BARBICAN ESTATE

Daniel Foe was born in this parish and added the "De" to his name himself.

NAMED AFTER

Daniel Defoe, novelist, spy and journalist (1660–1731). He was born Daniel Foe in the parish of St Giles Cripplegate. He added the "De" later. Say the block's name De-FOE.

WHERE

It lies along the north side of Thomas More Garden. Living rooms face south over the garden and lake. Bedrooms face north towards Shakespeare Tower.

INSIDE

Twenty-four penthouses on the roof have barrel-vaulted ceilings. Garden flats below the podium look over Thomas More Garden.

WAY IN

Glazed doors on Defoe Place, one for each of the twelve staircases