THREAD #OTD 1981 Queen Elizabeth officially opened the #HumberBridge. The first traffic crossed the bridge on June 24, 1981. Watch @MrRobBell’s brilliant programme about this marvel of construction on @channel5_tv tomorrow at 10.30 or on catch-up #Hull https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-greatest-bridges/season-1/the-humber-bridge

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh photographed arriving the Barton side of the #HumberBridge. As far back as 1883 there were top level discussions of plans to build a bridge or possibly the tunnel across the river Humber. https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/treasured-landmark-humber-bridge-opened-134306

Photo: Grimsby Telegraph

Freeman Fox & Partners designed the bridge, with partner Bernard Wex (1922-90) in charge. The south approach was constructed in July 72; work began on the substructure in March 73. The spans are suspended from hollow reinforced concrete towers 155.5m high. https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/what-do-civil-engineers-do/humber-bridge

You know we love our ephemera and memorabilia. Here are some of our faves. Including some ace #HornseaPottery #HumberBridge

More ephemera from the bridge opening, including a @yorkshirepost supplement #HumberBridge

First day stamps #HumberBridge

Tea towels and collections...

Finishing with more fab #HumberBridge construction images