h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Well, I had already cut the 'reasons for rising pitch' part. Would you like to reinstate it? At the moment I have

During the first half of the 19th Century, average pitch had been rising progressively, with players vying with each other for brightness of tone.

Will that cover it sufficiently?

I think <> is ok on its own.

OK! Going, going, gone

Not actually gone yet, have a final check.

Yes yes, go go!!

Andrew

Gone gone gone