Hester Santlow

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Georgians Revealed

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.

Dancers among the first actresses

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.