Kinross, Scotland Local Fact of the Day: the Forth Bridge’s 6.5 million rivets 🌉
A familiar view, an extraordinary build: 53,000 tonnes of steel and 6.5 million rivets went into the Forth Bridge.
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The Forth Bridge was formally opened on 4 March 1890. Its construction used 53,000 tonnes of steel and 6.5 million rivets—quite a shopping list! 🌉
A familiar landmark with an extraordinary story. Our Gutters2glory van is pictured beside the railway bridge.
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Source: The Forth Bridges — Facts & Figures
https://www.theforthbridges.org/about-the-forth-bridges/forth-bridge/forth-bridge-facts-figures/
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