Forth Bridge illustrations 1886-1887
(23) Three cantilevers from the south shore on the occasion of Queensferry superstructure attaining its full height
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| Scottish Bridges > Forth Bridge illustrations 1886-1887 > (23) Three cantilevers from the south shore on the occasion of Queensferry superstructure attaining its full height |
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/74570350 |
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| Description | Photograph of the 3 cantilevers from the south shore. These views were taken about the same time, viz. on the occasion of Queensferry superstructure attaining its full height, hence the flags thereon. They differ only in respect of bearing, one making the larger angle with centre line of bridge. Transcription from: Philip Phillips, 'The Forth Railway Bridge', Edinburgh, 1890. |
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| Description | 40 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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| Shelfmark | RB.l.229 |
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| Description | Photographs showing the building of the Forth Bridge, taken from 1886-1887, and the Tay Bridge after its collapse in 1879. |
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