Piano Making
He was born in London and died in Lyne Drive, Surrey. He was the second child and eldest son of John Broadwood and his first wife Barbara Shudi. James originally worked as a clerk for his father from 1785. In 1795 his father made him a full partner in the family business. He took over the running of the Broadwood Piano Company with his half-brother Thomas after the death of their father in 1812. James was named in the annual Court registers as 'Organ Builder in Ordinary to His Majesty' from 1799 to 1821 and again in 1836. James was an experienced piano tuner and contributed an article to 'The Gentleman's Magazine' on the subject in 1811. He experimented in many ways including the use of iron frames to improve the design of the pianos the company made.
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