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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Church gates
In 1747 these gates and railings were purchased for this church from Cannons ...
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
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Joe Meek
Record producer, e.g. 'Have I the right'. Born Robert George Meek in Newent Gloucestershire, where there is a plaque. First truly independent record producer. 'Telstar' for The Tornados was the f...
1 memorial
Ziggy Stardust
'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' is a concept album based on the story of a fictional rock star who is the human manifestation of an alien being attempting to present...
3 memorials
Maida Vale Studios
Opened as the Maida Vale roller skating palace and club. Demolished and rebuilt in 1933/34, It now comprises seven studios and is used for recording a large variety of music and other programmes fo...
1 memorial
Johann Sebastian Bach
German composer and musician of the Baroque period. Born into a musical family.
1 memorial
Leopold Stokowski
Musician and conductor. Born in London. Was initially an organist, at St. James' Church, Piccadilly. Married the heiress Gloria Vanderbilt (amongst others), had an affair with Greta Garbo. ...
1 memorial