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   The Summerland disaster occurred when a fire spread through the Summerland leisure centre in Douglas on the Isle of Man on the night of 2 August 1973. 50 people were killed and 80 seriously injured. The scale of the fire has been compared to those seen during the Blitz.

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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 ...

4. culturevannin.im › resources › summerland-rememberedSummerland Remembered | Culture Vannin | Isle of Man

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   Summerland Remembered. A collection of first-hand accounts of the Summerland Fire in 1973. This oral history project marks the 50th anniversary of the tragedy that took place in Douglas on 2 August 1973 and which continues to cast its dark shadow over so many individuals and communities.

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   Jul 29, 2023 · 29 July 2023. MANX NATIONAL HERITAGE. The blaze, sparked by three boys illicitly smoking, gutted the complex within minutes. A digital exhibition outlining the events of the Summerland fire...

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   Jul 30, 2023 · A national service of remembrance has been held on the Isle of Man ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Summerland fire tragedy. The disaster claimed the lives of 50 people when fire broke...

7. www.itv.com › news › granadaSummerland 50th Anniversary: Who were the 50 victims?

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   Jul 31, 2023 · The Summerland disaster is the Isle of Man’s greatest tragedy. It resulted in the death of 50 people, and 80 more were seriously injured, after a fire spread through the island's leisure...

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   How many people died in the Summerland fire?

   • The Summerland disaster occurred when a fire spread through the Summerland leisure centre in Douglas on the Isle of Man on the night of 2 August 1973. 50 people were killed and 80 seriously injured. The scale of the fire has been compared to those seen during the Blitz. Summerland was opened on 25 May 1971.

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   What happened during the Summerland fire?

   • 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 entertainment complex, killed 50 people.

   Summerland: Online exhibition marks 50 years since fire disaster

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   How was Summerland built?

   • Summerland was designed to accommodate up to 10,000 tourists and consisted of a dance hall, five floors of holiday games, a rollerskating rink, restaurants and public bars. It was an example of Modernist architecture incorporating advanced controlled internal climate, built with novel construction techniques using new plastic materials.

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   What time is the Isle of Man 50th anniversary concert?

   • As part of the 50th anniversary commemorations, a memorial concert is also being held at the Villa Marina on Saturday at 20:00. The national service of remembrance takes place at St George's Church in Douglas on Sunday at 16:00. Why not follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and Twitter?

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-europe-isle-of-man-66340391Summerland: National service marks 50 years since fire ... - BBC

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   Jul 30, 2023 · A national service of remembrance has been held on the Isle of Man ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Summerland fire tragedy. The disaster claimed the lives of 50 people when fire broke...