Valley Parade’s main stand fully engulfed in flames on May 11th, 1985. The fire consumed the structure in just 270 seconds, killing 56 people and injuring more than 265 [1284X694].

May 11th, 1985 was to be a coronation for Bradford City A.F.C. Before kickoff against Lincoln City, captain Peter Jackson lifted the Third Division trophy to the applause of more than 11,000 supporters packed into Valley Parade. Bradford had just secured promotion to the Second Division for the first time in nearly fifty years. Outside [...]