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Summerland - 50 Years On
For further information and content, click here to visit Culture Vannin's Summerland Remembered; A collection of first-hand accounts of the Summerland Fire in 1973.
This oral history project marks the 50th anniversary of the tragedy that took place in Douglas on 2 August 1973 and which continues to cast its dark shadow over so many individuals and communities.
The hours of recorded conversations collected offer unique insights into this tragic event in Manx history from survivors, the bereaved, fire fighters, nurses, police officers, visitors, witnesses, employees and more. Together they empower us to better remember and understand the fire and its lasting legacy.
Please note: These interviews handle traumatic events and will make for difficult and upsetting listening. Many will not be suitable for younger listeners.
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Episodes
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Remembering Summerland - interviews with survivors
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Remembering Summerland - interviews with survivors
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Will they return?
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Summerland - 50 Years On
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The Night of the Fire
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Summerland - 50 Years On
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The Road to Summerland
Tuesday, 1 August 2023
The first of a three part documentary about Summerland - 50 years on
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Compilation of reports and interviews. Includes News report morning after (Peter Kneale), with Chief Constable Statement, Alan Jackson on site report , Announcements, brief statement from Mayor of Douglas, On site report the morning after, as well as addi
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
More of Alan Jackson’s live report – PLEASE NOTE: audio ends suddenly, mid-phrase.
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Manx Radio Broadcast, 3/8/1973 – Chief Constable Frank Weedon’s statement, Alan Jackson’s live report
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Margaret Cleator – sister at Nobles, discussing her memories of treating people injured in the fire.
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Henry Callow – discussing the identification of bodies, the inquests, and the formal inquiry.
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Ken Harding – worked at Summerland, discussing his role in trying to fight the fire, evacuating people from the building, and structural issues that made the fire as bad as it was (NOTE: audio drops out part way through – continues later in the conversati
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Summerland Memorial - 2006
Monday, 31 July 2023
A look back at the memorial that took place in late 2006.
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Interviews with Chief Const. Frank Weedon and reports from the scene with Alan Jackson
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Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
Monday, 31 July 2023
Roger Payne - Police officer on duty, recalling his role in the events on the night, and in helping identify the bodies
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Summerland: National Service of Remembrance
Sunday, 30 July 2023
Summerland: National Service of Remembrance
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Summerland; The Full Story - Coming Soon
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
50 Years on from the disastrous fire, John Moss explores Summerland; The Full Story in a special three part series.
