George Frideric Handel, 1685 - 1759, composer, lived in this house from 1723 and died here.
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W1, Brook Street, 25
In our photo of the street showing two blue plaques, the Handel building is the one on the right. The one on the left is Hendrix.
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Handel
Composer. Born Halle, Germany. Became Kapellmeister to the Elector of Hanover...
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Handel
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Handel
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