James Shudi Broadwood (20 December 1772 – 8 August 1851) was a

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maker in

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and a magistrate in

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. His son,

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(1811–1893), took control of the family piano-manufacturing business in 1836. He was also the father of the

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collector

John Broadwood John Broadwood (6 October 1732 – 17 July 1812) was the Scottish founder of the piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons. Life Broadwood was born 6 October 1732 and christened 15 Oct 1732 at St Helens, Cockburnspath in Berwickshire, and grew up in ...

(1798–1864).

References

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External links

John Broadwood and Sons
official website
John Broadwood and Sons Piano Manufacturers
by Sally Jenkinson, Surrey County Council
Broadwood in the grand piano-Photoarchive
{{DEFAULTSORT:Broadwood, James Shudi 1772 births 1851 deaths English musical instrument makers High Sheriffs of Surrey Piano makers People from Crawley People from Warnham