Historical version 3 of Aldwych (view current version)
A crescent-shaped road (!) at the point where the Strand turns into Fleet Street. By Royal Courts of Justice. Closest tube station = Temple. London School of Economics can be found on Houghton St, off Aldwych, also Australia House and Bush House which is where BBC World Service is located. Waldorf Hotel is on the Aldwych, and it borders Covent Garden. Kingsway turns north off the Aldwych, towards Russell Square. I think Exxon-Mobil UK headquarters are also on the Aldwych.
Best thing on Aldwych is Caffe Amici, with great cheap coffee and food and lovely service.