Title

Forth Railway Bridge from the South-East, c1890, Scotland

Caption

Forth Railway Bridge from the South-East, c1890, Scotland. Completing the first bay. This bridge, built for the North British Railway Company, was begun in 1882 and opened on 4 March 1890. Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) who was also the engineer. William Arrol (1839-1913) the principal contractor. The steel for the girders was produced the by the Siemens-Martin process. Photograph.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010435P

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27,7Mb (1,5Mb) / 11,8in x 9,1in / 3543 x 2735 (300dpi)