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Historic Environment Scotland

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Scotland's public body promoting Heritage For All. Sa Ghàidhlig: Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba

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3 years ago

in 1878 the first Tay Bridge opened. It had taken 7 years to complete. The bridge stretched over 3km & was the longest bridge in the world when it opened.

Of course it later became infamous when it collapsed in high winds in December 1879 & at least 60 people were killed.

#OTD in 1878 the first Tay Bridge opened. It had taken 7 years to complete. The bridge stretched over 3km & was the longest bridge in the world when it opened. Of course it later became infamous when it collapsed in high winds in December 1879 & at least 60 people were killed.
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