Post 114: Soundscapes
This latest post we have guitarist Tom Attah talking about his involvement in the project: The process of creating the musical part of this historic building’s soundscape started with a … Continue reading
Post 113: Spot the Difference
So, late last year, before the Christmas break, the scaffolding finally came down. Our view from the window was finally clear and we couldn’t believe how much light we had … Continue reading
Post 112: Pretty Green
New Director Michelle and I went to a glamorous fashion party late last week to see Liam Gallagher’s latest collection for his label Pretty Green. And they were very pretty … Continue reading
Post 111: Mentoring Handel & Hendrix
Time has flown and as we near the end of the year, so too is the building phase of our capital project. Tim Caulton, our Heritage Lottery Fund mentor talks about … Continue reading
Post 100: Milestones
I’m feeling quite pleased with myself for being the person to write for our blog’s 100th post – sorry Sarah! – but whilst she is away, I thought I’d reflect … Continue reading
Post 95: Research in Seattle
Christian Lloyd writes his latest post about his travels whilst researching Hendrix’s life at Brook Street: For a book whose focus is the period Jimi and Kathy lived in Mayfair, … Continue reading
Post 88: Appearing at the Royal Albert Hall
Christian Lloyd whose first post explored Hendrix’s link with Canada talks about a recent visit to the Royal Albert Hall: “I have been thinking recently about Hendrix as a still-vital … Continue reading
Post 80: Hendrix in Deptford
You will remember from a previous post (Post 69: Art from adversity) that the artist Maya Ramsay created some artworks using the walls of Jimi Hendrix’s flat. Whilst we were … Continue reading
Post 53: The Vancouver shrine
Christian Lloyd, one of the writers working on our Hendrix companion guide reports on a recent trip to Canada which inevitably included a link with Hendrix… Today, I had time … Continue reading
Post 52: On the move
As you may have noticed, the project is gaining momentum here at Handel House and yesterday we relocated our offices from the Hendrix Flat to the room below. This is … Continue reading
Post 24: Going to Tender
Enthusiasm level: Full of anticipation Progress: Getting there Quote: ‘I’m a Magpie’ Whilst Sarah is away, she asked if I could step in to write a few posts so this … Continue reading
Post 23: The Weird and Wonderful
Enthusiasm level: High! Progress: Ongoing Quote: “Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley playing football?!” Social media is a wonderful thing. It connects you with friends and family near and far and … Continue reading
