Forth Bridge
Forth Bridge photos (8 available)
Forth Bridge maps (1 available)
Forth Bridge books (2 available)
- 5 photos on Forth Bridge appear in 2 Frith books - View photos of Forth Bridge
- Read extracts and see photos from these books on Forth Bridge and Fife
Forth Bridge memories
Read and share memories of Forth Bridge and Fife inspired by Frith photos
my father
My dad worked on the Forth Railway bridge since I was little girl and I can always remember him going to work six days a week in all weathers, I wonder does any one remember him, his name was David Wotherspoon Scott and was married to Dorothy Scott. I also wonder does any one actually think about what it was like to be a painter or rigger on the bridge?
Contributed by karen hood
Fife memories
my father
My dad worked on the Forth Railway bridge since I was little girl and I can always remember him going to work six days a week in all weathers, I wonder does any one remember him, his name was David Wotherspoon Scott and was married to Dorothy Scott. I also wonder does any one actually think about what it was like to be a painter or rigger on the bridge?
A memory of Forth Bridge contributed by karen hood
Janet Walker
Janet Walker gave birth to Jeanie in 1913 at 17 Bridgend Rows
A memory of contributed by john scott
My mothers birthplace
Mine is not a personal memory but Uphall Station was the birthplace of my mother. Mum was born on the 29th of April 1924. Her parents were Hugh and Annie Campbell ( nee Mooney ). My grandparents and Mum immigrated to New Zealand in 1925. I am intending to visit Scotland in the next couple of years and will be visiting Uphall Station. As an only child Mum and I were very close and sadly she passed away 5 years ago and we were unable to travel to her birthplace together but I will keep her dream alive by coming to this often talked about, very special place with my husband.
A memory of contributed by Jill Alexander
Extracts From Forth Bridge & Fife books
The bridge is more than over 2,760 yards long, including the approach viaducts, giving a clear headway at high water of 150 ft. The steel towers stand 360 ft high and are supported on granite piers. The deepest foundations are 88 ft below high water.
An extract from from"Edinburgh Photographic Memories".
Construction of the bridge commenced in November 1882. The first test trains ran from January 1890, and the official opening took place on 4 March 1890.
An extract from from"Edinburgh Photographic Memories".
Following the opening of the Forth Bridge, the North British Railway Co decided that they could dispense with their ferry services. Accordingly, the licences for the Forth and the Tay were transferred to David Wilson & Sons.
An extract from from"Edinburgh Photographic Memories".
Designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, the Forth Bridge cost £3,000,000 to build. Of the workforce of 4,500 men, 57 were killed in work-related accidents. Built between 1883 and 1890, the bridge was constructed to carry the North British Railway’s main line between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. It has an overall length of 2,700 yards including approach viaducts. The tracks run across the bridge 150 feet above sea level.
An extract from from"Scotland".
Built between 1883 and 1890, the bridge was constructed to carry the North British Railway’s main line between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. It has an overall length of 2,700 yards including approach viaducts. The tracks run across the bridge 150 ft above sea level.
An extract from from"Scotland Photographic Memories".