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Jul 29, 2023 · A digital exhibition outlining the events of the Summerland fire disaster has been made available online. The blaze, which broke out on 2 August 1973 at what was then Europe's largest indoor ...
Fifty people died when fire swept through the Summerland entertainment centre at Douglas on the Isle of Man in August 1973. The disaster is the worst day in Manx history and remains the third worst loss of life from fire on land in the British Isles since the Second World War.
Aug 1, 2023 · As the 50th anniversary of Summerland approaches, some of the firefighters who were first on the scene have been reflecting on the "shock and horror" of that "unimaginable" night.
‘For some, it was in many ways a great relief to share their story in this way, saying they had finally felt listened to. As many of those who were at Summerland were from the north of England, it was important for us as regional journalists to spend time hearing from those outside the Isle of Man - an integral part of the story that had arguably been overlooked by island journalists in the ...
Mar 22, 2023 · Plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Summerland disaster will be "focussed on people", the deputy chief minister has said. Fifty people died after fire broke out at the popular leisure ...
Aug 1, 2023 · Manx fire crews remember 'horror' of Summerland disaster. Published. 1 August 2023. Share. close panel. Share page. Copy link. About sharing. Image source, MANX NATIONAL HERITAGE. Image caption,
Aug 2, 2016 · A short service will be held in Douglas later to remember the 50 people who died in the Summerland fire disaster. About 3,000 holidaymakers were inside the complex when fire swept through the ...
