Bradford FC fire victim’s brother speaks

Title

Bradford FC fire victim’s brother speaks

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Jun 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:05:56

Description

Interview with Betty Lynn on the loss of her brother John Ackroyd during the Bradford City Football Club Valley Parade stadium fire. Speaks of family acceptance, how they will deal with the death and the press coverage surrounding the disaster. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Betty Lynn

Keywords

Deaths; Fires; Press; Fundraising; Association football; Mass media; Family; Football grounds; Bradford; Sports stadium disasters; Bradford City Football Club; Charity (concept); John Ackroyd

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