Next door lies another residence with musical connections. Handel was the first occupant of 25 Brook Street and moved into it in 1723. The townhouse was close to St James’s Palace, where he performed royal duties. Extensive research was conducted to understand the original layout, furnishings, and décor, using contemporary accounts, letters, and similar period homes as references.

This room is the largest in the house, where Handel composed many of his famous works, including 'Messiah'. It is furnished with period instruments, such as a harpsichord, and decorated with music manuscripts, portraits, and other artefacts related to his compositions and works from his collection of fine art.

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