Wandering around London, it’s hard to miss the Blue Plaques that dot the city’s walls and buildings. These charming little features recognise iconic figures from history who have lived in London or otherwise made an impact on the city. They celebrate “the link between significant figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked.” And it’s truly a delight to wander past a building, spot a universally-acclaimed name, and find out they lived in the same building that you’re about to visit!
One of the most recent blue plaques to land on the walls of London is one that honours acting legend and Hollywood royalty, Audrey Hepburn. You’ll find it over in Mayfair, on South Audley Street.
When did Audrey Hepburn live in London?
The plaque marks where Hepburn lived during the early days of her acting career, at 65 South Audley Street. It was during this time that Hepburn moved on from her dreams of becoming a ballerina and started to pursue acting work.
While Hepburn was living in London, she started her acting career with roles on the West End stage. It was humble beginnings for the future star, treading the boards as a choir girl in High Button Shoes at the London Hippodrome. But it wasn’t long until she was starring in films and even making her Broadway debut. And then the rest is silver screen history…
In the years since, Hepburn went on to star in iconic films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Roman Holiday (1953), My Fair Lady (1964), and many more.
Hepburn’s Blue Plaque joins an existing one in the area, which honours Constance Spry, an author, educator, and florist, whose famed flower shop was situated at Number 64 South Audley Street in the heart of Mayfair for over 25 years.
You can find the Audrey Hepburn blue plaque on South Audley Street in Mayfair. The nearest stations are Green Park and Hyde Park Corner.
