Popplewell visit to Bradford FC

Title

Popplewell visit to Bradford FC

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

May 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Report on Mr Justice (Oliver) Popplewell’s visit to the scene of the fire at Bradford City Football Club Valley Parade stadium as he prepares to lead a public inquiry into cause of the deaths of so many. He answers questions from waiting journalists. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Oliver Popplewell

Keywords

Deaths; Fires; Association football; Risk prevention; Football grounds; Fire safety; Public inquiries; Bradford; Sports stadium disasters; Bradford City Football Club; Safety measures

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