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Hillsborough disaster, 17 April 1989-29 January 1990

 File — Box: Blunkett Box 31
Reference code: 467/1/6/2

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and papers concerning the Hillsborough Disaster on 15 April 1989. Includes Blunkett's correspondence with: football fans who attended the match; local residents who witnessed the aftermath of the disaster; Lord Justice Taylor of the Inquiry into the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster, including notes of a meeting between the two; South Yorkshire Police Authority; and Sheffield Council's Hillsborough Task Team.

Also includes press cuttings concerning the disaster, April 1989; final report of the Inquiry into the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster; minutes of public meetings regarding general issues regarding Sheffield Wednesday football ground; and report of an inquiry by the Press Council regarding press coverage of the disaster. See also 467/1/2/7 for further correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 17 April 1989-29 January 1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available in the reading room by appointment

Extent

1 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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