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Bradford City Football Club

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Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Bradford City Football Club
Phone:
+44 871 978 1911

Hours:
SundayClosed
Monday9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday9:30am - 5pm
Thursday9:30am - 5pm
Friday9:30am - 5pm
Saturday10am - 3pm


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. The Valley Parade stadium, long-established home to Bradford City Football Club, was known for its antiquated design and facilities, including the wooden roof of the main stand. Warnings had been given about a major build-up of litter just below the seats. The stand had been officially condemned and was due for demolition. The match against Lincoln City had started in a celebratory atmosphere, with the home-team receiving the Football League Third Division trophy. At 3.40 p.m., a small fire was reported by TV commentator John Helm, but in less than four minutes, in windy conditions, it had engulfed the whole stand, trapping some people in their seats. In the panic that ensued, fleeing crowds had to break down locked exits to escape, and many were burnt to death at the turnstiles, which were also locked. There were many cases of heroism, with more than 50 people receiving police awards or commendations. The disaster led to new safety standards in UK football grounds, including the banning of new wooden grandstands. Bradford City continues to support the Burns Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary as its official charity.
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