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London, UNITED KINGDOM · May 17, 2023
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BGUK_2641996_110
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May 17, 2023
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From set #2641996The opening of the Handel Hendrix House following the 'Hallelujah Project' £3 million refurbishment in London · 119 assets in this set
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BGUK_2641996 - 25 Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HB Handel Hendrix House will re-open to the public following refurbishment and expansion on Thursday, May 18, 2023, which is International Museums Day. The ambitious ‘Hallelujah Project’ to complete the restoration of Handel’s London home, which he moved into exactly 300 years, will present new exhibitions about George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix. These include: • The restoration of the front façade of Handel’s home and the faithfully re-creation of his ground floor rooms and kitchen • Created new exhibitions to tell more stories about Handel and Hendrix • Built an evolving collection of art representative of Handel’s own collection to display in the historic rooms • Improved the infrastructure of the building to provide inclusive access throughout and create a better environment for our visitors and collections. Photos of the following: Handel House section: The kitchen The 'Concert' living room The Bedroom An original portrait of the composer Jimi Hendrix's flat: The Bedroom Main model in photos is Rebecca Stephenson-French ( Visitor Experience Manager )
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London, UNITED KINGDOM
