Victoria

The Victoria Rooms, designed by

Bristol architect Charles Dyer, were built in the first

half of the 19th century in the Greek Revival style.

This fine early Victorian classical building has seen many major events

from the ceremonial dinner celebrating the opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge

to readings by Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde.

The building has belonged to the University of Bristol

since the 1920s and now houses the Music Department.

Lunchtime concerts are held throughout the year every Wednesday.

In front of the impressive building stands a statue of Edward VII in bronze,

by Henry Poole, dating from 1912.