Fifty-Six: The Story of the Bradford Fire

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Book Synopsis: Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award: the first in-depth look at the 1985 Bradford fire - from someone who survived and went on to unveil the shocking truth behind the disaster'Read his book and weep' The Times'Incredibly moving and brilliantly understated… lays bare the culture of institutionalised neglect that all English football-goers in the 80s came to expect, which by the end of the decade would claim more than 150 lives' MirrorOn May 11 1985, fifty-six people died in a devastating fire at Bradford City's old Valley Parade ground. It was truly horrific, a startling story – and wholly avoidable – but it had only the briefest of inquiries, and it seemed its lessons were not learned.Twelve-year-old Martin Fletcher was at Valley Parade that day, celebrating Bradford's promotion to the second flight, with his dad, brother, uncle and grandfather. Martin was the only one of them to survive the fire – the biggest loss suffered by a single family in any British football disaster.In later years, Martin devoted himself to extensively investigating how the disaster was caused, its culture of institutional neglect and the government's general indifference towards football fans' safety at the time. This book tells the gripping, extraordinary in-depth story of a boy's unthinkable loss following a spring afternoon at a football match, of how fifty-six people could die at a game, and of the truths he unearthed as an adult. This is the story – thirty years on – of the disaster football has never properly acknowledged.

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Discover the gripping and heart-wrenching story of the 1985 Bradford fire in the compelling book, Fifty-Six: The Story of the Bradford Fire. Shortlisted for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, this book offers an in-depth look at the tragedy that shook English football to its core. Written by Martin Fletcher, a survivor of the disaster, this book unveils the shocking truth behind the devastating fire that claimed fifty-six lives. With poignant storytelling and meticulous investigation, get ready to immerse yourself in a tale that will leave you breathless.

Step into the world of English football in the 80s and uncover the culture of institutional neglect that permeated stadiums. The Times calls it an "incredibly moving and brilliantly understated" account that sheds light on the indifference towards football fans' safety at the time. Martin Fletcher's firsthand experience at Valley Parade on that fateful day will tug at your heartstrings and make you question the complacency that led to such a tragic loss of life. Dive into this eye-opening narrative and experience the profound impact it will have on your perspective.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through tragedy and resilience. With meticulous research and emotional depth, Fifty-Six: The Story of the Bradford Fire offers a unique insight into a disaster that changed football history forever. Join Martin Fletcher as he uncovers the harsh realities of neglect, injustice, and the enduring quest for truth. This book is a must-read for sports enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of human resilience in the face of unimaginable loss.

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