introducing victoria
Renowned curator Victoria Broackes is an expert in her field and has worked on multiple high-profile exhibitions leading to her current role as Director of London Design Biennale. This presents London as the global stage for world-leading contemporary design and design-led innovation, creativity and research. The exhibition showcases displays and installations from across the globe which address the world’s greatest challenges and the potential to respond to social and environmental needs. Victoria’s career has seen her curate eminent V&A displays including Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains (2017), You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels, 1966- 70 about the ongoing impact of the social and cultural youth, revolutions of the late Sixties and its relationship to the way we live now. She is, perhaps, best-known for co-curating the fastest selling and most visited exhibition in the V&A’s history David Bowie Is.
Victoria is a Trustee of Handel and Hendrix in London, alumni member of the Court of the Royal College of Art and an Assistant of the Goldsmiths’ Company. She lives with her family in West London.
her experiences
GUIDED TOURS
Discover a different view of London on a walking tour with Victoria. From the West End and Theatreland to pop music or The City in 1600 – what will you choose to explore?
Seasonal Tips
1. st paul's church
Known as the Actor’s church in Covent Garden, this beautiful church was designed by Inigo Jones and has a small but rather lovely garden, in an area where gardens are hard to come by, and with loads of seats.
2. PENHALIGON'S
The perfumier in Covent garden is another local landmark, a survivor since 1870, it’s a place where the staff are as happy for you to look around and ask questions, as they are to sell you things.
Trace the history of pop culture in London and see the sites of the 1960's and 70's which made for 'Swinging London' with Victoria.
favourite spots
TWO TEMPLE PLACE
This dazzling neo-Gothic gem is located on Victoria Embankment and was commissioned by and built for William Waldorf Astor in the 1890s.
HENDEL HENDRIX HOUSE
Presenting the homes of two of the greatest musicians to have lived in London – separated by a wall and 200 years.
THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
One of the world’s most celebrated theatres, it’s home of The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE
Opened in December 1882, this awe-inspiring landmark in the heart of London’s Fleet Street is home to the High Court
PENHALIGON'S
Home to the original Royal Warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales, the Wellington Street boutique is famously ‘the most Penhaligon’s’ of all.
ST PAUL'S CHURCH
Commissioned by Inigo Jones, it’s been at the heart of Covent Garden for more than 300 years and is affectionately known as The Actors’ Church
Curate your stay
Get in touch to talk to our knowledgeable Concierge to create a One Aldwych experience inspired by Victoria that is completely tailored to you. Give us a call on +44 (0)20 730 1000 or drop us an email to tell us more about what you would like to do during your stay.