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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.
Apr 3, 2008 · The Summerland building in Douglas was the first of its kind in the world. The state-of-the-art facilities put the Isle of Man on the map as one of the most important tourist destinations...
The Summerland 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 World War Two. Dr Ian Phillips’ book on the Summerland fire, revised in March 2021, is the most comprehensive account ever written of the disaster.
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.
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 ...
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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.
