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

Background imageForth Collection: Bethlehem surroundings Bethlehem shepherd Out

Bethlehem surroundings Bethlehem shepherd Out
Bethlehem and surroundings. Bethlehem shepherd. Out of thee shall come forth one that shall shepherd my people. 1920, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Background imageForth Collection: Agriculture Sowing grain Behold sower went forth

Agriculture Sowing grain Behold sower went forth
Agriculture, Sowing grain. Behold, a sower went forth to sow 1920, Middle East

Background imageForth Collection: A Shipwreck Against The Bass Rock, Firth Of Forth, Scotland. From The Scots Worthies According To

A Shipwreck Against The Bass Rock, Firth Of Forth, Scotland. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781. Published 1879

Background imageForth Collection: Amen Goes Forth From His Temple Illustration By Constance N Baikie From The Book The Ancient East

Amen Goes Forth From His Temple Illustration By Constance N Baikie From The Book The Ancient East And Its Story By James Baikie Published C.1920

Background imageForth Collection: Hudibras The Manner How He Sallies Forth Engraved By C Armstrong After Hogarth From The Works Of

Hudibras The Manner How He Sallies Forth Engraved By C Armstrong After Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Background imageForth Collection: Adler locomotive built by Robert Stephenson

Adler locomotive built by Robert Stephenson (Forth Works, Newcastle). Gold medal struck by the German State Railways to commemorate their first steam locomotive in 1835. Date: 1835

Background imageForth Collection: Erskine Bridge aerial view empty after being hit by UIE oil rig collision. Circa 1998

Erskine Bridge aerial view empty after being hit by UIE oil rig collision. Circa 1998

Background imageForth Collection: Wreckage of the Flying Scotsman

Wreckage of the Flying Scotsman
On the morning of April 14th the Flying Scotsman - the London to Aberdeen express from Kings Cross - came into collision with the engine of a goods train outside Burntisland Station, Fifeshire. 1914

Background imageForth Collection: Firth of Forth railway bridge, Scotland

Firth of Forth railway bridge, Scotland, with houses in the foreground. circa 1905

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Rail Bridge, South Queensferry, Midlothian

Forth Rail Bridge, South Queensferry, Midlothian
Forth Rail Bridge, South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageForth Collection: Didcot Power station

Didcot Power station
With the cooling towers pushing out lots of steam, the photographer captures a dramatic picture. Taken in the late 60s Date: late 1960s

Background imageForth Collection: Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1892

Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1892
Illustration showing a socialist speaker (on left) holding forth in Hyde Park on a Sunday afternoon, London, 1892. The original caption for this image read: Socialism in London

Background imageForth Collection: HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, sinking, WW1

HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, sinking, WW1
HMS Campania, British seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, sinking after hitting other ships (Royal Oak and Glorious) at anchor during a sudden storm in the Firth of Forth, Scotland

Background imageForth Collection: SCOTTISH BURRY MAN

SCOTTISH BURRY MAN
The Burry Man of South Queensferry, beneath the Forth Bridge. King Malcolm III of Scotland made his escape from the English armies in a similar disguise

Background imageForth Collection: Dante & Beatrice: Heaven

Dante & Beatrice: Heaven
" For that all living lights, waxing in splensour burst forth into songs; Such as from memory glide & fall away." (Canto XX, lines 10-12)

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Road Bridge over Firth of Forth, Scotland

Forth Road Bridge over Firth of Forth, Scotland
Forth Road Bridge under construction over the Firth of Forth, Scotland -- it opened in 1964. Date: early 1960s

Background imageForth Collection: The Forth Railway Bridge, near Edinburgh, Scotland

The Forth Railway Bridge, near Edinburgh, Scotland Date: 1895

Background imageForth Collection: New Charleston, Firth of Forth

New Charleston, Firth of Forth (1842). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1842

Background imageForth Collection: Gosford House, Firth of Forth

Gosford House, Firth of Forth (1841). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1841

Background imageForth Collection: Inchcolm Monastery, Island of Inchcolm, Firth of Forth, Scot

Inchcolm Monastery, Island of Inchcolm, Firth of Forth, Scotland. Part of Box 1 Boswell Collection Series of Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Background imageForth Collection: Moses brings forth water from the rock. Book of Exodus

Moses brings forth water from the rock. Book of Exodus. G. Dore engraving

Background imageForth Collection: 4th prize beauty contest 1919

4th prize beauty contest 1919
Photograph on a postcard of Miss G. Cecil Stock, 4th prize in a beauty contest for the Daily Mirror. Date: 1919

Background imageForth Collection: Wheat Field / Pylons

Wheat Field / Pylons
Harvest time in Kincardineshire, Scotland. A field of stooked wheat by the River Forth and the pylons which carry the National Grid across the river. Date: 1950s

Background imageForth Collection: Patrick Ruthven (Anon)

Patrick Ruthven (Anon)
PATRICK RUTHVEN earl of Forth and Brentford Scottish soldier in the Royalist cause Date: 1573 - 1651

Background imageForth Collection: Patrick Ruthven

Patrick Ruthven
PATRICK RUTHVEN earl of Forth and Brentford Scottish soldier and statesman of devious allegiances Date: 1573 - 1651

Background imageForth Collection: Forth Railway Bridge, South Queensferry, Midlothian

Forth Railway Bridge, South Queensferry, Midlothian
Forth Railway Bridge, South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageForth Collection: Drunken View, The Forth Bridge, Midlothian

Drunken View, The Forth Bridge, Midlothian
Drunken View, The Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageForth Collection: Multiview, Forth Bridge, Midlothian

Multiview, Forth Bridge, Midlothian
Multiview, Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Background imageForth Collection: HMS Forth in Devonport with submarines

HMS Forth in Devonport with submarines
Depot ship HMS Forth in Devonport, with seven submarines moored alongside. Date: circa 1910

Background imageForth Collection: Collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J Jenkins

Collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J Jenkins
A collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J. Jenkins - H.M.S. Mersey, 1915. Copy of Naval Signal, dated 11.11.18 sent at 10.56 a.m

Background imageForth Collection: Dundee ferry crossing the Firth of Forth, Scotland

Dundee ferry crossing the Firth of Forth, Scotland
The Dundee ferry crossing the Firth of Forth in Scotland, with the famous bridge on the right. Date: circa 1930

Background imageForth Collection: Nicholas Hardinge

Nicholas Hardinge
NICHOLAS HARDINGE Statesman and writer, clerk of the House of Commons, joint secretary of the Treasury, and so forth. Writing with a quill pen. Date: 1699 - 1758

Background imageForth Collection: Tale la Hoffmann, 1921, Watercolor, graphite, transferred printing ink, paper bordered

Tale la Hoffmann, 1921, Watercolor, graphite, transferred printing ink, paper bordered, metallic foil, mounted, cardboard, 15 7/8, 12 5/8, 40.3, 32.1 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German

Background imageForth Collection: Launching Buoy Bow Great Eastern August 8th 1865

Launching Buoy Bow Great Eastern August 8th 1865
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Background imageForth Collection: Telegraph House Trinity Bay Newfoundland Interior View

Telegraph House Trinity Bay Newfoundland Interior View
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Background imageForth Collection: Interior Tanks Board Great Eastern Cable Passing Out

Interior Tanks Board Great Eastern Cable Passing Out
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Background imageForth Collection: Vase Cherubs Helmet 17th century late Engraving

Vase Cherubs Helmet 17th century late Engraving
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Background imageForth Collection: Horizontal Panel Design Four Hybrid Male Figures

Horizontal Panel Design Four Hybrid Male Figures
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Background imageForth Collection: Settlement Church Heart Content Newfoundland

Settlement Church Heart Content Newfoundland
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Background imageForth Collection: View Looking Aft Port Paddle Box Great Eastern

View Looking Aft Port Paddle Box Great Eastern
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Background imageForth Collection: Foilhummerum Bay Valentia Looking Seawards Point

Foilhummerum Bay Valentia Looking Seawards Point
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Background imageForth Collection: Cliffs Foilhummerum Bay Valentia Point Shore

Cliffs Foilhummerum Bay Valentia Point Shore
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Background imageForth Collection: Bows Great Eastern Cable Broken Lost Preparing

Bows Great Eastern Cable Broken Lost Preparing
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Background imageForth Collection: Valley Forth Scotland late 19th-mid-20th century

Valley Forth Scotland late 19th-mid-20th century
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Background imageForth Collection: Trinity Bay Newfoundland Exterior View Telegraph House

Trinity Bay Newfoundland Exterior View Telegraph House
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Background imageForth Collection: Vase Lid Decorated Mask Garlands 17th century

Vase Lid Decorated Mask Garlands 17th century
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Background imageForth Collection: Heights Foilhummerum Bay Valentia William Corey Heading Seawards

Heights Foilhummerum Bay Valentia William Corey Heading Seawards
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Background imageForth Collection: Valentia Ireland Harbor Opposite Knight -town

Valentia Ireland Harbor Opposite Knight -town
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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.