Tom MacInnesOct 12, 2023

Music created by Handel for King George I and his infamous musical sail down the Thames River. A story rife with political intrigue and historical fallout. Quite the saga that ends up involving everyone from Hitler to the Sex Pistols! Enjoy!

Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #41/50…Water Music by George Frideric Handel https://tommacinneswriter.com/2023/10/12/keepin-it-classy-composition-41-50water-music-by-george-frideric-handel/ ##GeorgeI, ##Handel, ##KeepinItClassy, ##SexPistols, ##WaterMusic

Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #41/50…Water Music by George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel was one of the most influential and respected composers of his time. History has done little to diminish that appraisal. Handel was a man who always seemed to be a good judge…

Tom MacInnes, Writer
History of ParliamentFeb 26, 2023

In this blog, Dr Robin Eagles discusses the much-debated question of whether the first Hanoverian king was able to speak English and the implications for the dynasty’s reception in Britain 👇 http://ow.ly/yEUf50MFql8

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Ich bin in meinem Herzen Englisch: Could George I speak English?

The History of Parliament
History of ParliamentFeb 5, 2023
Died #OTD 1721, James Stanhope, earl of Stanhope. The soldier, diplomat and politician was a key figure in George I's cabinet. Dr Stuart Handley looked at Stanhope's career on the #HistParl blog. Read it here 👇 http://ow.ly/wCuG50Ds7xg
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The Death of Stanhope

The History of Parliament
History of ParliamentNov 16, 2022

An enduring assumption of George I is that he couldn't speak English. But just how true is it? Find out the answer and more about George this #WatchWednesday 👇

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Could George I Speak English?

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