The disaster led to rigid new safety standards in UK stadiums, including the banning of new wooden grandstands. Memorial ID. Harold Mitchell (79) ACKROYD, John Douglas, 32, Baildon . A truly horrific day which should never be forgotten. Ian Ormondroyd, Bradford City Community Foundation manager and former Bantams striker, echoed the call for residents to come forward and contribute to the project. He and his mother rattled around in the beautiful detached Nottingham home afterwards and the place "was almost mocking you, like the birds in the trees," he says. [citation needed] Mathew Wildman, aged 17 at the time of the fire, commented that "I must have had five different experiments carried out on me with all sorts of new techniques for skin grafts and I had potions injected into me that helped my face repair naturally over time. Sarah Elizabeth Turner (16) Many of the residents, who were mostly Bangladeshi, took people into their homes, brought out blankets and drinks and let them use their home telephones. [39], The club's chairman, Stafford Heginbotham, said: "It was to be our day". BARRIE, ONT. Most of those who escaped onto the pitch were saved.[10]. The Valley Parade fire took hold, it has always been said, because a match must have been dropped into the reservoir of rubbish in the dark cavity beneath the main stand's seats. by tim_noone Fri May 11, 2018 11:37 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, This Forum is the main messageboard to discuss all things Claret and Blue and beyond. However, the turnstiles were locked and none of the stadium staff were present to unlock them, leaving no escape through the normal entrances and exits. The scriptwriters' hours of interviews with those caught up in the horror are distilled into the narratives of three survivors, and the casual horrors of what befell football supporters that day are all in there. This Forum is the main messageboard to discuss all things Claret and Blue and beyond . William James West (78) ORMONDROYD, Richard John 12 Bingley ORMONDROYD, Robert Ian 12 Bingley POLLARD, Sylvia Lund 69 Bradford PRICE, Herbert 78 Shipley . Fletcher said that "The club at the time took no actual responsibility for its actions and nobody has ever really been held accountable for the level of negligence which took place. The speed of the fire was astonishing. The extraordinary part of all this is that this testimony has barely been heard. Forest Green new stadium going to be made out of wood. "I feel like I've been in my 20s for years," he says and his life now south-west London flatshare, single professional seems to reflect the world of a restive soul, struggling for an anchor. by ClaretTony Thu May 10, 2018 11:46 pm, Post All you could see was a black cloud, all you could hear was sirens and screams and all you could smell was burning.. Derek Dempsey (46) Deborah A Ormondroyd. Everybody in the city was devastated, but there was an amazing number of volunteers. Beat the energy price rises in Ormondroyd Avenue, Bradford BD6 Yearly saving up to: 553 Detached house 415 Semi-detached house 393 End terrace house Compare energy deals In March 1985 the club's plans became more apparent when it took delivery of steel for a new roof. He says he wants people to "look back on it in decades to come and think that somebody did some good work here and that the local fans and local people showed what the club meant to them and how much the club meant to the local community. Of all the Fletcher family who attended the game that day, 12-year old Martin was the only survivor. 56 fans died as a fire broke out at the game at Valley Parade, 54 Bradford supporters and two from opponents Lincoln City. Men, women and children all helped. Kit Manager: Dom Lister. I have an image of a man with his hair on fire, in shock. Yeah footage is horrendous isn't it. [38], The tragedy received immense media attention and drew support from around the world, with those offering their sympathy including Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Pope John Paul II. [] I still have terrible memories of the day, but it is the humanity of those that helped us that I reflect on."[41]. We had not been told anything. The school hall, like the theatre, was still and noiseless as the children listened to this passionate and indefatigable woman, whose family home should be full of the sound of many grandchildren, by now, but who is instead still seeking what meagre consolations she can find from the wreckage of Bradford's forgotten tragedy. He was evidently very successful when his mother's acquaintance with local Bradford broadcaster Tony Delahunty whose commentary of the fire is part of many Bradfordians' recollections helped fix him some work experience, as a 14-year-old. 28 years today; the Bradford City fire disaster. The tender that was won by the University of Bradford to create a LOD3 digital twin of the city will see the area shown within the following map captured. [16] Messages of condolence were also received from Helmut Kohl, Chedli Klibi and Felipe Gonzlez. ", Ian says he's hoping the Bantamspast project will look at a side of the club which hasn't been revealed before: "This is more about the fans, the people and the ground - even the people who don't come to the ground.". The city has seemed to want it to remain the forgotten disaster, though for many, the sense of what-might-have-been is too acute to want to block out the past. Amanda Jayne Roberts (20) The explosion and fire was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. at Student Transportation of America (formerly Valley Transportation) located at 2345 Route 114 in Bradford, the state fire marshal's office said. Fifty-six people died. The men with no hair feeling the searing pain first; supporters entering hospital with their hands melted to their heads by the asphalt which has leaked from the stadium roof; a fan's trilby hat igniting. BAINES, Alexander Shaw 70 Bradford BAMFORD, Herbert 72 Bradford BULMER, Christopher James 11 Burley-in-Wharfedale COXON, Jack Leo 76 Bradford COXON, Leo Anthony 44 Halifax CRABTREE, David James 30 Bradford CRABTREE, Harry 76 Bradford DEMPSEY, Derek 46 Morley The match was recorded by Yorkshire Television for their regional edition of the ITV Sunday afternoon football show The Big Match. www.fansbet.com is operated by Rush Gaming Limited (a company registered in Malta) and is regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority, Licence Number MGA/B2C/701/2019 issued on 30th March 2020. Most of the exits at the back were locked or shut and there were no stewards present to open them, but seven were forced open or found open. John Hughes (64) As Bantams Community Manager, Ian hopes it will reveal what people living around the ground really think. She told the schoolchildren how she had travelled widely in the years after her husband and sons had gone, how that helped sustain her, and how they must think to travel and discover the world too. Of the 56people who died in the fire,[2] 54 were Bradford supporters and two supported Lincoln. Gerald tragically died in the Bradford City stadium fire on 11th May 1985 along with his sons, Richard and Robert. A further 265 fans were injured in the blazes that day, and describe it as a traumatic memory and one of the saddest days in English football. He said: We just want to try to reach out to the local community around the ground and see if anybody out there that remembers the day can come forward and talk about it.. JavaScript is disabled. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun and inclusive environment to inspire, educate and enable the people of Bradford to achieve their goals to their fullest potential. Share. The fire of 1985 will also certainly figure highly in Bantamspast, says Ian: "A chap rang me up about a week ago and he used to live on Cornwall Terrace, just at the back of the ground. But they had done their job. Coach Terry Yorath described the events as "the worst day in my life. The sling is now used internationally in the treatment of burns. Horrific, harrowing scenes intensified by the speed at which the fire spread. -- A hotel under construction in Bradford is considered a total loss after a fire overnight. [30], The outcome of the test case resulted in over 154 claims being addressed (110 civilians and 44 police officers)[31] by the injured or bereaved. The fans even say, 'I'm not particularly liking what I'm seeing on the field at the moment, but I enjoy the company of Billy and John'. Peter Anthony Halliday (34) by Herts Clarets Fri May 11, 2018 1:13 pm, Post Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You could hardly breathe. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He was helped out of the stand by other fans and spent a period of time in hospital. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover James' connections and jobs at similar companies. Death Notice. It occurred during a league match, on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265. Called 'The 56' the play dramatises actual accounts of the Bradford City Fire with the purpose of the play showing how in times of adversity, the Football Club and the local community came together. [49], Parrs Wood Press published Four Minutes to Hell: The Story of the Bradford City Fire (2005) by author Paul Firth;[50] the title refers to the estimated time it took for the stand to be completely ablaze from the first flames being spotted. He was actually one of the detectives involved in one of the gravest miscarriages of justices in the country, the murder of Carol Wilkinson in Bradford, where someone was locked up for 20 years for a murder he didn't commit."[60]. "Take care if you are in the area and allow space for the crews . Whether they don't feel welcome, for instance. Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere. "A football club's an integral part of the city you're in. Naquin's 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins The Cincinnati Reds didn't look drained to manager David Bell, despite this recent slide. [29] The Health and Safety Executive who were also part of the legal action were found to be non-liable. The speed at which fire engulfs the entire stand is insane. Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) May 10, 2016, MORE : Mark Clattenburg set to officiate Champions League final, Sean Dyche says Arsenal have the look of Premier League champions after hammering Everton, No way! Darren Bent tells Chelsea star Raheem Sterling he wouldnt get in the Arsenal team amid transfer links, I love that! Michael Owen singles out Bukayo Saka for praise after Arsenal thump Everton, Roy Keane slams West Ham and the Spurs of this world after Manchester Uniteds FA Cup comeback, Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal star for magic moment in win over Everton, Mark Clattenburg set to officiate Champions League final, Do not sell or share my personal information. It was a massive tragedy for everybody at the club.". There actually used to be an old saying in Bradford: "If you see smoke go up in Bradford after 6pm, that'll be one of Stafford's." Samuel Firth (86) Gerald Priestley Ormondroyd (40) Performance Analyst and Player Welfare Officer: Robbie Bloodworth. The most horrific scenes ever on tv. She was Hazel Greenwood the mother whose children, 13-year-old Felix and 11-year-old Rupert, had been ushered away from the flames of the stadium fire all those years ago by a traffic warden, seeking to shelter them under his tunic. Fans in the next stand (the "Bradford End") pulled down the fence separating them from the pitch. [11], The disaster also had a long-lasting effect on the fans. They all ventured back. The match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, the final game of that season, had started in a celebratory atmosphere with the home team receiving the Third Division championship trophy. A total of 56 fans died in the fire on May 11, 1985, in a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, with around 265 more injured. One letter from the council said the problems "should be rectified as soon as possible"; a second said: "A carelessly discarded cigarette could give rise to a fire risk." He says he wants people to "look back on it in decades to come and think that somebody did some good work here and that the local fans and local people showed what the club meant to them and how much the club meant to the local community. Following his own 15 year investigation Into the fire, which killed four of his family members while he escaped, former tax accountant Martin Fletcher released 56: The Story of the Bradford Fire (2015). Frederick Norman Middleton (84) Published: 3/3/2022 2:42:05 PM. Horrific way to die and as ststed some of the most harrowing scenes ever witnessed. It wasnt until later on when assistant manager Terry Yorath came in and said: Its not good.'. I was doing some research about football stadium disasters a few years ago as I find them fascinating and horrendous at the same time. In terms of property types, flats in BD6 1HR sold for an average of 44,840 and terraced houses for 78,507. Eric Hudson (72) John Hutton (74) Top. by ClaretMoffitt Fri May 11, 2018 9:08 am, Post You must log in or register to reply here. Whenever I read the roll call of the dead of this tragedy, and its inherent tales of familial loss, it truly brings a lump to my throat. So many youngsters died..very very sad. [57] Following the 30th anniversary of the fire, a number of news organisations named this man as Eric Bennett who was visiting his nephew in Bradford from Australia and attended the game on the day. On the recording are Dene Michael (Black Lace), The Chuckle Brothers, Clive Jackson of Dr & The Medics, Owen Paul, Billy Pearce, Billy Shears, Flint Bedrock, Danny Tetley and Rick Wild of The Overlanders. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can View James Ormondroyd's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. ANDERTON, Edmund, 68, Bingley "Why is it coming out now? It's hard to avoid the sense that Fletcher might have done, had it not been for that fateful May afternoon, which took away so many of the buttresses of his life. He returned to Bradford City as football in the community officer, and also works as a commentator and match day summariser for Bradford City games with Pulse Radio. But Ms Ibrahim saw her husband on her TV set, on the Valley Parade half way line, helping stretcher some of the injured away to safety. As Fletcher's investigations have given his book a huge profile, so its subtler components have in many ways been overlooked. Some had been crushed as they tried to crawl under turnstiles to escape. Most of the fans who took this escape route were killed or seriously injured. "I think the fire will play a big part in it. Fletcher's appearance on BBC regional news programme Look North looked like an inquisition, with playback in his headphones as he spoke from a London studio contributing to the difficulty. He went on to state: "In 1985 fire investigation in Britain was in its infancy and some would say at that time most fire investigators were not much more than dust-kickers. As part of Bantamspast, Ian's actually hoping to dig a little deeper to find out just why some people choose to actively avoid Valley Parade completely on matchdays: "Perhaps we'll find out why they don't come. [11], The fire escalated very rapidly, and flames became visible; police started to evacuate the stand. The 1985 Bradford City A.F.C stadium fire is regarded as one of the worst disasters in the history of British football. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Charlotte Ormondroyd Fleet Underwriter at Axa Insurance Bradford, England, United Kingdom 336 followers 339 connections Join to connect AXA Beckfoot School Activity Great time in Leeds this. [14] It took less than four minutes for the entire stand to be engulfed in flames.[11]. by tim_noone Fri May 11, 2018 10:08 pm, Post The way football is run is, and always has been, scandalous. by FCBurnley Fri May 11, 2018 2:53 pm, Post -- Eleven people were injured, including four in critical condition, when a fire broke out at an apartment building in Bradford West Gwillimbury Monday afternoon. Down there in the blackness lay tissues of debris which were testament to the ramshackle stadium's neglect. Tickets are $20 each, and all proceeds will go toward funding the purchase of two new twin custom KME fire trucks for the department.. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The majority of sales in Ormondroyd Avenue during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of 130,000. Bradford City FC One man clambered over burning seats to help a fan,[18] as did player John Hawley,[15] and one officer led fans to an exit, only to find it shut and had to turn around. I once stumbled across the radio commentary from that day on YouTube. [31] In 1988, the first compensation payments were made to survivors of the fire, with over 40 people receiving up to 40,000 each. The 1985 inquiry into the tragedy headed by Sir Oliver Popplewell concluded that it was an accident, probably started by a spectator dropping a cigarette into rubbish that had accumulated under an old timber stand. Ian Ormondroyd, Bantamspast From the tragic fire at Valley Parade in May 1985 to the club's slide from the Premier League to administration in more recent years, people will obviously have many. We are trying to find people who came out of the ground and were helped by people in the community. ER 2005 . [10][16] Geoffrey Mitchell said: "There was panic as fans stampeded to an exit which was padlocked. Since 1903, when the club was formed, Bradford City Association Football Club had played their home games at the ground. Frederick Hindle (76) Bradford fan David Pendleton, then aged 21, was at the game that day in the main stand and remembers how something which initially appeared trivial quickly became a desperate situation. [45] In total, 28 police officers and 22 supporters, who were publicly documented as having saved at least one life, later received police commendations or bravery awards. Christopher Hammond, who was 12 on the day, said on the 20th anniversary of the fire: "As a 12-year-old, it was easy to move on I didn't realise how serious it was until I looked at the press coverage over the next few days. [27], Explaining his decision, Sir Joseph Cantley stated: "As I have already stated, the primary duty was on the Club and the functions of the County Council were supervisory and its liability is for negligent breach of a common law duty arising out of the way in which they dealt with or ignored their statutory powers. ", Ian Ormondroyd is searching for Valley Parade memories, A Bradford landmark - and a focus for many memories. Roy Mason (74) A capacity 6,000 crowd attended a multi-denominational memorial service, held on the pitch in the sunny shadow of the burnt out stand at Valley Parade in July 1985. The aim is to preserve these memories for posterity as part of the club's museum at Valley Parade, together with a DVD, podcasts and more. 24 Bradford City A.F.C. There were no extinguishers in the stand's passageway for fear of vandalism, and one spectator ran to the clubhouse to find one but was overcome by smoke and impeded by others trying to escape. Stating nobody could be that unlucky in regards Heginbothams history with fires. Bradford Fire. "Yes," he told the inquiry when asked if he was "cautious" about the conclusion he had made about a match causing the fire. In a world of my own. The project, which began in February this year, is now looking to hear from residents who helped with the rescue effort on the day. [12] The work was expected to cost 400,000 (1.3million today). As Bantams Community Manager, Ian hopes it will reveal what people living around the ground really think. Crowds on the pitch at the Valley Parade stadium after a stand caught fire Getty Images. Jack Ludlam (55) Some of the local residents opened their houses so people could make phone calls, but until I arrived home my mum and my brother had no idea whether I was alive or dead.. Among the main outcomes of the inquiry were the banning of new wooden grandstands at all UK sports grounds, the immediate closure of other wooden stands deemed unsafe and the banning of smoking in other wooden stands. [45] PCs Peter Donald Barrett and David Charles Midgley, along with spectators Michael William Bland and Timothy Peter Leigh received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct. The other, situated by the main entrance, was donated by the club after its 7.5million (13million today) rebuilding of the original main stand in 2002. Robert Ian Ormondroyd (12) Gordon Stuart Mcpherson (39) A former Bradford City player is asking for people's memories of the club's past - both good and bad. Obviously helps cigarettes banned from football grounds now as IIRC a discarded butt caused the Bradford fire. [19] One fan put his jumper over a fellow supporter's head to extinguish flames. Felix Winspear Greenwood (13) The stand had been officially condemned and was due to be replaced with a steel structure after the season ended. Or as a football commentator for that matter. Football architect Archibald Leitch was commissioned to carry out the work. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, Ormondroyd played for Bradford City, Oldham Athletic, Aston Villa, Derby County, Leicester City, Hull City and Scunthorpe United. Police present in the vicinity of seats I142 and J142, where the fire was adjudged to have first taken hold, noticed it. Published on 28/02/2023. Topic: 25 years ago today, the Bradford City disaster. It was on the 10th anniversary of the fire, 20 years ago, that Mrs Greenwood set up a fund, in the memory of her sons, offering the chance for young people in this place to take a journey of educational or cultural travel as she would have wanted her own two to do. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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