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Building the Forth Bridge
At the peak of work, about 4,600 men were employed in building the Forth Bridge. They were known as 'the Briggers'.
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HGV Trial to Start on Forth Road Bridge
Limited night-time access to the Forth Road Bridge for HGVs to begin this week.
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