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Building the Forth Railway Bridge - comparative
Building the Forth Railway Bridge - comparative size- Victorian period
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Bridges Comparative Constructing Edinburgh Firth Forth Railways Size
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Building the Forth Railway Bridge: A Monumental Engineering Feat of the Victorian Era This vintage photograph, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past as we witness the constructing process of the iconic Forth Railway Bridge in Scotland during the Victorian period. The bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was a groundbreaking engineering achievement that connected Edinburgh and Fife, revolutionizing transportation in Scotland. The image, taken from an Edwardian lantern slide, captures the bridge's impressive size and the sheer scale of the construction effort. Workers can be seen toiling away on the bridge's towering pillars, while steam trains and barges transport materials to the site. The intricate details of the bridge's design are evident, with the wrought-iron girders and suspension cables forming a complex network that would eventually support the railway line. The Forth Railway Bridge was a marvel of its time, and this photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers who brought it to life. The bridge's construction took over twenty years, from 1882 to 1906, and it remains an enduring symbol of Scotland's industrial heritage. As we admire this image, we are transported back to a time when the world was being transformed by the railway age. The Forth Railway Bridge stands as a reminder of the incredible feats of engineering that were achieved during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, and this photograph offers a unique perspective on the construction process that brought this iconic structure to life.
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