The last execution by guillotine took place in France in 1977, but actor Christopher Lee witnessed the last public execution by guillotine in France in 1937. Lee also holds (or has held) numerous world records, including: tallest actor in a leading role most screen credits, most films with a swordfight the oldest performer in heavy metal Oldest videogame voice actor the most connected living actor in 2009, based on a database mapping actor relationships, placing him at the center of the Hollywood universe.
On 24th June 1981 Humber Bridge opened to traffic; the bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge for 17 years. On the same day was the last trip of the Humber ferry, MV Farringford ending the service. Video: Spare Hands https://youtu.be/lt2FS0wGyO8
Bridge would have been even bigger if the yellow bellies had been able to build their tower in the right place.
That's also the last time two lanes either side were fully open to traffic. The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.
