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At the end of the 1800s and start of the 1900s, the production of pianos took off as demand for the instruments increased in well-to-do homes.

But the pianos made during that era are now, 100 years on, collectively reaching extinction.

While some pianos can be restored, others are beyond repair and so are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt.

BBC News visited John Gregory of J Reid Pianos in north London to find out how he disposes of pianos which... See More

At the end of the 1800s and start of the 1900s, the production of pianos took off as demand for the instruments increased in well-to-do homes.

But the pianos made during that era are now, 100 years on, collectively reaching extinction.

While some pianos can be restored, others are beyond repair and so are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt.

BBC News visited John Gregory of J Reid Pianos in north London to find out how he disposes of pianos which have reached the end of their natural lives.

#disposal #abandoned #recycle #donate #repair #care

Scale the heights with this dismantled grand piano, recycled into an ornate staircase. 👍🏻
Picture: Nook

#Recycle #Stairs #Grandpiano

The world’s first amphitheatre made entirely out of upcycled pianos is to be resident at Edinburgh’s historic Leith Theatre this month, presenting a 'Resonancy' of events which will invite audiences to experience the unique interactive sculptural installation within the cultural gem of the capital’s most creative district.

#recycle #LeithTheatre