Victoria Area Guide
A locals' guide to Victoria
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"Much of Belgravia's distinctive Georgian architecture owes itself to renowned master builder Thomas Cubitt, who oversaw the construction of many of the elegant stucco-fronted properties we see today."Explore Victoria
What locals say about Victoria
“Lillington Gardens Estate was declared a conservation area in 1990. You can walk all the way through the gardens from the top of Tachbrook Street down to Rampayne Street. I live there and it's quiet and lovely. Tate Britain is nearby on Millbank and Damien Hirstâs Newport Street Gallery is to be found just over Vauxhall Bridge. ”
Alex
“Pimlico is so close to the heart of London yet can be so peaceful! I can walk to so many places from here and there are so many transport options too. A 15 minute walk and you have big Ben and the London eye, yet Pimlico is away from all the noise. There are so many parks locally too, so lots of green spaces. Brilliant place and highly recommend, and out of the congestion zone.”
Laurissa
“Belgravia is a peaceful and beautiful area with sites and views. It is like a dream come true living in the luxury. it has fun places and it is calm”
Yousif
Activities near Victoria
Rikette Genesis
Riketté Genesis is a British jazz vocalist on the rise. She is a star in waiting with a fearless attitude who fuses jazz and soul with her luscious voice and beautifully crafted scat sections. She is ready to burst out of London’s legendary jazz circuit with her powerfully sharp and seductive sound. Riketté is inspired by artists such aS JULIE LONDON, SARAH VAUGHAN AND ELLA FITZGERALD. Riketté's cohesive productions run the gamut from smoky, jazz-filled vibes to straight up 1920/40s Swing and beyond. Riketté has performed at some of the leading venues in the UK. She performed at Southbank Centre in London, The Piano Bar Soho, The Radio Academy Festival, WOW Festival, Wilderness Festival and at The Citadel Festival. She has recently performed at one of Nigerias leading music venues in Lagos for the Satchmo’s Jazz Festival.Read more
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The world famous orchestra formed after the loss of Glenn Miller present a repertoire of swing and jazz band tunes.
Hamilton
Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Hamilton is a masterpiece by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and tells the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.Read more
Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.Read more
The Mozartists: Ronald Brautigam Plays Mozart
Celebrated Dutch fortepianist Ronald Brautigam makes his eagerly awaited debut with Ian Page’s award-winning orchestra The Mozartists, performing two of Mozart’s delightful early piano concertos. The programme also includes Mozart’s popular Serenata notturna, scored for the unusual combination of strings and timpani, and the joyfully effervescent Divertimento in D major, K.251, allegedly composed as a 25th birthday present for Mozart’s sister. Ronald Brautigam is one of very few pianists to perform at the highest level on both modern and period instruments. A student of the legendary Rudolf Serkin, he has recorded all of Mozart’s concertos and sonatas, as well as those by Haydn and Beethoven. “What is consistently compelling about these performances is the way Brautigam and his instrument allow us to look under the bonnet of the music.” Gramophone 6.15pm: Pre-concert talk Conductor Ian Page discusses the evening’s repertoire (in the auditorium, free to ticket holders)Read more
Odyssey Festival Orchestra: Mahler & Sibelius
In 1907, two of the greatest symphonic composers, Gustav Mahler and Jean Sibelius met in Helsinki, where the former was guest conducting. There, they went on a walk together and discussed the future of the symphony. Both men were lovers of nature and believed that the natural world would be a key reference point. After that, however, their views could not have been more starkly contrasting. Mahler thought the symphony should expand to “contain the world”, while Sibelius favoured rigorous logic and compression. In tonight’s programme, London’s bold new orchestra of pre-professional musicians under the baton of its Artistic Director explores this great debate through two symphonies that highlight the composers’ contrasting philosophies. Afterwards, the audience will be invited to vote on which approach most appeals to them.Read more
Cefc X Ferio Sax Quartet: Reimagined - From Monteverdi To Macmillan
CEFC returns toHoly Trinity, Sloane Square for another concert of contrasts and choral magic. Programme
About Victoria
Victoria is a commercial and residential area of inner city London, lying wholly within the City of Westminster, and named after Queen Victoria. The area is vaguely defined as the streets around, and named after Victoria Station, including Victoria Street, Buckingham Palace Road, Wilton Road, Grosvenor Gardens, and Vauxhall Bridge Road. Victoria consists predominantly of commercial property, private and social housing, with retail uses along the main streets. Victoria Street runs on an east-west axis from the station to Broad Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. There is a development, located across the street from Westminster Cathedral, which contains a selection of restaurants, banks and shops. There are three notable schools within the Victoria area.
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