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Music

Watch performances from David Starkey's Music and Monarchy and learn more about key artists from the Georgian era.

Full Performances of Georgian Music

BBC Music

  • Handel

    The BBC Music page for the composer of The Messiah and Music for the Royal Fireworks. See when his music was last played on the BBC.

  • Thomas Arne

    The leading British-born composer of the 18th century. Arne's most recognisable piece is the patriotic Rule Britannia! He was also a prolific theatre composer. See when his music was last played on the BBC.

  • Mozart

    The most renowned of the classical composers, the young Mozart travelled to London with his family in the 1770s and played before King George III. See when his music was last played on the BBC.

At Home

Learn more about the Georgian way of life, from interior decorating to immorality.

Georgians Revealed: Life, Style and the Making of Modern Britain

Decorating

Wallpaper - Interior Design for the Masses!

Amanda Vickery studies a collection of Georgian wallpaper from houses across London.

Satirical Engravings