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The Forth Bridge

 

Painting the Forth Bridge

2005

The photographs below were taken in September 2005, mid-way through a 7-year programme to repaint the bridge.

Once this work is completed the paint is expected to last for a further 20 years.

  

Views from the South Queensferry

The Forth Rail Bridge, covered in scaffolding and partially encapsulated for painting. ©

The Forth Rail Bridge covered in scaffolding and partially encapsulated for painting. ©

The Forth Rail Bridge, approach from the south above South Queensferry. ©

Views from the Rail Bridge

Looking down from the Forth Bridge - The island of Inchgarvie in the Firth of Forth. ©

Looking down from the Forth Bridge - A yacht close to South Queensferry. ©

Looking down from the Forth Bridge - Hawes Pier, South Queensferry. ©

Looking down from the Forth Rail Bridge on South Queensferry beside the Firth of Forth ©

Before the Painting

The Forth Bridge - about to be painted - Looking down on the island of Inchgarvie in the Firth of Forth. ©

Ironwork on the Forth Rail Bridge, about to be painted ©

Ironwork on the Forth Rail Bridge, about to be painted ©

Scaffolding

 The Forth Rail Bridge - Scaffolding erected for painting ©

The Forth Rail Bridge - Scaffolding erected for painting ©

The Forth Rail Bridge - Scaffolding erected for painting ©

The Forth Rail Bridge - Scaffolding stored on the bridge ©

The Forth Rail Bridge - A train of empty coal wagons passes across the bridge beneath the scaffolding erected for painting ©

Workers

 Worker on the Forth Rail Bridge ©

Workers on the Forth Rail Bridge ©

Workers on the Forth Rail Bridge ©

Worker on the Forth Rail Bridge ©

After the Painting

The southern en d of the Forth Rail Bridge - newly painted ©

The Forth Rail Bridge - a newly painted part of the bridge ©

Scaffolding on the Bridge

'Maid of the Forth' approaching the Forth Bridge - October 30, 2005 ©

Maid of the Forth +
southern end of Bridge

Zoom-in to a photograph of 'Maid of the Forth' passing under the Forth Bridge - October 30, 2005 ©

Maid of the Forth:  zoom-in

'Maid of the Forth' approaching the Forth Bridge - October 30, 2005 ©

Maid of the Forth +
Forth Bridge

 

Painting the Forth Bridge  -  1990s

 

 

 

      

 

 

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Photographs and Other Images - These include portraits of photographers - photographic outings - Princes Street views - Newhaven Fishwives - etc.  Early Photography in Edinburgh - Talbot, Brewster, Hill & Adamson, Early Professional Photographers in Princes Street, etc.  Professional Photographers in Edinburgh - 1840 to 1940 - Their names, dates of business and studio addresses.  The Photographic Society of Scotland - 1856 to 1873 - Lectures, Exhibitions, Outings, etc.  The History of Edinburgh Photographic Society - 1861 to date - Lectures, Exhibitions, Outings, Poems, etc.  EPS Publications - EPS Handwritten Records - Photographic Journals - Trade Directories - Books - etc.  Thanks to all who have encouraged and supported me in creating the EdinPhoto web site - including descendants of photogrpahers - researchers - providers of photographs and other material  Background notes on the research thal led up to the creation of this site - together with lists of new material added to the site since its launch.  Brief comments on how this site might be used - Just browsing? - Seeking specific information?  Please add your questions, suggestions or other comments to the Guest Book.  Links to other web sites - Photographic Societies - Photographic History - Family History - etc.  Click here to find the link to the Edinburgh Photogrpahic Society web site.  Details of who owns the copyright of photographs and other mateiral on this web site.

A selection of my photographs, many from Edinburgh throughout the year. Also photos from Scotland, London, Iceland, Italy, Hong Kong and elsewhere    Many old maps of Edinburgh (Old Town, New Town, while City), Leith and Newhaven. Includes several old transport maps and a comparison of old maps with recent aerial photos.   Old engravings, mailly of Edinburgh scenes. Some from the 1820s, some from the 1890s, some others - includes many hand-coloured examples from the 1820s.   News from Edinburgh today - Events, Collections, Buildings and Gardens, Transport   This site includes 1. Post card portraits taken in studios in Edinburgh: 2. Post card views either takeen/published by Ediburgh photographers or views of Edinburgh, or both.y Edinburgh    Views of Edinburgh, grouped into three sections: 1. Street views: 2. Buildings: 3. Around Edinburgh   Views of transport around Edinburgh - Horse drawn trams and buses, cable cars, electric trams, buses and a few railway photos. Also several maps of Edinburgh's bus and tram routes.   Summary of the updates added to this site each month since the site was launched   Frequently Asked Questions

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