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Edinburgh Photographic Society

December 3, 2014

 

 

The Forth Bridge

Opened 1890

1.

A yacht sails past a partially completed Forth Bridge  -  1888

A yacht sails past the Forth Bridge, under construction

©  Thank you to David Gordon, owner of the 'Now & Then' antique shop in Edinburgh,  for allowing me to photograph this invitation

2.

Bossons plaque of the Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge  -  Souvenirs  -  Bossons Plaque

©  Thank you to David Gordon for allowing me to photograph his programme

3.

What Group is this, posing for their photograph in front to the Forth Bridge?

  The Ross Bandsatnd  -  ready fo ra performance of Romeo & Juliet  -  July 2006

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                          Photograph taken when?

4.

The Forth Bridge  -  Stereo View  -  1896

Stereo View published by Strohmeyer & Wyman  -  The Forth Rail Bridge and Pipers

©  Copyright: For permission to reproduce, please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

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The Forth Bridge  -  Stereo View  -  1896

Enlargement of a stereo View by Strohmeyer & Wyman  -  Published by Underwood & Underwood -  The Forth Rail Bridge and the kilt

©  Copyright: For permission to reproduce, please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

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The ferry boat, ''Queen Margaret' at South Queensferry  -  Late-1940s?

The Forth Bridge and the ferry boat, Queen Margaret, on the Queensferry Passage, moored at Hawes Pier, South Queensferry.  The Ferry Boat, Queen Margaret at Hawes Pier, beneath the Forth Bridge - When might this photo have been taken?

©  Copyright: For permission to reproduce, please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

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The Forth Bridges  -  Calm Evening

The Forth Rail Bridge  -  1

© Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                This photograph  has been used on a CD cover.

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Sunrise  -   August 1994

The Forth Rail Bridge  -  Sunrise 1

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                           Photo taken:  August 14, 1994

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A few minutes after Sunrise  -   August 1994

The Forth Rail Bridge  -  Sunrise 6

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                           Photo taken:  August 14, 1994

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Workers on the Bridge  -  1993

Forth Rail Bridge

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                               Photograph taken 11 July 1993

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Looking South from near the top of the Northern Cantilever  -  1992

Forth Rail Bridge

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs                                                                                                                             Photograph taken June 2, 1992

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Workers erecting scaffolding at North Queensferry -  1996

The Forth Bridge  -  Scaffolders at Work

13.

Steam Train Excursion  -  May 2008

The train commences its journey across the bridge, shortly after leaving Dalmeny Station

Steam Train Excursion over the Forth Rail Bridge  -  May 2008

© Peter Stubbs  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Photograph taken May 18, 2008

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Forth Bridge, Floodlit  -  February 2014

with reflections in our car roof.

The Forth Bridge, floodlit  -  February 2014

©  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Photo taken: 7.25pm,  February 15 2014

 

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Base of the South Cantilever  -  June 2014

Looking to the north across the base of he south cantilever from a point just below track level.

The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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Southern Approach to the Bridge  -  June 2014

Looking south, towards Dalmeny Station from close to the base of the stone entrance to the cantilevers

The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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The North Cantilever  -  June 2014

Accommodation for the workers.   LEFT: Canteen.    RIGHT: Toilets
The lift to the top of the north cantilever can be seen on the left of the bridge in this photo.

The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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View from the North Cantilever  -  June 2014

Looking down on the cruise liner, 'Ruby Princess' (registered in Hamilton) on one of its brief visits to the Forth.

View from The Forth Bridge  -  Cruise Liner  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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Looking North from the North Cantilever -  June 2014

The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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Looking North from the North Cantilever - 8mm lens  -  June 2014

The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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Looking North from the North Cantilever

The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                    Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

The southern end of the Forth Bridge passes through the trees near Dalmeny station.  This photo was taken from the staircase leading to the walkway immediately beneath the bridge

Infra-red Photo  -  The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

Looking through the trees to the bridge from the site of the old railway track  (now cycle path and footpath) on the high ground above South Queensferry

Infra-red Photo  -  The Forth Bridge  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                    Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

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Looking down from the Forth Bridge to South Queensferry  -  June 2014

Looking down on the High Street from the Forth Bridge

Infra-red Photo  -  South Queensferry  -  June 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Photo taken:  June 13, 2014

 

Forth Road Bridge

Opened 1964

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View Looking up from the Firth of Forth

The red lines on either side mark the centre of the bridge

Looking up at the Forth Road Bridge from the Firth of Forth

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs                                                                                                          Photograph taken August 14, 2010

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View to the North  -  August 2011

Forth Road Bridge  -  August 2011

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Photo taken August 17, 2011

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Painters on the Bridge  -  August 2011

Forth Road Bridge  -  August 2011

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Photo taken August 17, 2011

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Painting the Bridge  -  August 2011

Forth Road Bridge  -  August 2011

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs  -   please contact  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Photo taken August 17, 2011

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50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Bridge

Torchlight Procession -  September 2014

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  - The Torchlight Procession across the Forth Road Bridge

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Bridge

Fireworks  -  September 2014

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  -  Firework Display from the Forth Bridge, seen from Queensferry Harbour

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Bridge

Fireworks including the 'Waterfall'  -  September 2014

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  -  Firework Display from the Forth Bridge, seen from Queensferry Harbour

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Bridge

More Fireworks  -  September 2014

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  -  Firework Display from the Forth Bridge, seen from Queensferry Harbour

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Bridge

Fireworks and Foreground  -  September 2014

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  -  Firework Display from the Forth Bridge, seen from Queensferry Harbour

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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Cruise Boat, 'Maid of the Forth' leaves Hawes Pier, South Queensferry

after dropping off passengers at the pier at the end of their Fireworks Cruise

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  -  The cruise boat, 'Maid of the Forth', departs from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, after dropping off its passengers there folowing a cruise on the Forth to view the firework display at the Forth Road Bridge

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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Cruise Boat, 'Maid of the Forth' leaves Hawes Pier, South Queensferry

after dropping off passengers at the pier at the end of their Fireworks Cruise

Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebrations, September 2014  -  The cruise boat, 'Maid of the Forth', departs from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, after dropping off its passengers there folowing a cruise on the Forth to view the firework display at the Forth Road Bridge

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Photo taken:  Sep 13 2014

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View from the Forth Road Bridge footpath

Looking north to The North Tower

Forth Road Bridgeflying the Saltire for St Andrew's Day, 30 November 2014

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                        Photo taken:  November 29, 2014

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View from the top deck of a double decker bus

Looking north to The North Tower

Forth Road Bridgeflying the Saltire for St Andrew's Day, 30 November 2014

©  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                        Photo taken:  November 30, 2014

The Queensferry Crossing

Due to Open  -  2016

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Bridges across the Firth of Forth  -  November 2013

On the screen:    Artist's Impression of Queensferry Crossing (now under construction).       

The two existing bridges across the Firth of Forth at Queensferry and (on the screen) an artist's impression of the third bridge there, 'The Queensferry Crossing', due to open in 2016.

©  Copyright: Peter Stubbs.  Please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Photo taken November 15, 2013

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Southern end of the Queensferry Crossing, under construction  -  July 2014

Queensferry Crossing under construction - View of southern end of crossing from Port Edgar

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Photo taken:  July 31, 2014

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Southern end of the Queensferry Crossing, under construction  -  July 2014

Queensferry Crossing under construction - View of southern end of crossing

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Photo taken:  July 31, 2014

 

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Southern end of the Queensferry Crossing, under construction  -  July 2014

Queensferry Crossing under construction - View of southern end of crossing

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Photo taken:  July 31, 2014

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Tower under construction in the centre of the Firth of Forth

Queensferry Crossing under construction  -  View from Southern end of Crossing

©  Peter Stubbs  -   please contact peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Photo taken:  September 8, 2014

 

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