In praise of … Twentysomething Brook Street | Editorial

At 25 lived George Frideric Handel, while the top half of No 23 was the abode of Jimi HendrixWe're not talking about some mediocre album here, but rather a remarkable bit of serendipity which made neighbours of two musical immigrants – albeit some two centuries apart. At 25 Brook Street lived George Frideric Handel, while the top half of No 23 was the abode of Jimi Hendrix – an auspicious alignment confirmed by two blue plaques on these adjoining Mayfair houses. Both men had come to a city t...

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