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Finally Beatles in the Wood, This has appeared just after the release of the Scorsese documentary about the Beatles George Harrison. Link from The Beatles Bible, referring to The Wood and the release of George Harrison single, also the first anniversary party of Apple records previously mentioned by...

rachals restored.JPG A little research up Date on the Piano from The Wood 16 Sydenham Hill , To our surprise, The Rachals Grand Piano from the music at 16 Sydenham Hill was recently dated by serial number to around 1865. Which explained the comments on the action during restoration, I have added a ...

Hello Jonathon, Great to hear from someone who knows about the piano The piano's history has turned out to be quite interesting and has become quite long story 1914-2009 i have pics of restoration work but large files have you an email i can send to? The piano is now the focal point of my wifes pian...

Bit of a leap of faith here as 2 years between posts
Here goes
We have just finnished restoring the piano from the wood from the early 60's and are trying to piece together its history
It was owned then by AJC Lydden
Jonathon your father ?
Any information would be really appreciated
Danny