Summerland - 50 Years On

By Radio Manx Ltd

Programmes and archive audio looking back at the development of the Summerland complex, the horrific disaster and it's aftermath and the wider effects to survivors, the Manx public and Manx Tourism.... more

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How many episodes does Summerland - 50 Years On have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Summerland - 50 Years On episodes:

July 31, 2023 Summerland Memorial - 2006
In late September 2006 - 33 years after the fire - Bishop Graeme Knowles (at that time the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man) organised a
memorial service on the Summerland site, to mark the demolition of the second Summerland building, and some vestigial remains of the
original building ……
This audio file is that service, and is included really because it includes a roll call of those who died, and reinforces the fact that some families lost multiple members …..
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24min
July 30, 2023 Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
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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5min
July 30, 2023 Summerland Fire Archive - Interviews from the time
0’00” – 1’45” Chief Const. Frank Weedon, 1’45” – 1’58” News reader’s
link, 1’59” – end Alan Jackson reports from the scene.
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8min
July 30, 2023 Summerland: National Service of Remembrance
The National Service of Remembrance for the 50th Anniversary of the Summerland Tragedy. The service was held at St George's Church, Douglas on Sunday 30th July 2023.
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52min
July 11, 2023 Summerland; The Full Story - Coming Soon
50 Years on from the disastrous fire, John Moss explores Summerland; The Full Story in a special three part series.
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1min

FAQs about Summerland - 50 Years On:

How many episodes does Summerland - 50 Years On have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.