Freddie Mercury’s London

Follow the rise of one of the world's greatest rock bands through the London landmarks where they studied, recorded, and performed. This tour traces Queen's journey from their university gigs to the massive stadium shows that cemented their legacy.

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1. Wembley Stadium

A towering steel arch, one hundred and thirty-three meters high, dominates the skyline above Wembley Stadium. This massive structure supports the northern roof and anchors the stadium, which holds ninety thousand spectators. It replaced…

2. University of West London

The University of West London is marked by a cluster of modern academic buildings, including a prominent main site on Saint Mary’s Road, which features a large, glass-fronted entrance designed to integrate the campus with the surrounding…

3. Eventim Apollo

The Eventim Apollo is a Grade II* listed Art Deco landmark featuring bold, vertical columns and a distinct marquee that light up in changing colors. Designed by architect Robert Cromie and opened in nineteen thirty-two as the Gaumont…

4. Imperial College Union

The Imperial College Union occupies the north wing of the Beit Quadrangle, a structure defined by its historic brickwork and central courtyard on Prince Consort Road. Designed by architect Sir Aston Webb and completed in nineteen eleven,…

5. Plaque: David Bowie at Trident Studios

Seventeen St Anne's Court in Soho is marked by a blue plaque honoring David Bowie, who recorded several of his career-defining albums here. Between nineteen sixty-eight and nineteen eighty-one, this building housed Trident Studios, a…

6. Dominion Theatre

The Dominion Theatre sits at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, recognizable by its concave façade faced with Portland stone and the broad marquee sheltering the entrance. Opened on October third, nineteen twenty-nine,…

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