Handel House, 25 Brook Street, <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/London" title="London">London</a> W1 In this house, <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Frideric_Handel&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="George Frideric Handel (page does not exist)">George Frideric Handel</a> lived from 1723 until his death. It is here that he composed his oratorio <i>Messiah</i>. After a major renovation, the house is home to a museum devoted to Handel's life and work. 1968 to 1969, <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix" title="Jimi Hendrix">Jimi Hendrix</a> lived in the neighbouring house at 23 Brook Street. When learning about Handel having lived next door, Hendrix allegedly bought some Handel records, including <i>Messiah</i> and <i>Water Music</i>.
Photo: Andreas Praefcke
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