Gerrard Street Fire

Title

Gerrard Street Fire

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

19 Jul 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:04:48

Description

Report on a fire, apparently caused by petrol bombs, at the 39 Club illegal gambling den in Gerrard Street in London’s China Town following the recovery of 6 bodies from the debris, with background on the area, and on the police investigation. Includes interview with Chief Inspector Michael Bedwell(?). Male reporter not identified. Sound is in mono.

Contributors

Michael Bedwell(?)

Keywords

Deaths; London; Fires; Police; Nightclubs; Chinese (cultural identity); Bombs; Explosions; Arson; Criminal investigation; Gambling; Organized crime; Dead bodies; Urban communities; Chinese (language); Gerrard Street; China Town; 39 Club

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