Mayfair in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
George Frideric Handel
1685-1759
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
1. George Frideric Handel Marker
lived in this house
from 1723
and died here
Erected 2001 by English Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1759.
Location. 51° 30.785′ N, 0° 8.759′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Mayfair. It is on Brook Street just west of New Bond Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Brook Street, City of Westminster, England W1K 4HB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jimi Hendrix (a few steps from this marker); Prince Talleyrand (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Alexander Korda (about 150
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Also see . . .
1. Handel in London (English Heritage). (Submitted on October 19, 2017.)
2. Handel in Mayfair (YouTube, Handel & Hendrix in London, 5 min.). What was it like to live next to the great composer Handel? Who would call at his house? Who did he visit? This film presented by Handel scholar Dr Ellen T Harris explore's the composers domestic life at 25 Brook Street and some of the friends and neighbours who visited him at the new, fashionable residential district called May Fair in London. (Submitted on October 19, 2017.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
2. George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix Markers - Wide View
The Hendrix marker is on the left, the Handel marker on the right.
"Handels residence at number 25 was first commemorated, by the Society of Arts, in about 1870 – making his the first plaque to be erected to a musician. However, by the middle of the 20th century, the plaque – chocolate-brown in colour – had become illegible and so was replaced by the London County Council in 1952. In 2001 English Heritage replaced the plaque again, taking the opportunity to correct the Anglicisation of Handels middle name – given as Frederick – and to move the plaque lower down on the faηade. Later the same year, the Handel House Museum opened in numbers 25 and 23, with rooms restored to their early Georgian appearance....In 1997 Handels plaque was joined by that to the guitarist and songwriter Jimi Hendrix (1942–70) at 23 Brook Street, creating one of the most famous pairings of blue plaques in London." - English Heritage
"Handels residence at number 25 was first commemorated, by the Society of Arts, in about 1870 – making his the first plaque to be erected to a musician. However, by the middle of the 20th century, the plaque – chocolate-brown in colour – had become illegible and so was replaced by the London County Council in 1952. In 2001 English Heritage replaced the plaque again, taking the opportunity to correct the Anglicisation of Handels middle name – given as Frederick – and to move the plaque lower down on the faηade. Later the same year, the Handel House Museum opened in numbers 25 and 23, with rooms restored to their early Georgian appearance....In 1997 Handels plaque was joined by that to the guitarist and songwriter Jimi Hendrix (1942–70) at 23 Brook Street, creating one of the most famous pairings of blue plaques in London." - English Heritage
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
