Composer. Born Halle, Germany. Became Kapellmeister to the Elector of Hanover, soon to become George I of Great Britain. Moved to London in 1712. A governor of the Foundling Hospital. Moved into Brook Street in 1723. Here he wrote many works including the Messiah, gained great celebrity and died.
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George Frideric Handel
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Handel - lost
Seeing a plaque in this 1970s photo of Brook Street at Spitalfields LIfe we i...
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Catch a Fire
Record album. The fifth to be released by Bob Marley and the Wailers on Island Records.
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La Scala, Milan
Opera house. Originally called the New Royal-Ducal Theatre at La Scala.
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Fanny Kelly
Actress and singer. Born Brighton. Rejected an offer of marriage from Charles Lamb, but remained friends with him and his family. Ran a small theatre, New Royalty, at 73-4 Dean Street, 1840 - 1850,...
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Pedro Burgess
A pan player at the Notting Hill Carnival starting in the 1960s. Sources: Pan Podium, Pan Podium 3
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