS & CULTURE
SPRING has officially arrived.
Whether you’re looking for
something to do with the kids
or you want to plan a day out
with a loved one. Here’s a list of
some wonderful things to do in
the City.
SPRING IN THE CITY
Something for the cultural
connoisseur
Whether you’re a history buff or a cultural
connoisseur, the City’s iconic heritage and
world-class arts and cultural scene delivers
a rich programme of activities. Explore
London through a fresh perspective at the
Kaleidoscope/London exhibition at Guildhall
Art Gallery; uncover Roman history
that’s over 2,000 years old right under the
City’s streets, or find out where some of the
world’s most famous literary pioneers lived.
• Hear beautiful music in historic locations:
Discover concerts across the City
including City Music Foundation’s monthly
lunchtime concerts at magnificent Livery
Halls each month, and Temple Music’s
regular concerts in the stunning Temple
Church and Middle Temple Hall. Events
include an exquisite lunchtime concert
by soprano singer, Caroline Taylor and
internationally acclaimed pianists, Roger
Vignoles giving a special recital at the
ornate Goldsmith’s Hall on 26 March.
• Billingsgate Roman House and Baths:
Reopening for public tours in April, visit
the curious old pathways beneath the
Square Mile and discover the rich Roman
history surviving 2,000 years of buildings,
fires and bombings. Public tours take
place every Saturday from April at 101
Lower Thames Street.
• Follow in the footsteps of famous
writers: Visit Dr Johnson’s House, the
place Dr Samuel Johnson, the writer and
wit, lived and worked in the mid-18th
century, compiling his great Dictionary
of the English Language. To continue the
literary theme, join guided walking tours
with official City of London Guides, or
pick up self-guided walks from the City
Information Centre (opposite St Paul’s
Cathedral) to follow in the footsteps of
Charles Dickens and Shakespeare.
• Free outdoor installations: From 10 April
until 18 August, Purple Hibiscus - an
ambitious new commission created in
collaboration with hundreds of craftspeople
from Tamale in Ghana and artist
Ibrahim Mahama - will transform the
Barbican’s Lakeside Terrace as colossal
panels of pink and purple fabric are fitted
to the exterior. The commission forms
part of the ‘Unravel: The Power & Politics
of Textiles in Art’ exhibition (13 Feb – 26
May) at the Barbican Centre.
Outdoor spaces for a spot of
spring sun
If you’re looking to soak up the spring sun,
why not dine al fresco on the sunken lawn
at Festival Garden next to St Paul’s Cathedral,
step into a secret garden in church
ruins at St Dunstan or visit the tropical oasis
at the Barbican Conservatory.
• Festival Gardens: Perch for a picnic in
the sunken lawn and listen to the trickling
fountain at the beautiful Festival Gardens
against the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral
backdrop.
• St Dunstan in the East Church Garden:
Step into the secret garden of these
church ruins with award-winning landscaping
of lush foliage and twisting
branches to frame dozens of Instagramworthy
pics. See if you can capture that
perfect ‘past meets future’ shot of The
Shard spied through an ancient archway.
• Postman’s Park: One of the City’s largest
open spaces, Postman’s Park harbours
a fascinating history, part of which can
be discovered in the Memorial to Heroic
Self-Sacrifice. Located between King
Edward Street and Aldersgate Street.
• Barbican Conservatory: Step into the
tropical paradise bursting with life within
the iconic brutalist architecture of the
Barbican Centre. The second biggest
conservatory in London is free to enter
but tickets must be booked in advance.
• Sky Garden: Visit the capital’s highest
public garden and experience epic views
of London and enjoy a drink from its
two bars and two restaurants. Visiting is
free but spaces are limited and must be
booked in advance.
• City in Bloom: Discover City Gardens
and green spaces bursting with colourful
flowers. With 180 green spaces across
the City, there’s a wide range of places to
explore and relax. Find perfect pink cherry
blossom in March in Aldgate Square
and outside St Paul’s Cathedral; elegant
magnolias at St Mary Aldermanbury
Gardens (late March to early April). bright
red and pink Tree Peonies in Cleary
Gardens); and for purple Wisteria in May,
head for St Paul’s Cathedral Churchyard
Gardens, or go up to the outdoor rooftop
Garden at 120.
Family Fun
Keeping the kids entertained is easy with
an array of family-friendly activities across
the Square Mile. Whether it’s coming fact
to face with the larger-than-life animals at
the Wild Babies exhibition, special screenings
at the Family Film Club at the Barbican,
or exploring renowned history with the
Children’s Trail – there’s something for the
whole family!
• City of London Children’s Trail: Step into
a realm where history meets modernity
as you explore the City of London with
the Children’s Trail map. Find your free
Children’s Trail Map & stickers from the
City Information Centre near St Paul’s
Cathedral for an interactive family
experience.
• Wild About Babies outdoor statues:
Experience the magic of larger-than-life
animal statues at Paternoster Square.
Witness gorillas, hippos, elephants, and
more come to life in this captivating
free exhibition by artists Gillie and Marc.
The installation is on display all year until
January 2025.
• Sculpture in the City: Delve into the
beauty of outdoor artworks with Sculpture
in the City around the eastern side of the
Lakeside Terrace, Barbican Centre, Photo by Dion Barrett
City. Families can download a special
family map for extra activities and fun
while you follow the trail. The 12th Edition
artworks will be in place until April 2024.
• Family Film Club at the Barbican:
Experience enchanting screenings and
drawing demos at Barbican’s Family Film
Club every Saturday morning.
• F1 Arcade: Ignite your sense of adventure
with the thrilling F1 Arcade. Experience
the glamour and excitement of Formula
1® with bespoke full-motion racing
simulators, delicious food, and an electric
atmosphere. The perfect venue for
a family gaming experience until 6pm,
with an 18+ age policy after. Located at
One New Change.
• Second Saturday – Free Family Activities:
A monthly programme of family activities
at Guildhall Art Gallery with different
themes each month may have you
heading into the Roman Amphitheatre
and hearing tales of Roman conquests or
creating crafts from the Victorian paintings
surrounding you.
• The War of the World’s Immersive
Experience: Experience a Martian
Invasion in London with this interactive
adventure packed with sensory moments,
VR and AR technology, volumetric holograms
and immersive theatre. Live actors,
virtual reality and iconic music recreating
24 interactive scenes.

TEST YOUR BRAINPOWER
No. 5493
Quiz Challenge
1. Profiteroles are made from
which type of pastry?
2. Who won Celebrity MasterChef
2023?
3. David Bowie changed his
previous name in 1966 to avoid
having the same name as
which other British pop star?
4. Footballer Hugo Lloris was a
goalkeeper for which Premier
League football club?
5. If you were looking at Edvard
Munch’s famous painting The
Scream, which city would you
be in?
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QUICK CROSSWORD
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SOLUTIONS
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EASY SUDOKU HARD SUDOKU
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3 5 1 4 6 7 2 9 8 3 7 9 2 5 1 6 8 4
7 4 2 1 8 9 3 6 5 8 2 5 4 3 6 1 7 9
4 9 6 7 5 1 8 2 3 2 9 8 1 4 7 5 3 6
2 1 8 9 4 3 5 7 6 5 6 4 9 8 3 2 1 7
5 3 7 6 2 8 4 1 9 7 1 3 5 6 2 4 9 8
6 7 5 3 9 4 1 8 2 6 3 2 8 1 9 7 4 5
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6. Middlemarch, Silas Marner and
Daniel Deronda are classic
novels by which English
author?
7. Which character in the TV
cartoon series Wacky Races
had the catchphrase ‘Drat, and
double drat’?
8. The Golfe Du Lion is in which
sea?
9. Who directed the classic film
Some Like it Hot?
10. Which order of mammals is
classified as cetaceans?
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ACROSS
FIVE ALIVE
NL AE WT LI NY
IA OA EI
UC ON IM MO AN
EG EN TR
RH AU NT GC HS
Here are two miniature five-square
crosswords using the same grid –
but the letters have been mixed up.
You have to work out which letters
belong to which crossword.
5. I had left the point, being
lazy (4)
7. Vague idea of a favourable
effect (10)
8. Mary upset a large number (4)
9. Builder, perhaps, in swindle
with farm vehicle (10)
12. Stuff for a heavy meal (6)
13. At height of activity large
number make a mark outside
South American capital (6)
14. Radioactive combination of
mud and air (6)
16. Tom will bite the mint-like
plant (6)
17. Glowing tin on the way
down (10)
20. Record and 1 Down make up
the design (4)
21. Skilled worker and a trainee
operating without thought
(10)
22. Actual existence in
essence (4)
NONAGRAM:
envier; envoi; erosive; even; ever; eversion; give;
given; giver; govern; grieve; grove; inverse; nerve;
névé; never; ogive; oven; over; ovine; reeving;
reive; renvoi; revise; rive; riven; rove; roving; serve;
serving; servo; seven; sever; severing; sieve;
soever; SOVEREIGN; veer; veering; vein; verge;
verse; versin; version; verso; vine; vino; vireo; visor.
CROSS CODE
ACROSS
1. Short
narrative (8)
6. Infant (4)
8. Pair (3)
9. Secretly (2,6)
10. Rotate (4)
12. Fill up (5)
14. Drills (5)
17. Dull pain (4)
18. Strand (8)
20. Data
processor (8)
24. Secure (4)
25. Surrender (5)
26. Pert (5)
29. Skin
condition (4)
30. Cause fear in (8)
31. Move quickly (3)
32. Burden (4)
33. Trodden
underfoot (8)
Across – Newly; Comma; Rungs.
Down – Nicer; Women; Years.
Across – Latin; Union; Hatch.
Down – Laugh; Taint; Ninth.
(2)
FIVE ALIVE:
(1)
Clockwise from top left – divide;
multiply; subtract; add. Total: 3.
EQUALISER:
DOWN
DOWN
2. Not any (4)
3. Pure (6)
4. Singular
occurence (3-3)
5. Dutch cheese (4)
6. Lowest part (6)
7. Sterile (6)
11. Decorative (5)
12. Dishonour (5)
13. Ball game (5)
14. Rotten (3)
15. Pass along (5)
16. Precipitous (5)
19. Unopened
flower (3)
21. Container for
lubricant (6)
22. Gripping tool (6)
23. Basket-making
material (6)
24. Stint (6)
27. Rave (4)
28. Clarified
butter (4)
EQUALISER
12 4
15 5 1
6 2
4 7 8
1 5
Place the four signs (add,
subtract, multiply, divide)
one in each circle so that
the total of each across
and down line is the same.
Perform the first calculation in each
line first and ignore the mathematical
law which says you should always
perform division and multiplication
before addition and subtraction.
1. Record that one note is the
same as the previous (4)
2. Sign inviting entrance to
shop (4)
3. Prisoner’s welcome break? (6)
4. Nothing in part I see, say,
relating to living organisms (6)
5. Despite lacking skill in school
subject, one’s to get right
mark almost (10)
6. Left copy of restriction (10)
10. Atrocious violation is nothing
to us (10)
11. Presumably one will not get
into a financial mess with it
(4,6)
15. Chess pieces getting over
one threat (6)
16. Somehow cares about
including a Roman (6)
18. Fruit quietly left for
everyone (4)
19. Cultivate source of money in
shop (4)
NONAGRAM
G I N
S V E
R O E
How many words of four
letters or more can you make
from this Nonagram? Each
word must use the central
letter, and each letter may be
used only once. At least one
word using all nine letters
can be found.
Guidelines:
25 Good; 29 Very Good;
34 Excellent.
Any word found in the Concise Oxford
Dictionary (Tenth Edition) is eligible
with the following exceptions: proper
nouns; plural nouns, pronouns and
possessives; third person singular
verbs; hyphenated words;
contractions and abbreviations; vulgar
slang words; variant spellings of the
same word (where another variant is
also eligible).
QUICK CROSSWORD:
Across – 1 Anecdote; 6 Baby; 8 Duo; 9 In camera; 10 Turn;
12 Stuff; 14 Bores; 17 Ache; 18 Filament; 20 Computer; 24
Safe; 25 Yield; 26 Saucy; 29 Acne; 30 Affright; 31 Run; 32
Onus; 33 Trampled.
Down – 2 None; 3 Chaste; 4 One-off; 5 Edam; 6 Bottom; 7
Barren; 11 Fancy; 12 Shame; 13 Fives; 14 Bad; 15 Relay; 16
Steep; 19 Bud; 21 Oilcan; 22 Pliers; 23 Raffia; 24 Scrimp; 27
Rant; 28 Ghee.
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD:
Across – 5 Idle; 7 Impression; 8 Army; 9 Contractor; 12
Stodge; 13 Climax; 14 Radium; 16 Catnip; 17 Candescent;
20 Logo; 21 Mechanical; 22 Esse.
Down – 1 Disc; 2 Open; 3 Escape; 4 Biotic; 5 Inartistic; 6
Limitation; 10 Outrageous; 11 Tidy income; 15 Menace; 16
Caesar; 18 Each; 19 Till.
QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 Choux pastry; 2 Wynne Evans ; 3 David Jones, of the Monkees; 4 Tottenham Hotspur; 5
Oslo; 6 George Eliot; 7 Dick Dastardly; 8 The Mediterranean; 9 Billy Wilder; 10 Whales, dolphins and porpoises.
EASY
HARD
CROSS CODE
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1 10 12 8 1 12 3 26 17
4 13 11 10 3 14 13 26 11 11
6 13 11 24 26 1 26 11 25
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11 12 11 24 24 17 5 14 25 1 7
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10 23 7 19 25 13 14 19 24
10 5 12 5 19 24 3 1 9
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12 1 14 3 14 12 15 14 7 25 16
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Each number in our Cross Code grid represents a different letter
of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start
you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid,
then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters
should go in the missing squares.
As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number
in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of
letters as you identify them.
SUDOKU
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Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9,
and so must each 3 x 3 box.
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What is the City of London Corporation?
8,600
residents
living in the
City of London
1 in 52 UK workers are
employed in the City
Outstanding
social care, education and
life-long learning services
Welcoming millions of
visitors to the Square
Mile each year
Read
the full
corporate
plan here
614,500 workers in the City of London
The City of London Corporation is the governing body
of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving
City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London
within a globally-successful UK.
The City Corporation looks after the City of London (‘the
City’ or ‘Square Mile’) on behalf of all who live, study,
work, and visit; providing modern, efficient, and highquality
local services and policing for all.
We have a long history, a unique constitution, our own
Lord Mayor, and a dedicated police service keeping
the City safe.
Our independent and non-partisan political voice and
convening power enables us to promote the interests of
people and organisations across London and the UK,
and play a valued role on the world-stage.
We aim to support London’s communities through
responsible business, charitable giving, improving
the capital’s air quality, providing education and skills
for young people, and delivering affordable housing
across London.
We protect and conserve 19 major green spaces in
London and Southeast England – including Hampstead
Heath and Epping Forest – and approximately 180
smaller ones in the Square Mile.
They include important wildlife habitats, sites of
scientific interest and national nature reserves. They are
protected from being built on by special legislation.
We are the port health authority for London, the largest
port health authority in the UK. We protect public
health by preventing infectious disease, ensuring water
quality, making vessel inspections, and enforcing
environmental controls.
The City Corporation provides local government
services for our 8,600 residents (Census 2021)
and 614,500 City workers (Office for National
Statistics 2022) based in the Square Mile. To be truly
representative of its population, businesses and other
organisations registered in the Square Mile are entitled
to nominate voters to City elections so that, alongside
registered residents, they can have a say on the way the
City Corporation is run.
Find out more
Copies of the full Corporate Plan can be found at
any of the City’s libraries or you can access it online:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/corporateplan

Your guide to our Corporate Plan’s six outcomes
Diverse Engaged Communities
Across our residents, workers, businesses, and visitors,
everyone should feel that they belong. Connecting
people of all ages and backgrounds will help build
diverse, engaged communities that are involved in
co-creating great services and outcomes.
Leading Sustainable Environment
We have a responsibility to ensure that we act as a
leader on environmental sustainability and strive to
enhance it in all aspects of how we work. Climate
action, resilience, air quality, and sustainability are all
facets of ambitious targets for the entire City to be
net zero by 2040.
Providing Excellent Services
Supporting people to live healthy, independent lives
and achieve their ambitions is dependent on excellent
services. Vital to that continued pursuit is enabling
access to effective adult and children’s social care,
outstanding education, lifelong learning, quality housing,
and combatting homelessness.
Dynamic Economic Growth
The City of London is the engine in the country’s
economy. Driving dynamic economic growth
in financial and professional services at local,
national, and international levels will create jobs,
attract investment, and support businesses across
communities and the country.
Vibrant Thriving Destination
Attracting businesses and people to a safe, secure,
and dynamic location is vital to our future. A
world-leading culture and leisure offer is integral
to creating a vibrant, thriving destination where
everyone prospers.
Flourishing Public Spaces
From our markets and cultural icons, such as the
Barbican, to our world-famous bridges and amazing
green spaces, we are stewards of unique national
assets. Major capital investment into our civic fabric
will secure flourishing public spaces, enabling a
more successful London overall.
More information
Corporate Strategy & Performance Team
Town Clerk’s Department | City of London Corporation
PO Box 270 | Guildhall | London, EC2P 2EJ
T: +44 (0) 20 7606 3030 | E: contact.centre@cityoflondon.gov.uk