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Forth Bridge illustrations 1886-1887

(25) General view from Port Edgar, with trees in the foreground

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(25) General view from Port Edgar, with trees in the foreground

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(25) General view from Port Edgar, with trees in the foreground
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DescriptionPhotograph of the Forth Bridge under construction, general view from Port Edgar, with trees in the foreground. This is a distant view through the trees, showing Queensferry and Fife piers at their full height. The angle made with centre line of bridge is such that the south vertical columns of Queensferry close upon each other, a very open picture being the result, and an excellent one for illustrating the relative proportions of the height of superstructure and the extent of spars. The chain stretching from rail level to bottom member was a temporary tie, of which more hereafter. The foreground of foliage affords a good contrast to the expanse of water beyond, and this picture is therefore to be recommended to those who set more store on artistic effects than scientific records. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890.
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Forth Bridge illustrations 1886-1887
Description40 black-and-white photographs capturing the construction of the Forth Bridge by Glasgow-based Sir William Arrol & Co. Close-up and distance views of superstructure, cantilevers, lifting platforms and viaduct. Taken at weekly or fortnightly intervals from 1886-1887 by Philip Phillips, son of one of the contractors. Silver gelatin prints.
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Scottish Bridges
DescriptionPhotographs showing the building of the Forth Bridge, taken from 1886-1887, and the Tay Bridge after its collapse in 1879.