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The Forth Bridge (Stone)

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THE FORTH BRIDGE (R4x32) 4C set Joyce Stone Imperial 3

1- 8 1s set to 2s on the sides both couples moving in, 1s dance under 2s arch to set to 3s, 1s dance under 3s arch
9-16 1s set to 4s and dance under 4s arch to 4th places facing out, 1s cast up to 1st places
17-24 2s dance Figs of 8 round 1s while 4s dance Figs of 8 round 3s
25-32 1s and 3s dance DoSiDo with partners, 1s cast to 4th places

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


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Dance Information

The Forth Railway Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, to the east of the Forth Road Bridge, and 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of central Edinburgh. It is often called the Forth Rail Bridge or Forth Railway Bridge to distinguish it from the Forth Road Bridge, although strictly speaking this is incorrect. The bridge connects Scotland's capital city with Fife, and acts as a major artery connecting the north-east and south-east of the country. Described as "the one internationally recognised Scottish landmark"

Built between 1883 and 1890, the bridge is, even today, regarded as an engineering marvel. It is 2.5 km (1.5 miles) in length, and the double track is elevated 46 m (approx. 150 ft) above high tide.

The Forth Bridges - Information Video

Forth Railway Bridge
The Forth Railway Bridge


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