Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > City of Westminster
Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory, Horseferry-road, Westminster, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory, Horseferry-road, Westminster, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory, Horseferry-road, Westminster, 1858. Near to [the] depository is the department for preparing glue, an item of expenditure which amounts to £2000 a year. The steam for the coppers in which the glue is boiled is supplied from the engine and boiler house, which, with a saw mill and shed, a room for drilling and turning by steam power, and a foreman's room for matching veneers, &c. complete the subsidiary range of buildings which may be seen on the left-hand side...To give some idea of the extent of this edifice, it may be added that it contains upwards of 200 large windows, and when fully lighted up with gas presents a very striking appearance...fourteen out of thirty-two workshops are occupied entirely by the manufacture of grand pianos...we understand that Messrs. Broadwood probably manufactured one half of the grand pianos annually supplied in the United Kingdom...The time required to complete a grand piano is generally from six to eight months...Between the new building and the wing of the old one is the veneer-vault, in which a large collection of very valuable veneers is kept. Upwards of 200, 000 feet of rosewood veneers are used in the course of the year'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36348106
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Business Carthorse City Of Westminster London England Courtyard Delivering Delivery Delivery Man Deliveryman Draft Horse Draught Horse Draught Horses Dray Horse Drayhorse Horse And Cart Manufacturing Piano Westminster London England Draft Horses Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn Pianos
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cercopithecidae
> Drill
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> John White
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Art
> Music
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> City of Westminster
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Music
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Westminster
EDITORS COMMENTS
select image for caption: A captivating image from the past, this photograph showcases Broadwood's Pianoforte Manufactory located on Horseferry-road in Westminster, London, in the year 1858. The expansive building housed the heart of piano production during the Victorian era. The image reveals a significant portion of the factory, with various departments and subsidiary buildings visible. On the left-hand side, a steam engine and boiler house supply steam for the coppers used in the preparation of glue, an essential component in piano manufacturing, amounting to an impressive £2000 annually. Adjacent to this is a saw mill and shed, a room for drilling and turning by steam power, and a foreman's room for matching veneers. The grandeur of the factory is evident, with over 200 large windows that bathed the interior in light when fully illuminated by gas, creating a striking appearance. Fourteen out of thirty-two workshops were dedicated to the production of grand pianos, with Broadwood believed to have manufactured half of the grand pianos supplied in the United Kingdom at the time. The time and dedication required to create a grand piano were considerable, with a typical completion timeline ranging from six to eight months. Between the new building and the old wing stood the veneer-vault, where a vast collection of valuable veneers, including over 200,000 feet of rosewood veneers, were kept each year. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intricate and labor-intensive process of piano manufacturing during the 19th century, showcasing the immense scale and craftsmanship that went into producing these magnificent instruments.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
