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The Forth Bridge

Bouch, Thomas, 1877, Reproduction
The Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge
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Item no
24563
Title
The Forth Bridge
Description
A view of the unrealised design for the Forth Rail Bridge crossing at Queensferry by engineer Sir Thomas Bouch. The illustration shows two main spans with four tall iron columns bridging the Forth estuary. A ship sails beneath the bridge and the coastline is depicted on either side of the river. At the water's edge in the foreground a large rowing boat is being pushed out to sea by its crew.
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Date
1877
Size
58.5 x 77.5 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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