In 1748 and 1749 he conducted at Marylebone Gardens.

In 1763 he married Ann Smith, a singer who sang regularly at the Marylebone Gardens.

Hook was appointed organist and composer to Marylebone Gardens in 1768.

Four years later he began a long career as singer at Marylebone Gardens.

James Hook eis appointed composer to Marylebone Gardens.

Nancy Storace's mother was Elizabeth Trusler, the daughter of the proprietor of Marylebone Gardens.

In 1764, he traveled to England to lead a band at the King's Theatre and at Marylebone Gardens where he was received with enthusiasm.

A few years later he became director of music at the Marylebone Gardens, for which much of his popular music was written.

Marylebone Gardens - musical gardens in Marylebone, 1738-1781.

James Hook vacates his post at Marylebone Gardens.