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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Seeing a plaque in this 1970s photo of Brook Street at Spitalfields LIfe we i...
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Kenny Wheeler
Trumpet and flugelhorn player. Born Kenneth Vincent John Wheeler in Toronto. He moved to Britain in 1952. He made his name playing in groups with Ronnie Scott, John Dankworth and Tubby Hayes. He wa...
1 memorial
W. S. Gilbert
Playwright, lyricist & poet. Born 17 Southampton Street as William Schwenck Gilbert. The Savoy Operas were written by Gilbert, with Sullivan providing the music and Richard D'Oyly Carte providi...
7 memorials
Sex Pistols
Punk band formed in London. Members included Johnny Rotten (born John Lydon) and Sid Vicious. Managed by Malcolm McLaren. Infamous TV appearance being interviewed by Bill Grundy. In 1975 they live...
1 memorial
Royal Opera House
Home of the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera. Originally built in 1732 as a playhouse. The current building is the third on the site, following the fires that destroyed the first two.
1 memorial
E. C. H. Rowland
Entertainer and cinema manager. Born Edward Cyril Hawken Rowland in Plymouth. He appeared as a music hall comedian in London before joining the army. During World War I, he served in France with th...
1 memorial
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LEP Transport Ltd
From COSGB: "LEP Transport was a freight company established in 1910 in London. The company name was derived from the initials of the three founding partners; Longstaff, Ehrenberg and Pollack." Mo...
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Covent Garden Market
The piazza, created in 1630 by Inigo Jones for Francis the 4th Earl of Bedford, attracted stalls and hawkers so in 1670 the 5th Earl decided to formalise and profit from the situation and obtained ...
2 memorials
Mrs Galpin
The Kensington Gardens Management Plan informs that the fountain was the gift of 'Mrs Galpin'. We researched this claim, extensively, and could find no Mrs Gilpin who satisfies the evidence, so we ...
1 memorial
Fenner Brockway
Pacifist, Labour MP, life peer, CND founder, free-thinker, campaigner for peace and racial equality. President of Liberation. Born Calcutta. Died Watford General Hospital, Hertfordshire. Until at l...
Person, Journalism / Publishing, Peace, Politics & Administration, India
3 memorials
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