The Bradford City stadium fire was the worst fire disaster in the history of British football. It occurred during a league match in front of record numbers of spectators, on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265.
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Stories
Colin Brazier’s story: “When grown men started climbing ov…
The 30th anniversary of the Bradford fire continues to stir up memories for those, like me, who witn…Martin Fletcher’s story: “Oh my God! They’re locked! The…
The following is reproduced here from The Guardian and is an extract from Martin Fletcher's book 'Th…John Hawley’s story: “It wasn’t me being brave, it was j…
The following story by former Bradford City striker John Hawley is taken from an interview with the …John Helm’s story: “I remember it was a beautiful day, a day f…
The following story is taken from an interview with John Helm in the Yorkshire Post, you can read th… -
Media
One Day in May: The Story of The Bradford City Fire
On May 11, 1985 at an end of season Third Division football match between Bradford City and Lincoln …Bradford Stadium Fire ITN News Report 14/05/1985
The below video is the original ITN news report from May 14th 1985. Hosted by Martyn Lewis the 5.45p…Interview with Brenda Lynn and Jean Lynn on the loss of brother John A…
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News Reports
The Guardian 13/05/85: Club had fire risk warning
There are three separate parts to The Guardian's coverage on May 13th 1985. The first part is obviou…The Sun 13/05/85: Mum Loses Her Three Men
As the days passed after the fire, reporters began to investigate more about the Club being warned t…News of the World 12/05/85: Human Fireball
Attached to this posting is the News of the World report from the day after the Bradford City Fire. …World Soccer Magazine: Bradford The Saddest Saturday
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Bradford City stadium fire 1985 – IPCC investigation decision
Jan 26, 2017 The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has decided that, as there is no…Meeting involving senior officers from the West Yorkshire, South Yorks…
In May 1989 following the Hillsborough disaster Superintendent Nettleship visited Humberside Police…Court transcript: Fletcher and Others v Bradford City Football Club an…
Below is Sir Joseph Canley's summing up statement and findings in the form of a Court transcript fr…Prime Minister’s statement to the Press regarding the Bradford C…
The office of the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, prepared a statement for her to read out t…
