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Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory, Horseferry-road, Westminster, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory, Horseferry-road, Westminster, 1858. On entering the premises, the first thing which strikes one is the large area which they cover...The new range of workshops is on the left...on the right is the only remaining part of the old factory which escaped the fire. The new building is 303 feet 9 inches in length, by 46 feet in breadth. The large area within the walls is divided into thirty-two workshops, each 70 feet long by 21 feet wide, communication with which is obtained from without by a general entrance situated in the centre of the building, formed by a segmental headed archway...In this archway are the staircase and two lifts for the purpose of raising pianos and materials into the different workshops. Passing on we came to another yard, on one side of which is a shed covered with corrugated iron filled with dry timber from a wharf near Vauxhall-bridge, where the greater part of the valuable seasoned wood is kept, and the command of a large supply of which has been one of the main causes of the reputation which Messrs. Broadwood's pianos have attained'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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1. Title: Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory, Horseferry-road, Westminster, 1858 2. Caption: Step into the world of Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory in 1858, as depicted in this photograph from the archives. Upon entering the premises, the vastness of the space is immediately apparent. The new range of workshops, an impressive 303 feet 9 inches in length and 46 feet in breadth, can be seen on the left side of the image. The only remaining part of the old factory, which miraculously survived a fire, stands on the right. The new building, a marvel of industrial design, is meticulously divided into thirty-two workshops, each 70 feet long by 21 feet wide. Communication between these workshops is facilitated by a central entrance, formed by a segmental-headed archway. Within this entrance, a staircase and two lifts are located, designed for the purpose of raising pianos and materials into the various workshops. As we venture further into the scene, we come across another yard, where a shed filled with dry timber is situated. This shed, covered in corrugated iron, is located near Vauxhall-bridge and serves as the commanding source of a large supply of valuable seasoned wood. The access to an abundant supply of such high-quality wood has been a significant factor in the renowned reputation that Broadwood's pianos have earned. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a pioneering piano manufacturing company during the Victorian era. The meticulous planning, innovative design, and commitment to quality are all evident in this image.
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