What happened at the Bradford City stadium fire?
What happened at the Bradford City stadium fire?
The Bradford City stadium fire occurred during an English League Third Division match between Bradford City and Lincoln City on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265.
What really happened at Bradford City’s Valley Parade?
Thirty years after football’s ‘forgotten tragedy’, the truth of what exactly happened when 56 people died in a fire at Bradford City’s Valley Parade stadium remains elusive. Fans flee to the pitch to avoid the flames in the wooden main stand.
What happened at Bradford City v Bradford City in 1985?
It wasn’t really the match itself that was the main attraction at the Valley Parade stadium on the 11th of May, 1985. Most of the spectators had turned up for the presentation that came first; Bradford City football club had enjoyed such success that season that they had already secured the Football League Third Division trophy.
How did Bradford City’s Ground change over the years?
When the association football club was formed, the ground was changed very little and had no covered accommodation. However, when Bradford City won promotion to the highest level of English football, Division One, in 1908, club officials sanctioned an upgrade programme. Football architect Archibald Leitch was commissioned to carry out the work.
Who is in charge of the Bradford Fire?
Benjy Bush, of the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service; Chief Superintendent Dan Greenwood of the Bradford District West Yorkshire Police and Jayne Whitehouse, of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, all spoke on behalf of the emergency services. Chf Supt Greenwood said: “The Bradford fire is etched into the memory of the city.
What happened to Bradford City in the 1984/85 season?
The 1984–85 season had been one of Bradford City’s most successful seasons. Following a 1–0 defeat to Leyton Orient at the end of September, the side went 13 games undefeated, during which they went top of the Division Three table by defeating Millwall 3–1.
What happened at the Bradford Cathedral service?
It opened and closed with renditions of Abide With Me by Lizzie Jones and the Bradford Cathedral Choir. The speakers included Bishop of Bradford, The Right Reverend Toby Howarth, Dean of Bradford, The Very Reverend Jerry Lepine. The poignant service also featured a minute’s silence.
