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The Forth Bridge, Scotland
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29th October 2024
Opened in 1890 the Forth Bridge crossers the Firth of Forth to the east of Edinburgh, Scotland. The bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Scotlands most famous man made constructions.
Designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, construction started in 1882 and at its height there were over 4600 men involved in the building of the Forth Bridge. The bridge was completed in December 1889, and after testing opened by the Duke of Rothesay on the 4 March 1890, who drove home the final gold plated rivet.
The bridge is cantilever in design, has a total length of 8094ft, a maximum width of 120ft (Piers), a height of 361ft, and allows a clearance of 150ft at high tide for ships to pass underneath.
The best thing about my job as a long distance lorry driver is I get to see these parts of the UK I probably would never visit. This artwork is based on a earlier photograph I took. www.colingreenphotography.co.uk
Designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, construction started in 1882 and at its height there were over 4600 men involved in the building of the Forth Bridge. The bridge was completed in December 1889, and after testing opened by the Duke of Rothesay on the 4 March 1890, who drove home the final gold plated rivet.
The bridge is cantilever in design, has a total length of 8094ft, a maximum width of 120ft (Piers), a height of 361ft, and allows a clearance of 150ft at high tide for ships to pass underneath.
The best thing about my job as a long distance lorry driver is I get to see these parts of the UK I probably would never visit. This artwork is based on a earlier photograph I took. www.colingreenphotography.co.uk
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