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The British Library opens a major new exhibition to the public tomorrow, November 8, Georgians Revealed: Life, Style and the Making of Modern Britain, providing insight into life in 18th- and 19th-century Britain and displaying never before seen artefacts that shed light on today’s popular culture.
This autumn, the National Portrait Gallery will devote an exhibition to 18th-century actress portraits, from Nell Gwyn to Sarah Siddons. Among the portraits are several dancers, including Hester Santlow (later Booth, pictured) and Giovanna Baccelli.