Tay Bridge Collection

The Tay Bridge, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The first Tay Bridge from the south, Scotland, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)

Dundee, 2010
Peacehill, Balmerino, FIFE, SCOTLAND facing North. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 10/03/2010

New Tay Viaduct. General Elevation and General Plan

New Tay Viaduct. Alterations to Girders of Old Bridge

The Tay Bridge (engraving)
1589759 The Tay Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tay Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 December 1877)

The lowering of a caisson into position
5310130 The lowering of a caisson into position; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lowering of a caisson into position during the construction of the second Tay Bridge)

The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland (engraving)
1050473 The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland)

The Tay Bridge, prior to December 28, 1879 (engraving)
655038 The Tay Bridge, prior to December 28, 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tay Bridge, prior to December 28, 1879)

Construction d une des piles du pont du Tay, en Ecosse, a l aide de l air comprime (engraving)
3645737 Construction d une des piles du pont du Tay, en Ecosse, a l aide de l air comprime (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Longest Railway Bridge in the World (engraving)
1049714 The Longest Railway Bridge in the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Longest Railway Bridge in the World)

The Tay Bridge (b / w photo)
2794758 The Tay Bridge (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tay Bridge)

The Queens Return from the Highlands, Her Majesty crossing Tay Bridge, Dundee (engraving)
1099646 The Queens Return from the Highlands, Her Majesty crossing Tay Bridge, Dundee (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tay Bridge, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland. This bridge over the River Tay was designed by Thomas Telford and was completed in 1809

Tay Bridge, Scotland, 1902

Great Britains Great Bridges, advert for Owbridge Lung Tonic, 1901. Tower Bridge, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Forth Bridge, the Tay Bridge, London Bridge and the Menai Bridge

William Arrol (1830-1913), Scottish civil engineer. Arrol built the second Tay Railway Bridge (1882-1887), Forth Railway Bridge (1883-1890) and Tower Bridge, London (1886-1894)

William Henry Barlow (1812-1902), British civil engineer. He invented the Barlow saddleback rail (1859) and was the engineer of St Pancras Station (1868) and the New Tay Bridge (1882)

Dundee Harbour, 1960
Hilltown, Dundee, ANGUS, SCOTLAND facing North West. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive. - 24/05/1960

New Tay Viaduct. Piers 29-40 Superstructure

New Tay Viaduct. Pilaster on Junction Pier Number 53

Dundee, 1988
Dundee, ANGUS, SCOTLAND. NCAP: Scottish Office: All Scotland Survey - 14/05/1988

New Tay Viaduct. Esplanade Extension Spans

New Tay Bridge in Scotland
Antique illustration of New Tay Bridge in Scotland

City Centre, Dundee, 2010
City Centre, Dundee, ANGUS, SCOTLAND facing North East. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 10/03/2010

City Centre, Dundee, 1970
Hilltown, Dundee, ANGUS, SCOTLAND facing North West. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive. - 00/01/1900

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"The Tay Bridge: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy" The first Tay Bridge, constructed in Scotland in 1900, stood as an engineering marvel. Stretching from the south to Dundee, it was a testament to human ingenuity and innovation. The New Tay Viaduct, with its impressive General Elevation and General Plan, showcased the grandeur of this architectural masterpiece. However, not all was smooth sailing for the Tay Bridge. Alterations had to be made to the girders of the old bridge, highlighting the challenges faced during its construction. Engravings depicting "The Works of the New Tay Bridge" captured both its magnificence and complexity. Sadly, history remembers December 28th, 1879 as a fateful day for the Tay Bridge. The disaster that struck shook Scotland to its core. Diving operations were undertaken in search of the wrecked railway train that fell victim to nature's wrath. Engravings showcasing various aspects of this iconic structure shed light on its creation process. From "Construction d'une des piles du pont du Tay" using compressed air technology to views of "The Broken Bridge from North End, " these images offer glimpses into a bygone era. Despite tragedy overshadowing its legacy, let us not forget that before disaster struck, The Tay Bridge proudly stood tall as "The Longest Railway Bridge in the World.