Hillsborough disaster, 17 April 1989-29 January 1990
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
- From the Fonds: Blunkett, David, Born 1947 (Person)
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
Western Bank Library
University of Sheffield
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Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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