Historedia
Group or institution

North British Railway

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1871–1878

Every event in Historedia whose sources name North British Railway, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Foundation stone of the first Tay Bridge laid

    1871–1878

    Role: Client

    1. 22 July 1871 · Tay Bridge siteFoundation Stone Laid

      The foundation stone for the first Tay Bridge was laid in Dundee on 22 July 1871, marking the start of construction.

    2. 1873-1877 · Tay Bridge construction siteConstruction Challenges

      Deep bedrock issues and design changes caused delays and increased costs during the bridge's construction phase.

    3. 1877-1878 · Tay BridgeBridge Completion

      The first Tay Bridge was completed in early 1878, becoming the longest bridge in the world at that time.

Sources

  1. Thomas Bouch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05
  2. Tay Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-22