It was harrowing work and, to begin with, there were grieving, desperate relatives waiting for any news about their loved ones. I also knew the Club Secretary Terry Newman very well. Forest Green new stadium going to be made out of wood. Christopher Bulmer, 11, Burley-in-Wharfedale shelved 4,337 times. Paula Helliwell, Unheard Voices project manager, said they wanted to hear from more residents who helped with the rescue effort outside Valley Parade, with the intention of recounting unheard stories from the time. Norman Hall, 70, Bradford To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Then we heard about Denis being stupid, Morgan says. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Any relation or is it just a good old fashioned Yorkshire surname? The videos are still haunting of the lad on fire. It is unclear what has caused the fire at this time. I had to relive it and that was my cathartic moment. Dont rush! I remember watching it unfold on tv, it was heartbreaking. Family Members . The service said it . I avoided it on TV. Andrew Fletcher, 11, East Bridgford RIP. But thats one of the memories I have. Doesn't even bare thinking about how horrific that would be does it? During WWII he served onboard a destroyer escort, participating in the invasions of Okinawa and Iwo Jima. How bad is that, to see your dad, your grandad, your uncle and your brother taken away from you like that? by ClaretMoffitt Fri May 11, 2018 9:08 am, Post It was all over the front pages. Ernest Normington, 75, Shipley Still haunts me seeing that old chap walking away from the stand engulfed in flames, A lot of football success is in the mind. ? pic.twitter.com/VkqiAEXBR8, billy clarke (@billyclarke7) May 11, 2016. by ClaretTony Fri May 11, 2018 9:05 am, Post The surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 82 percent of Ormondroyd are found; 81 percent are found in Northern Europe and 81 percent are found in British Isles. Harold Mitchell, 79, Bradford You couldnt avoid the front pages but I protected myself from the media and I talked about it only with my wife. Turnbulls part in the tragedy meant that he would go all over the country lecturing about major disasters and it is clear that if it were not for his intervention, and his insistence on being very much hands-on, that many of the 56 bodies would never have been identified properly. A further 265 fans were injured in the blazes that day, and describe. Frederick Middleton, 84, Bradford A total of 56 fans died in the fire on May 11, 1985, in a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, with around 265 more injured. Has experience of being a bit of a floating twat. Gerald Ormondroyd, 40, Bingley The game is actually stopped here at Valley Parade. Ormondroyd's Christmas 2003: 5 Nov 2003 : Ormondroyd's month in football: November 5 2003 . Nobody wanted it getting out. One of the biggest FA Cup upsets ever as League One side Bradford came back from 2 - 0 down at Stamford Bridge to knock Chelsea out of the FA Cup. After just four minutes of the initial blaze starting the wooden stand was fully ablaze as many of the 3,000 people sitting there escaped by climbing over the perimeter fence onto the pitch the subsequent inquiry into the disaster concluded the fire spread faster than a man could run.. Then, in the space of 120-odd seconds, it really kicked in. Edmund Anderton, 68, Bingley Richard John Ormondroyd (12) He does not want to comment publicly about Heginbotham, who died in 1995, but the former coroner will say he had misgivings about the level of political interference at the time. We have to change from doubter to believer. McLean had been assigned as an unofficial family-liaison officer, working 15-hour days despite not having a minute of bereavement training. Roy Mason (74) Teams Nottingham Forest Bradford played so far 13 matches. In respect to services offered in the Republic of Ireland, the Revenue Commissioners, under remote bookmakers License number 1013060 issued on 2nd July 2019. orty-year-old Gerald Ormondroyd also died that day, along with his 12-year old twin sons Richard and Robert, just two of ten families to lose more than one member at Valley Parade.. former Leeds United and England international Trevor Cherry. Delahunty makes no apologies for singling out Heginbotham. People know me here. Peter Greenwood (46) On May 11th each year a memorial service is held in Bradfords Centenary square with the Lord Mayor of Bradford being joined by The Mayor and Mayoress of Lincoln to remember those who passed away in one of the most shocking tragedies ever witnessed at a British football ground. 27 Ormondroyd Avenue Complete Address 27 Ormondroyd Avenue, BRADFORD, West Yorkshire, BD6 1HR Type Residential Property Structure Terraced Growth Rate in Valuation 9.960432208798222% of average growth in price per year. On the recording are Dene Michael (Black Lace), The Chuckle Brothers, Clive Jackson of Dr \u0026 The Medics, Owen Paul, Billy Pearce, Billy Shears, Flint Bedrock, Danny Tetley and Rick Wild of The Overlanders. by Spike Fri May 11, 2018 1:12 pm, Post The tragedy was back in the news in 2015 because of a book written by Martin Fletcher, who had grown up as a Bradford supporter, in which he set out evidence of there being at least nine fires at businesses owned by or associated with Stafford Heginbotham, the clubs chairman. He returned to Bradford City as football in the community officer, and also works as a commentator and match day summariser for Bradford City games with Pulse Radio. On the pitch, referee Norman Glover had no option but to stop the game as the horror unfolded in front of both sets of players who could feel the heat from the flames even from the other side of the ground. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Lincoln City supporter Chris Ashton shared his experience of the disaster in an interview with the Lincolnshire Echo, saying: I remember it being just before half-time and out of the corner of my eye I became conscious of the smoke coming from a section of the stand opposite. I have an image of a man with his hair on fire, in shock. Herbert Bamford, 72, Bradford The residents also helped take victims to hospital. A policeman put what I think was a mac (raincoat) over his head, dashed in and pulled the old guy over. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941 Name: Sarah Ormondroyd Probate Date: 20 Feb 1914 Death Date: 15 Jan 1914 Death Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England Registry: Wakefield ORMONDROYD Sarah of 1 Thorncroft road Wibsey Bradford widow died 15 January 1914 at Buttershaw . The project, which began in February this year, is now looking to hear from residents who helped with the rescue effort on the day. Today we remember the 56 fans who tragically lost their lives in the Bradford fire disaster 31 years ago. . . There is, however, something important he is willing to put on record now that its five years since we first talked, sitting in his living room, about that appalling afternoon. That vision has never gone away, Delahunty says. 28 years today; the Bradford City fire disaster. This estimated value is based upon the latest sale price for the house of 125,000 on 13 Dec 2021. This is a rise of 0.29% in the last three months (since April 2018) and fall of 0.24% since 12 months ago. Ormondroyd's rejoined Bradford City for the 1995/96 season, he scored ten goals in 50 appearances in all competitions for the Bantams and came on as substitute in the play-off final, his fourth Wembley appearance, that saw Bradford beat Notts County and win promotion to League Division 1. He played for Featherstone Rovers in two separate spells in the Championship.Ormondroyd played for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League, and on loan from Leeds at Featherstone in the Championship and the York City Knights in Betfred League 1. 18+. Arthur Hartley, 79, Bradford After the fire, Delahunty was prominent again in the Pennine Radio fundraising that led to Gerry Marsden, of Gerry And The Pacemakers, putting together a charity version of Youll Never Walk Alone. The fire was merciless and took victims as young as 11 and as old as 86. ", Ian says he's hoping the Bantamspast project will look at a side of the club which hasn't been revealed before: "This is more about the fans, the people and the ground - even the people who don't come to the ground.". Nellie Forster (64) A total of 56 people - 54 Bradford fans and two. The Weekly Gab: Lower league sides to watch in the FA Cup. Rupert Benedict Greenwood (11) So sad. The Valley Parade stadium, long-established home to Bradford City Football Club, had been noted for its antiquated design and . I walked in and, Oh my God, whats that on the television? I saw the flames and I had to rush out. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Moira Hodgson, 15, Oakenshaw Nunca Caminars Solo. Can remember thinking at first it was a film Dad was watching, and then realising by his reaction it was real. Trevor Stockman, 38, Brighouse And I can see, hear, smell, touch, taste. Thanks for everything Rafa. Muriel Firth (56) I have an image of a man with his hair on fire, in shock. As part of Bantamspast, Ian's actually hoping to dig a little deeper to find out just why some people choose to actively avoid Valley Parade completely on matchdays: "Perhaps we'll find out why they don't come. That was when I knew I had to get out of there.. The potential fire risks had been drawn to Bradfords attention by the Health and Safety Executive twice in 1981, and the county council in 1984, but the rubbish was allowed to build with disastrous consequences. Hush, hush, eye to eye. There was a documentary on local Yorkshire TV a couple of years ago, the guy who does the weather reports here was at the game as a youngster. Wait for the kiddies. Football Stories. Edward Ormondroyd, Joan Raysor (illustrator) 4.24 avg rating 796 ratings published 1957 57 editions. He became famous for his height and build, in a similar manner to that of Peter Crouch. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Herbert Bamford (72) We didnt work at an unnecessary speed, but we worked efficiently.. Margaret Thatcher came first, with Denis just behind. Simon Ward, 18, Shipley A giga-c*nt worth of nothing in particular. Maybe they (the police) didnt think it would stick but, to me, that shouldnt matter. Home; Trees; Search; DNA; Explore; Help; . One of the most horrific things I've ever seen. I go to the football with my two children (both adults now) and have done for many,many years. I asked the director to get the camera to go a little closer. Rest In Peace for all those who lost their lives on that tragic day. Skip Ancestry main menu Main Menu. Robert Wedgeworth, 72, Guiseley The families, he says, have shown great strength of character at a time of great distress. Eric Hudson, 73, Bingley Astronomical cock. It lasted a mere five days and was held just three-and-a-half weeks after the fire, when many people were either still in hospital or not up to giving evidence. Jayne Stockman, 16, Bradford The most Ormondroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. We are trying to find people who came out of the ground and were helped by people in the community. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Bradford Great Horton Mill fire. We couldnt run back down the tunnel. His son, Jack, plays rugby league for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.[5][6][7]. And all the world is football shaped, It's just for me to kick in space. The heat was so immense that, just before the old guy came over, his hat combusted.. Delahunty remained in his commentary position for so long that, by the time he reached the safety of the pitch, the knee of his trousers had blackened and started to shred. They were chosen because they had already appeared in several national newspapers. Media-wise, he and McClean would also become, unofficially, the public face of West Yorkshire Police. The commentary of Tony Delahunty, who was covering the match for Pennine Radio, shows how quickly the mood turned from celebration to something terrifying and unfathomable. My brother and his wife were over from Canada. 56 fans died as a fire broke out at the game at Valley Parade, 54 Bradford supporters and two from opponents Lincoln City. It was a horrific landmark in English footballs history of disasters and, ahead of the 35th anniversary on Monday,The Athletichas gathered the thoughts of some of the people who were prominently involved. Ian Ormondroyd has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he . The community, principally Bangladeshi, had no links then to the football club and many could not speak English, but they still helped. None of this really matters in the end. But it took all those years., John Ackroyd, 32, Baildon And it was explained that Janice and myself were the SS the Sympathy Squad., Thatcher would also be taken to Bradford Central police station. Of all the Fletcher family who attended the game that day, 12-year old Martin was the only survivor. The 1984/85 season had been one of the most successful in Bradford City's 82-year history. Spare a thought or prayer for them today. Turnbull, who went on to become an Anglican priest, can also remember asking an ambulance officer whether the stations garage could be turned into a makeshift mortuary. Rupert Greenwood, 11, Denholme Their initial aim at that time was to promote BCFC in the community by increasing the fan base and awareness of the Club. Rush Gaming Limited, Level 3, 203, BMW Building, Rue DArgens, Gzira GZR 1368, Malta. Nottingham Forest in actual season average scored 1.03 goals per match. Turnbull also says he felt hamstrung because of the inquiry. He starts trying to explain what happened when the smoke filled the stand and he can't do it, just breaks down. William Stacey (72) Gambling can be addictive. Delahuntys commentary is used now in disaster training to indicate the speed at which fire can spreadand, frantic as he sounds, it is remarkable he could remain so coherent amid the escalating panic. "A football club's an integral part of the city you're in. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. BBC West Yorkshire: Bradford City I caught a glimpse and I went out crying. Valley Parade still marks the names of the 56 supporters whose lives were claimed in the fire: John Douglas Ackroyd (32) The 1984/85 season had been one of the most successful in Bradford Citys 82-year history. I dont praise the Folk of Yorkshire cheaply, but their Dignity, Self Respect, and Stoicism is a great credit to them. Smicer devotee supreme, Sammy Lee impersonator extraordinaire. Were on fire here at Valley Parade. Police documents revealed in the media said there had been a severe pruning of witnesses to rush everything through. Hannah passed away in 1874, at age 61 at death place. We can see the flames going up into the air. We had not been told anything. A relationship developed of ever-fading hope, he says. All you could see was a black cloud, all you could hear was sirens and screams and all you could smell was burning.. Daniel Taylor is a senior writer for The Athletic and a four-time Football Journalist of the Year, as well as being named Sports Feature Writer of the Year in 2022. It looks like there could be a situation of panic. I support them just for that". We didnt know at this point if anyone had been killed. He became famous for his height and build, in a similar manner to that of Peter Crouch . Fire engines at the scene outside the Bradford Odeon (Image: Robert Sutcliffe) Firefighters have been on the scene at the Bradford Odeon as smoke can be seen coming from the building. Edmund Anderton (68) Derek Dempsey, 46, Morley due to the harrowing nature. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the site on Thornton Road just after 10:40 GMT. HE'S THE DADDY!!! I can't answer that! I saw the footage of the disaster as part of a fire training session and at the time it had been taken off any websites etc. An old clip of ITN News shows Morgan, with McLean beside him, explaining that we have learned as we have gone along. Fire at Bradford school (video: Glynn Beck) Yorkshire Evening Post. Interesting theory related to the cost of making the ground safe following promotion and the history of Stafford Heginbotham who's businesses were almost synonymous with fires and insurance claims. In 1891 there were 172 Ormondroyd families living in Yorkshire. They had 9 children: Martha Rothera (born Ormondroyd), Alfred Ormondroyd and 7 other children. Topic: 25 years ago today, the Bradford City disaster. With Bantamspast having been awarded a 50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Ian says it's now just a matter of people coming forward with their Valley Parade memories. Ormondroyd - Bradford, Yorkshire. It is chilling to think that same stand would become a deathtrap two years later. The 5th Benitle's sex conch. Jane Ashley Stockman (16) Jayne Sampson, 18, Leeds The list of victims reveals the impact the disaster had on families as fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, husbands and wives went to a football game that day never to come home again. Forty-year-old Gerald Ormondroyd also died that day, along with his 12-year old twin sons Richard and Robert, just two of ten families to lose more than one member at Valley Parade.. Post-Match Thread: Chelsea 2 - 4 Bradford. Those lucky enough to escape, including players from both sides, took refuge in a pub across the road from the ground as friends and family members desperately tried to find their loved ones in the chaos. I add my condolences to victims' families and my thoughts/best wishes to go the survivors. ormondroyd bradford fire. It was a mood of euphoria.. In reality, however, he and McLean had nothing to prepare them for what they would encounter. April 13, 2010, 07:39:58 pm The Valley Parade fire. I'm 27 and can't remember seeing it but I know there'll be people on these boards who will and can remind people of what happened on that tragic day. 26 years ago today. Peter Fletcher (32) Dont push! ormondroyd bradford firehumvee smoke launcher | epsom salt and baking soda to remove hair dye | 0 . There was a no-smoking policy in the building. For Turnbull, reliving the events of May 11, 1985, will never be easy. Once we went out it was mayhem, manic, chaotic. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to It's the Ormondroyd & Stockman names that get to me - both of them dad and two sons. Robert Wedgeworth (72) People are running around. Initially, the fire appeared to be nothing more than a small blaze and was soon noticed by ITV commentator John Helm who was covering the game for Yorkshire Television that day. The horrible thing is reading that list the number of fatalities that were obviously families wiped out. Rafa Benitez, 01/Nov/'10. He says he wants people to "look back on it in decades to come and think that somebody did some good work here and that the local fans and local people showed what the club meant to them and how much the club meant to the local community. National World - Archive. by LoveCurryPies Fri May 11, 2018 9:09 am, Post A total of 56 fans died in the fire on May 11, 1985, in a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, with around 265 more injured. Post by Imploding Turtle Fri May 11, 2018 8:35 am, Post Ian Ormondroyd, Bantamspast From the tragic fire at Valley Parade in May 1985 to the club's slide from the Premier League to administration in more recent years, people will obviously have many. Horrendous. Home; Categories. Gordon McPherson, 39, Bradford by tim_noone Fri May 11, 2018 10:08 pm, Post Felix Winspear Greenwood (13) The horrors are unimaginable and it is no surprise he speaks of police officers and other emergency staff who were knocked sideways by the trauma. Sarah Elizabeth Turner (16) The whole end of the stand is actually in flames. It seemed, he says, that the government wanted it to go away without too many negative situations coming from it. This value is then adjusted by the current Official House Price Index for WEST YORKSHIRE 1 Is this your house? That journey back to Lincoln was the quietest and most miserable I have ever known. The book and film will be released in March next year with an event at the National Media Museum, followed by a photographic exhibition at the same venue from May. by Herts Clarets Fri May 11, 2018 1:13 pm, Post It was his first and last football match. Irene McPherson, 27, Bradford Bradford City Stadium Fire - 1985 Driftwood KJ 1.34K subscribers Subscribe 170 Share 85K views 3 years ago Events throughout the decades Show more Show more Missed Warnings The Bradford City. A former Bradford City player is asking for people's memories of the club's past - both good and bad. I really think I did. Whenever I read the roll call of the dead of this tragedy, and its inherent tales of familial loss, it truly brings a lump to my throat. 25 years ago and I'm sure, like Hillsborough, it's still fresh in the mind of a . "I think if we go out there and ask local people who've been in a house for 24 or 25 years, a lot of their memories will be about that. The most horrific scenes ever on tv. by Maja Fri May 11, 2018 8:45 am, Post Before that, there was a certain amount of shaking of fists and a bit of a hoo-ha at that far end. Ian Ormondroyd, Bantamspast From the tragic fire at Valley Parade in May 1985 to the club's slide from the Premier League to administration in more recent years, people will obviously have many. Estimated Market Value. It occurred during a league match, on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265. RIP. I can see the orange of the flames. 56 football fans went to watch a match at the Valley Parade football Ground this day 27 years ago, and didn't come back. Edith Hindle (79) Probably the most horrific scenes I have ever seen in football. This digital collection features over 1,000 photographs from the Westinghouse Electric Corporation Steam Division photograph collection from 1898 to 1964. Elizabeth married Timothy Sutcliffe circa 1861, at age 28 at marriage place. Supporters searched for fire extinguishers while the Police began to evacuate the stand withflames soon spreading to the roof and across the wooden steps as timber and other materials began to fall onto the crowd. It was the brainchild of Bradford City fan Lloyd Spencer with all profits going to the Bradford Royal Infirmary Burns Unit.This video: https://youtu.be/RxacJwW_zJw RIP. Ian Ormondroyd (born 22 September 1964) is an English former professional footballer who made more than 350 appearances in the Football League and Premier League. Trump bashes Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance. by Silkyskills1 Fri May 11, 2018 1:36 pm, Post But it was not straightforward then, either. His father, John, 34, uncle Peter, 32, and grandfather Eddie, 63, were trapped, along with the authors brother, Andrew, 11, who was the youngest to die. It was a terrible, terrible tragedy and one which I often think about and certainly will never forget.. Others werent so lucky and headed towards the exits at back of the stands which had been locked after kick-off and this is where the many of those who died perished in the inferno. Amanda Roberts, 20, Bradford RIP. Beat the energy price rises in Ormondroyd Avenue, Bradford BD6 Yearly saving up to: 553 Detached house 415 Semi-detached house 393 End terrace house Compare energy deals It was a disaster waiting to happen - wooden stand, no risers, smoking in the stand and the space underneath the stand full of paper - roof probably also had years of tar as waterproofing. . 1:25. The aim is to preserve these memories for posterity as part of the club's museum at Valley Parade, together with a DVD, podcasts and more. But I think I did. He was Leicester's record signing in 1992 when he joined from Derby for 350,000. For the book, we are looking to hear from people who were there but were children at the time, but could tell us their story.. "I think the fire will play a big part in it. Delahunty had previously been head of litigation at a law firm. by Herts Clarets Fri May 11, 2018 12:21 pm, Post A PROJECT telling the story of the role of the community living near Valley Parade during the Bradford City fire disaster is appealing for residents to come forward. In a world of my own. That was a political business. When Bradford City played Lincoln City at Valley Parade on May 11th, 1985, what should have been an afternoon of celebration quickly turned into one of the worst disasters ever seen at a British football ground. Jack Leo Coxon (76) There were a lot of wooden stands in those days, PNE Bury to name but two. Then, when you do criticise him, you're a mile away and you have his shoes. Denise Valadez 6/22/07. Turnbulls job meant having to endure the identification process and, perhaps most harrowing of all, the photographs of people trying desperately to flee the burning stand. I walked past a public telephone outside the ground and there were queues of people waiting to ring home. "Official Featherstone Rovers RLFC Web Site First Team Squad", "Ormondroyd junior the 'big daddy' of the family at 17 stone", "Much-changed Featherstone ready for Bradford Bulls test", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ian_Ormondroyd&oldid=1015639568, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:00, 22 November 2007 (UTC), This page was last edited on 2 April 2021, at 16:48. Bradford City F.C. Missing an asterisk - no, wait sorry, that's his rusty starfish.. RAWK Apple fanboy. Gerald Priestley Ormondroyd (40) This is according to the current Zoopla estimates. 0:10. The fire was merciless and took victims as young as 11 and as old as 86. Re: Ormondroyd - Bradford, Yorkshire. Ormondroyd became famous for his height and build, similar manner to that of Peter Crouch. Rest in peace. Hello John gotta new Mitre? Peter Lovell, 43, Bradford [1] Address Last sold Price Occupier info; 1, Ormondroyd Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1HR: 31 May 2022 135,000 View Details He reportedly said, Oh yes, we wouldnt want to start another fire.. port clinton high school athletics / roberto bettarini ambassador / roberto bettarini ambassador The stand became an inferno in about 5 minutes. I was at a Scout camp at Bowley, we were listening to it on the radio in our tent..such a terrible tragedy. I remember, two years after the fire, I was asked to see some social workers because they were still counselling the families. Used to go there regularly in the 70's as a student and it was just the same. And what happened next almost defies belief. To take part in the project, email paula.helliwell@gmail.com by December 16. When I look at the press photographs now, we look like babies.. Research Ormondroyd in the Surnames forums on Genealogy.com, the new GenForum! Fire crews have tackled a blaze at Bradford's former Odeon cinema. Read more on Genealogy.com! Turnbull was astonished that the club were not investigated more fully over how a terribly dangerous situation had arisen. Alexander Baines, 70, Bradford That right peg hits it and you see the future arc of the ball and time goes al gluey like a Dali painting, and for a second there's a 20yr old StevenGerrard and your young self cheering him on through the prism. As Ian puts it: "Bradford's been on a big rollercoaster over the past ten years and previously. At that stage, when I stopped talking, my brain kicked in. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager. National World - Archive.

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