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Canvas Print : New Forth Road Bridge - just before opening - October, 1936
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New Forth Road Bridge - just before opening - October, 1936
The New Forth Bridge (the Kincardine Road Bridge), Scotland - just before opening - 27th October, 1936. At the time, the centre swing span was the longest in Europe. A view of the bridge at the centre span, showing the traffic lights. Date: 1936
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Media ID 23087028
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
27th Forth Lights Opening Sep18 Traffic 1936 Kincardine
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of historical engineering marvel into your home with our Canvas Print of the New Forth Road Bridge from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, captured just before the bridge's grand opening in October 1936, showcases the Kincardine Road Bridge in all its glory. With a centre swing span that was the longest in Europe at the time, this iconic Scottish landmark is a testament to engineering innovation. Our high-quality canvas prints are made to order, using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the past to life. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive history every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the New Forth Bridge, also known as the Kincardine Road Bridge, in Scotland, just before its grand opening on the 27th of October, 1936. At the time, the centre swing span of this engineering marvel was the longest in Europe, measuring an impressive 1,512 feet (461 meters) in length. The image offers a mesmerizing view of the bridge at its centre, with the traffic lights prominently displayed. The lights were a crucial component of the bridge's design, ensuring the safe and efficient passage of traffic as the centre span opened and closed. The intricate details of the lights, along with the reflection on the water, add depth and texture to the photograph. The New Forth Bridge was a significant achievement in transportation infrastructure during the 1930s. It replaced the Forth Rail Bridge, which had opened in 1890, and was designed to accommodate both rail and road traffic. The bridge's construction was a testament to the engineering prowess of the time and marked a new era in transportation in Scotland. This photograph provides a glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the excitement and anticipation surrounding the opening of such a monumental structure. It is a reminder of the ingenuity and innovation that shaped the transport landscape of the 20th century.
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