The Humber Bridge first opened to traffic at 12.40pm on Wednesday, June 24, 1981 after a series of troubles that lasted right up to the opening day. It was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world for 17 years until the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge opened in Japan on April 5, 1998. These rarely-seen photos bring to life the story of the Grade I listed landmark spans the Humber estuary between Barton-upon-Humber on the south bank and Hessle on the north bank, connecting the East Riding of Yorkshire with North Lincolnshire. READ MORE: The 15 happiest places to live in Yorkshire
9. Humber Bridge memories
A bridge of size. The Humber Bridge celebrates the 15th anniversary of its official opening by The Queen in July 1996. Photo: Terry Carrott
10. Humber Bridge memories
A yacht makes its way down the River Humber as a late autumn fog bank shrouds the lower half of the Humber Bridge in November 1996. Photo: John Jones
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