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Forth Collection (#2)

The majestic Forth Bridge stands tall, connecting the shores of Fife and Queensferry over the mighty Firth of Forth

Background imageForth Collection: UK, Scotland, Stirling, View of the Old Stirling Bridge

UK, Scotland, Stirling, View of the Old Stirling Bridge

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Bridge maintenance workers, probably early 1900s

Forth Bridge maintenance workers, probably early 1900s

Background imageForth Collection: Inchcolm, Firth of Forth, Victorian period

Inchcolm, Firth of Forth, Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: The Forth Bridge, possibly 1920s

The Forth Bridge, possibly 1920s

Background imageForth Collection: Condtruction of the Forth Bridge

Condtruction of the Forth Bridge

Background imageForth Collection: Construction of the Forth Railway Bridge - waiting

Construction of the Forth Railway Bridge - waiting for the ferry - Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: Building the Forth Railway Bridge - riveting machine

Building the Forth Railway Bridge - riveting machine - Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: Riveting machine, Construction of the Forth Bridge

Riveting machine, Construction of the Forth Bridge

Background imageForth Collection: Building the Forth Railway Bridge - comparative

Building the Forth Railway Bridge - comparative size- Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: Construction of the Forth Bridge, comparison of size

Construction of the Forth Bridge, comparison of size

Background imageForth Collection: Building the Forth Railway Bridge - Cantilever

Building the Forth Railway Bridge - Cantilever Pier -Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: Building the Forth Railway Bridge - main pier

Building the Forth Railway Bridge - main pier - Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: Construction of the Forth Railway Bridge

Construction of the Forth Railway Bridge

Background imageForth Collection: Demonstrating the cantilever principle of

Demonstrating the cantilever principle of the Forth Railway Bridge

Background imageForth Collection: Stirling Forth Bridge Victorian period

Stirling Forth Bridge Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: The Old Forth Bridge, Scotland

The Old Forth Bridge, Scotland

Background imageForth Collection: H. M. S. Ocean - Colossus Class light fleet aircraft carrier

H. M. S. Ocean - Colossus Class light fleet aircraft carrier
H.M.S. Ocean - Colossus Class light fleet aircraft carrier - commissioned in 1945 - built in Glasgow by Alexander Stephen & Sons. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Bridge Construction demonstrating cantilever principle

Forth Bridge Construction demonstrating cantilever principle
Forth Bridge Construction, demonstrating the cantilever principle Date: 19th century

Background imageForth Collection: Construction of Forth Railway Bridge - cantilever principle

Construction of Forth Railway Bridge - cantilever principle
Construction of the Forth Railway Bridge - demonstrating the cantilever principle - Victorian period Date: 19th century

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Bridge construction

Forth Bridge construction Date: 19th century

Background imageForth Collection: Building of the Forth Railway Bridge Victorian period

Building of the Forth Railway Bridge Victorian period Date: 19th century

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Bridge Construction diagram

Forth Bridge Construction diagram Date: 19th century

Background imageForth Collection: The Forth Railway Bridge during construction mid 1880s

The Forth Railway Bridge during construction mid 1880s

Background imageForth Collection: Construction of the Forth Bridge

Construction of the Forth Bridge

Background imageForth Collection: The Forth Railway Bridge with ferry and steam train

The Forth Railway Bridge with ferry and steam train late Victorian period

Background imageForth Collection: The Forth Rail Bridge, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

The Forth Rail Bridge, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Bridge, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

Forth Bridge, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Forth Bridge, viewed from South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageForth Collection: The Old Bridge of Forth, Stirling, Scotland

The Old Bridge of Forth, Stirling, Scotland Date: circa 1910

Background imageForth Collection: On Board a Battleship, by Muirhead Bone, WW1

On Board a Battleship, by Muirhead Bone, WW1
On Board a Battleship: A Gun Turret on HMS Repulse, Firth of Forth, March 1917, by Muirhead Bone, First World War. 1917

Background imageForth Collection: Micah the Moreshtite prophet telling the Israelites For, behold, the Lord cometh forth

Micah the Moreshtite prophet telling the Israelites For, behold, the Lord cometh forth
531150 Micah the Moreshtite prophet telling the Israelites For, behold, the Lord cometh forth... and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth. Bible Micah I:3

Background imageForth Collection: Republic F-105D Thunderchief 61-0100

Republic F-105D Thunderchief 61-0100
Republic F-105D-15-RE Thunderchief 61-0100 (msn D295), at Forth Worth JRB, TX. Date: circa 1995

Background imageForth Collection: LNER A4 Class No. 60009 ?Union of South Africa?

LNER A4 Class No. 60009 ?Union of South Africa? with an express to Aberdeen, skirting the northern shore of the Firth of Forth by Alan Anderson

Background imageForth Collection: DDE-90035979

DDE-90035979
Northern Gannet, (Sula bassanus), huge Colony, June at Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland. Date: 11/06/2005

Background imageForth Collection: The sower goes forth to sow (colour litho)

The sower goes forth to sow (colour litho)
5224158 The sower goes forth to sow (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sower goes forth to sow)

Background imageForth Collection: Summer on the Firth of Fourth (oil on canvas)

Summer on the Firth of Fourth (oil on canvas)
1766658 Summer on the Firth of Fourth (oil on canvas) by Hardie, Charles Martin (1858-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer on the Firth of Fourth. Charles Martin Hardie (1858-1916)

Background imageForth Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: The dove sent forth from the Ark (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: The dove sent forth from the Ark (engraving)
5221501 Gustave Dore Bible: The dove sent forth from the Ark (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dove sent forth from the Ark)

Background imageForth Collection: Abraham going forth to the land of Canaan (engraving)

Abraham going forth to the land of Canaan (engraving)
5202392 Abraham going forth to the land of Canaan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham going forth to the land of Canaan)

Background imageForth Collection: Noah sending forth the dove, during the Flood (chromolitho)

Noah sending forth the dove, during the Flood (chromolitho)
5198783 Noah sending forth the dove, during the Flood (chromolitho) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noah sending forth the dove, during the Flood)

Background imageForth Collection: Akedia glided forth (engraving)

Akedia glided forth (engraving)
6002507 Akedia glided forth (engraving) by Bowerley or Bauerle, Amelia M. (d.1919) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Akedia glided forth)

Background imageForth Collection: Andersons Design for Bridge over the Forth, 1818 (engraving)

Andersons Design for Bridge over the Forth, 1818 (engraving)
6016221 Andersons Design for Bridge over the Forth, 1818 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andersons Design for Bridge over the Forth, 1818)

Background imageForth Collection: Swift and the Mohawks (engraving)

Swift and the Mohawks (engraving)
6021213 Swift and the Mohawks (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swift and the Mohawks)

Background imageForth Collection: Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together

Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together
LLM460253 Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together)

Background imageForth Collection: Bertie was gone forth into the great cold world alone (engraving)

Bertie was gone forth into the great cold world alone (engraving)
2780896 Bertie was gone forth into the great cold world alone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertie was gone forth into the great cold world alone)

Background imageForth Collection: Plan of the Battlefield of Bannockburn, Scotland, 23-24 June 1314

Plan of the Battlefield of Bannockburn, Scotland, 23-24 June 1314, part of the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1314

Background imageForth Collection: Stirling Castle (engraving)

Stirling Castle (engraving)
2793594 Stirling Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stirling Castle. Illustration for The History and Legends of Old Castles And Abbeys (John Dicks)

Background imageForth Collection: 'Lazarus, come forth!'(engraving)

"Lazarus, come forth!"(engraving)
2787233 " Lazarus, come forth!" (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lazarus, come forth)

Background imageForth Collection: 1888 Scotland - the Forth Bridge under construction

1888 Scotland - the Forth Bridge under construction over the Firth of Forth

Background imageForth Collection: Christ led forth wearing the Crown of Thorns (engraving)

Christ led forth wearing the Crown of Thorns (engraving)
5992398 Christ led forth wearing the Crown of Thorns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ led forth wearing the Crown of Thorns)




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The majestic Forth Bridge stands tall, connecting the shores of Fife and Queensferry over the mighty Firth of Forth. This iconic structure, with its distinctive red hue, has become a symbol of engineering excellence and Scottish pride. As Spitfires soar gracefully above the bridge during World War II, their presence reminds us of the historical significance this area holds. Portobello, a charming seaside town in Edinburgh, Scotland, lies nearby. Its sandy beaches and vibrant atmosphere attract locals and tourists alike to enjoy leisurely walks along the promenade or dip their toes into the refreshing waters of the Forth. The painting of the Forth Bridge is an arduous task that requires meticulous attention to detail. The dedicated workers diligently coat every inch with protective layers to ensure its longevity against harsh weather conditions. Their efforts are truly commendable as they preserve this architectural marvel for generations to come. In 1912, suffragettes gathered at Hyde Park for a demonstration rally demanding equal rights for women. Little did they know that years later, women would play pivotal roles in constructing bridges like these across nations. Fife Pier on one end and Queensferry Pier on another serve as gateways to this magnificent structure. They welcome travelers from all walks of life who embark on journeys filled with anticipation and awe-inspiring views. The Forth Road Bridge gracefully spans across the Firth between Queensferry and Inverkeithing - a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature's grandeur. As we gaze upon these breathtaking Firth Bridges from Corstorphine Hill's vantage point, we are reminded once again how man-made wonders can harmoniously coexist within our natural landscapes. Rosyth Naval Base has stood proudly since 1908 as it safeguards Scotland's maritime interests while contributing significantly to national defense efforts. It serves as a reminder that even amidst peaceful surroundings like those offered by the Firth of Forth, protection and security remain paramount.