Forth Collection (#8)

OLD BRIDGE OF FORTH, STIRLING, Gaelic: Sruighlea, is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland. UK

MAP OF THE FORTH, UK, Scotland

A river landscape with a man and a goat, Gilles Neyts, 1643 - 1681

View of a village, Hendrik Roosing, 1780

Village on a river, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

Winter landscape with skater, in the background are two men in a boat and a windmill, David van der Kellen (II), 1814 - 1879

View of the square for the new theater, nieuwe Schouwburg in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Cornelis Bogerts, Theodore Crajenschot, in or after 1774

WORLD WAR I: SURRENDER. View from a British destroyer of one of the German battleships proceeding to the firth of River Forth to surreneder, Scotland. Photograph, c1918

Tapping a rubber tree - Singapore Date: circa 1908

View of Stirling, Scotland from Abbey Craig, site of the Wallace Monument. Date: 1910s

Three Fairey Swordfish Is of No 822 (TSR) Squadron flying over the Forth Bridge. November 1937. Date: 1937

Sopwith Cuckoo, dropping a torpedo
Sopwith Cuckoo of the Torpedo Aeroplane School, East Fortune, dropping a torpedo in Firth of Forth near Dunbar

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) British civil engineer: Forth Railway Bridge: Hudson River Tunnel. Baker c1896. Engraving

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) British civil engineer: Forth Railway Bridge: Hudson River Tunnel. Photograph c1890

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

Portable steam engine by Garrett & Sons, Ipswich, England, being used with ploughing tackle to draw plough (right background) back and forth across a field. Hand-coloured engraving circa 1860

Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland: the Fife cantilever under construction during October 1888. This was the first steel bridge

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) English civil engineer born at Keyford near Frome, Somerset. Chief designer of the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. Engraving, c1890

An Artificer or Pyrotechnist setting light to Another fixed Wheele upon a post, which will cast forth many Rockets into the Aire

Transcontinental Highway Across Boulder Dam
View shows the Transcontinental Highway across Boulder Dam. Vintagfe automobiles travel back and forth across the road. Lake Mead is visible and rocky ledges are also visible

Forth Bridge Railway, Machinery For Drilling The Steel Tubes Of Which The Bridge Is To Be Constructed. 2. View From The North Shore, Looking South. 3 A Caisson On Launchway, At Low Water, 4

Map Of The Forth, UK, Scotland

THE BASS ROCK, FROM NORTH BERWICK, an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. UK

SHORE STREET, LEITH, lies on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, in the unitary local authority of the City of Edinburgh. UK

FORTH BRIDGE, FROM THE SOUTH-WEST. The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, to the east of the Forth Road Bridge

OLD BRIDGE OF FORTH, STIRLING, Gaelic: Sruighlea, is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland. UK

The Dove Sent Forth from the Ark, by Gustave Dorafaa
The Dove Sent Forth from the Ark, by Gustave Dorafa

Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince and the Directors in the Reception Room, Engraving 1890
OPENING OF THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE PRINCE AND THE DIRECTORS IN THE RECEPTION ROOM, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Before the Forth Bridge Existed, Crossing the Forth Five and Twenty Years Ago, Engraving 1890
BEFORE THE FORTH BRIDGE EXISTED, CROSSING THE FORTH FIVE AND TWENTY YEARS AGO, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Viewing the Bridge from the Steam-Launch Dolphin
OPENING OF THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE PRINCE VIEWING THE BRIDGE FROM THE STEAM-LAUNCH DOLPHIN, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Clinching the Last Rivet, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
OPENING OF THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE PRINCE CLINCHING THE LAST RIVET, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

The Forth Bridge, Section Showing the Interior of a Caisson, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
THE FORTH BRIDGE, SECTION SHOWING THE INTERIOR OF A CAISSON, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

The Forth Bridge, the Cantilever Towers in Course of Construction, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE CANTILEVER TOWERS IN COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

The Opening of Forth Bridge by the Prince of Wales, Mr. J. Dent Dent, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
THE OPENING OF FORTH BRIDGE BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, MR. J. DENT DENT, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

The Opening of Forth Bridge by the Prince of Wales, the Marquis of Tweeddale Chairman
THE OPENING OF FORTH BRIDGE BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, THE MARQUIS OF TWEEDDALE Chairman of the North British Railway Company, engraving 1890, UK, U.K

RUNNING THE FIRST TRAIN OVER THE NEW FORTH BRIDGE, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain
RUNNING THE FIRST TRAIN OVER THE NEW FORTH BRIDGE, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

TANTALLON CASTLE, LOOKING EAST. Tantallon Castle is a semi-ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located convert|5|km east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland

SCOTLAND: STIRLING BRIDGE. View of Stirling Bridge, on the river Forth in central Scotland, site of a famous Scottish victory over the English in 1297. Wood engraving, c1875, by Edward Whymper

Pictures of otsu bursting forth. Print shows an artist in the foreground and figures of a characters in the background (a demon holding an anchor, a samurai with a falcon, a man with long pike)

The Old Curiosity Shop, Swiveller in the public house
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

First Air Raid over Scotland, Sphere front cover, 1939
People standing in groups to watch the air attack by German planes on British war ships lying to the east of the Forth Bridge. Although pieces of shrapnel fell around the area, nobody was hurt

Forth - Clyde Canal
Beside the Clyde - Forth Canal, nestles the village of Kirkintilloch, with St. Marys Church, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Date: 1960s

16th Century Knight
A knight rides forth, sword in hand, accompanied by his squire who carries his lance for him. Date: 1517 ?

Knight at Church
MEDIEVAL CHURCHGOERS A French lord and his lady, with their retainers, pray before sallying forth to do battle Date: circa 12th century

Events / Britain 1510
Scottish hero Sir Andrew Wood defeats English insurgents in his ships " The Yellow Carvel" and " The Flower". The English vessels were in the Firth of Forth to raid the area

Lady Lionesse
Dame Lionesse (Lyonesse) comes forth

SCOTLAND: FORTH BRIDGE. A view through the Forth Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth, Scotland: stereograph, 1902

SCOTLAND: FORTH BRIDGE. The Forth Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth, Scotland, photographed shortly after its completion in 1890

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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.