x-posted to utl

On 13/10/2013 12:03, Recliner wrote:
I've noticed the St Pancras pianos being played rather well on recent
visits to the station -- there seems to be some sort of self-censoring
process, with only competent travelling pianists delivering impromptu
recitals, surrounded by their bags. The occasional tuneless attempt
soon ceases.

It seems like a rather nifty facility, but I can't think of any other
stations with them.


As said elsewhere on the (uk.r version of) this thread, they're Street
Pianos.

There's one in Herne Hill station, south London:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/igorclark/8413423533/

Also, see this (and more to the point hear it too - the page contains a
video):
http://www.brixtonblog.com/herne-hill-street-piano/6797

This Street Piano also served as the musical accompaniment to the
showing of a Buster Keaton flick on a screen outside Herne Hill station
to mark it's 150th anniversary last year - see:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativenationlondon/7957333172/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andybroomfield/7962456424/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andybroomfield/7962461604/