Today in History – December 6

1899 – The foundation stone of Pyrmont Bridge is laid.

Pyrmont Bridge (pedestrian and monorail) (Google Maps)
Pyrmont Bridge (pedestrian and monorail)

1995 – The triple murder of Patrick Tate, Tony Tucker, and Craig Rolfe, three drug dealers shot dead in a Range Rover down a small farm track. The films Essex Boys, starring Sean Bean, Rise of the Footsoldier and Bonded by Blood are all based on the crime.

Essex boys The Rettendon Triple Murder Site (Birds Eye)
Essex boys The Rettendon Triple Murder Site

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